What is FilmAddicted?

FilmAddicted – a browser extension that comes without user consent. FilmAddicted is not a virus, but it is malware. After penetration into the PC, it starts to display a ton of unnecessary advertising with different content (banners, coupons, links to ad sites, and so on). FilmAddicted promises to help the user to download and watch movies online for free. In reality, it’s not true. FilmAddicted shows the most “best” offer. In fact, these offers are not valid. FilmAddicted created in order to allow users to spend money on nothing. FilmAddicted changes the homepage. It can add a toolbar that is difficult to hide. FilmAddicted displays ads constantly during your browsing. FilmAddicted can also transfer your personal data to third parties. This program increases the traffic and reduces the performance of your computer. If you find FilmAddicted on your PC, then you need to remove it urgently.

How FilmAddicted gets on your PC?

Potentially unwanted programs, such as FilmAddicted, sneak into a computer bundled with other free software. It comes without the user’s consent. The user may not realize that their computer is infected. This can happen when the user downloads the free software or application, such as Archiver, converter, player and so on. Some sites create special download managers that hide malicious software. You must follow a few rules to avoid penetration by malicious software. Always read the user agreement in full. You should know what you are offering. Also, always choose advanced installation type and don’t agree with the proposals to install unfamiliar and unwanted program. Don’t click “Next” until you have verified that the program is safe. Follow the installation process and take your time. Be careful. If your computer is already infected, then use our instructions to remove FilmAddicted.

How to remove FilmAddicted from your computer?

To uninstall FilmAddicted remove it from Control Panel, then delete all files and regkeys.

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You can try both of these products to remove FilmAddicted

Or uninstall FilmAddicted manually.

Step 1: Remove FilmAddicted from Control Panel

Windows XP:

1. Click Start.
2. Control Panel.
3. Then click Add or Remove Programs.
4. Find FilmAddicted.
5. Click Uninstall.

Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows XP.

Windows 7/Windows Vista:

1. Click Start.
2. Then Control Panel.
3. Click Uninstall a Program.
4. Find FilmAddicted and click Uninstall.

Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 7.

Windows 8/Windows 8.1:

1. Open the Menu.
2. Click Search.
3. After that click Apps.
4. Then Control Panel.
5. Then as in Windows 7, click Uninstall a Program under Programs.
6. Find FilmAddicted, select it and click Uninstall.

Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 8 (8.1).

Windows 10:

1. Click on the Start button (or press the Windows key) to open the Start menu, click on the Settings at the top.
2. Click on App & features on the left menu.
3. On the right side, locate FilmAddicted and click it, then click on the Uninstall button.
4. 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 FilmAddicted from your browser.

Step 2: Remove FilmAddicted from browsers

Google Chrome:

1. Open Google Chrome
2. Push Alt + F.
3. Click Tools.
4. Choose Extensions.
5. Find FilmAddicted.
6. Click the trash can icon to remove it.

Learn more about removing extensions from Chrome.

Mozilla Firefox:

1. Open Firefox.
2. Push Shift + Ctrl + A.
3. Choose FilmAddicted.
4. Click Disable or Remove button.

Learn more about removing extensions from Firefox.

Internet Explorer:

1. Open IE.
2. Push Alt + T.
3. Click Manage Add-ons.
4. Select Toolbars and Extensions.
5. Click Disable FilmAddicted.
6. Click More information link in the left-bottom corner.
7. Click Remove button.
8. If this button is grayed out – perform alternative steps.

Learn more about removing extensions from IE.

Step 3: Remove following files and folders of FilmAddicted:

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Written by Rami Douafi