What is GetitHD?
We always want the best version of anything we come in contact with, and when it comes to online services, this need is often exploited. GetitHD is an advertisement-supported program that lures users in with the so-called “Auto HD” function that supposedly can help you watch youtube.com videos in higher quality. Needless to say, this program does not work beneficially, and its promises are only meant to lure you in. If you continue reading this report, you will learn how to recognize malware in the future. Most importantly, you will learn how to delete GetitHD and the unreliable programs that are likely to travel bundled with this ad-supported program.
How does GetitHD work?
GetitHD has a very extensive Privacy Policy; however, not many users analyze it. If they did, fewer people would have to worry about this strange adware because they would not allow it to enter their operating systems. The long, seemingly boring document reveals that Amazing Frameworks (the licensor) can use tracking cookies to collect and share information about your browsing habits. The worst part is that personal information can be included as well. This document does not reveal what kind of personal data can be recorded or which parties it can be leaked to. Considering that GetitHD is a useless program, we have to consider that it was created to collect this information and possibly share it with malicious parties or use it in a malicious manner. Unfortunately, the risks are too high to trust this adware.
Even if the creators of GetitHD do not have malicious intentions, they generate a profit by promoting third-party products that are showcased via ads. Unless you have downloaded this adware from getithd.com, suspicious ads could be introduced by third-party adware as well. Speaking of the official website, our researchers at Anti-Spyware-101.com have found that Chrome and Firefox browser block it, which is the only red flag you need to realize that this program is malicious. Of course, if the program comes packaged along with other programs, you might find it installed on Chrome and Firefox browsers as well. Whichever browser gets infected with this adware, you have to avoid the ads injected by it, and you need to delete it as soon as possible. If you ignore this adware, you virtual security might fall at risk.
How to remove GetitHD
GetitHD is a threat, and the sooner you eliminate it, the better. Our research team has found that it is easy to eliminate this adware manually. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said about the infections that might have been installed together with it. If you install a trustworthy antimalware tool, you will not need to worry about the removal of GetitHD or any other unreliable program. Moreover, the weight of your virtual security will be taken off your shoulders as well. If you do not install antimalware software, you might have to uninstall malicious programs, clean the registry, find rootkit files, and perform other complicated processes. It all depends on the malware active on your operating system.
Delete GetitHD
Windows XP:
- Click the Start menu icon on the left of the Taskbar.
- Open the Control Panel menu and double-click the Add or Remove Programs icon.
- Select and Remove the undesirable application.
Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 10:
- Tap Win+R on your keyboard to launch RUN and then enter Control Panel.
- Select Uninstall a program to find the list of all installed application.
- Right-click the application you want to get rid of and click the Uninstall button.
tested removal of GetitHD*
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