TheaterMax - How to remove

TheaterMax pretends to be a useful application that allows users to get a better online video experience. However, this is not true. It’s listed as adware because it displays various advertisements on users’ web browsers. If you have noticed advertisements labeled with “Ads by TheaterMax” or “Brought to you by TheaterMax” slogan on any of your web browsers, your computer is definitely infected and you need to take care of that. In case you don’t know how to solve this problem, you have come to the right place. In this article we will provide you with full instructions how to eliminate TheaterMax both manually and automatically.

It’s much easier to do this automatically, so we recommend you to choose this way. Download a trustworthy anti-malware application, such as Spyhunter or Malwarebytes and scan your computer with it. It will automatically detect and remove the threat in no time. It will also protect your computer from similar infections, so it’s worth having such an application installed on your computer. You can use other anti-malware software of your choice as well.

In case you want to perform this manually, scroll down below this article and take a look at our step-by-step manual TheaterMax removal guide. This process requires some specific knowledge, therefore we have developed this guide to assist you. Don’t forget to follow all steps carefully. If you face some problems during the removal, don’t hesitate to ask us about it in the comments section below and we will try to help you. If you would like to learn more about TheaterMax itself, please continue reading this article.

About TheaterMax adware

It works as a browser add-on that can be added to all most popular web browsers, including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer. Once installed it will display various advertisements in all kinds of forms, such as pop-up, pop-under, in-text, banner or contextual advertisements. A new tab or even window can be opened on your web browser as well. They appear completely randomly, from time to time, so it’s really disturbing. Furthermore, it’s not only annoying, but malicious as well. Even though those ads look really appealing, we don’t recommend clicking on any of them, because if you do so, you will be redirected to other websites that may be owned by cyber criminals, such as hackers and scammers. This way your computer can get infected or in case you attempt to purchase something there you can even lose your money.

TheaterMax is like an advertising network that was designed specifically for cyber criminals. As you may know, they are banned from all legitimate advertising networks, so they use adware like this to drive some traffic to their websites. This being said, if you have TheaterMax installed on your computer, cyber criminals can reach you right on your browser on a daily basis and that’s really dangerous.

TheaterMax will also collect your personal information, such as your browsing history, search queries, top visited sites or even your IP and email address. The third parties use this information for marketing purposes. Usually they adjust those advertisements according to the collected data and make them even more relevant and appealing to users this way, so chances that they will click on those ads rise. And that’s the main goal of TheaterMax because its developers get paid for every click you make.

Moreover, there are no valid contact information on the tool’s official website and that’s also a bad sign. If something unwanted happens due to this application, no one will take responsibility for that.

Distribution Methods of TheaterMax

You can get infected with this malware by downloading and installing freebies from unreliable websites. For instance, when you download and install some media player or downloads manager, there is a chance that TheaterMax will be installed alongside without you even being aware of that. That’s why you should pay a close attention to the installation process of free software.

Never skip any steps and opt out for a custom or advanced install mode if possible. This will allow you to see all available options and make changes. Look for various check boxes that can be already selected for you. Reading all terms and conditions would be considered wise as well. If you notice that some additional software that you are not familiar with is being installed alongside – do not allow this installation to be completed because it can possibly be TheaterMax or any other unwanted application.

Manual removal of TheterMax ads

How to remove TheaterMax using Windows Control Panel

Many hijackers and adware like TheaterMax 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 TheaterMax . You can click on "Name" or "Installed On" to reorder your programs and make TheaterMax 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.

How to remove TheaterMax from macOS

Delete TheaterMax from your applications.

1. Open Finder.
2. In the menu bar, click Go.
3. Select Applications from the dropdown.
4. Find the TheaterMax app.
5. Select it and right-click it (or hold the Ctrl and click the left mouse button).
6. In the dropdown, click Move to Bin/Trash. You might be asked to provide your login password.

TopRemove malicious extensions from Internet Explorer

• Press on the Gear icon→Manage Add-ons.
  
• Go through Toolbars and extensions. Remove everything related to TheaterMax and items you do not know that are made not by Google, Microsoft, Yahoo, Oracle or Adobe.
  
• Close the Options.

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings

If you are still experiencing any issues related to TheaterMax, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Press on the Gear icon->Internet Options.
  
• Choose the Advanced tab and click on the Reset button.
  
• Select a “Delete personal settings” checkbox and click on the Reset button.
  
• Click on the Close button on the confirmation box, then close your browser.
  

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.

TopRemoving TheaterMax from Chrome

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Google Chrome window. Select “Settings”.
  
• Click “Extensions” on the left menu bar.
• Go through the extensions list and remove programs you do not need, especially similar to TheaterMax. Click on the trash bin icon next to TheaterMax or other add-ons you want to remove.
  
• Press on the “Remove” button on the Confirmation window.
  
• If unsure, you can disable them temporarily.
  
• Restart Chrome.

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings

If you are still experiencing any issues related to TheaterMax, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Click on Chrome’s menu button (three horizontal lines) and select Settings.
  
• Scroll to the end of the page and click on the Reset settings button.
  
• Click on the Reset button on the confirmation box.
  

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.

TopRemoving TheaterMax from Firefox

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Mozilla window and select the “Add-ons” icon (or press Ctrl+Shift+A on your keyboard).
  
• Go through Extensions and Addons list, remove everything TheaterMax related and items you do not recognise. If you do not know the extension and it is not made by Mozilla, Google, Microsoft, Oracle or Adobe then you probably do not need it.
  

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings If you are still experiencing any issues related to TheaterMax, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Mozilla Firefox window. Click on the Help button.
  
• Choose Troubleshooting Information on the Help menu.
  
• Click on the Reset Firefox button.
  
• Click on the Reset Firefox button on the confirmation box. Mozilla Firefox will close and change the settings to default.
  

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.

How to remove TheaterMax from Microsoft Edge:Top

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Microsoft Edge window. Select “Extensions”.

• Go through the extensions list and remove programs you do not need, especially similar to TheaterMax. Click on the "Remove" icon next to TheaterMax or other add-ons you want to remove.

• Press on the “Remove” button on the Confirmation window.

• If unsure, you can disable them temporarily.

• Restart Microsoft Edge.

TopRemoving TheaterMax from Safari (Mac OS X)

• Click on the Safari menu.
• Choose Preferences.
  
• Click on the Extensions Tab.
• Click on the Uninstall button near the TheaterMax. Remove all other unknown or suspicious entries too. If you are not sure whether you need the extension or not, you can simply uncheck the Enable check-box to disable the extension temporarily.
  
• Restart Safari.

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings

If you are still experiencing any issues related to TheaterMax, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Click on the Safari menu on the top left corner of the screen. Select Reset Safari.
  
• Select which options you want to reset (usually all of them come preselected) and click on the Reset button.
  

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.