AnyFlix ads - How to remove

AnyFlix adware virus was first detected in 2015. Officially, this program was supposed to be seen as a legitimate DNS service, allowing people to view U.S restricted content. Over time, we have investigated many similar applications like DNS Unblocker and VPNTop.

You might have encountered domains like CBS or HBO which do not allow foreigners to view their video material. AnyFlix DNS service is meant to proxy the portion of data which validates the geographic location of users. After this modification is done, people will be able to view the content, blocked by geo-restrictions (What is geo blocking?).

According to statements from security researchers, AnyFlix malware parasite belongs to Adware.CloudGuard family of computer viruses. This classification should convince you that getting rid of this suspicious third-party tool is essential. If you don’t remove it, your browsing will be disturbed by endless streams of online ads.

Adware called AnyFlix is not a reliable DNS service

AnyFlix virus has been determined to be an adware parasite, designed to display great deals of online advertisements. The program has also been reported to be installed through bundles of programs and users have noticed that this program creates scheduled tasks, modifies Windows Registry and makes other inconvenient modifications.

On the other hand, this tool could be described as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) as it can be installed without users’ permissions. During its installation process, we noticed this statement:

“AnyFlix helps you save time & money on your online shopping. We’ll help you find attractive offers while you browse your favorite store”.

This is a cleat indication that the program will display “Ads by AnyFlix” or “AnyFlix Ads powered by”. If you notice such advertisements in your browser, please do not hesitate to get rid of the malicious parasite. Advertisements that this adware displays will include technical support scams, rogue updates, and promotions of low-quality products (Malicious advertising). By clicking on Ads by AnyFlix, you are risking your cyber security. Your computer might become infected with malicious viruses, or become constantly monitored by unknown third-parties.

There are a lot of rogue DNS services that promise to bypass geo-restrictions. This category includes such infections like Webunstop.org and Counterflix. None of these programs should be trusted: they will simply put your operating system at risk.

Furthermore, we did not find a legitimate source for AnyFlix virus, but we do believe that the suspicious application could be installed during Setup Wizards for other freeware applications. How this can be avoided will be discussed at the end of this article. The official website Anyflix.info still works, but it does not offer a registration form.

How to prevent Ads by AnyFlix from appearing in my browser?

As we have mentioned, AnyFlix adware presumably uses bundling as the main method for distribution. Therefore, you should be careful not to install this unwanted tool together with other freeware tools. This can be avoided if you select advanced/custom modes for installation processes.

Then, read the provided EULA documents. Somewhere in this document, additional programs might be mentioned. For instance, AnyFlix virus might be opting to install some video players during its installation process.

Now, you must be interested in the removal of AnyFlix infection. First of all, you might try to get rid of it yourself. Simply follow the guidelines we have enumerated below. If you are able to remove the tool from Control Panel, advertisements should stop appearing. However, if they still disturb your online browsing, we recommend selecting a different approach. Spyhunter will take care of this adware infection. Malware does not stand a chance to these anti-malware tools. One quick scan and they will reveal whether there your operating system needs to be cleaned from parasites.

How to remove AnyFlix ads using Windows Control Panel

Many hijackers and adware like AnyFlix ads install some of their components as regular Windows programs as well as additional software. This part of malware can be uninstalled from the Control Panel. To access it, do the following.

• Start→Control Panel (older Windows) or press Windows Key→Search and enter Control Panel and then press Enter (Windows 8, Windows 10).
• Choose Uninstall Program (if you don't see it, click in the upper right next to "View by" and select Category).
• Go through the list of programs and select entries related to AnyFlix ads . You can click on "Name" or "Installed On" to reorder your programs and make AnyFlix ads  easier to find.
• Click the Uninstall button. If you're asked if you really want to remove the program, click Yes.
• In many cases anti-malware programs are better at detecting related parasites, thus I recommend installing Spyhunter to identify other programs that might be a part of this infection.

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