CinemaPro browser hijacker removal instructions

The CinemaPro search hijacker is an example of a basic unwanted program; such applications are spread enormously these days. On this page you will see the comprehensive information of “CinemaPro” hijacker removal in different ways: utilizing anti-malware programs and manual removal procedure.

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CinemaPro – What is it?

“CinemaPro” search hijacker is a potentially unwanted application (PUA)¹, that is promoted as a plugin for your internet browser. It is usually advertised as an add-on for Chrome or Firefox, that aids to search some special info, as an example, about sporting activity events, make your browser far more safe, allow downloading of any kind of video, and so on. Also, this app adds the “Managed by your organization” feature (on Chrome browsers).

Nevertheless, the “CinemaPro” plugin is rather pointless because all such features are already integrated to your web browser and/or system. Such marketing slogans are targeted at low-skilled computer users, like pensioners or schoolchildren. But often even qualified users are getting caught on such a lure. In specific instances, this hijacker is dispersed together with free tools.

CinemaPro Search Hijacker

Here is a short summary for the CinemaPro hijacker

How harmful is CinemaPro hijacker?

Besides its impracticality, CinemaPro hijacker is also really unsafe for web browser utilization. It changes your search engine to its specific – Find.ssrcnav.com, and also alters your background, putting its watermark on your background image (or, occasionally, altering it to default with the mentioned symptom).

Aside from viewable changes done by CinemaPro hijacker, you might see that a couple of your search queries are redirecting to the uncertain websites, filled with web links and ads – so-called doorway websites. Such websites can consist of links for malware downloads. The chance of redirecting increases if you try to start Google search page by force.

However all these activities are more frustrating than truly harmful. The major threat, specifically for individuals who have a considerable amount of confidential information in their web browsers, is embedded in data gathering functions. Cookie files, chats, often-visited web pages, as well as other activities are simply collected by CinemaPro hijacker.

How to remove CinemaPro search hijacker?

• Download and install GridinSoft Anti-Malware.
• Open GridinSoft Anti-Malware and perform a “Standard scan“.
• “Move to quarantine” all items.
• Open “Tools” tab – Press “Reset Browser Settings“.
• Select proper browser and options – Click “Reset”.
• Restart your computer.

Browser hijackers are often very simple to remove. Usually, they have a separate application that can be located in the list of installed software. Due to the certain distribution manner of CinemaPro hijacker, it can be quickly tracked and removed by hand. However, if you got CinemaPro in the bundle with a free program, your PC might be contaminated with far more severe malware – trojans, spyware and even ransomware. That’s why I’d recommend you utilize anti-malware programs to deal with the CinemaPro PUA and all other malware.

You can make use of Microsoft Defender² – it is capable of recognizing and clearing away a wide range of malware, including mentioned hijacker. Nevertheless, serious malware, that can exist on your personal computer in the specified case, can disable the Windows antivirus program by modifying the Group Policies. To stay clear of such scenarios, it is far better to utilize GridinSoft Anti-Malware.

To detect and remove all malicious applications on your desktop with GridinSoft Anti-Malware, it’s better to utilize Standard or Full scan. Quick Scan is not able to find all the viruses, because it scans only the most popular registry entries and folders.

You can spectate the detected malicious apps sorted by their possible hazard simultaneously with the scan process. But to choose any actions against malicious apps, you need to hold on until the scan is over, or to stop the scan.

To set the action for each spotted virus or unwanted program, click the arrow in front of the name of the detected malicious app. By default, all the viruses will be moved to quarantine.

Reverting browser settings to original ones

To revert your browser settings, you need to use the Reset Browser Settings option. This action cannot be counteracted by any malicious program, hence, you will surely see the result. This option can be found in the Tools tab.

After choosing the Reset Browser Settings button, the menu will be shown, where you can specify, which settings will be reverted to the original.

Deleteing CinemaPro hijacker manually

Besides using anti-malware software for browser restoration, you may choose the “Reset browser settings” function, which is usually embedded in all popular browsers.

To reset Edge, do the following steps :

1. Open “Settings and more” tab in upper right corner, then find here “Settings” button. In the appeared menu, choose “Reset settings” option :



2. After picking the Reset Settings option, you will see the following menu, stating about the settings which will be reverted to original :

For Mozilla Firefox, do the next actions :

1. Open Menu tab (three strips in upper right corner) and click the “Help” button. In the appeared menu choose “troubleshooting information” :



2. In the next screen, find the “Refresh Firefox” option :


After choosing this option, you will see the next message :

If you use Google Chrome

1. Open Settings tab, find the “Advanced” button. In the extended tab choose the “Reset and clean up” button :



2. In the appeared list, click on the “Restore settings to their original defaults” :



3. Finally, you will see the window, where you can see all the settings which will be reset to default :
   

Opera can be reset in the next way

1. Open Settings menu by pressing the gear icon in the toolbar (left side of the browser window), then click “Advanced” option, and choose “Browser” button in the drop-down list. Scroll down, to the bottom of the settings menu. Find there “Restore settings to their original defaults” option :



2. After clicking the “Restore settings…” button, you will see the window, where all settings, which will be reset, are shown :

As an afterword, I want to say that time plays against you and your PC. The activity of browser hijacker must be stopped as soon as possible, because of the possibility of other malware injection. This malware can be downloaded autonomously, or offered for you to download in one of the windows with advertisements, which are shown to you by the hijacker. You need to act as fast as you can.

1. More information about PUAs
2. Detailed review of Microsoft Defender