Vidx

Posted by Max Lehmann on July 11, 2014

What is Vidx?

If you use Mac OS, you may have downloaded Vidx onto the computer in the past. The program is not available for installation at the moment because the official web page supervidx.com is not working. Nonetheless, the application may be active on your system, and you may be curious about its removal. Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers recommend that you remove Vidx right away because this is an advertisement-supported program which could flood your browsers with online advertisements. If you do not know how to delete the application from the system, this article will assist you greatly. Continue reading and do not hesitate to leave a comment below if you have any more questions. Download Removal Tool100% FREE spyware scan and
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How does Vidx work?

Ads by Vidx may show up almost instantly after the installation of the program. Even though it is advertised as a tool helping you to view videos in better quality, you need to realize that it is supported by third-party advertisers. Unfortunately, this is not the only suspicious feature related to the program. As our experienced malware researchers have found out, the program belongs to the family of apps which use randomize names. Even though programs, including TicTacCoupon and SaveNewAppz, from this family are usually found on Windows operating systems, this one is the nightmare of Mac OS owners. You may need to delete Vidx from the installed Chrome, Firefox and Safari browsers.

Do you need to delete Vidx from Windows?

Since Vidx belongs to the family of applications found on Windows, it is possible that at some point users will find it on their PCs as well. The indication for the removal of this adware would be Ads by Vidx. Keep in mind that the application promoted at vidx-codec.com (by VidX Project Ltd.) seemingly offers the same services; however, it is not the same. If you are looking for more information about this particular program and its removal, we have prepared the manual removal instructions below. Note that this program is not considered to be malicious; however, other programs related to it, including PasswordBox and Search Protect, which can travel bundled together, are not always as reliable.

How to remove Vidx?

If you want to delete Vidx.safariextz, extension.safariextz, Vidx, or any other extension representing the same program from your Mac operating system, we recommend following the instructions below. If you are successful, you will have Ads by Vidx deleted as well. Note that if you discover the suspicious ads flooding your browsers afterwards, certain adware components must be active and still await removal. We also provide the removal instructions for the program active on Windows operating systems. These guides should help you get rid of the aforementioned Windows application and the advertisement-supported program if it manages to cross over.

Removal option 1: delete from Mac OS

Delete from Safari:

Open the browser and select Safari.
Click Preferences… and then click the Extensions tab.
Uninstall the undesirable extension.

Delete from Google Chrome:

Open Chrome and simultaneously tap Alt+F.
In the menu on the left click Tools and then Extensions.
Click the recycle bin on the right and select Remove.

Delete from Mozilla Firefox:

Open Firefox and access the Add-ons Manager (simultaneously tap Ctrl+Shift+A).
In the menu on the left click Extensions.
Find the undesirable application and click Remove on its right.

Removal option 2: delete from Windows OS

Delete from Windows 8:

Tap the Windows key on the keyboard to access the Metro UI menu.
Right-click on the screen, select All apps and open the Control Panel.
Move to Uninstall a program and locate the one you wish to delete.
Right-click VidX and select Uninstall.

Delete from Windows Vista & Windows 7: