Full
Name: |
WhenU-DesktopBar Websearch |
| Type: |
Adware |
| Also
Known as: |
WUSearchBar
WhenU-Search
WhenU Desktop Bar |
| Created
by: |
WhenU |
| SG Index: |
1 [Explain] |
| Removal tools: |
List
of products that detect/remove/protect against WhenU-DesktopBar:
Desktop Anti-malware: Pro User: X-Cleaner
Control IM and P2P use, block spyware and other malware: RTGuardian
Endpoint Spyware Remediation: Greynet Enterprise Manager
IM, P2P control, malware prevention and web filtering in single appliance: Unified Security Gateway
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| Category Description: |
Program that delivers advertisements on your PC.
Note that many websites have their own advertising, unrelated to adware.
Adware is any software application in which advertising is displayed while the program is running. The authors of these applications include additional code that delivers the ads, which can be viewed through pop-up windows or through a bar that appears on a computer screen and sometimes through text links or in integrated search results. Adware may or may not track personal information. It may also gather information anonymously or in aggregate only. Users should check the EULA and Privacy policy to ensure if the adware on their machines conforms to their standards. |
| Comment: |
From their website:
Exclusive Savings and Search Results Always on your Desktop
The SearchBar provides immediate access to powerful Internet search and navigation functionality, while delivering contextually relevant text-based offers, discounts, and coupons.
Unlike traditional browser toolbars, WhenU's unique SearchBar allows you to have quick access to the Internet, search and email without ever opening a browser window.
Additionally, the contextual slider continuously presents you with non-intrusive text-links embedded within the toolbar as you continue to navigate the Internet.
Displays advertising content. Monitors internet traffic, collects search profiles, and can execute code from a remote server using its update feature only. Relevant searches may cause it to display a special offer, coupon, or other advertising content. The adware may also display advertisements.
Note: WhenU has made changes in distribution practices and to our knowledge no longer uses third parties or bundling to distribute their application. Distribution appears to be in-house only and bundles only contain WhenU products. Research shows that WhenU now makes it clear that advertising will be shown in the End-User License Agreement (EULA)
Users who desire this shopping application should not remove.
Note: WhenU has made changes in distribution practices and to our knowledge no longer uses third parties or bundling to distribute their application. Distribution appears to be in-house only and bundles only contain WhenU products. Research shows that WhenU now makes it clear that advertising will be shown in the End-User License Agreement (EULA)
Users who desire this shopping application should not remove. |
| Screenshots: |
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A "Searchbar" is placed at the bottom of the screen |
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| Information
URL: |
http://www.whenu.com/products_whenusearch.html |
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| Properties: |
Autostarts/Stays Resident
Changes browser
Connects to the internet
Logs URLs of webpages
Shows Advertisements
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