A Short Explanation Of ShutdownTimer
ShutdownTimer by WeMonetize is an adware program which function as an easily manage task, time for shutdown and Automatic Shutdown/Start after a to do list. This adware program is specialized to display online ads on website that you visit. It delivers banners, coupons, pop-ups and other annoying advertisements.
ShutdownTimer is use for leaving the computer on without high electricity bill. There are several options presents in this application to allow for the auto-shutdown which is based on time, memory usage, CPU load and network traffic. It also provide the option of the sleep mode, log off, turnoff screen, hibernate and lock the user account.
How Does ShutdownTimer Spread Advertisements
ShutdownTimer spreads the advertisements by installing on default browser like Google, Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Internet Explorer and Safari. These advertisements display by the layer on the websites that is added by this adware programs. It helps to identify the user's activities on the site. It display the pop-up ads based on the website content.
When user download an install software from unknown link, it might possible that this ShutdownTimer penetrate into your computer. It is also possible that when you will share your file from an unsafe network, you will get this adware program into your machine. The other methods are also responsible for the penetration of this program like share, and drive by downloads.
What Are The Purpose To Spread This ShutdownTimer Into Your Machine?
The main target of this program is to create vulnerability into your machine. One of the major factor is that the hackers want to make online profit and they get the way to monitor your all activities online through this adware. Cyber criminals collect important information from your computer and they make revenue from that. The potentially unwanted program is very irritating as it provide lots of advertisements continuously so that you will be pressurize to click on the link. This phenomenon is use only for getting the Pay Per Click Commission.
Some Common Behaviors Of ShutdownTimer
- ShutdownTimer slowdown the system and make it sluggish to respond.
- Blue screen of death (BSOD) takes place.
- Program will open and close automatically.
- The storage space start to fill-up with suspicious files.
- The warning signs will start to display.
- The unknown toolbar, website and unwanted program will added to your browser.
How Will You Keep Your Computer Safe From ShutdownTimer?
- Read the terms of agreement, privacy policy or end user license agreement.
- Use secure network.
- Install antivirus
- Keep the antivirus up to date
- Run regular schedule scan
- You should keep the OS up to date
- Think when you are going to click on the unknown link.
- You should keep the personal information in secure mode.
- You should not use open Wi-Fi.
- You should create back of all file.
- Use the strong and multiple password.
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Learn To Remove ShutdownTimer Using Manual Methods
Phase 1 : Show Hidden Files To Delete ShutdownTimer Related Files And Folders
1. For Windows 8 or 10 Users : From the Ribbon’s View in My PC click on Options icon.
2. For Windows 7 or Vista Users : Open My Computer and tap on Organize button on the upper left corner and then to Folder and Search Options from the drop down menu.
3. Now go to the View tab and enable Show hidden files and folder options and then uncheck the Hide protected system operating files checkbox option below.
4. Finally look for any suspicious files in the hidden folders as given below and delete it.
- %AppData%\[adware_name]
- %Temp%\[adware_name]
- %LocalAppData%\[adware_name].exe
- %AllUsersProfile%random.exe
- %CommonAppData%\[adware_name]
Phase 2 : Get Rid of ShutdownTimer Related Extensions Related From Different Web Browsers
From Chrome :
1. Click on Menu icon, hover through More Tools then tap on Extensions.
2. Now click on Trash icon on the extensions tab there next to suspicious extensions to remove it.
From Internet Explorer :
1. Click on Manage add-ons option from the drop down menu on going through Gear icon.
2. Now if you find any suspicious extension in the Toolbars and Extensions panel then right click on it and Delete option to remove it.
From Mozilla Firefox :
1. Tap on Add-ons on going through Menu icon.
2. In the Extensions tab click on Disable or Remove button next to ShutdownTimer related extensions to remove them.
From Opera :
1. Press Opera menu, hover to Extensions and then select Extensions manager there.
2. Now if any browser extension looks suspicious to you then click on (X) button to remove it.
From Safari :
1. Click Preferences… on going through Settings Gear icon.
2. Now on Extensions tab click on Uninstall button to remove it.
From Microsoft Edge :
Note:–As there is no option for Extension Manager in Microsoft Edge so in order to sort out issues related with adware programs in MS Edge you can change its default homepage and search engine.
Change Default Homepage of Ms Edge –
1. Click on More(…) followed by Settings and then to Start page under Open With section.
2. Now select View advanced settings button and then in Search in the address bar with section, you can select Google or any other homepage as your preference.
Change Default Search Engine Settings of Ms Edge –
1. Select More(…) then Settings followed by View advanced settings button.
2. Under Search in the address bar with box click on <Add new>. Now you can choose from the available list of search providers or add you preferred search engine and click Add as default.
Phase 3 : Block Unwanted Pop-ups from ShutdownTimer On Different Web Browsers
1. Google Chrome : Click Menu icon → Settings → Show advanced settings… → Content Settings… under Privacy section → enable Do not allow any site to show pop-ups (recommended) option → Done.
2. Mozilla Firefox : Tap on Menu icon → Options → Content panel → check Block pop-up windows in Pop-ups section.
3. Internet Explorer : Click Gear Settings icon → Internet Options → in Privacy tab enable Turn on Pop-up Blocker under Pop-up Blocker Section.
4. Microsoft Edge : Press More(…) option → Settings → View advanced settings → toggle on Block pop-ups.
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