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PopCornnet Removal Guide

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PopCornnet Description

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PopCorn.net, also known as Movieland and MoviePass, is a P2P program that offers a 3 day free trial download for online users. PopCorn.net takes over the whole screen and displays pop-ups to keep reminding you that payment is due following the trial.

According to PopCorn.net's terms of service, unless you cancel the service during the three-day period, the company will bill you $29.95 a month. PopCorn.net billing reminder pops up even when you're not surfing the web. PopCorn.net comes bundled with malicious files that allow it to keep popping up requests for payment, making it difficult to remove.

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  1. SpywareRemove.com IS NOT associated, affiliated, consorted, or connected with the publishers PopCornnet.
  2. We object, reject, and disapprove all the malicious and objectionable business practices of the publishers of PopCornnet.
  3. Our goal and objective is to completely eliminate the promotion of PopCornnet 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 PopCornnet.
The readers of this posting should not confuse, mistake, or associate this article to be a promotion or advertisement of PopCornnet, since the aim of this posting is to educate users on how to detect and eliminate PopCornnet off their computer. Any information provided is "as is" for reference and educational purposes only.

How can I Detect PopCornnet?

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

PopCornnet Automatic Detection (Recommended)

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PopCornnet Manual Removal Instructions

Below is a list of PopCornnet manual removal instructions and PopCornnet components listed to help you remove PopCornnet 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 PopCornnet.

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

  1. Go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders.
  2. In the "All or part of the the file name" section, type in "PopCornnet" 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 "PopCornnet", 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 PopCornnet in the following manual removal steps.
    Read more about How to Find PopCornnet with File Search Tool

Step 2 : Use Windows Task Manager to Remove PopCornnet 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 "PopCornnet" process by name.
  3. Select the "PopCornnet" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
  4. Remove the "PopCornnet" processes files:

  5. Read more about How to kill PopCornnet Processes

Step 3 : Use Registry Editor to Remove PopCornnet 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 "PopCornnet" value, right-click on it and select the "Delete" option.
  4. Locate and delete "PopCornnet" registry entries:

  5. Read more about How to Remove PopCornnet Registry Entries

Step 4 : Use Windows Command Prompt to Unregister PopCornnet 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 PopCornnet DLL file is located and press the "Enter" button on your keyboard. If you don't know where PopCornnet DLL file is located, use the "dir" command to display the directory's contents.
  3. To unregister "PopCornnet" DLL file, type in the exact directory path + "regsvr32 /u" + [DLL_NAME] (for example, :C\Spyware-folder\> regsvr32 /u PopCornnet.dll) and press the "Enter" button. A message will pop up that says you successfully unregistered the file.
  4. Search and unregister "PopCornnet" DLL files:

  5. Read more about How to Remove PopCornnet DLL Files

Step 5 : Detect and Delete Other PopCornnet 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 "PopCornnet" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
  8. Remove the "PopCornnet" processes files:

  9. Read more about How to Delete Harmful Files

PopCornnet Recommendation

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

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


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

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



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What is Adware?


PopCornnet 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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PopCornnet Prevention Rules


Protect your computer from PopCornnet 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 PopCornnet 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 PopCornnet automatically.

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SpyHunter's free version is only for malware detection. To remove PopCornnet and other malware threats, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's malware removal tool.

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 PopCornnet from infecting your computer.

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

Since new PopCornnet 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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PopCornnet Screenshots


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

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Fri Sep 22 2006 19:34:45 EST

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