SpyNoMore Anti-Spyware: Spyware Removal Database - Adware (Page 12 of 12)

Adware is a software application which displays advertisements on your computer. Advertisements can be displayed through pop-up / pop-under windows, additional bars or toolbars, underlined links or buttons that appear on a computer screen. Adware applications include additional code that delivers the ads. Adware authors earn money when users click on those ads. Occasionally, adware includes code that tracks user's site visits and passes it to third parties without the user's permission or knowledge.


Review spyware removal database by categories:

Adware	Ansi Bomb	Aol Pest	Backdoor
Bho	Commercial Rat	Dialer	Dos
Downloader	Dropper	Exploit	Flooder
Hacker Tool	Hijacker	Homepage Hijacker	Hostile Code
Key Logger	Nuker	P2p	Ransomware
Rat	Search Hijacker	Spyware	Toolbar
Tracking Cookie	Trojan	Worm

Review spyware removal database in alphabetical order:
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WeirdOnTheWeb

Whenu.ClockSync

From the developer: ClockSync! software bundle from WhenU.com includes both Save! and ClockSync. ClockSync is free software for Windows that keeps your computer's clock accurate. It does this by automatically synchronizing your clock to the official time kept by the NIST - National Institute of Standards and Technology

WhenU.UControl

Adware is any software application in which advertising is displayed while the program is running. The authors of these applications include additional code that delivers the ads, which can be viewed through pop-up windows or through a bar that appears on a computer screen and sometimes through text links or in search results. Adware may or may not track personal information. It may also gather information anonymously or in aggregate only.

WhenU.WeatherCast

Related products include WhenUSearch Toolbar, WeatherCast, WhenUShop, WhenUSearch SideFinder, ClockSync, Save!/SaveNow, PriceBandit, and WhenUSearch BEST.

WhenUSave

Adware is any software application in which advertising is displayed while the program is running. The authors of these applications include additional code that delivers the ads, which can be viewed through pop-up windows or through a bar that appears on a computer screen and sometimes through text links or in search results. Adware may or may not track personal information. It may also gather information anonymously or in aggregate only.

WhenUShop

WhistleSoftware

Adware is any software application in which advertising is displayed while the program is running. The authors of these applications include additional code that delivers the ads, which can be viewed through pop-up windows or through a bar that appears on a computer screen and sometimes through text links or in search results. Adware may or may not track personal information. It may also gather information anonymously or in aggregate only.

WhyPPC

Win32/Cursor joke

Win32/Watch!HookDLL!Trojan

WinBo32

Windows AdStatus

Windows adtools

This is a Remote Administration Tool (RAT), used by hackers for gaining access to distant PCs. A RAT program works by a simple but effective principle: the hacker infects the machine with a “server” program via the e-mail or File and Print Sharing system and can control it, using a “client” on his computer. Originated in March 2002. The functions of a RAT can vary, depending on the needs of the attacker. This Brazilian RAT is written in Visual Basic. Created by a group called DeMonS group. Originated in March 2002. Requires 737 kb place for storage.

Windows FormatAd

This is a Remote Administration Tool (RAT), used by hackers for gaining access to distant PCs. A RAT program works by a simple but effective principle: the hacker infects the machine with a “server” program via the e-mail or File and Print Sharing system and can control it, using a “client” on his computer. Originated in March 2002. The functions of a RAT can vary, depending on the needs of the attacker. This Brazilian RAT is written in Visual Basic. Created by a group called DeMonS group. Originated in March 2002. Requires 737 kb place for storage.

Windows ServeAd

This is a Remote Administration Tool (RAT), used by hackers for gaining access to distant PCs. A RAT program works by a simple but effective principle: the hacker infects the machine with a “server” program via the e-mail or File and Print Sharing system and can control it, using a “client” on his computer. Originated in March 2002. The functions of a RAT can vary, depending on the needs of the attacker. This Brazilian RAT is written in Visual Basic. Created by a group called DeMonS group. Originated in March 2002. Requires 737 kb place for storage.

Windows SyncroAd

Windupdates.Media Pass

WinFavorites

Adware/BHO/Toolbar/WinFavorites is an adware. It starts running when you restart your computer. Adware/BHO/Toolbar/WinFavorites downloads advertisements onto your computer. WinFavorites program must be manually installed or installed as a component of another program.

WinFavorites (LoudMarketing.WinFavorites)

Adware/Downloader/WinFavorites is an adware. It starts running when you restart your computer. Adware/Downloader/WinFavorites downloads advertisements onto your computer. Adware/Downloader/WinFavorites program must be manually installed or installed as a component of another program.

WinFavorites.Bridge

WinFetcher

Adware is any software application in which advertising is displayed while the program is running. The authors of these applications include additional code that delivers the ads, which can be viewed through pop-up windows or through a bar that appears on a computer screen and sometimes through text links or in search results. Adware may or may not track personal information. It may also gather information anonymously or in aggregate only.

