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Can’t Remove GamingApp Search? This page includes detailed GamingApp Search Removal instructions!
Wouldn’t it be great if you could have fast access to numerous online games for free? That is what the GamingApp Search browser extension promises. Unfortunately, this claim is not realistic. This utility promises to enhance your browsing experience, yet, it actually does exactly the opposite. The extension can ruin your browsing experience in seconds. This utility is categorized as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Program). The PUP does not provide faster nor customized search for free games. It does the same job as any other search engine. The extension uses misleading language to trick its victims into installing it. Once on board, the PUP takes control over your web browser. It replaces both your default search engine and preferable home page. The extension claims that these changes are necessary. Yet, it needs the changes not to provide services to you, but to expose you to adverts. The PUP is an ad-supported app which makes money via pay-per-click scheme. Basically, when you click on an advert provided by the extension, its owners get paid. They get even more money for every website you get redirected to. Thus, the extension causes numerous browser redirects. This parasite will make you avoid your own computer. It injects dozens and dozens of ads on every web page you open. Every time you as much as touch our browser, your screen gets covered in pop-ups. What is even worse is the fact that the PUP gets more aggressive with every passing day. The GamingApp search extension is a pain in the neck that is hard to be tolerated. And it shouldn’t. You don’t need to put up with this intrusive parasite. We have provided a manual removal guide below this article. If you prefer automated solutions, you can always download a trustworthy anti-malware app. You have options. Choose your method and act! The sooner, the better!
How did I get infected with GamingApp Search?
The GamingApp search extension has an official download in the Google Web Store. It uses deceptive descriptions and lures its victims into installing it. This PUP is also distributed via stealth installation and trickery. The parasite usually hitches a ride with other software. Freeware/shareware often become hosts for such parasites. When you install programs, especially if it’s a free one, pay close attention to the fine print. If you are offered an Advanced installation option, by all means, select it. Software developers often attach extra apps to the installation files of their programs. If you rush through the installation process, you will install the extras unintentionally. Under the Advanced setup, you will be presented with a list of all additional tools that are about to be installed. Deselect all unwanted software. Make sure you know what you are approving on board. Don’t let programs like the GamingApp Search PUP on board ever again!
Why is GamingApp Search dangerous?
The GamingApp Search utility is extremely intrusive. The parasite bombards its victims with numerous advertisements. Its only goal is to generate revenue. Your comfort and security were never even considered. To make you click on the ads, the parasite actually spies on you. It uses the collected data as a base for ad-targeting. Thus, if you type “sneakers” into some search engine, the PUP will display advertisements for sports shoes. These ads, however, are not to be trusted. The furtive utility doesn’t have a verifying mechanism. Anyone willing to pay can promote anything. All sorts of crooks take advantage. They use the PUP to spread misleading and corrupted adverts. An unverified advert may arouse unwarranted expectations at best. At worse, it will redirect you to scam websites. Numerous online frauds are promoted via such applications. Keep this in mind the next time you see an irresistible offer. It might as well be phony. With the GamingApp Search PUP on board, you are far more likely to be redirected to bogus websites than to legitimate ones. Do not let this madness continue any longer! Remove this nasty parasite!
How Can I Remove GamingApp Search?
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If you perform exactly the steps below you should be able to remove the GamingApp Search infection. Please, follow the procedures in the exact order. Please, consider to print this guide or have another computer at your disposal. You will NOT need any USB sticks or CDs.
- Open your task Manager by pressing CTRL+SHIFT+ESC keys simultaneously
- Locate the process of GamingApp Search.exe and kill it
- Open your windows registry editor by typing”regedit” in the windows search box
Navigate to (Depending on your OS version)
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run] or
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run] or
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
and delete the display Name: GamingApp Search
Simultaneously press the Windows Logo Button and then “R” to open the Run Command
Type “Appwiz.cpl”
Locate the GamingApp Search program and click on uninstall/change. To facilitate the search you can sort the programs by date. Review the most recent installed programs first. In general you should remove all unknown programs.
Navigate to C:/Program Files and delete GamingApp Search folder. Double check with any antimalware program for any leftovers. Keep your software up-to date!