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launchadware.exe

What is launchadware.exe?


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Windows Process Description:

The process launchadware.exe is a process which belongs to an advertising program known as GoGoTools. The application launchadware.exe is distributed by SpecificMedia, Inc.

The launchadware.exe program puts an additional toolbar to Internet Explorer which collects information of the URL addresses you visited and amount of time you spent viewing those web pages. The data collected from your search history and your browsing habits are sent back to the author's central server for analysis and advertising strategies. The program launchadware.exe then displays commercial advertisements or pop-ups based on your marketing profile or preferences. It will then redirect your searches to the GoGoTools website.

The launchadware.exe program expands the functions and features of your web browser. Upon execution of the application, it registers itself, creates a directory and installs its files in your system. These files are commonly added into the subfolder of C:/Program Files/GoGoTools/GoGoware/. The launchadware.exe application launches a non-visible program that runs in the background.

The launchadware.exe file is not harmful to your system. It will not install its application without notice and consent. The laundadware.exe application will not reconfigure your browser's home page and change its settings. The only risks regarding the launchadware.exe program are the pop-ups, banners or links embedded within web pages as well as to the parts of the Windows interface. It also monitors your web activities and might collect your sensitive data.

The file launchadware.exe has a known file size of 225354 bytes on Windows XP. Its registry entries created after installation can be found in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/SOFTWARE/Microsoft/Windows/CurrentVersion/UninstallInteractive, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/SOFTWARE/Microsoft/Windows/CurrentVersion/UninstallInteractive and HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/SOFTWARE/Microsoft/Windows/CurrentVersion/UninstallInteractive. The process launchadware.exe can be included to the list of startup processes by adding its entry on the Run, RunOnce, RunServices, or RunServicesOnce in the registry.

The launchadware.exe file is not a Windows core file. It is listed in the Add/Remove Programs tab of the Control Panel that can be uninstalled without affecting the system's performance.

Author: SpecificMedia, Inc..

Author URL: http://www.gogotools.com

Part Of: GoGoTools

Memory Usage: Low. It uses 225354 bytes of RAM.

System Process: No

Application: No

Background Process: Yes

Uses Network: Yes

Uses Internet: Yes

Hardware Related: No

Common Path: C:\Program Files\GoGo Tools\Gogoware\

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