Adware.PriceGong
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| Popularity Rank: | 3,912 |
| Threat Level: | 20 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 59,088 |
| First Seen: | November 26, 2010 |
| Last Seen: | September 29, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of Adware.PriceGong on your system indicates the presence of a potentially unwanted program that may be displaying unwanted advertisements, collecting user data, or performing other malicious activities. It is essential to understand the nature of this threat and take immediate action to remove it from your system to prevent further damage.
Table of Contents
What Is Adware.PriceGong?
Adware.PriceGong is a type of malware that is designed to display unwanted advertisements on an infected system. These advertisements can be in the form of pop-ups, banners, or sponsored links, and they can be displayed on the desktop, in web browsers, or even in other applications. The primary goal of adware is to generate revenue for its creators by displaying advertisements and collecting user data.
How Adware.PriceGong Operates
Adware.PriceGong operates by infiltrating a system through various means, such as exploited vulnerabilities, infected software downloads, or phishing attacks. Once installed, it can modify system settings, create new registry entries, and install additional malware components to ensure its persistence. Adware.PriceGong can also collect user data, such as browsing history, search queries, and personal information, to deliver targeted advertisements and increase its revenue.
Adware.PriceGong can be challenging to detect and remove, as it can use various techniques to evade detection, such as code obfuscation, anti-debugging, and rootkit functionality. However, by understanding its behavior and using the right removal tools, it is possible to eliminate this threat from your system.
Symptoms of Infection
The symptoms of Adware.PriceGong infection can vary, but common indicators include an increase in unwanted advertisements, slow system performance, and suspicious activity, such as unfamiliar programs or processes running in the background. You may also notice that your web browser is being redirected to unwanted websites, or that your search results are being hijacked by sponsored links.
- Unwanted advertisements, such as pop-ups, banners, or sponsored links
- Slow system performance or crashes
- Suspicious activity, such as unfamiliar programs or processes running in the background
- Web browser redirects or hijacked search results
How to Remove Adware.PriceGong
- Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent Adware.PriceGong from loading and to allow for a clean removal process
- Perform a full scan of your system using a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to detect and remove all components of Adware.PriceGong
- Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that may be related to Adware.PriceGong
- Reset your web browsers, such as Chrome, Firefox, or Edge, to their default settings to remove any malicious extensions or add-ons
- Reboot your system and perform a follow-up scan to ensure that Adware.PriceGong has been completely removed
Conclusion
Removing Adware.PriceGong from your system requires a combination of technical expertise and the right tools. By following the steps outlined above and using a reputable anti-malware tool, you can eliminate this threat and prevent further damage to your system. It is essential to remain vigilant and to take proactive measures to protect your system from future malware infections, such as keeping your operating system and software up to date, using strong antivirus software, and avoiding suspicious downloads or links.
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.
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | IEADdon.dll.vir | 887f286650325527927e69a4ffb3b4bd | 3,379 |
| 2. | PriceGongIE.dll.vir | f2fc9a6eaebf86ae230a1a5595a754f4 | 132 |
| 3. | A0047552.dll | 4c01d43b86d9870ba5fff76fb2c537fe | 33 |
| 4. | PriceLoadIE.dll | 676eefa9983e0c0fc9f2748463050a48 | 31 |
| 5. | backup-20140120-165118-553.dll | 131aede708c068223841a1ed58fb03d3 | 29 |
| 6. | pricegong_2611[1] | 4f215ee78d21b7301526b7c8a36aa892 | 29 |
| 7. | backup-20110818-092519-796.dll | 1cb13c7e430a19fa6c4e77e6a4d671b9 | 7 |
| 8. | PriceGongIE.dll | 35e56f022f6c51d69f3385b90faf0f78 | 5 |
| 9. | PriceGong2IE.dll | 79e54f2cceb69e86348fd2d3aaf4d7d2 | 4 |
Registry Details
Directories
Adware.PriceGong may create the following directory or directories:
| %ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\PriceGong |
| %APPDATA%\PriceGong |
| %PROGRAMFILES%\PriceGong |
| %PROGRAMFILES%\PriceGong2 |
| %PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\PriceGong |
| %PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\PriceGong2 |
| %USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\PriceGong |
