TV Chrome Adware

What is TV Chrome?

TV Chrome that supposedly allows users to watch thousands of TV channels. According to its developers, this app is powered by the largest and most up-to-date database. Even if it seems legitimate and useful, TV Chrome is categorized as potentially unwanted, adware-type application (PUA). 

TV Chrome is installed without users' knowledge, delivers advertisements, collects data, and promotes so-called "premium services" (such as FilmOn).

When installed, the TV Chrome app regularly deploys intrusive advertisements (coupons, banners, surveys, pop-ups, etc.) that are displayed using tools that enable placement of third party graphical content on any site and conceal underlying content.

These ads are annoying, and when clicked, redirect users to other untrustworthy sites, or run scripts that download and install other potentially unwanted applications (PUAs). Therefore, systems might be forced to have even more PUAs installed or they are infiltrated by high-risk computer infections.

Another downside of TB Chrome is that it collects data, including IP addresses, geo-locations, keystrokes, search queries, and URLs of visited websites. Also, personal/sensitive details. Later, these details are shared with third parties (potentially cyber criminals) who misuse private information to generate revenue.

These actions can lead to privacy or browsing safety issues, and some users could even end up having their identities stolen. We strongly recommend that you uninstall TV Chrome immediately.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by TV Chrome
Threat Type	Adware, Unwanted ads, Pop-up Virus
Symptoms	Seeing advertisements not originating from the sites you are browsing. Intrusive pop-up ads. Decreased Internet browsing speed.
Distribution methods	Deceptive pop-up ads, free software installers (bundling), fake flash player installers.
Damage	Decreased computer performance, browser tracking - privacy issues, possible additional malware infections.
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The Internet is full of adware-type applications (including, for example, DPower, Facebook AdBlocker, AppMaster, etc.) that offer supposedly 'useful features'. In fact, their purpose is to generate revenue by delivering ads and collecting (and sharing) data. Most do not provide the functions promised or give any other real value. It is more likely that these apps will cause privacy issues or even more serious problems.

How did TV Chrome install on my computer?

Although TV Chrome can be downloaded from its official website, most users install this type of application unintentionally - through intrusive ads that are capable of executing certain scripts that download and install PUAs, or when software developers 'bundle' them with other third party software.

Developers often trick users into installing these potentially unwanted applications by not disclosing installation information, and hiding them in "Custom", "Advanced" and other similar parts of the installation processes. Furthermore, many users skip installation steps without studying the details. This is how TV Chrome and other dubious apps are installed without users' knowledge.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

Use official and trustworthy sources, and direct links when downloading software. Do not use third party software downloaders, torrents, or other similar sources to download software. Do not rush any installation without first checking all available "Custom", "Advanced" and other similar options/settings.

Opt-out of all additionally-included applications that you do not want to install, and only then finish the installation. Furthermore, avoid clicking intrusive ads, especially when visiting untrustworthy websites. These ads often seem legitimate and even tempting, but many lead to untrustworthy websites (such as gambling, pornography, adult dating, and so on).

If you encounter ads that redirect you to such websites, check your browser for unknown/unwanted installed software (extensions, plug-ins, and add-ons) and remove it. If your computer is already infected with TV Chrome, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate this adware.

Screenshot of the installed deceptive TV Chrome application:

Screenshot of a TV Chrome app promoting FilmOn services:

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Quick menu:

• What is TV Chrome?
• STEP 1. Uninstall TV Chrome application using Control Panel.
• STEP 2. Remove TV Chrome adware from Internet Explorer.
• STEP 3. Remove TV Chrome ads from Google Chrome.
• STEP 4. Remove 'Ads by TV Chrome' from Mozilla Firefox.
• STEP 5. Remove TV Chrome extension from Safari.
• STEP 6. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.

TV Chrome adware removal:

Windows 11 users:

Right-click on the Start icon, select Apps and Features. In the opened window search for the application you want to uninstall, after locating it, click on the three vertical dots and select Uninstall.

Windows 10 users:

Right-click in the lower left corner of the screen, in the Quick Access Menu select Control Panel. In the opened window choose Programs and Features.

Windows 7 users:

Click Start (Windows Logo at the bottom left corner of your desktop), choose Control Panel. Locate Programs and click Uninstall a program.

macOS (OSX) users:

Click Finder, in the opened screen select Applications. Drag the app from the Applications folder to the Trash (located in your Dock), then right click the Trash icon and select Empty Trash.

In the uninstall programs window, look for "TV Chrome", select this entry and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".

After uninstalling the potentially unwanted application that causes TV Chrome ads, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components or possible malware infections. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.

Remove TV Chrome adware from Internet browsers:

Video showing how to remove potentially unwanted browser add-ons:

Remove malicious add-ons from Internet Explorer:

Click the "gear" icon (at the top right corner of Internet Explorer), select "Manage Add-ons". Look for "TV Chrome", select this entry and click "Remove".

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by tv chrome, reset your Internet Explorer settings to default.

Windows XP users: Click Start, click Run, in the opened window type inetcpl.cpl In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.

Windows Vista and Windows 7 users: Click the Windows logo, in the start search box type inetcpl.cpl and click enter. In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.

Windows 8 users: Open Internet Explorer and click the gear icon. Select Internet Options.

In the opened window, select the Advanced tab.

Click the Reset button.

Confirm that you wish to reset Internet Explorer settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

Remove malicious extensions from Google Chrome:

Click the Chrome menu icon  (at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "More tools" and click "Extensions". Locate "TV for Google Chrome", select this entry and click the trash can icon.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by tv chrome, reset your Google Chrome browser settings. Click the Chrome menu icon  (at the top right corner of Google Chrome) and select Settings. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen. Click the Advanced… link.

After scrolling to the bottom of the screen, click the Reset (Restore settings to their original defaults) button.

In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Google Chrome settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

Remove malicious plug-ins from Mozilla Firefox:

Click the Firefox menu (at the top right corner of the main window), select "Add-ons". Click "Extensions", in the opened window, remove "TV Chrome".

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with ads by tv chrome removal can reset their Mozilla Firefox settings.

Open Mozilla Firefox, at the top right corner of the main window, click the Firefox menu, in the opened menu, click Help.

Select Troubleshooting Information.

In the opened window, click the Refresh Firefox button.

In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Mozilla Firefox settings to default by clicking the Refresh Firefox button.

Remove malicious extensions from Safari:

Make sure your Safari browser is active, click Safari menu, and select Preferences....

In the opened window click Extensions, locate any recently installed suspicious extension, select it and click Uninstall.

Optional method:

Make sure your Safari browser is active and click on Safari menu. From the drop down menu select Clear History and Website Data...

In the opened window select all history and click the Clear History button.

Remove malicious extensions from Microsoft Edge:

Click the Edge menu icon  (at the upper-right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons and click "Remove" below their names.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by tv chrome, reset your Microsoft Edge browser settings. Click the Edge menu icon  (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge) and select Settings.

In the opened settings menu select Reset settings.

Select Restore settings to their default values. In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Microsoft Edge settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

• If this did not help, follow these alternative instructions explaining how to reset the Microsoft Edge browser.

Summary:

Commonly, adware or potentially unwanted applications infiltrate Internet browsers through free software downloads. Note that the safest source for downloading free software is via developers' websites only. To avoid installation of adware, be very attentive when downloading and installing free software. When installing previously-downloaded free programs, choose the custom or advanced installation options – this step will reveal any potentially unwanted applications listed for installation together with your chosen free program.

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