Search.grooviemovie.info virus - How to remove

Search.grooviemovie.info is the first thing you see when you open a web browser? Then your computer is definitely infected with this malicious application listed as browser hijacker. Even though this virus is not very dangerous, it can still cause you some unwanted cyber security problems thus you should eliminate it as soon as possible.

There are two most efficient ways to remove virus like this – it can be done either manually or automatically, so it’s up to you which removal method to choose.

If it’s your first time removing virus like this, we suggest to do it automatically – it’s much easier and less time consuming. All you have to do is to download reliable anti-malware application, such as Spyhunter, install it on your computer and then run a full scan of all files stored on your hard drive. Either one of these programs should e able to detect and remove the virus in no time. It will also protect your computer from similar infections in the future so it’s worth to keep it installed.

In case you don’t want to download any additional anti-malware software, there is a way to remove Search.grooviemovie manually. This process might be complicated and that’s why we have developed a step-by-step Search.grooviemovie manual removal guide – it can be found below this article. Try to complete all steps correctly and you should be able to eliminate this infection manually by your own.

To learn more about specific features of Search.grooviemovie.info please continue reading the article. If you have some questions regarding the topic, feel free to ask them in the comments section below and we will do our best to answer them all.

About Search.grooviemovie.info virus

We have already mentioned that this infection is listed as browser hijacker so once installed on your computer it will make some changes on your web browsers – both homepage and default search engine will be set to Search.grooviemovie.info. This website is described as useful and free tool that will enhance your web search and provide with the ability to watch various movies right on your internet browser. However, this description is misleading and you should not use it.

First of all, if you try to search for something using Search.grooviemovie you will notice tons of various results that are not even relevant to your search queries so you will waste your time this way. Moreover, it’s dangerous to click on those links so we suggest not to do that.

If it happens so that you click on the link sponsored by Search.grooviemovie.info you will be immediately redirected to other websites that might be owned by various cyber criminals, such as hackers or scammers. This way your computer can get infected with other viruses or if you attempt to purchase something there you can even get scammed and lose your hard earned money.

This virus operates as browser add-on and is completely compatible with all most common web browsers, including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer or even Safari. That means Apple users can get infected as well.

Distribution Methods of Search.grooviemovie.info virus

Search.grooviemovie.info might infect your computer when you download and install some freeware from the Internet because it is traveling bundled with it. For example, if you download and install some PDF generator or media player, there is a chance that Search.grooviemovie will be installed on your computer without even warning you about that happening.That’s why you should always pay close attention to the installation process of freeware. Never skip any steps and opt out for a custom or advanced install mode if possible – only this way you will be able to see all available options and make needed changes. It’s also recommended to keep your computer secured with reliable anti-malware software all the time.

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Manual removal of Search.grooviemovie.info virus

How to remove grooviemovie virus using Windows Control Panel

Many hijackers and adware like Search.grooviemovie.info virus 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 grooviemovie virus . You can click on "Name" or "Installed On" to reorder your programs and make Search.grooviemovie.info virus 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 grooviemovie virus from macOS

Delete Search.grooviemovie.info virus from your applications.

1. Open Finder.
2. In the menu bar, click Go.
3. Select Applications from the dropdown.
4. Find the grooviemovie virus 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.

TopHow To remove Search.grooviemovie.info virus from Google Chrome:

• Click on the 3 horizontal lines icon on a browser toolbar and Select More Tools→Extensions
  
• Select all malicious extensions and delete them.
  
• Click on the 3 horizontal lines icon on a browser toolbar and Select Settings
  
• Select Manage Search engines
  
• Remove unnecessary search engines from the list
  
• Go back to settings. On Startup choose Open blank page (you can remove undesired pages from the set pages link too).
• If your homepage was changed, click on Chrome menu on the top right corner, select Settings. Select Open a specific page or set of pages and click on Set pages.
  
• Delete malicious search websites at a new Startup pages window by clicking “X” next to them.
  

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings

If you are still experiencing any issues related to Search.grooviemovie.info virus, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Click on a Chrome’s menu button (three horizontal lines) and select Settings.
• Scroll to the end of the page and click on theReset browser 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.

How To remove Search.grooviemovie.info virus from Firefox:Top

• 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 Search.grooviemovie.info virus 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.
  
• If your homepage was changed, click on the Firefox menu in the top right corner, select Options → General. Enter a preferable URL to the homepage field and click Restore to Default.
  

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings If you are still experiencing any issues related to grooviemovie virus, 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.
  
• ChooseTroubleshooting Information on the Help menu.
  
• Click on theReset Firefox button.
  
• Click on the Reset Firefox button on the confirmation box. Mozilla Firefox will close and change the settings to default.
  

If the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program to identify malicious entries.

How to remove Search.grooviemovie.info virus from Microsoft Edge:Top

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

• Select all malicious extensions and delete them.

• Click on the three-dot menu on the browser toolbar and Select Settings

• Select Privacy and Services and scroll down. Press on Address bar.

• Choose Manage search engines.

• Remove unnecessary search engines from the list: open the three-dot menu and choose Remove.

• Go back to Settings. Open On start-up.
• Delete malicious search websites at Open specific page or pages by opening the three-dot menu and clicking Delete.

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

• Click on Edge's menu button and select Settings. Click on the Reset Settings button on the left.
• Press the Restore settings to their default values option.

• 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.

How to remove Search.grooviemovie.info virus from Safari:Top

Remove malicious extensions

• Click on Safari menu on the top left corner of the screen. Select Preferences.
  
• Select Extensions and uninstall grooviemovie virus and other suspicious extensions.
  
• If your homepage was changed, click on Safari menu on the top left corner of the screen. Select Preferences and choose General tab. Enter preferable URL to the homepage field.
  

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings(older versions) If you are still experiencing any issues related to Search.grooviemovie.info virus, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Click on 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.

Manual removal