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Zango-Astrology Websearch   Read More
Type: Adware
Also Known as: 180Solutions.Zango.Astrology (Sunbelt) Zango Astrology
Created by: Zango
Removal tools: List of products that detect/remove/protect against Zango-Astrology:
  • 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
  • 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: Zango-Astrology is installed along with Zango SearchAssistant and displays popup advertisements based on browsing habits of the User.

    From EULA:
    The Licensed Software may collect, and transmit to Zango (referred to in the EULA as "we" or "Zango"), information about the websites you visit ("Usage Data")
    By installing and/or using the Licensed Software you grant permission for Zango to periodically display sponsors? websites to you
    You acknowledge that the Licensed Software includes an anonymous user ID and an electronic cookie that enables Zango to display this targeted advertising to you.
       
    Properties:
  •  Adds other software
  •  Shows Advertisements
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