Adware.PinGuide
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| Threat Level: | 20 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 8 |
| First Seen: | May 14, 2012 |
| Last Seen: | October 29, 2020 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of Adware.PinGuide on your system indicates the presence of a potentially unwanted program that could be compromising your computer's security and performance. Adware programs like Adware.PinGuide are designed to display unwanted advertisements, collect user data, and potentially lead to more severe security issues if not addressed promptly.
Table of Contents
What Is Adware.PinGuide?
Adware.PinGuide is a type of adware that infiltrates computer systems, often through bundled software downloads or visits to compromised websites. Once installed, it can modify browser settings, display pop-up ads, and track user browsing habits. The primary goal of adware like Adware.PinGuide is to generate revenue for its developers by displaying advertisements and collecting data that can be used for targeted marketing.
How Adware.PinGuide Operates
Adware programs operate by integrating themselves into the system and browser settings, allowing them to monitor and control certain aspects of the user's online activities. They can redirect search results, display unwanted advertisements, and even install additional malware or potentially unwanted programs. The operation of Adware.PinGuide is typically stealthy, aiming to remain undetected by the user for as long as possible to maximize its data collection and advertisement display capabilities.
Symptoms of Infection
Symptoms of an Adware.PinGuide infection can include an increase in pop-up advertisements, changes in browser settings such as a new homepage or search engine, and overall system slowdown due to the resource consumption of the adware. Users may also notice that their browsing data is being tracked, as they are presented with targeted advertisements based on their browsing history. These symptoms can significantly affect the user's browsing experience and system performance, making it essential to remove the adware as soon as possible.
- Increased number of pop-up ads
- Unwanted changes to browser settings
- System performance issues
- Targeted advertisements based on browsing history
How to Remove Adware.PinGuide
- Boot your computer in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent Adware.PinGuide from loading and to allow for a clean environment to perform removal steps.
- Use a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to perform a full scan of your system. This can help identify and remove Adware.PinGuide and any associated malware.
- Manually uninstall any suspicious programs that were installed around the time the adware was detected. Be cautious and ensure you are removing the correct programs to avoid uninstalling necessary software.
- Reset your web browsers (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge) to their default settings to remove any changes made by Adware.PinGuide.
- Reboot your computer and perform another scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that Adware.PinGuide has been completely removed.
Conclusion
The removal of Adware.PinGuide is crucial to restoring your system's security and performance. By following the steps outlined above and maintaining good computing practices, such as regularly updating your operating system and applications, using reputable antivirus software, and being cautious with downloads and email attachments, you can protect your system from similar threats in the future. Remember, vigilance and proactive measures are key to preventing adware infections and maintaining a secure computing environment.
Aliases
15 security vendors flagged this file as malicious.
| Antivirus Vendor | Detection |
|---|---|
| TrendMicro | PAK_Generic.009 |
| F-Secure | Suspicious:W32/Riskware!Online |
| Symantec | Suspicious.Insight |
| AVG | Generic4.BIVC |
| Ikarus | not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.PinGuide |
| AhnLab-V3 | PUP/Win32.PinGuide |
| AntiVir | Adware/PinGuide.d.2 |
| Comodo | Heur.Suspicious |
| BitDefender | Application.Generic.356812 |
| Kaspersky | not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.PinGuide.d |
| ClamAV | Adware.Adsearcher |
| Avast | Win32:Adware-gen [Adw] |
| Symantec | Trojan.ADH.2 |
| NOD32 | a variant of Win32/Adware.Kraddare.AF |
| K7AntiVirus | Adware |
File System Details
| # | File Name | MD5 |
Detections
Detections: The number of confirmed and suspected cases of a particular threat detected on
infected computers as reported by SpyHunter.
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|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | pg28.exe | afdcaeaa18344668c4ce5bdbc50b27e5 | 2 |
| 2. | DeskMotive.exe | dc3947fff0df3dcca1102b91d240ab2b | 1 |
