Altonav Ads

When your web browsing sessions are interrupted by annoying commercial ads, it is about time to open Control Panel and check whether you unwanted applications installed. They might be responsible for displaying the likes of Altonav Ads on your browser. On top of that, there might be many other applications that have been installed along with the program behind Altonav Ads. It is important that you remove all the potential threats from your computer as soon as possible. It is especially relevant if the programs managed to settle down in your system behind your back. You definitely should not tolerate such freeware distribution practice.

The problem is that users tend to get involved in freeware and adware distribution without even realizing it. There are a lot of websites out there that host freeware applications, and the third-party installers that distribute these programs usually contain many other apps that users are not aware of. For example, you must have installed Altonav Ads along with some program you wanted to have, and you searched for on the Internet. The adware-related application slithered in when you went through the installation wizard automatically. That is just one of the many reasons computer security experts urge everyone to be extremely cautious during freeware installation.

Now, the program that displays Altonav Ads is called (obviously) Altonav. This application happens to have an official website via altonav.com. However, the site does not offer us anything useful. It only says that the company is famous for creating mobile and computer applications that improve web browsing and the Internet experience. Nevertheless, in order to find out more about the company’s products or try anything out, you are expected to subscribe to the service by sending a direct email message. No direct download button for Altonav is available on the site. Therefore, it is obvious that the application followed the steps of Sendori, PureLeads, and other adware applications from the same group.

The common practice is that users tend to ignore adware programs as they happen to be more annoying than dangerous. However, the question is how long does it take until Altonav Ads and other similar apps start posing a real danger? You have to remember that the program needs to collect information on your web browsing habits to display relevant content. Although it cannot collect personally identifiable information, it will make it look as though Altonav Ads can cater to your likes and preferences. Nevertheless, you should count on your will power to avoid clicking the ads because they might be misused by cyber criminals.

Like most of the adware programs, Altonav has a lot of security loops as well. Almost anyone could embed their content into the ads because the program does not even bother reviewing them. Hence, if you happen to click an ad that contains an outgoing link to a dangerous website, it is only a matter of time until you bring malicious program onto your system.

Avoid such dire consequences by removing Altonav Ads and the program behind them today. You should also get rid of similar applications that might be hiding in your system using a licensed antispyware tool. If you think you need any assistance with adware removal, you can always leave us a comment.

How to Delete Altonav Ads

Windows 10 & Windows 8.1

1. Right-click the Windows icon on the left of your taskbar.
2. Select Control Panel on the drop-down menu.
3. Go to Uninstall a program and remove Altonav.

Windows Vista & Windows 7

1. Open the Start menu and click Control Panel.
2. Go to Uninstall a program and remove Altonav.

Windows XP

1. Click the Start menu and go to Control Panel.
2. Open Add or remove programs and uninstall Altonav.