DownTango

When you hear a name DownTango, you might think that it is a computer program that has something to do with dancing or anything like that. Unfortunately, that is not an application you should keep on your system. This program is supposed to be a free download manager that allows you to download software from the Internet, but it is hardly the case. Rather than improving your Internet experience, this application will collect data on your web browsing habits, consequently exposing you to potentially harmful content. Therefore, you will do yourself a favor if you remove DownTango from your system immediately.

One of the main reasons we can see this program is fishy is the fact that you can no longer access its official website. The homepage was located at ww1.downtango.com. What’s more, even if the application had the official site, it does not mean it was reliable. Sometimes such potentially unwanted programs have websites just to make you think that they are useful and trustworthy. Consequently, DownTango is no exception. This program will make you think that it can really perform all of the functions it boats about, but if you end up installing it on your system, you will be up for a nasty surprise.

Now, you might say that you have never downloaded the application, and you have no idea how it entered your PC in the first place. That is also plausible, especially if we consider the fact that such programs often get distributed in software packages. To put it simply, an indirect download is a far more common distribution option than direct download for such programs. For instance, during our research, we have found that this application often comes along with Certified-toolbar.com. This program is a potentially unwanted application in its own right, and you may also experience browser settings modifications you did not expect to see.

In other words, when you have to fight one adware or potentially unwanted application, the chances are that you need to fight at least several of them. What is the best way to determine the programs you need to delete? Scan your computer with the SpyHunter free scanner and you will be able to locate all the potentially harmful files at once. Usually, it is possible to remove adware and freeware via Control Panel, but to be absolutely sure that you have terminated potential threats properly; you should acquire a legitimate antispyware tool.

Why is it not recommended to keep DownTango on your computer? Normally, we would say that such programs display a lot of annoying pop-ups that interfere with your web browsing, and consequently, you are exposed to the corrupted third-party content. This program says that “DownTango does not show pop-ups or collect users’ personal data. Red Sky uses cookies and IP tracking.” The Red Sky mentioned powers this application, and the fact that tracking cookies are used basically makes the statement about the lack of personal data collection void. Even if the program does not collect your personally identifiable information, it can still find out what websites you visit and what keywords you enter in your search engine.

If this program keeps the data to itself, there should not be too much trouble. However, in practice, we have seen instances when such data is shared with third-party partners, and once the information is transferred to a third party, there is no saying in where it could be applied. That is to say; DownTango is not responsible for the actions of their third-party partners. This creates security loopholes that can be exploited by cyber criminals, and we definitely would not want that to happen.

Avoid potential security issues by removing DownTango and other similar apps immediately. As mentioned, you can terminate the application via Control Panel, but you will also have to delete several files and registry entries that remain even after the program is uninstalled. It is not hard to delete those files if you follow the instructions below the text, but if you feel that you need professional assistance, you can always invest in a licensed antispyware application. A computer security tool of your choice will delete all the malicious threats automatically. It is the most efficient way to ensure your system’s safety.

How to Remove DownTango

Windows 10 & Windows 8.1

1. Press Win+R and the Run prompt will open.
2. Type Control Panel into the Open box and click OK.
3. Go to Uninstall a program and remove the unwanted application.

Windows Vista & Windows 7

1. Open the Start menu and go to Control Panel.
2. Access Uninstall a program and remove the unwanted application.

Windows XP

1. Click the Start button and select Control Panel.
2. Navigate to Add or remove programs and uninstall the application.

Delete the Leftover Files

1. Press Win+R and type regedit. Click OK.
2. Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\ApprovedExtensionsMigration\ and delete the following keys:
   {8d3ec233-b92d-4187-a506-284127cfba2d}
   {b52d0735-ec19-448a-abde-e01b5bd275d2}
3. Close Registry Editor.
4. Press Win+R again and type %PROGRAMFILES(x86)%. Click OK.
5. Locate and delete the Red Sky folder with all of its contents.
6. Press Win+R again and type %PROGRAMFILES%. Hit Enter.
7. Delete the Red Sky folder.
8. Press Win+R once more and type %LOCALAPPDATA%. Press OK.
9. Locale the DownTango folder in the directory and delete it.