 Description
GAMsys is a Browser Helper Object that opens pop-up adverts.
Distribution
Installed by games downloaded from free-windows-games.com.
What it does
Advertising
Yes. Occasionally opens untargeted pop-ups from its controlling
server ads.free-windows-games.com.
Privacy violation
Currently no. The URL of the page that was loaded at the
point the pop-up was opened is passed to the ad server, but
at the moment no cookie or unique ID is passed so web usage
is not being tracked.
Security issues
None known.
Stability problems
Yes. Causes IE to crash on start-up in IE6 (at least Service
Pack 1 or 2).
Removal
Open a DOS command prompt window (Start->Programs->Accessories)
and enter:
cd "%WinDir%\System"
regsvr32 "..\GAMsys.dll"
Restart the computer, open the Windows folder, and delete
the GAMsys.dll file. Also check for FavoriteMan/Int,
which tends also to be bundled by free-windows-games.
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