What is Movie Jackpot?
Movie Jackpot is a program that promises to help the user to search and watch movies, sports, films and so on. It comes on a computer without the user’s consent. Usually Movie Jackpot comes bundled with other free programs. Movie Jackpot technically not a virus, but this program relate to the number of potentially unwanted programs. According to the developers, Movie Jackpot created in order to help the user find the best offers popular online stores. After penetrating the computer, Movie Jackpot begins to display a huge amount of banners and coupons advertising content. In fact, the main goal of the developers – is earn more money. Many deals and coupons are invalid. Movie Jackpot not do anything useful. In addition, the program analyzes the browsing and collect personal information. These data may be transferred to third parties. Remove from Movie Jackpot, if you find it on your PC.
How Movie Jackpot gets on your PC?
Movie Jackpot comes on the computer without the user’s consent. As a rule, potentially unwanted software come bundled with free software, such as players, archivers, converters and more. Most users do not notice the penetration of malicious software. Also, many antiviruses do not have such programs in their bases. You need to follow the rules, which can help you to avoid malicious software. Always read the Terms of Service. Follow the installation process and select only the “Advanced” installation type. Remove the check mark from components of the program, which is questionable. Use special software that can protect your PC. If your computer is already infected, then use our instructions to remove Movie Jackpot now.
How to remove Movie Jackpot from your computer?
To uninstall Movie Jackpot remove it from Control Panel, then delete all files and regkeys.
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Alternative Solution:
Norton Antivirus – detects files, registry values and folders of viruses that show the same behavior as Movie Jackpot.
You can try both of these products to remove Movie Jackpot
Or uninstall Movie Jackpot manually.
Step 1: Remove Movie Jackpot from Control Panel
Windows XP:
- Click Start.
- Control Panel.
- Then click Add or Remove Programs.
- Find Movie Jackpot.
- Click Uninstall.
Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows XP.
Windows 7/Windows Vista:
- Click Start.
- Then Control Panel.
- Click Uninstall a Program.
- Find Movie Jackpot and click Uninstall.
Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 7.
Windows 8/Windows 8.1:
- Open the Menu.
- Click Search.
- After that click Apps.
- Then Control Panel.
- Then as in Windows 7, click Uninstall a Program under Programs.
- Find Movie Jackpot, select it and click Uninstall.
Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 8 (8.1).
Windows 10:
- Click on the Start button (or press the Windows key) to open the Start menu, click on the Settings at the top.
- Click on App & features on the left menu.
- On the right side, locate Movie Jackpot and click it, then click on the Uninstall button.
- Click on Uninstall to confirm.
Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 10
Note: If you can’t find required program, sort programs by date in Control panel and search for last installed programs.
After that remove Movie Jackpot from your browser.
Step 2: Remove Movie Jackpot from browsers
Google Chrome:
- Open Google Chrome
- Push Alt + F.
- Click Tools.
- Choose Extensions.
- Find Movie Jackpot.
- Click the trash can icon to remove it.
Learn more about removing extensions from Chrome.
Mozilla Firefox:
- Open Firefox.
- Push Shift + Ctrl + A.
- Choose Movie Jackpot.
- Click Disable or Remove button.
Learn more about removing extensions from Firefox.
Internet Explorer:
- Open IE.
- Push Alt + T.
- Click Manage Add-ons.
- Select Toolbars and Extensions.
- Click Disable Movie Jackpot.
- Click More information link in the left-bottom corner.
- Click Remove button.
- If this button is grayed out – perform alternative steps.
Learn more about removing extensions from IE.
Step 3: Remove following files and folders of Movie Jackpot:
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Written by Rami Douafi