Setli

What is Setli?

It has been revealed that Setli is more than a DNS settings manager that claims to allow you to access restricted content and protects your online privacy. Research has revealed that it has been configured to collect information about you, so it is recommended that you remove it because its ads are annoying and invasive. On top of that, some of them may subject you to malicious content, so you should not take that risk. As an adware, type program it is considered malware, so you ought to get rid of it as soon as possible, but if you want to learn more about it, please see the information presented below.

What does Setli do?

Officially, Setli is promoted as an application that claims to allow you to access blocked websites and digital media free of charge. The rise of these applications is the result of certain countries or companies banning people from other countries and regions from accessing blacklisted websites. However, there is no proof that Setli can do any of that. Still, this and other applications like it are very appealing because they make accessing restricted websites look easy.

Unfortunately, the real purpose of this application is to show you commercial advertisements while you browse the web. It is no secret either because its EULA states that “Please note that our Services are offered free of charge. You understand that in order to help maintain our Service free of charge, we may display advertisements through our Services (the Service is ad-supported).” So in exchange for using this program for free, you will be shown ads that, when clicked, will generate its developers ad revenue as they are bound to promote third-party content. The problem with this is that this application is questionable, so its ads are suspect as well because they can be misleading and even redirect you to malware-ridden websites. Indeed, this application can compromise your computer’s security, so you ought to get rid of it before it does something bad.

Where does Setli come from?

Officially, Setli comes from a developer that uses the same name as the application. However, we know where this program actually comes from. It comes from a secretive developer responsible for releasing DNS Unlocker, Powered By VidsqAUre Ads, and Ghostify. All of these programs modify DNS settings and show ads, and it appears that they are all related to Setli. This newest application is just the newest, updated version of the programs that came before it. It is also worthy of a note that Setli was originally released sometime in 2016, so at the end of 2017, it is by no means a new program. However, it managed to remain under the radar for a long time.

Our researchers have found that Setli had a dedicated distribution website at Setli.com, but this site is no longer available. Nevertheless, researchers say that this program’s developers must have made arrangements to have Setli bundled with freeware featured on dedicated freeware distribution websites. The software installers on these websites may have been configured to install Setli by default, but you may be able to deselect its installation.

How do I remove Setli?

Regardless of whether you got this program intentionally or not, you ought to remove it because its real purpose is to show commercial ads and make money for its developers — not provide you with a useful function of accessing restricted content. Please see the guide below on how to uninstall this program and reset the modified DNS settings.

Uninstall from Control Panel

Windows 10

1. Type Control Panel in the search box located on the Taskbar and open it.
2. Select Uninstall a program and locate Setli.
3. Right-click it and click Uninstall.

Windows 8/8.1

1. Open the Charm bar.
2. Click Settings and select Control Panel.
3. Open Programs and Features.
4. Find Setli, right-click it and click Uninstall.

Windows 7/Vista

1. Open the Start menu and click Control Panel.
2. Select Uninstall a program.
3. Find Setli and right-click it.
4. Click Uninstall.

Windows XP

1. Open the Start menu and click Control Panel.
2. Open Add or Remove Programs.
3. Find Setli.
4. Click Remove.

Reset DNS setting to default

1. Hold Down Windows+R keys.
2. Type cmd in the dialog box and click OK.
3. Type ipconfig /flushdns and press Enter.
4. Type ipconfig /registerdns and press Enter.
5. Type ipconfig /release and press Enter.
6. Type ipconfig /renew and press Enter.
7. Finally, type netsh winsock reset and press Enter.
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