How to Remove Go-movix.com
Is your browser, search engine, or search queries being redirected to a site called GoMovix.com? You might be having an adware program or a browser hijacker installed on your device.
If you’re wondering how to remove the go-movix.com browser hijacker, you’ve come to the right place.
First, let’s understand what Go-movix.com is.
What is Go-movix.com?
If your browser’s settings have been set to redirect to go-movix.com automatically, you have a browser hijacker in your system. The browser hijacker is meant to alter your browser’s search engine settings and hijack then redirect all your searches to different advertisement sites.
A browser hijacker is an adware and a potentially unwanted application (PUA) that is stealthily installed in your system to conduct adware functions.
Why is My Browser Set to Go-movix.com?
In a simple answer, if your browser is set to go to Go-movix.com, it means a browser hijacker has hijacked it. In this case, the Go-movix.com has stealthily installed in your device, system, and browser without you noticing.
Once installed, Go-movix.com manipulates your browser and search engine settings and controls what content you can access and see on the internet.
How Did Go-movix.com Install on My Computer?
Definitely, you didn’t download and install the Go-movix.com knowingly or intentionally, no one does.
There are various methods through which Go-movix.com might have been installed on your computer.
The most common method of installation is through freeware bundling. Did you download and install free software? Most browser hijackers (adware) are hidden and in the free software. When you install the software using the ‘custom (recommended) installation,’ the adware also installs without you noticing.
Additionally, deceptive web pages click-baits, pop-ups, adware-infected websites, and other intruders can also trigger and install an unwanted application.
What Can Go-movix.com Do?
Once Go-movix.com is installed on your PC, its first action is to alter your browser settings to enable it to hijack your search engine. After that, it redirects all searches through Go-movix.com. But not only that, it will do other things such as:
- Replace your default search engine with Go-movix.com, a fake search provider.
- A new home page is created.
- Redirect your searches to various advertising pages and promotional pages.
- Install other malware or potentially unwanted apps.
- Generate nagging, aggressive, and intrusive ads, banners, and pop-ups on your screen.
- Track your internet browsing activity and collect important personal data such as the sites visited, IP address, or web searches.
- Share the collected data with third-parties such as ad companies or hackers.
How to Remove Go-movix.com
You can remove Go-movix.com in two ways:
- Automatically, using a reputable third-party anti-malware software. Examples include Malwarebytes, Avast antivirus, or Kaspersky. This is the process we recommend.
- Manually by locating and deleting them from your system and browsers.
Go-movix.com Removal Instructions
To delete Go-movix.com from your device, follow the steps below:
Step 1. Remove Go-movix.com from Windows
Step 2. Delete Go-movix.com from Mac OS X
Step 3. Get rid of Go-movix.com from Internet Explorer
Step 4. Uninstall Go-movix.com from Microsoft Edge
Step 5. Delete Go-movix.com from Mozilla Firefox
Step 6. Remove Go-movix.com from Google Chrome
Step 7. Get rid of Go-movix.com from Safari
How to Remove Go-movix.com from Windows
One of the common traits of Go-movix.com is that they like to pose as legitimate programs or can be bundled with legitimate programs in order to infect your computer. The first thing you need to do when faced with the risk of a Go-movix.com is to uninstall the program that came with it.
To remove potentially malicious and unwanted programs from Windows and get rid of the Go-movix.com permanently, follow these instructions:
1. Uninstall malicious programs.
Click on Start, then type in Control Panel in the search box. Click Control Panel from the search results, then click on the Uninstall a program link under Program. The Control Panel looks the same for Windows 7 computers, but for Windows XP users, click on Add/Remove Programs instead.
For Windows 10/11 users, you can also uninstall programs by navigating to Start > Settings > Apps > Apps & features.
In the list of programs on your computer, look for recently installed or suspicious programs that you suspect to be malware.
Uninstall them by clicking (or right-clicking if you’re in the Control Panel), then choose Uninstall. Click Uninstall once again to confirm the action. Wait for the uninstallation process to be completed.
3. Remove Go-movix.com from Windows shortcuts.
To do this, right-click on the shortcut of the program you uninstalled, then select Properties.
It should automatically open the Shortcut tab. Look at the Target field and delete the target URL that is related to the malware. This URL points to the installation folder of the malicious program you uninstalled.
