FreeGamesZone

Posted by Max Lehmann on August 17, 2015

What is FreeGamesZone?

Free Games Zone is a potentially unwanted program that most probably entered your computer uninvited. It is strongly related to the Mindspark browser extensions, but there are some key differences between FreeGamesZone and the Mindspark toolbars. The most important thing is that this application most often gets installed on target computers without users even realizing it. The application may not be your worst nightmare, but if you do not remove it immediately, sooner rather than later, FreeGamesZone could be exploited by malevolent third parties for corrupted content distribution and other shady practices. Thus, you should do everything you can to get rid of all the unwanted applications as soon as possible. test test test Download Removal Tool100% FREE spyware scan and
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Where does Free Games Zone come from?

One of the main reasons we cannot classify Free Games Zone as malware is the fact that the application has its own official homepage, and it can be distributed directly. You can easily download the program from freegameszonetab.com, and in that aspect, this application is just like FunCustomsCreations Toolbar, DownloadManagerTool Toolbar, BigGameCountdownload Toolbar, and a countless list of other applications from the Mindspark group.

However, our security experts point out that the official distribution channel is not the only method this program applies to spread around. It is far more likely that FreeGamesZone comes bundled with freeware applications, especially when you download programs from third-party sources on a regular basis. What’s more, you might have had an adware program installed on your computer already, and it offered you to download this potentially unwanted application in a pop-up message. All in all, the tactics applied for FreeGamesZone’s distribution are quite shady, and it would not be a good idea to overlook that.

What does FreeGamesZone do?

If you install the full version of this application, it will add extensions to Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome. The Internet Explorer web browser seems to remain unaffected by Free Games Zone, but it does not mean you can just sit there doing nothing. The program is still there on your computer!

Apart from adding the extensions, FreeGamesZone also changes your default search provider to search.ask.com. That is something all the Mindspark applications do, but this program also changes your default new tab website to search.ask.com, and the new modified tab has a fake toolbar.

This kind of behavior definitely meddles with your Internet surfing, and it exposes you to potential security issues. There is no need to suffer this program any longer. Follow the instructions below to restore your browser settings to default and then get rid of all the potential threats.

How do I remove FreeGamesZone?

Unfortunately, it is not possible to delete this application via Control Panel. However, you can change your browser settings manually. It is enough to remove the extensions, but you have to remember that there is a good chance there are more unwanted programs on-board.

In other words, Free Games Zone is not the only potentially unwanted program you have to take care of. Thus, scan your computer with the SpyHunter free scanner to detect all the potential threats. If you think that you cannot remove them on your own, delete them all automatically with a computer security tool of your choice. For any further questions or comments, do not hesitate to contact us by leaving a message in the comment box.