The unwanted presence of Watch TV Quick on internet browser application is not a simple contamination or accidental installation. It was brought about by the execution of other malicious applications especially those that are offered online, via aggressive advertisements or redirects. If Watch TV Quick was able to make it inside the computer without being detected by security application, there may be additional adware or malware to follow its lead.
Watch TV Quick is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that emerges from adware group, which also produces similar malicious browser extensions including App Discovery Tools, The Recipe Tab, and Find New Coupons. These applications are frequently marketed as valuable internet software add-on and they all claims that improving web user’s online browsing experience is their main goal. Aside from giving accurate and fast search results, Watch TV Quick asserts to supply basic information like local weather, recommended sites, news, and so on.
Though it may look fascinating at first glimpse, web user should not be tricked by this adware. Watch TV Quick has multiple risky actions in its arsenal. For one, it can flood the browser with barrage of advertisements like pop-ups and redirects that aims to generate profit for its authors. Default search engine is likewise the target of Watch TV Quick. By assigning own search provider at Hp.hwatchtvquick.com, web users may not obtain the same accurate useful search results. The reason is, Hp.hwatchtvquick.com has other things to prioritize than producing valuable search outcome.
Watch TV Quick took over the default settings on internet browser application to control its homepage and search but it all drains down to pushing the use of the unwanted search engine. If web user performs online search while Watch TV Quick is controlling the browser, their private data and browsing information are exposed to attackers. Watch TV Quick keeps on tracking web activities and records information like search keywords, favorite websites, IP address, username, passwords, and browser version. Cyber crooks may exploit collected data for their online fraud activities in order to gain more profit.
To sum up, Watch TV Quick is a browser threat that must be removed from the computer as soon as possible. If not taken care immediately, it can be the source of other risks and infection. Thus, we made a simple instruction on this page to properly eliminate Watch TV Quick adware from the infected computer.
Watch TV Quick Removal Procedure
Below is a systematic instruction that is very useful in getting rid of the potentially unwanted program (PUP) from compromised Windows computer. Aside from removing the malicious browser extension, this guide is also helpful in deleting Hwatchtvquick.com hijacker and pop-ups.
In order to totally eliminate the threat, it is vital to follow the process in exact manner.
Step 1 : Delete Watch TV Quick Browser Extension
Most adware and unwanted programs use an application called a "browser extension" to be able to take over the settings of internet applications. Therefore, we highly recommend checking and removing the extension that is closely related to Watch TV Quick. If it is not present, look for and delete any suspicious browser extension.
Remove the Watch TV Quick Extension from Google Chrome
1. Open your Google Chrome browser.
2. Type chrome://extensions/ in the address bar and press Enter on the keyboard.
3. Find Watch TV Quick or any relevant entry and remove it from the Google Chrome browser.
Uninstall the Watch TV Quick Extension from Mozilla Firefox
1. Open the Mozilla Firefox browser.
2. Type about:addons in the address bar and press Enter on the keyboard.
3. Choose Extensions from the sidebar menu.
4. Look for an object that pertains to Watch TV Quick and remove it from the browser.
After deleting the malicious browser extension, it is expected that pop-ups and other troubles will be gone from the internet browser.
Remove Watch TV Quick from Microsoft Windows and Edge Browser
1. On your keyboard, press Windows Key + R and then, type the appwiz.cpl command.
2. The Program and Features window will open. Arrange the list in a chronological manner, with recently installed applications on top. To do this, click on the 'Installed On' column.
3. Select Watch TV Quick or a recently installed unwanted entry. Then, click on Uninstall to remove it from the Windows system.
If Watch TV Quick is still present on the browser and there are still homepage and pop-ups, another option is to remove the adware from the browser settings.
4. Open the Microsoft Edge program.
5. Input edge://extensions/ in the URL bar and press Enter on the keyboard.
6. Look for and Remove or Disable entries for Watch TV Quick from the Installed Extensions area. Additionally, delete the same object from the Search Providers section by executing the Hijacker Removal Procedure for Edge.
7. Close the window and restart Microsoft Edge.
Step 2 : Scan the computer with Sophos Antivirus
To remove Watch TV Quick automatically, checking the computer with this powerful malware scanner recommended. This security application does not just uncover known threats like viruses or malware, it is also effective in discovering browser hijacker that assigns Hwatchtvquick.com as the homepage URL.
1. Download Sophos Virus Removal Tool from the link below. Save the file on your computer where you can easily access it.
2. Once the download completes, browse the location of the file. Double-click to run the program and begin the install process.
3. On first windows of installation wizard, click Next to continue. Then, it will display the program’s License Agreement. You need to Accept the terms in order to proceed. If Windows prompts for User Account Control, please click Yes to proceed.
4. On succeeding windows, click Next or Continue to carry on with the installation. After completing the installation process, Launch Sophos Virus Removal Tool.
5. Internet connection is required when running this scanner in order to download important updates. Make sure that everything is up-to-date to effectively remove malicious program like Watch TV Quick.
6. Click the button to carry out the Scan. This will check the system for presence of malicious objects, malware, and viruses. The tool reveals items that were found linked to Watch TV Quick and other suspicious entities. Be sure to remove all identified threats.
The above procedures should have totally eliminated the Watch TV Quick browser hijacker. However, if you found that there are still remnants of the threat and Hwatchtvquick.com still exists on internet application, please proceed to manual removal of associated objects as outlined below.
