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MovieLand Removal Guide

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MovieLand Description

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MovieLand is a P2P program that offers a 3 day free trial download for online users and, according to the company's terms of service, unless you cancel the service during the three-day period, the company will bill you $29.95 a month. But once MovieLand installs in a computer, users are baggered with pop-ups that keep reminding the user that payment is due following the trial. Movieland installs various files that allow it to keep popping up requests for payment, making it difficult to remove and inhibits the user's ability to use their computer.

Disclaimer:

  1. SpywareRemove.com IS NOT associated, affiliated, consorted, or connected with the publishers MovieLand.
  2. We object, reject, and disapprove all the malicious and objectionable business practices of the publishers of MovieLand.
  3. Our goal and objective is to completely eliminate the promotion of MovieLand and other malware publishers off the Internet. In addition, we seek the complete deletion of all the malware programs, including all their polymorphic variants, which are developed and distributed all over the Internet, in the same manner as the publishers of MovieLand.
The readers of this posting should not confuse, mistake, or associate this article to be a promotion or advertisement of MovieLand, since the aim of this posting is to educate users on how to detect and eliminate MovieLand off their computer. Any information provided is "as is" for reference and educational purposes only.

How can I Detect MovieLand?

The most common spyware removal tactic is to uninstall MovieLand by using the "Add/Remove Programs" utility. However, as there may still be hidden MovieLand files, it's possible that MovieLand will reappear after reboot. Follow the MovieLand detection and removal methods below.

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MovieLand Manual Removal Instructions

Below is a list of MovieLand manual removal instructions and MovieLand components listed to help you remove MovieLand from your PC. Backup Reminder: Always be sure to back up your PC before making any changes.

Note: This manual removal process may be difficult and you run the risk of destroying your computer. We recommend that you use SpyHunter's malware detection tool to check for MovieLand.

Step 1 : Use Windows File Search Tool to Find MovieLand Path

  1. Go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders.
  2. In the "All or part of the the file name" section, type in "MovieLand" file name(s).
  3. To get better results, select "Look in: Local Hard Drives" or "Look in: My Computer" and then click "Search" button.
  4. When Windows finishes your search, hover over the "In Folder" of "MovieLand", highlight the file and copy/paste the path into the address bar. Save the file's path on your clipboard because you'll need the file path to delete MovieLand in the following manual removal steps.
    Read more about How to Find MovieLand with File Search Tool

Step 2 : Use Windows Task Manager to Remove MovieLand Processes

  1. To open the Windows Task Manager, use the combination of CTRL+ALT+DEL or CTRL+SHIFT+ESC.
  2. Click on the "Image Name" button to search for "MovieLand" process by name.
  3. Select the "MovieLand" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
  4. Remove the "MovieLand" processes files:

  5. Read more about How to kill MovieLand Processes

Step 3 : Use Registry Editor to Remove MovieLand Registry Values

  1. To open the Registry Editor, go to Start > Run > type regedit and then press the "OK" button.
  2. Locate and delete the entry or entries whose data value (in the rightmost column) is the spyware file(s) detected earlier.
  3. To delete "MovieLand" value, right-click on it and select the "Delete" option.
  4. Locate and delete "MovieLand" registry entries:

  5. Read more about How to Remove MovieLand Registry Entries

Step 4 : Use Windows Command Prompt to Unregister MovieLand DLL Files

  1. To open the Windows Command Prompt, go to Start > Run > type cmd and then click the "OK" button.
  2. Type "cd" in order to change the current directory, press the "space" button, enter the full path to where you believe the MovieLand DLL file is located and press the "Enter" button on your keyboard. If you don't know where MovieLand DLL file is located, use the "dir" command to display the directory's contents.
  3. To unregister "MovieLand" DLL file, type in the exact directory path + "regsvr32 /u" + [DLL_NAME] (for example, :C\Spyware-folder\> regsvr32 /u MovieLand.dll) and press the "Enter" button. A message will pop up that says you successfully unregistered the file.
  4. Search and unregister "MovieLand" DLL files:

  5. Read more about How to Remove MovieLand DLL Files

Step 5 : Detect and Delete Other MovieLand Files

  1. To open the Windows Command Prompt, go to Start > Run > type cmd and then press the "OK" button.
  2. Type in "dir /A name_of_the_folder" (for example, C:\Spyware-folder), which will display the folder's content even the hidden files.
  3. To change directory, type in "cd name_of_the_folder".
  4. Once you have the file you're looking for type in "del name_of_the_file".
  5. To delete a file in folder, type in "del name_of_the_file".
  6. To delete the entire folder, type in "rmdir /S name_of_the_folder".
  7. Select the "MovieLand" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
  8. Remove the "MovieLand" processes files:

  9. Read more about How to Delete Harmful Files

MovieLand Recommendation

RECOMMENDED: To avoid the unnecessary risk of damaging your computer, we highly recommend you use a good malware remover to track MovieLand and automatically remove MovieLand as well as other spyware, adware, trojans, and virus threats in your PC.

If you believe you have MovieLand installed on your computer, check for MovieLand with SpyHunter's Malware Scanner.


SpyHunter's free version is only for malware detection. To remove MovieLand and other malware threats, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's malware removal tool. Since new MovieLand files are constantly being released, it is normally advised to run SpyHunter's scanner weekly to get the latest updates on MovieLand and other malware threats.

To learn more on MovieLand, see our MovieLand resource section below.


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What is Adware?


MovieLand is a type of Adware.

Adware usually acts without your authorization or knowledge. Many free utilities may install hidden software, possibly to earn money for the author to recover development costs. While adware is not always malicious, it typically tracks your Internet activity and sends other information from your computer (which can include email addresses) to advertisers. With this information, you may now be a target for pop-up/pop-under advertisements, additional toolbars, and spam.

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MovieLand Prevention Rules


Protect your computer from MovieLand and other spyware by following these four easy prevention rules.

Rule #1: Keep your Windows Security up-to-date

Microsoft provides updates weekly and can always be downloaded manually from the Microsoft website.
Tip: Regularly visit Windows Update and set your computer to receive security & critical updates automatically.

To get Microsoft Update, go to IE > Tools > Windows Update > Product Updates, and select "ALL High-Priority Security Updates" from the list.

Then open IE and go to Internet Options > Security > Internet, then press "Default Level", then OK. Now press "Custom Level."

Rule #2: Download and install a reliable anti-spyware software

A good anti-spyware software that recognizes current MovieLand spyware as well as other forms of spyware can can be the answer to all your security issues. Listed below is an anti-spyware program that can effectively reverse the damage of your computer and detect MovieLand automatically.

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Rule #3: Install and keep your firewall turned on

A firewall is essential for a complete protection of your PC. Make sure that your firewall is always turned on. A firewall can prevent unwanted software like MovieLand from infecting your computer.

Rule #4: Keep your anti-spyware definitions up-to-date

Since new MovieLand files can be created every day, it is important to keep your anti-spyware program up-to-date. Your anti-spyware scanner should have an update feature where with a click of a button you can get new spyware definitions instantly. Often, an anti-spyware software will open an update window reminding you that there are new updates available.

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MovieLand Screenshots


View MovieLand screenshots below and see for yourself how MovieLand looks like. Learn how to recognize MovieLand when it infects your machine.

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Fri Jun 9 2006 12:19:23 EDT

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