How to Get Rid of Counterflix

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How To Get Rid Of COUNTERFLIX

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• To bypass geographically restricted content is
  how COUNTERFLIX charms many computer users. Thus,
  a number of them were tricked into downloading
  and using this tool. In contrary, computer
  security experts state that COUNTERFLIX is one
  program that you should avoid. Aside from being
  linked to various adware activities, this tool
  also made changes on the computer without users
  approval.

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• COUNTERFLIX may appear as a tool to help you
  access restricted content and unblock websites
  and video streaming services online. In fact,
  with it claims to have a simple, safe, and fast
  DNS service which allows user to access favorite
  contents without any restrictions. Most of all,
  COUNTERFLIX is offered without a cost.

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• Techniques such as bundling and pay-per-install
  are ways how adware authors were able to spread
  COUNTERFLIX. So far, this is the most effective
  way to distribute potentially unwanted program.
  Download managers and software distribution
  networks are in-charge of spreading freeware that
  is packed with adware.

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• Once running on the computer, COUNTERFLIX changes
  on the browser are almost unseen to most users.
  It discretely loads a number of add-on and
  extension that will be the origin of various
  problems. Your privacy is also at risk during the
  presence of COUNTERFLIX. It monitors browsing
  habit that includes logging of your visited web
  sites, keywords used, and your area of interests.

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• COUNTERFLIX is an ad-supported program that
  allegedly gives you access to online learning
  games. It works on new tab window of Google
  Chrome. Aside from providing unwanted new tab,
  COUNTERFLIX also controls your default search
  engine and assigns an unknown one. Instead of
  your chosen search tool, you may see unwanted
  search tool on start-up, and new tab window.

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• Most adware programs are hijacking browser
  settings that cause redirection to various
  unsolicited web sites. Soon enough, you may
  obtain virus or malware hosted on dubious sites
  due to regular browser redirection. Thus, it is
  highly advice to get rid of COUNTERFLIX and all
  of its components and related applications.

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• COUNTERFLIX is normally bundles with certain apps
  and shareware that can be acquired from
  questionable web sites. Downloading these apps
  can be the root of potentially unwanted program
  infection. Even worthy program did not escape the
  deceitful scheme of malware authors. They are
  repacking useful programs with COUNTERFLIX so
  that this adware can spread quickly over the
  internet. To ensure that you are obtaining clean
  copy of software, download only from reputable or
  official web sites.

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• How To Get Rid Of COUNTERFLIX

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• Uninstall COUNTERFLIX from Windows Control Panel
• 1. Depending on your Operating System, follow the
  guide below to access Windows Control Panel.
• Opening Control Panel - Windows XP, Vista and
  Windows 7
• Click on Windows Start gt Control Panel. New
  window will open where in you can adjust computer
  settings.

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• Accessing Control Panel - Windows 8 and Windows
  10
• a) For Windows 8 and Windows 10 users, the
  simplest way to open Control Panel is via
  shortcut key. This method is accessible in older
  versions of Windows.
• b) Press Windows Key R on your keyboard to
  intiate Run dialog box.
• c) Type Control Panel in the Open field and click
  OK.

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• 2. Once you are in Control Panel window, go to
  Programs section. Click on 'Uninstall a program'
  link.
• 3. Program and Features window will open. You can
  uninstall or change any installed program using
  this feature.

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• 4. Look for COUNTERFLIX or any similar name from
  the list.You may also try to find and remove
  items with the following names Epikai Ltd
• If name of adware or relevant entry is not
  present, please try to uninstall recently
  installed suspicious program. To do this, arrange
  listed programs in chronological order. Click on
  'Installed On' to see programs recently installed.

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• 5. Select the Adware from the list and click on
  Uninstall button. See image below for reference.
  Removing any suspicious software may also help
  solve the issue.
• 6. On the next prompt, confirmation is required
  to continue.
• 7. Click OK to proceed with the removal of
  COUNTERFLIX or any relevant software.

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• Step 3 Remove COUNTERFLIX Add-ons and
  Extensions from your Browser
• Follow these procedures to remove COUNTERFLIX
  extensions, add-ons, and unwanted search engine
  from Internet browsers.You must be aware that
  adware may trick you by using different name. If
  adware name is not listed, please look for and
  remove relevant items such as Epikai Ltd.

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• Procedures to Remove COUNTERFLIX from Google
  Chrome
• 1. Open Google Chrome.
• 2. In the address bar, type the following and
  press Enter on keyboard chrome//extensions
• 3. Google Chrome's Extensions window will open.
• 4. Find COUNTERFLIX or any similar items. Click
  on Trash Icon beside the adware extension to
  remove it from Google Chrome.

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• (Optional) Restore Google Chrome's Home Page and
  Default Search Engine
• Not all adware are designed to affect home page
  and default search engine. If your home page is
  hijack by COUNTERFLIX, you may carry out this
  guide. Same case if the adware affects your
  default search engine.

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• 1. On Google Chrome browser, type the given
  strings in the address bar and press Enter on
  your keyboard chrome//settings
• 2. To remove COUNTERFLIX from start-up and new
  tab pages of Chrome, you need to reset the
  default home page settings. Scroll down to 'On
  startup' and choose 'Open a specific page or set
  of pages'. Click on Set pages link to open
  Startup Pages window.

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• 3. Hover your cursor to unwanted web address and
  click X to remove COUNTERFLIX from the start-up
  page. See image for reference.
• 4. Choose your preferred start-up page from the
  list or type the address on the field 'Enter
  Url...' and press Enter on your keyboard.
• 5. Click OK to save the settings. Please stay on
  Settings page.

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• 6. Scroll down to Search area.
• 7. Click on Manage Search Engines... button. List
  of available search engines will appear on new
  window.
• 8. Hover your cursor to favored search engine and
  click on Make Default.
• 9. Next, we need to remove unwanted search
  engine. Select suspicious or item that is
  relevant to COUNTERFLIX and click on X mark to
  delete it.

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• 10. When done removing unwanted search engines,
  click Done and restart Google Chrome browser.

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• Step 4 Optional Browser Cleanup
• If the previous instructions failed to remove
  COUNTERFLIX, this procedure will help you reset
  browser settings to default value. The process
  quickly removes adware and other malicious
  components from your browser.

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