DownLite

By GoldSparrow in Potentially Unwanted Programs

Threat Scorecard

Ranking: 9,184
Threat Level: 10 % (Normal)
Infected Computers: 6,538
First Seen: February 4, 2015
Last Seen: September 7, 2023
OS(es) Affected: Windows

The DownLite software by DownLite Inc. is promoted to be a file downloader that allows users to download files fast as well as preview video, image and text files located on remote hosting services. The DownLite application is perceived by security researchers as a Potentially Unwanted Program with adware features because it may display marketing content in your web browser in the form of contextual ads, pop-ups, and banners. The DownLite software is distributed by embedding with freeware packages, and you might not notice it unless you use the 'Custom' or "Advanced' option. The DownLite adware adds a task in the Windows Task Scheduler and a key in the Windows registry to ensure its operations, and you might encounter pop-ups every time you launch your web browser. A renowned anti-malware utility can protect you from cyber threats, PUPs and adware such as the DownLite app.

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Registry Details

DownLite may create the following registry entry or registry entries:

Directories

DownLite may create the following directory or directories:

%PROGRAMFILES%\DownLite
%PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\DownLite

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