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FilmsNet Start

Posted: December 12, 2017

Threat Metric

Threat Level: 8/10
Infected PCs: 9
First Seen: August 9, 2022
Last Seen: September 21, 2022
OS(es) Affected: Windows


The FilmsNet Start is a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) whose installation is not recommended due to one simple reason – the FilmsNet Start does not have anything good to offer. Although the official website and the Chrome Store page may tell users that the FilmsNet Start is a great way to discover new and upcoming movie titles, as well as to find out which movies are worth watching, users are already able to complete these tasks without using 3rd-party software like the add-on in question.

Apart from not offering any distinctive features, the FilmsNet Start also appears to be the cause for unwanted changes to the user's Web browser configuration. It is impossible to install this add-on without granting it certain permissions such as authorizing it to replace the Chrome's default new tab page with an alternative website.

The FilmsNet Start should not be confused with threatening software, and you can rest assured that it is entirely harmless. The only noteworthy change it brings is that the user's default new tab page will be replaced by a Web page affiliated with the FilmsNet Start's publisher. This new tab page features a search field alongside a collection of links to popular social media pages and websites that most users are likely to visit a few times a day. The search feature delivers results by using Movie.eanswers.com to execute the search query.

If you've installed the FilmsNet Start and you are not satisfied with the features it brought, then it is recommended to take the necessary steps to ensure this PUP's full removal. The most efficient way to accomplish this is to install and run a PC security utility, which will help dispose of the unwanted software. Keep in mind that the FilmsNet Start also can be removed via the Chrome's settings menu manually.

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