WindeskWinsearch
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| Ranking: | 12,220 |
| Threat Level: | 10 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 1,226 |
| First Seen: | May 19, 2015 |
| Last Seen: | July 31, 2023 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The WindeskWinsearch software (also seen as Windesk Winsearch) may appear on your 'Programs and Features' list after the installation of freeware via the 'Express' or 'Typical' option. The WindeskWinsearch software is promoted as a desktop tool to allow users to search for folders, files and keywords on Bing, Yahoo, and Google. However, the WindeskWinsearch is classified by security analysts as adware because it lacks in functionality, and its primary objective is to monetize clicks by users on sponsored advertisements. The WindeskWinsearch adware serves as a private marketing platform for adware developers to earn affiliate revenue. The WindeskWinsearch adware may attach a browser plugin to your Internet client in order to display pop-up and pop-under windows, banners, and transparent layers loaded with links to products and services by third parties. Users should note that the WindeskWinsearch adware may direct them to potentially harmful domains and suggest them to install rogue applications like PC MightyMax and Clean Security. Applications like may WindeskWinsearch cause system problems and attempt to convince users of security breaches in order to ask for money for advanced protection. Security analysts add that the WindeskWinsearch adware is similar to Desktop Search and may use tracking cookies and record your search terms to help advertisers deliver targeted content. Therefore, users may want to use a trustworthy anti-spyware tool to remove all components of the WindeskWinsearch adware.
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SpyHunter Detects & Remove WindeskWinsearch
Registry Details
Directories
WindeskWinsearch may create the following directory or directories:
| %ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\WindeskWinsearch |
| %LOCALAPPDATA%\Windesk_Winsearch |
| %PROGRAMFILES%\WindeskWinsearch |
| %PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\WindeskWinsearch |
| %UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\Windesk_Winsearch |
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