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| Ranking: | 13,194 |
| Threat Level: | 20 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 1,214 |
| First Seen: | May 18, 2015 |
| Last Seen: | August 17, 2023 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The Desktop Search application can be found on Desktopsearchapp.com and is often deployed to users as a drive-by installation of freeware via the 'Express' or 'Typical' option. The Desktop Search Application is advertised to allow users to search for files and keywords on Google from the desktop screen and users may wish to know that it is supported by advertisers. Additionally, the setup file Desktop Search of may contain third-party software like Nav-links, Zombie Alert and Movie Mode that can change your homepage, default search provider slow down your web browser. The Desktop Search app may show advertisements content in your web browser in order to earn affiliate revenue. Users should expect banners, pop-ups and ad boxes by Desktop Search to obstruct their online activities. Also, the Desktop Search app may embed in-text ads on non-affiliated webpages. The Desktop Search app performs as promised but uses several forms of advertising to stay free, and that may not be welcomed by many users. Moreover, the Desktop Search app may use HTTP cookies and web storage data to keep track of your clicks on the Internet and display related ads. Security experts perceive the Desktop Search app as a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) with adware capabilities that users can remove with the help of a reliable anti-spyware instrument.
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SpyHunter Detects & Remove Desktop Search Ads
Registry Details
Directories
Desktop Search Ads may create the following directory or directories:
| %ALLUSERSPROFILE%\DesktopSearch |
| %ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Desktop Search |
| %APPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Desktop Search |
| %LOCALAPPDATA%\DesktopSearch |
| %PROGRAMFILES%\DesktopSearch |
| %PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\DesktopSearch |
| %SystemDrive%\DesktopSearch |
| %UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\DesktopSearch |
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