Screenify

Posted by Max Lehmann on April 19, 2016

What is Screenify?

Screenify is an adware application that could connect to the Internet without your consent and download unwanted software to your computer. The program should add a few icons on your screen for adjusting its brightness, but after testing this adware, we found out that these features do not work. Instead, you will receive advertisements from the software’s third party partners. If you have this adware installed, we encourage you to read the full article and learn more about it, because it cannot be trusted. Since the application might be dangerous to your computer, our researchers at Anti-spyware-101.com prepared a removal guide that you will find at the end of the article. test test test

What does Screenify do?

Screenify creators claim that the application was developed as a tool for customizing users’ desktops. However, users who do not read Privacy Policy or End User License Agreement statements might be unaware that the software also provides third-party content. Therefore, it might be surprising to see displayed pop-ups with links to third-party websites. Users should know that these links could lead them to harmful websites although not all of them might be dangerous. When it comes to third-party content, it is hard to determine which part of it is safe to use, because mainly all of it is from an unknown source and there is a chance that some of the sites could promote malware.

As we mentioned at the beginning of the article, the adware can connect to the Internet without your permission, and it might install more untrustworthy software, e.g. potentially unwanted programs, browser hijackers, etc. Programs like these could negatively affect your computer's performance, disturb your browsing and so on.

Where does Screenify come from?

The application is available on its official site, but our researchers at Anti-spyware-101.com learned that it might be spread through other sources too. For instance, the application might be bundled with freeware or other programs that are spread through suspicious file-sharing sites. Another possibility is that a malicious program in your computer could have downloaded the software. If this is the case for you, it is most advisable to do a full system scan and eliminate any malicious software that could be installed.

How to erase Screenify

If you do not want to receive any more of the third-party ads, you should get rid of this adware. Since it is possible that there are more suspicious programs on your computer, it might be better to use a security tool, as it can locate any other threats on your system. However, if you think you are experienced enough for the manual removal, you can open your Control Panel, select Screenify and uninstall it. Also, take a look at the list of the programs and see if there are any unfamiliar applications. It is crucial to delete all the suspicious applications at once, because if you leave some, they could download new ones again. If you have no idea how to open your Control Panel, scroll down below the article where you will find the instructions. Do not hesitate to leave us a comment if you have more questions about this adware.