Threat Database Adware Download Magnet Ads

Download Magnet Ads

By GoldSparrow in Adware

Threat Scorecard

Threat Level: 10 % (Normal)
Infected Computers: 6
First Seen: October 12, 2015
Last Seen: January 10, 2019
OS(es) Affected: Windows

Download Magnet is an application that many users may find on their computers although they don't recall agreeing to install it. The software is presented as a useful download manager that enhances the user's experience by speeding up their downloads, providing them with better download management functions, and even allowing them to convert video and audio files quickly. These features may seem useful and convenient, especially if you upload videos to video-sharing websites often. However, the Download Magnet software may not function as promised, and research shows that many users may relate the Download Magnet's presence with the surprise appearance of numerous ads in their web browsers. The Download Magnet web browser extension may not be reliable, and it may become the source of a large number of unwanted ads that may bother you while you browse the web.

Download Magnet is detected as adware by popular anti-virus programs, and it will not be exaggerating if one say that the presentation of Download Magnet is very misleading. The Download Magner software may not function as expected, and its installation may lead to the presence of unwanted and distracting ads in your web browser. If you ever notice 'Download Magnet Ads' or 'Ads by Download Magnet' messages in your web browser, then you need to take the necessary actions to detect and remove all of Download Magnet's components. This task is best performed with the assistance of a reliable anti-malware product.

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Directories

Download Magnet Ads may create the following directory or directories:

%APPDATA%\DownloadMagnet
%APPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\DownloadMagnet
%PROGRAMFILES%\DownloadMagnet
%PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\DownloadMagnet

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