WinFixer 2005

WinFixer is an adware program that uses dubious methods to coerce users into buying it. Among those methods is to install itself without user's consent, then generating fake error messages that recommend WinFixer as a solution. The user needs to purchase WinFixer to unlock it and fix alleged errors. WinFixer automatically launches on computer startup and is known to generate many popups. During testing, WinFixer was noticed to communicate with a host server for unknown reasons, which also makes it a data theft risk.

IMPORTANT: If you are receiving pop-up advertisements or messages referring you to download WinFixer, WinFixer2005 or WinFixer2006, claiming that your computer is infected, this means your computer is infected with the Vundo Trojan. Click here for details: Vundo Trojan.

Winhost32

TargetSoft.winhost32 is connected with a program called FreeWire. It tries to connects to the Internet after you restart your computer.

WiniFighter

WiniFighter is a rogue anti-spyware program. It spreads over the Internet with the help of the trojans that silently install it on the victims' computers. Once installed, WiniFighter runs "scanning" process, which is only the imitation. After "scanning", it displays exagerrated list of "detected" viruses and spyware. The main goal of WiniFighter is to scare the user and trick it into purchasing of the full version of WiniFighter, which supposed to remove "detected" entries. In reality, the only malware that should be removed are WiniFighter and trojan, which has installed it.

WinLink

WinLink 2001

Adware is any software application in which advertising is displayed while the program is running. The authors of these applications include additional code that delivers the ads, which can be viewed through pop-up windows or through a bar that appears on a computer screen and sometimes through text links or in search results. Adware may or may not track personal information. It may also gather information anonymously or in aggregate only.

WinLLMk

WinShow.n

Winshow is a pop-up opener implemented as an Internet Explorer Browser Helper Object, controlled by 00hq.com. The origin is currently unknown. When a targeted word or phrase is spotted in a web site you are viewing in Internet Explorer, Winshow may open a pop-up advert. So far adverts have been served from 00hq.com and 8ad.com. Can download and execute arbitrary unsigned code from its controlling server, as a self-updating feature.

Winshow.U

This malicious program is a trojan downloader, which usually exploits various security holes for infecting the target system with different malware. This technique is always a potent threat for the computer, that's why it's strongly advisable to get rid of this pest as soon as possible.

WinTools

Adware is any software application in which advertising is displayed while the program is running. The authors of these applications include additional code that delivers the ads, which can be viewed through pop-up windows or through a bar that appears on a computer screen and sometimes through text links or in search results. Adware may or may not track personal information. It may also gather information anonymously or in aggregate only.

Wintrim.ac

MagicControl memory-resident downloader Trojan carries a payload that terminates certain processes, some firewalls and anti-virus products. Works on Windows 95, 98, NT, ME, 2000 and XP systems It has been reported than MagicControl installs Instant Access Dialer.

WinUpdates.MediaGateway

WST

Xlocator/Winlocator

Adware is any software application in which advertising is displayed while the program is running. The authors of these applications include additional code that delivers the ads, which can be viewed through pop-up windows or through a bar that appears on a computer screen and sometimes through text links or in search results. Adware may or may not track personal information. It may also gather information anonymously or in aggregate only.

XLok

Xtractor Plus

Comes bundled with Web3000. No installation disclosure. Displays ads. Causes browser popups. Tracks web usage. Collects personal info. Still live.

YellowPages

Adware is any software application in which advertising is displayed while the program is running. The authors of these applications include additional code that delivers the ads, which can be viewed through pop-up windows or through a bar that appears on a computer screen and sometimes through text links or in search results. Adware may or may not track personal information. It may also gather information anonymously or in aggregate only.

YourSiteBar

Adware is any software application in which advertising is displayed while the program is running. The authors of these applications include additional code that delivers the ads, which can be viewed through pop-up windows or through a bar that appears on a computer screen and sometimes through text links or in search results. Adware may or may not track personal information. It may also gather information anonymously or in aggregate only.

zango search assistant

ZapSpot

These games track what games are played, which games are played most frequently, what advertisements are viewed, where you received the ZapSpot product.

ZenoSearch

ZeroPopupBar

TellAFriend is an Internet worm, released by ZeroPopUp company. It spreads by e-mail in messages with executable attachments. It was designed to block pop-up windows in Internet Explorer web browser. However, TellAFriend is a spyware, which downloads some files from the Internet, installs them and sends e-mail messages to all addresses found in a system.

Ziocom

Zipclix

A typical search bar bundled with System Soap and also InternetWasher Pro.

ZipItPro

Adware is any software application in which advertising is displayed while the program is running. The authors of these applications include additional code that delivers the ads, which can be viewed through pop-up windows or through a bar that appears on a computer screen and sometimes through text links or in search results. Adware may or may not track personal information. It may also gather information anonymously or in aggregate only.

ZToolbar

ZyncosMark

Zyncos is a porn-related redirecter consists of an Internet Explorer Browser Helper Object and an executable file run at Windows startup. At the time of writing its controlling server is no longer responding, so its exact intended behaviour is uncertain. Monitors web pages for predetermined (mostly porn-related) trigger words, and opens paid search results as from 66.28.33.20 (redirecting to pornfoto.com).

ZyncosSpace

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