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GlobalDialer Websearch   Read More
Type: Dialer
Also Known as: Platform-A Adult content dialer
Created by: Global-Acces
SG Index: 3 [Explain]
Removal tools: List of products that detect/remove/protect against GlobalDialer:
  • 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: A program that can secretly change your dialup connection setting so that instead of calling your local internet provider, your PC calls are routed to an expensive 0900 or international phone number.
    Official Description: Dialers are software that dials a phone number. This usually happens without the end user knowing about it - causing long distance charges.
       
    Manual removal: Windows 98/2000:
    Click Start > Settings > Control Panel.
    In the Control Panel window, double-click Add/Remove Programs.
    Highlight Global Dialer, and then click Install/Uninstall (or Change/Remove).
    Follow the prompts to uninstall the GlobalDialer.


    Windows Me:
    Click Start > Settings > Control Panel.
    In the Control Panel window, double-click Add/Remove Programs.
    If you do not see the Add/Remove Programs icon, click "...view all Control Panel options."

    Highlight Global Dialer, and then click Install\Uninstall.
    Follow the prompts to uninstall the GlobalDialer.


    Windows XP:
    Click Start > Control Panel.
    In the Control Panel window, double-click Add or Remove Programs.
    Highlight Global Dialer, and then click Change/Remove.
    Follow the prompts to uninstall the GlobalDialer.


    They also support an "official" removal program:
    http://download.globaldialer.net/uninstall/uninstall.exe
    Properties:
  •  Changes browser
  •  Connects to the internet
  •  Dials toll numbers
  •  No standard Uninstaller
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