HQvidPv1.1

Posted by Max Lehmann on April 22, 2014

What is HQvidPv1.1?

HQvidPv1.1, also known as HQvidPv1.1-codedownloader.exe and HQvidPv1.1.exe, is a component of an adware program called HQ-Video. This adware has several names, including HQ Video Pro, HQ-Video Professional, and HQTotalS. The adware program is compatible with Internet Explorer, Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox. The major function of the browser plug-in is to provide you with online videos in their highest quality available; however, in return for the free service that you are using, the application displays various advertisements, whose form and content depends on third parties. The developers of the adware program do not endorse third parties and their activities by displaying their ads, so, if you find pop-up ads, web banners, or some other ads whose content is offensive, bear in mind that the content belongs to third parties. It is advisable to remove the adware program in order to prevent obtrusive advertisements and consequences that may follow your interaction with those ads.

How does HQvidPv1.1 work?

HQvidPv1.1 is located in a sub-folder of the %ProgramFiles% directory. The file starts running every time the users logs on to the computer. HQvidPv1.1 is built using the Crossrider web browser toolkit and runs a scheduled task. The file connects to the Crossrider API server and downloads additional components for the adware program.

If you are aware of HQvidPv1.1 because you have found some in-text or pop-up advertisements that are labeled “Ads by HQvidPv1.1”, it is very likely that the adware program that you have on the PC is named HQvidPv1.1. Do not hesitate to remove the adware program in order to get rid of annoying advertisement because they may take you to unreliable websites.

It is also possible to learn about the presence of HQvidPv1.1 from pop-up error messages. If you find a pop-up warning that informs you about some startup or runtime error related to HQvidPv1.1, it is very likely that you have already removed the adware program but some components related to the application are still present within the system.

How to remove HQvidPv1.1?

In order to remove the unwanted file, you should uninstall the adware program and make sure that not components related to the unwanted application are present on the PC. Our team at Anti-Spyware-101.com recommends using SpyHunter, because this real-time computer security program can easily remove adware programs, browser hijackers, and many other threats.

If you are determined to get rid of HQvidPv1.1.exe by yourself, uninstall the adware program using the following instructions and then delete other relevant files. Having finished the removal of the adware, scan the system using a powerful scanner to make sure that the system is adware-free.