What is FolderShare?
If you are thinking about installing FolderShare, we suggest you think twice. If you install this program, the chances are that you will install undesirable adware files without knowing about it as well. That is because the potentially unwanted program comes bundled with adware. Unfortunately, the users of this PUP are unlikely to realize this until they start seeing random ads pop-up again and again. Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers have found that ads should be shown via web pages that are opened in new windows, and so not noticing them is impossible. Interacting with these ads could be extremely risky and dangerous, which is why we do not recommend it. To learn more about the risks associated with adware-related ads you should continue reading this article. You should also continue reading if you want to delete FolderShare from your system. While you can remove the adware components on their own, a program that installs them is not really reliable, and so it is advised that you get rid of the PUP too.
How does FolderShare work?
How did you install FolderShare? That is a very important question, and since this PUP does not have an official website representing it or its installer, its distribution is very mysterious and intriguing. Maybe it was bundled with third-party software? Maybe it was promoted by an unreliable installer? Maybe it was installed without your notice? At the moment, we do not have definitive answers for all of these questions, but it is possible that the potentially unwanted program could reach every user in a different manner. It is unlikely that it would slither in without anyone’s notice because its service is real, and some users are likely to find the tool quite useful. That being said, since an official installer does not exist, the PUP is expected to travel in bundles, and, unfortunately, malware could be involved. Whether or not you need to remove FolderShare along with malware is unknown, and you can figure that out with the help of a trustworthy malware scanner. Install it and allow it to perform a full system scan to check things out. If you need to delete anything, you will know about it soon enough.
Although FolderShare does not appear to be harmful, the adware associated with it could be. The adware components are separated from the components of the PUP, and it is possible that, in some cases, users will acquire the program without the adware. However, if you start seeing ads soon after downloading FolderShare, it is likely that you will find unwanted components responsible for showing ads. Why is it dangerous to interact with these advertisements? Primarily because no one knows who might be standing behind them, and since ads are often used to lead users to unreliable websites promoting malware installers, scams, and misleading content, it would be best to stay away from them. Of course, authentic and trustworthy advertisers exists, but it is unlikely that parties showing ads using secretly installed adware can be trusted. Speaking of installation, you are likely to find adware components stored in a folder either in %PROGRAMFILES% or %APPDATA% directory. The names of the folder and the files inside are random, and so we cannot provide you with a list of files that must be deleted. Nonetheless, most users should be able to identify the ones that require removal.
How to delete FolderShare
You can remove FolderShare by uninstalling it; however, since adware is separated, you will need to deal with it separately. The instructions below show how to eliminate the adware leftovers, and if you find the guide too confusing, or if you cannot identify the files, you can opt to using automated anti-malware software. In fact, this is the better option for several reasons. First of all, if multiple threats exist – which might be the case if the PUP came bundled with malware – all of them will be erased simultaneously, which saves time and nerves. Second, it will keep up with your system’s protection, and that is very important for your virtual safety in the future. Do you know what to do next? Hopefully, you do, but remember that we are always here to guide you if you need help.
Remove FolderShare
- Open the Control Panel menu (via Start/Windows menu on the Taskbar).
- Move to Uninstall a program or Add or Remove Programs.
- Uninstall/Remove the undesirable application.
- Delete adware components using the guide below.
Delete adware files
- Simultaneously tap Win+E to launch Windows Explorer.
- Enter %PROGRAMFILES% or %PROGRAMFILES(86)% into the bar at the top.
- Look for any suspicious folder (e.g., 40W8I2OLPJ) with adware files inside and, if found, Delete it.
- Enter %APPDATA% into the bar at the top.
- This is the second location where you might find a suspicious folder (e.g., reuiddxwtbf) with adware files inside. If you find anything suspicious here, Delete it.
- Empty Recycle Bin and then immediately perform a full system scan.
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