PileFile Reminder

By GoldSparrow in Potentially Unwanted Programs

Threat Scorecard

Ranking: 204
Threat Level: 10 % (Normal)
Infected Computers: 317,399
First Seen: April 11, 2014
Last Seen: September 21, 2023
OS(es) Affected: Windows

The PileFile Reminder is an annoying download manager that is, in reality, a Potentially Unwanted Program. Download managers are very common programs that are distributed under false pretenses and that fall into the category of PUPs. Other low quality programs that are often badly disguised PUPs include media players, file format converters and PDF readers. Although the PileFile Reminder is marketed as a way to speed up your downloads and boost your computer's performance, the PileFile Reminder may do the opposite.

The PileFile Reminder – An Annoying and Useless Download Manager

There are several problems associated with the PileFile Reminder and similar PUPs. The examples below encompass some of the main issues that may be associated with the PileFile Reminder:

  • The PileFile Reminder makes changes to your Web browser's settings. These changes may range from changing its default homepage and search engine to lowering its security settings and making it more vulnerable to threat attacks.
  • The PileFile Reminder may display constant, irritating advertisements on the affected Web browser. Because of this, the PileFile Reminder may be classified as adware. The PileFile Reminder may add its own advertisement to the websites viewed on the Web browser.
  • One particularly irritating aspect of the PileFile Reminder is that the PileFile Reminder may cause performance problems on affected computers. The PileFile Reminder may cause the infected computer to run slower than normal, crash or freeze frequently.

If the PileFile Reminder is installed on your computer, the PileFile Reminder may be difficult to remove using normal Web browser extension removal methods. You may need to disable the PileFile Reminder, delete all files associated with the PileFile Reminder, and then use a reliable anti-malware program that is fully up-to-date to ensure that the PileFile Reminder does not come back.

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Registry Details

PileFile Reminder may create the following registry entry or registry entries:
File name without path
Garbage Cleaner.lnk
Software\GCleaner
SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Tracing\Garbage Cleaner_RASAPI32
SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Tracing\Garbage Cleaner_RASMANCS

Directories

PileFile Reminder may create the following directory or directories:

%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Garbage Cleaner

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