4. Repeat all the steps listed above for all the program’s shortcuts.
Check all locations where these shortcuts might be saved, including the Desktop, Start Menu, and the Taskbar.
5. Empty the Recycle Bin.
Once you have deleted all the unwanted programs and files from Windows, clean up your Recycle Bin to completely get rid of the Go-movix.com. Right-click on the Recycle Bin on your Desktop, then choose Empty Recycle Bin. Click OK to confirm.
How to Delete Go-movix.com from macOS
macOS is more secure than Windows, but it is not impossible for malware to be present on Macs. Just like other operating systems, macOS is also vulnerable to malicious software. In fact, there have been several previous malware attacks targeting Mac users.
Deleting Go-movix.com from a Mac is a lot easier than other OS. Here’s the complete guide:
- If you suspect a recently installed software to be malicious, uninstall it immediately from your Mac. On Finder, click the Go > Applications. You should see a list of all the apps currently installed on your Mac.
- Find the app associated with Go-movix.com or other suspicious apps you want to delete. Right-click on the app, then choose Move to Trash.
To completely get rid of Go-movix.com, empty your Trash.
How to Get Rid of Go-movix.com from Internet Explorer
To ensure that the malware that hacked your browser is completely gone and that all unauthorized changes are reversed on Internet Explorer, follow the steps provided below:
1. Get rid of dangerous add-ons.
When malware hijacks your browser, one of the obvious signs is when you see add-ons or toolbars that suddenly appear on Internet Explorer without your knowledge. To uninstall these add-ons, launch Internet Explorer, click on the gear icon at the top-right corner of the browser to open the menu, then choose Manage Add-ons.
When you see the Manage Add-ons window, look for (name of malware) and other suspicious plugins/add-ons. You can disable these plugins/add-ons by clicking Disable.
2. Reverse any changes to your homepage caused by the malware.
If you suddenly have a different start page or your default search engine has been changed, you can change it back through the Internet Explorer's settings. To do this, click on the gear icon at the upper-right corner of the browser, then choose Internet Options.
Under the General tab, delete the homepage URL and enter your preferred homepage. Click Apply to save the new settings.
3. Reset Internet Explorer.
From the Internet Explorer menu (gear icon at the top), choose Internet Options. Click on the Advanced tab, then select Reset.
In the Reset window, tick off Delete personal settings and click the Reset button once again to confirm the action.
How to Uninstall Go-movix.com on Microsoft Edge
If you suspect your computer to have been infected by malware and you think that your Microsoft Edge browser has been affected, the best thing to do is to reset your browser.
There are two ways to reset your Microsoft Edge settings to completely remove all the traces of malware on your computer. Refer to the instructions below for more information.
Method 1: Resetting via Edge Settings
- Open the Microsoft Edge app and click More or the three-dot menu located at the upper-right corner of the screen.
- Click Settings to reveal more options.
- In the Settings window, click Restore settings to their default values under Reset settings. Click the Reset button to confirm. This action will reset your browser’s startup page, the new tab page, default search engine, and pinned tabs. Your extensions will also be disabled and all temporary data like cookies will be deleted.
- Afterwards, right-click on the Start menu or the Windows logo, then select Task Manager.
- Click on the Processes tab and search for Microsoft Edge.
- Right-click on the Microsoft Edge process and select Go to details. If you don't see the Go to details option, click More details instead.
- Under the Details tab, look for all the entries with Microsoft Edge in their name. Right-click on each of these entries and choose End Task to quit those processes.
- Once you have quit all those processes, open Microsoft Edge once again and you'll notice that all the previous settings have been reset.
Method 2: Resetting via Command
Another way to reset Microsoft Edge is by using commands. This is an advanced method that is extremely useful if your Microsoft Edge app keeps crashing or won't open at all. Make sure to back up your important data before using this method.
Here are the steps to do this:
- Navigate to this folder on your computer: C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d8bbwe.
- Select everything inside the folder, right-click on the highlighted files, then click Delete from the options.
- Search for Windows PowerShell using the search box beside the Start menu.
- Right-click on the Windows PowerShell entry, then choose Run as administrator.
