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What is FilmsJunkie Search?

FilmsJunkie Search applies changes to users’ browsers when the extension called FilmsJunkie enters their computers and affects their browsers. It does look like a legitimate search tool, but it is far from a reputable search provider, so you should not use it to search the web.

If you do not listen to us and use it every day, you might even allow malicious applications to enter your computer. Additionally, FilmsJunkie Search might record certain information about you and then send it to its server. Keep in mind that search tools that change browsers’ settings without permission are never trustworthy. They are simple browser hijackers that promote other websites by displaying search results opening them to users. We cannot promise that the FilmsJunkie Search removal will be very easy, but we also cannot tell you that there is nothing wrong to keep it set on browsers.

What does FilmsJunkie Search do?

FilmsJunkie Search looks and acts like a normal search tool, but it is not what it seems to be. That is, it is not a trustworthy search provider. If you use it every day, you will sooner or later be provided with the modified search results by it. Speaking specifically, these search results are sponsored links opening websites that belong to third parties. We cannot promise that all websites you will be redirected to after you click on any of these search results will be reliable. You might be taken to a page containing malware too. It might be installed on your computer automatically after you open such a page, or you might initiate its installation yourself by clicking on a malicious link. You should also be aware of the fact that FilmsJunkie Search records information about users automatically. If you do not like this, remove FilmsJunkie Search from your default search tool place today. It is very likely that certain untrustworthy pages these sponsored search results will take you to will also try to extract personal information from you.

Why do I have FilmsJunkie Search set on my browsers?

FilmsJunkie Search has, most probably, been set on your browsers without your knowledge if you are reading this text. Since it can change settings on users’ browsers without permission, it is often referred to as a browser hijacker. These infections are usually installed on users’ computers without their knowledge. Of course, it is nothing new – a bunch of other threats are installed on users’ computers illegally. Because of this, you should enable security software on your PC after the complete FilmsJunkie Search removal.

How do I delete FilmsJunkie Search?

You should uninstall FilmsJunkie Search from your browsers today because this search tool might cause you problems if you use it every day. You can delete FilmsJunkie Search manually and then set a new search tool, or you can scan your system with an antimalware tool to remove FilmsJunkie Search automatically. Without a doubt, you could implement the FilmsJunkie Search removal quicker with an automated malware remover, so we suggest that you adopt this method rather than go to delete the browser hijacker manually.

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Step 1. Uninstall FilmsJunkie Search and related programs.

Remove FilmsJunkie Search from Windows 8

Right-click in the lower left corner of the screen. Once Quick Access Menu shows up, select Control Panel choose Programs and Features and select to Uninstall a software.

Uninstall FilmsJunkie Search from Windows 7

Click Start → Control Panel → Programs and Features → Uninstall a program.

Delete FilmsJunkie Search from Windows XP

Click Start → Settings → Control Panel. Locate and click → Add or Remove Programs.

Remove FilmsJunkie Search from Mac OS X

Click Go button at the top left of the screen and select Applications. Select applications folder and look for FilmsJunkie Search or any other suspicious software. Now right click on every of such entries and select Move to Trash, then right click the Trash icon and select Empty Trash.

Step 2. Delete FilmsJunkie Search from your browsers

Terminate the unwanted extensions from Internet Explorer
  1. Tap the Gear icon and go to Manage Add-ons.
  2. Pick Toolbars and Extensions and eliminate all suspicious entries (other than Microsoft, Yahoo, Google, Oracle or Adobe)
  3. Leave the window.
Change Internet Explorer homepage if it was changed by virus:
  1. Tap the gear icon (menu) on the top right corner of your browser and click Internet Options.
  2. In General Tab remove malicious URL and enter preferable domain name. Press Apply to save changes.
Reset your browser
  1. Click the Gear icon and move to Internet Options.
  2. Open the Advanced tab and press Reset.
  3. Choose Delete personal settings and pick Reset one more time.
  4. Tap Close and leave your browser.
  5. If you were unable to reset your browsers, employ a reputable anti-malware and scan your entire computer with it.
Erase FilmsJunkie Search from Google Chrome
  1. Access menu (top right corner of the window) and pick Settings.
  2. Choose Extensions.
  3. Eliminate the suspicious extensions from the list by clicking the Trash bin next to them.
  4. If you are unsure which extensions to remove, you can disable them temporarily.
Reset Google Chrome homepage and default search engine if it was hijacker by virus
  1. Press on menu icon and click Settings.
  2. Look for the “Open a specific page” or “Set Pages” under “On start up” option and click on Set pages.
  3. In another window remove malicious search sites and enter the one that you want to use as your homepage.
  4. Under the Search section choose Manage Search engines. When in Search Engines..., remove malicious search websites. You should leave only Google or your preferred search name.
Reset your browser
  1. If the browser still does not work the way you prefer, you can reset its settings.
  2. Open menu and navigate to Settings.
  3. Press Reset button at the end of the page.
  4. Tap Reset button one more time in the confirmation box.
  5. If you cannot reset the settings, purchase a legitimate anti-malware and scan your PC.
Remove FilmsJunkie Search from Mozilla Firefox
  1. In the top right corner of the screen, press menu and choose Add-ons (or tap Ctrl+Shift+A simultaneously).
  2. Move to Extensions and Add-ons list and uninstall all suspicious and unknown entries.
Change Mozilla Firefox homepage if it was changed by virus:
  1. Tap on the menu (top right corner), choose Options.
  2. On General tab delete malicious URL and enter preferable website or click Restore to default.
  3. Press OK to save these changes.
Reset your browser
  1. Open the menu and tap Help button.
  2. Select Troubleshooting Information.
  3. Press Refresh Firefox.
  4. In the confirmation box, click Refresh Firefox once more.
  5. If you are unable to reset Mozilla Firefox, scan your entire computer with a trustworthy anti-malware.
Uninstall FilmsJunkie Search from Safari (Mac OS X)
  1. Access the menu.
  2. Pick Preferences.
  3. Go to the Extensions Tab.
  4. Tap the Uninstall button next to the undesirable FilmsJunkie Search and get rid of all the other unknown entries as well. If you are unsure whether the extension is reliable or not, simply uncheck the Enable box in order to disable it temporarily.
  5. Restart Safari.
Reset your browser
  1. Tap the menu icon and choose Reset Safari.
  2. Pick the options which you want to reset (often all of them are preselected) and press Reset.
  3. If you cannot reset the browser, scan your whole PC with an authentic malware removal software.

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