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How to remove Slagent?

December 3rd, 2007

What is Slagent?

Slagent (also known as Adware.Slagent) is flagged as Adware. It can download and execute arbitrary files on the computer. Slagent runs without notification. Alternative names for Adware.Slagent include Adware/NaviPromo, Adware.Slagent.B, MagicControl, Trojan.Skintri.


Slagent is Dangerous

arrow Slagent is Adware that can present itself as a toolbar
arrow Slagent logs your internet browsing history
arrow Slagent displays lots of annoying advertisements
arrow Slagent may infect your system via spyware or freeware
arrow Slagent may repair its files, spread or update by itself
arrow Slagent may prove difficult or impossible to remove
arrow Slagent violates your privacy and compromises your security
Download Spyware Doctor
for Slagent detection

Note: Spyware Doctor trial provides detection of parasite like Slagent and assists in its removal for free. You can remove detected files, processes and registry entries yourself or purchase a full version.



Manual Slagent removal


Important Note: Although it is possible to manually remove Slagent, such activity can permanently damage your system if any mistakes are made in the process, as advanced spyware parasites are able to automatically repair themselves if not completely removed. Thus, manual spyware removal is recommended for experienced users only, such as IT specialists or highly qualified system administrators. For other users, we recommend using Spyware Doctor or other malware and spyware removal applications found on 2-viruses.com.
Stop these Slagent processes:
Disable these Slagent DLL files::
Remove these Slagent Registry Entries:
Remove these Slagent files:
It is impossible to list all file names and locations of modern parasites. You can identify remaining parasites, other Slagent infected files and get help in Slagent removal by using free Spyware Doctor scanner. It comes with free real-time protection module that helps preventing Slagent and similar threats.

Slagent is Adware, which means that it plays, displays, or downloads advertising material to a system after being installed. Slagent is known to display numerous annoying pop-ups while running.

Such Adware as Slagent often hijacks your homepage and replaces it with third party commercial and marketing site. Then Slagent proceeds to alter your browser code to prevent you from changing vital browser options.

However, the most dangerous threat Slagent poses is that such Adware may steal your private information and browsing history and pass it to third parties without your knowledge and consent.


How to tell if your PC has been infected by a Adware such as Slagent?

Slow PC Performance: Most of Adware is not optimized and coded very poorly, which causes your system to become unstable, slow and unreliable, as such Adware is constantly running in the background.
Numerous undesirable and annoying pop-ups: A typical Adware parasite keeps track of your internet browsing habits, sending your browsing history data to remote servers, owned by third party companies that use this information to advertise their products via numerous pop-ups, toolbars, hijacked homepages and spam letters. All these undesirable advertising methods are used on the victims of Adware.
Slow internet connection: Adware is constantly using your internet connection to send your private information to remote servers, as well as receive ads and pop-ups from third party servers, which causes much slower internet connection speed and stability.

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