goMovix Start Removal Guide

goMovix Start has been categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) because it might put your virtual security at risk. Of course, the infections that belong to this category do not mean direct danger to your computer or your privacy, but there is still a chance that indirectly they might cause system security issues. This browser extension seems to affect only Google Chrome. Once you install it, your home page and new tab page settings will change. What you will find in your browser, however, will potentially pose a threat. But do not feel safe if you never use Chrome, it does not mean that your computer is not infected with other threats. As a matter of fact, this PUP can enter your PC in a freeware bundle. Therefore, the presence of this extension may easily indicate that you are facing multiple malware threats. We advise you to remove goMovix Start from your browser so that you can protect your computer from potential risks.

There are a couple of ways how this useless extension can show up in your Chrome browser. First of all, you can install it from its official site at gomovix.com or from the Chrome web store as well, where it is advertised as a powerful search engine. This is what you can also read about this extension in the store: “...goMovix extension brings you improved search experience, search and find exactly what you're looking for.” We need to make something clear here: Just because an application is available on an official-looking website or in the Chrome web store, it does not make it reliable or useful. Anyone can set up a misleading website nowadays to spread PUPs and malware infections as well. The web store accommodates hundreds of bad extensions that may start working unexpectedly or maliciously. It takes time for the store to weed out these useless and potentially harmful applications; therefore, it is possible that goMovix Start will also disappear and get blocked by Chrome in the near future.

But it is not very likely that you have ended up on its website because if you run a quick web search, which you should always do before downloading anything from the web, you would find dozens of articles about how you should remove goMovix Start. That could help you decide whether to move on and install your chosen application, or if you already have it on board, what you should do in order to restore your system’s security. Unfortunately, there are two other possibilities for this PUP to emerge on your computer, and both mean “trouble.”

So, second, this PUP may come in freeware bundles packed with malicious installers. This is really bad news because even if this browser extension does not mean direct threat to your computer, the other infections may. Usually these bundles contain adware programs, PUPs, and browser hijackers; however, they can also be packed with more serious malware, such as Trojans and rootkits. All of these infections can cause a lot of headaches and security issues. If you let such a package onto your machine, you may not be able to handle this situation manually anymore, because even if you delete goMovix Start, your computer may still be swarming with infections.

Third, this browser hijacker may be installed by clicking on third-party pop-up advertisements. However, if you installed it this way, chances are your computer had already been infected with malware, such as adware, which generated the infectious pop-up. But it is also possible that you were viewing a suspicious file-sharing website when this ad popped up. So, if you are in doubt how this PUP has shown up on your system, we definitely advise you to run a malware scan right now.

As a matter of fact, this browser extension is totally unreliable and useless. Although it claims to be an amazing search engine and a useful tool all about movies, in reality it simply presents to you a search box and several quick links to popular websites, such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. However, you should not use the search tool because it simply redirects your queries to a potentially modified Yahoo search results page. You will not be able tell whether the link or advertisement you click on will take you to a legitimate and safe site. There is a chance that you will find yourself on a malicious website instead, and infect your computer with more malware programs, which could be even worse than this one.

We hope that you understand now why we believe that you are better off removing goMovix Start from your computer. In order to do so, you only need to get rid of the extension that is installed in Google Chrome. If you do not know how to do that, please use our instructions below this article. But remember that by eliminating this PUP your computer may still be at risk. If you want to be perfectly sure that your PC is clean, we recommend that you install a reliable antimalware application. Also, keep your programs and drivers up-to-date to help protect your operating system.

How to remove goMovix Start

Google Chrome

1. Press Alt+F and go to More Tools.
2. Choose Extensions.
3. Click on the unwanted extension and click on the trash can icon.
4. Press Remove in the pop-up.