- In the Windows PowerShell window, type in this command:
Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers -Name Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register $($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml -Verbose}
- Press Enter to execute the command.
- Once the reset process has been completed, Go-movix.com should be completely deleted from your Microsoft Edge browser.
How to Delete Go-movix.com from Mozilla Firefox
Just like other browsers, malware tries to change the settings of Mozilla Firefox. You need to undo these changes to remove all traces of Go-movix.com. Follow the steps below to completely delete Go-movix.com from Firefox:
1. Uninstall dangerous or unfamiliar extensions.
Check Firefox for any unfamiliar extensions that you don't remember installing. There is a huge chance that these extensions were installed by the malware. To do this, launch Mozilla Firefox, click on the menu icon at the top-right corner, then select Add-ons > Extensions.
In the Extensions window, choose Go-movix.com and other suspicious plugins. Click the three-dot menu beside the extension, then choose Remove to delete these extensions.
2. Change your homepage back to default if it was affected by malware.
Click on the Firefox menu at the upper-right corner of the browser, then choose Options > General. Delete the malicious homepage and type in your preferred URL. Or you can click Restore to change to the default homepage. Click OK to save the new settings.
3. Reset Mozilla Firefox.
Go to the Firefox menu, then click on the question mark (Help). Choose Troubleshooting Information. Hit the Refresh Firefox button to give your browser a fresh start.
Once you’ve completed the steps above, Go-movix.com will be completely gone from your Mozilla Firefox browser.
How to Remove Go-movix.com from Google Chrome
To completely remove Go-movix.com from your computer, you need to reverse all of the changes on Google Chrome, uninstall suspicious extensions, plug-ins, and add-ons that were added without your permission.
Follow the instructions below to remove Go-movix.com from Google Chrome:
1. Delete malicious plugins.
Launch the Google Chrome app, then click on the menu icon at the upper-right corner. Choose More Tools > Extensions. Look for Go-movix.com and other malicious extensions. Highlight these extensions you want to uninstall, then click Remove to delete them.
2. Revert changes to your homepage and default search engine.
Click on Chrome's menu icon and select Settings. Click On Startup, then tick off Open a specific page or set of pages. You can either set up a new page or use existing pages as your homepage.
Go back to Google Chrome's menu icon and choose Settings > Search engine, then click Manage search engines. You'll see a list of default search engines that are available for Chrome. Delete any search engine that you think is suspicious. Click the three-dot menu beside the search engine and click Remove from list.
3. Reset Google Chrome.
Click on the menu icon located at the top right of your browser, and choose Settings. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, then click on Restore settings to their original defaults under Reset and clean up. Click on the Reset Settings button to confirm the action.
This step will reset your startup page, new tab, search engines, pinned tabs, and extensions. However, your bookmarks, browser history, and saved passwords will be saved.
How to Get Rid of Go-movix.com from Safari
The computer’s browser is one of the major targets of malware — changing settings, adding new extensions, and changing the default search engine. So if you suspect your Safari to be infected with Go-movix.com, these are the steps you can take:
1. Delete suspicious extensions
Launch the Safari web browser and click on Safari from the top menu. Click Preferences from the drop-down menu.
Click on the Extensions tab at the top, then view the list of currently installed extensions on the left menu. Look for Go-movix.com or other extensions you don’t remember installing. Click the Uninstall button to remove the extension. Do this for all your suspected malicious extensions.
2. Revert changes to your homepage
Open Safari, then click Safari > Preferences. Click on General. Check out the Homepage field and see if this has been edited. If your homepage was changed by Go-movix.com, delete the URL and type in the homepage you want to use. Make sure to include the http:// before the address of the webpage.
3. Reset Safari
Open the Safari app and click on Safari from the menu at the upper-left of the screen. Click on Reset Safari. A dialog window will open where you can choose which elements you want to reset. Next, click the Reset button to complete the action.
After competing all these, reset your browser(s) then restart your PC to effect the changes.
Parting Shot
Go-movix.com adware can be so annoying because of redirecting your searches, the ads, and notifications. We recommend avoiding free software, software patches, deceptive web pages, free movie sites, and free music download sites to prevent the installation of these PUAs. If you have to install free software, carefully review the installation prompts, and choose the ‘customized installation’ option to monitor the software installation.