What is Tv-Plug-In?
With people turning to computers instead of TV sets, there are tons of applications that allow users to enjoy TV experience on their PCs. Tv-Plug-In is supposedly one of them, but our security experts suggest that this program is a potentially unwanted application. It means that the program may not be a malicious infection, but it may exhibit particular features that could be disruptive and annoying. The most important thing is that if you did not install this program willingly, then it is about time to remove Tv-Plug-In for good. You will find manual removal instructions at the bottom of the page, and if you need any assistance with it, do not hesitate to contact us.
Where does Tv-Plug-In come from?
Since this application is a potentially unwanted program, there are several ways how it can enter your computer. You have to understand that this application is not a genuine infection, so it cannot be installed on your system without your permission. Thus, there are two main ways how Tv-Plug-In manages to settle down in your PC.
First, the program can be downloaded from its official website. The homepage is located at tv-plug-in.com, and the direct download button works just fine. On the other hand, we do not believe that users stumble across the main homepage too often. Although security experts emphasize how important it is to download programs from their official websites, we think that it is far more often that Tv-Plug-In comes in software packages.
This is the second major distribution method. Software bundles. It refers to a third-party installer that installs several applications at the same time. Usually, these software packages are promoted and distributed via third-party file-sharing websites. For instance, you might be looking for a file converter application, and you locate one at a file-sharing page. This is where you have to be extremely attentive because if you download the app, you have to be sure that you do not install any additional programs with it. How to be sure you install only what you want? Read all the installation steps carefully, and choose the custom installation option rather than default.
What does Tv-Plug-In do?
If we were to take a look at the program’s official page, we would see several interesting promotional lines. For example, it says that Tv-Plug-In comes free, and you can watch up to three thousand TV channels through this app due to its extensive database. What’s more, the application says it can provide users with access to over five thousand radio stations, and the program updates itself automatically, so you, supposedly, would not have to worry if its database gets outdated.
This sounds very nice, but since this program is provided free of charge, there are specific aspects that should be covered. For example, to support its development and distribution cost, Tv-Plug-In displays commercial advertisements. The program does not spam you with ads when you browse the Internet. The commercial ads appear on the program’s interface when you launch it. Clicking the ads opens your browser and redirects you to a particular commercial website. Naturally, you do not need to check out the website unless you want to, but there might be a few security issues there.
Finally, it is important to consider whether you wanted to have this program on-board or not. If you did not plan to install Tv-Plug-In, and the application appeared on your system out of the blue, it means that you clearly need to get rid of it, and you may also have to terminate a list of other unwanted applications.
How do I remove Tv-Plug-In?
Luckily, removing this application from your system is not complicated. All you have to do is uninstall it via Control Panel. However, as mentioned, you should take into consideration the fact that there might be several other unwanted applications on-board, especially if you downloaded Tv-Plug-In in a software package.
Scan your PC with the SpyHunter free scanner to detect all the potential threats and then delete them automatically. Automatic removal is more efficient and faster than the manual one, not to mention that a computer security tool of your choice will help you protect your PC from similar intruders in the future. Do not hesitate to do everything you can to prevent malware from barging into your home.
Manual Tv-Plug-In Removal
Windows 10 & Windows 8.1
- Press Win+R and the Run prompt will open.
- Enter Control Panel and click OK.
- Go to Uninstall a program and remove the application.
Windows Vista & Windows 7
- Click the Start button and open Control Panel.
- Select Uninstall a program and remove the application.
Windows XP
- Open the Start menu and navigate to Control Panel.
- Double-click Add or remove programs and uninstall the program.
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