Step 3 : Scan and Delete Adware with AdwCleaner
In addition to the procedure, we suggest scanning the computer with AdwCleaner tool. Possibly, there are some traces of Watch TV Quick on the browser that was not deleted during the preceding steps. This tool will scan the computer and check for presence of malicious applications as well as invalid browser entries that produces Hwatchtvquick.com pop-ups.
1. Follow the link below to download the tool called AdwCleaner.
2. When the download has completed, please close all running programs on the computer especially browsers affected by Watch TV Quick.
3. Browse the location of the downloaded file and double-click on adwcleaner_Ver.exe to start running the tool. Then, click on Scan button.
4. AdwCleaner searches the computer for malicious programs, extensions, plug-ins, adware, and any items that may be associated to Watch TV Quick. It will also check for suspicious entries on browser settings that is associated with Hwatchtvquick.com.
5. Clean or Remove all suspicious and harmful items identified after the thorough scan.
6. After the cleanup procedure, rebooting the computer is required to finalize the removal of detected threats.
Check if your internet browser application is no longer being bothered by Hwatchtvquick.com. If the browser hijacker still persists, please continue with the steps below to reset internet programs to default settings.
Optional : Reset Internet Browser Program
Cleaning your internet browser from clutter and unwanted add-on/extension is a must when dealing with Watch TV Quick. The procedure below discusses on resetting various browsers to their default state.
Restore Google Chrome to Default Settings
Resetting Google Chrome to its default settings is helpful in deleting hard-to-remove extensions, such as Watch TV Quick. This method is highly advisable to perform if you have difficulty removing unwanted extensions.
1. Open the Google Chrome internet browser.
2. On the address bar, type chrome://settings/reset and press the Enter key.
3. Click on Reset Settings on the sidebar and choose Restore settings to their original defaults.
4. On the confirmation window, click the Reset settings button to clear all entries for Watch TV Quick.
5. Close the existing tab and restart Google Chrome. That should have removed the Watch TV Quick extension and associated objects.
Reset Mozilla Firefox to Default
This section describes how to remove unwanted extensions from Firefox that may be related to Watch TV Quick. This process can fix many browser issues by restoring Firefox to factory settings without affecting your essential information (bookmarks, browsing history, passwords, and Internet cookies) on the browser. If you desire to remove only a specific extension, please see the manual removal of add-ons from Firefox.
1. Input the string about:support on the Firefox web address and press Enter on the keyboard.
2. You will now see the Troubleshooting Information page of Mozilla Firefox.
3. You will notice a section in the upper-right corner of the screen stating, Give Firefox a tune-up. Click the Refresh Firefox button.
4. If a confirmation window appears, click Refresh Firefox to continue.
5. Firefox browser will close and start the resetting process. When done, it will display a list of restored data. Watch TV Quick should be gone by now. Click Finish to open a fresh version of Firefox.
Restore Microsoft Edge to Default Settings
1. Open the Microsoft Edge browser.
2. On the address bar, please input edge://settings/reset and press Enter on the keyboard.
3. Once you are on the Reset Settings page, click on Restore settings to their default values.
4. A confirmation window will appear; click on the Reset button to continue.
Your data, like favorites, bookmarks, and history, will remain in the browser. However, this process will delete add-ons by Watch TV Quick and other unknown objects.
How to remove Hwatchtvquick.com Pop-ups (Notification)
Most of the time, browser hijackers are combined with intrusive pop-up ads originating from the source website Hwatchtvquick.com. It is taking advantage of push notification feature of popular internet programs like Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, or Edge. These pop-up ads from Hwatchtvquick.com are extra ordinary as it exceeds the normal display volume and they are certainly annoying.
Normally, Hwatchtvquick.com pop-ups will start to bombard internet browser screen with pop-ups if web user was deceived to click “Allow” button that triggers the said website to send push notification. To stop Hwatchtvquick.com from showing the pop-ups, please execute the procedures below. Remember, these steps may only be successful after the removal of the main component or dubious browser extension.
Google Chrome
1. On Google Chrome browser, input the following in the address bar and press Enter:
chrome://settings/content/notifications
2. Navigate to the list under "Allow" section and look for Hwatchtvquick.com.
3. Click the ellipses (3 dots) beside Hwatchtvquick.com list to reveal the options.
4. Click on Block or Remove to stop Hwatchtvquick.com from displaying pop-up ads on Google Chrome browser.
6. Please restart Google Chrome browser.
Mozilla Firefox
1. On Mozilla Firefox browser, type the following in the address bar and press Enter key:
about:preferences#privacy
2. Navigate below to Permission area and look for Notifications.
3. Click the Settings button aligned with the Notifications.
4. Look for Hwatchtvquick.com entry and change the Status to Block.
5. Click on Save Changes and restart Mozilla Firefox and check if Hwatchtvquick.com pop-up is gone.
Safari (Mac)
1. On top menu, click on Safari and then, select Preferences from the drop-down list.
2. Click on Websites tab to open its settings.
3. Select Notifications from the left sidebar.
4. On right panel, it will display a list of websites with "Allow" attribute.
5. Find and click on Hwatchtvquick.com.
6. You may choose to Deny or Remove it from the notification list.
7. You may now restart Safari browser and see if Hwatchtvquick.com pop-up is gone.
Microsoft Edge
1. Assuming that Edge browser is open, click on the ellipses (3 dots) on upper right corner to open the Settings. Alternatively, you can press Alt + X on the keyboard.
2. Select Settings from the drop-down list.
3. Click on Advanced.
4. Under Website Permissions area, click on Manage Permissions button.
4. Find and select Hwatchtvquick.com from the list. Click on X button to stop it from showing pop-up ads or notifications.
5. You may now restart Edge browser.
