How can I Remove ViewPlay (Virus Removal Guide)

ViewPlay virus

ViewPlay (View Play), also known as ViewPlay ads, is a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) for the Microsoft Windows Operating System and browser add-on and extension that connects to Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Internet Explorer. ViewPlay is sometimes referred to as potential malware and is primarily detected as adware by most security vendors.

ViewPlay adware can be used to collect user information that is then utilized to display targeted advertisements. ViewPlay ads generate in different forms, including generic banner and skyscraper advertisements, in-text ads like Text Enhance, pop-under advertisements, and more.

ViewPlay may display pop-up ads that say something similar to Ads by ViewPlay or click to continue on them. Often these advertisements appear at the bottom of an open internet browser and can appear on most websites, as well as offline.

In some cases the ViewPlay program may install alongside third-party adware, browser hijackers, and spyware. This may cause unwanted browser start-ups and redirects, as unwanted home-pages and search engines may corrupt existing internet browser settings by use of additional browser helper objects (BHOs), add-ons, extensions, plugins, and Toolbars.

How does ViewPlay malware get onto a computer?

ViewPlay is not technically a computer virus or malware. This program primarily installs alongside freeware and shareware distributed by websites such as download.com. Many programs may bundle with ViewPlay in order to monetize their free products and services; However, some users may claim that this program may have installed without their consent and knowledge.

In some cases, ViewPlay and other items may be installed by aggressive download managers that ignore the request to decline the installation of additional offers during the setup process of third-party freeware.

This program and others like it may also be manually and voluntarily installed by the user and is promoted as a free download with relations to media related capabilities.


How to remove ViewPlay add-ons and extensions

Use the instructions below to remove ViewPlay add-ons and extensions from Chrome, Firefox, and Internet Explorer. It may be necessary to remove third-party browser attachments.

Google Chrome

1. Click on the Customize icon (wrench or 3 bar icon) next to the address bar and navigate to Tools > Extensions.

2. Search for the ViewPlay extension and remove it by clicking the trashcan icon next to it.

Mozilla Firefox

1. Type Ctrl+Shift+A.

2. On the Extensions and Plugin search for the ViewPlay add-on and remove it.

Microsoft Internet Explorer

1. Click Tools and select Manage add-ons.

2. On the Toolbars and Extensions tab search for the ViewPlay add-on and remove it if located.
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