How to remove WatchThisNow

What is WatchThisNow

WatchThisNow is categorized as an unwanted application that claims to provide users with daily streaming updates for movies and TV shows. However, upon closer inspection, it becomes evident that the app offers little to no genuine value, primarily functioning to perform basic web searches when users attempt to play a title. This deceptive behavior not only misleads users but also raises significant privacy concerns, as the app may collect sensitive data such as browsing history, IP addresses, and personal information. Furthermore, WatchThisNow generates unwanted advertisements, often promoting scams or other potentially harmful content, which can lead users to malicious websites. The app is difficult to uninstall, often requiring specialized tools like SpyHunter for effective removal. Overall, it is advisable for users to avoid installing such applications and to promptly remove them if already present, as they can severely impact device performance and security.

How WatchThisNow infected your computer

WatchThisNow typically infects computers through deceptive software bundling practices. Users often unknowingly install this unwanted application alongside legitimate software when they fail to deselect optional offers during the installation process. It commonly spreads through free software downloads from unreliable sources, where it can be bundled with adware or other potentially unwanted applications. Additionally, users may encounter aggressive pop-up ads that promote WatchThisNow, enticing them to download the app under the guise of providing streaming services. Once installed, WatchThisNow can compromise user privacy by collecting sensitive data and displaying misleading advertisements, further perpetuating its presence on the system. To avoid such infections, users should be vigilant during software installations and only download applications from trusted sources.

1. Download WatchThisNow Removal Tool
2. Remove/Uninstall WatchThisNow from Control Panel
3. Cannot remove/uninstall WatchThisNow using standard methods
4. Remove WatchThisNow files, folders, and registry keys
5. Block pop-ups promoting WatchThisNow
6. How to protect from threats, like WatchThisNow

Remove WatchThisNow manually for free

Here is a manual step-by-step tutorial for full WatchThisNow removal from your computer. This works 99% and was checked with the latest versions of WatchThisNow installer on operating systems with the latest updates and browser versions.

Remove WatchThisNow from Control Panel

To start removing WatchThisNow, you should remove it using Control Panel. It should uninstall correctly, however, we recommend you to use IObit Uninstaller to clean leftover items after uninstalling. Here are instructions for Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, and Windows 11.

Remove WatchThisNow from Windows XP:

1. Click on Start button.
2. Choose Control Panel.
3. Click Add or Remove Programs.
4. Find WatchThisNow.
5. Click Uninstall.

Remove WatchThisNow from Windows 7:

1. Click Start button.
2. Then go to Control Panel.
3. Click Uninstall a Program.
4. Find WatchThisNow and click Uninstall.

Remove WatchThisNow from Windows 8:

1. Hover mouse pointer to the bottom-right corner to see Menu.
2. Click Search.
3. After that, click Apps.
4. Then Control Panel.
5. Click Uninstall a Program under Programs.
6. Find WatchThisNow, click Uninstall.

Remove WatchThisNow from Windows 10:

There are 2 ways to uninstall WatchThisNow from Windows 10

Way one

1. Click on the Start button.
2. In opened menu, choose Settings.
3. Click on the System tile.
4. Click Apps & features and locate WatchThisNow in the list.
5. Click on it and then click Uninstall button near it.

Way two (classic)

1. Right-click on the Start button.
2. In opened menu, choose Programs and Features.
3. Locate WatchThisNow in the list.
4. Click on it and then click Uninstall button above.

Remove WatchThisNow from Windows 11:

1. Right-click on the Start button.
2. In opened menu, choose Settings.
3. Click on the Apps tab on the left side.
4. Click Apps & features and locate WatchThisNow in the list.
5. Click on 3-dots icon near it and then click Uninstall button near it.
6. Depending on the type of application (Windows Store app or classic Win32 app) it will be removed immediately, or you will need to confirm the action and go through the standard uninstall procedure.

Cannot uninstall WatchThisNow

In some cases, WatchThisNow won’t uninstall and gives you a message, that “You do not have sufficient access to uninstall WatchThisNow. Please, contact your system administrator” when you try to remove it from Control Panel or “Access denied” error when removing WatchThisNow folder and files. This happens because some file or service does not allow you to do it. In this case, I will recommend you to use SpyHunter 5 or Malwarebytes or uninstall WatchThisNow in Safe Mode. To boot in Safe Mode, do the following:

1. Reboot your computer.
2. While it starts booting, press F8 button.
3. This will open Advanced Boot Options menu.
4. Choose Safe Mode and wait until Windows loads.
5. Go to Control Panel > Uninstall a program and remove WatchThisNow.

>> See detailed instructions and video tutorial on how to boot in Safe Mode

Remove files, folders, and registry keys of WatchThisNow

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How to block ads and pop-ups, offering to download WatchThisNow

As WatchThisNow is mostly distributed via special ads and pop-ups promising to fix Windows errors or remove viruses, a good way to avoid the installation of WatchThisNow is to block such ads in browsers. There are a couple of programs that have such functions. We recommend you use AdGuard to remove ads by WatchThisNow from browsers. Download free trial here:

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