What is StreamX?
StreamX is a potentially unwanted software that comes on your PC without yours consent. StreamX hijacks your browser, it can modify the browser settings and change the homepage. StreamX also can modify the search results and redirect user to ad sites. This program deals with the dissemination of advertisements. StreamX displays coupons and banners with a ton of ads. Many of the proposals of this program does not real, that’s why users risk spending money for nothing. StreamX created to make money, it’s a useless program. In addition, this program can collect your personal data and transmit it to third parties. StreamX can become a conduit for other malicious programs. This is not a virus, but this program can deliver a lot of trouble, so we recommended you to remove it right now.
How StreamX gets on your PC?
Potentially unwanted programs are not viruses, but it can cause serious harm to your computer. Malicious software, such as this comes to PC bundled with free downloads without user consent. However, in most cases, users could easily prevent infection in their computer. It is necessary to closely monitor the installation process, namely remember a few simple rules. Always read the user’s agreement and select the “Advanced” installation type to know about everything that the installer offers. Disagree to install components that cause you suspicious. Also, you can use special programs that will help you to protect your PC. If StreamX already penetrated on your computer, you can use our instructions indicated below.
How to remove StreamX from your computer?
To uninstall StreamX remove it from Control Panel, then delete all files and regkeys.
In our view, there are 3 products that potentially have StreamX in their database. You can try to use them for removing StreamX.
Recommended Solution:
Norton is a powerful removal tool. It can remove all instances of newest viruses, similar to StreamX – files, folders, registry keys.
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Alternative Solution:
Norton Antivirus – detects files, registry values and folders of viruses that show the same behavior as StreamX.
You can try both of these products to remove StreamX
Or uninstall StreamX manually.
Removing from Control Panel
Windows XP:
- Click Start.
- Control Panel.
- Then click Add or Remove Programs.
- Find StreamX.
- 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 StreamX 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 StreamX, select it and click Uninstall.
Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 8 (8.1).
After that remove StreamX from your browser.
Google Chrome:
- Open Google Chrome
- Push Alt + F.
- Click Tools.
- Choose Extensions.
- Find StreamX.
- Click the trash can icon to remove it.
Learn more about removing extensions from Chrome.
Mozilla Firefox:
- Open Firefox.
- Push Shift + Ctrl + A.
- Choose StreamX.
- 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 StreamX.
- 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.
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Written by Rami Douafi