What is Ads by Games Bot? - How to remove it?

What is Ads by Games Bot?

Games Bot is another browser add-on that is supposed to be a great tool that helps to find free games. However, the program is known to install cookies, track information about users’ browsing habits and involve them into various marketing campaigns. The program displays tons of ads that redirect to sponsored websites, and it expects to make money this way. Ads by Games Bot are extremely annoying and, at the worst scenario, they can redirect you to potentially dangerous websites.

If you don’t want to risk of getting your system infected and you cannot stand never-ending Ads by Games Bot anymore, you should remove this adware as soon as possible. The best and quickest fix is running a full system scan with a reliable anti-malware program, like Spyhunter or StopZilla. Below this article we provide a tutorial how to remove this hijacker manually.

About Games Bot

Games Bot was developed by Anders Kerry Inc. The program is described as a super software that will allow you to access thousands of games online for free. Game lovers may think it’s a great software. However, the program doesn’t disclose its relation to third parties and other features that may interfere with your computer’s security and your privacy.

Once Games Bot is installed, it creates two tasks called GB Runner and GB Update which run automatically every time you login to Windows. These tasks automatically launches the program even if you stop the process of Games Bot. What is more, you browser becomes much slower because the program makes use of your system resources.

On top of that, you will notice numerous ads when browsing the Internet. Most of them are labeled as Ads by Games Bot. If you click on them, you will be redirected to some sponsored website that belongs to the partners of this adware. Unfortunately, there are no guarantees Ads by Games Bot will not redirect you to potentially dangerous websites, so it is better if you stay away from them. You should also immediately remove Games Bot from your system to protect your system from any possible dangers.

Distribution Methods of Games Bot Adware

Although Games Bot has its official website and it can be downloaded from there, it usually comes bundled to other freeware and it doesn’t require users’ permission to be installed. To avoid installing it, be more carefull when it comes to the installation of free software from the Internet. You should always opt for Custom setup and ignore any unfamiliar programs that are offered as optional downloads. Also never click on links on spam emails or random popups that appear on your computer out of nowhere, even if they claims you have to get some important update for one of your programs. It can be just another trick used to distribute adware.

To remove Ads by Games Bot, you have to eliminate the adware from your programs list and restore the settings of affected browsers. You can do it automatically, with a help of an anti-malware program, or, manually, by completing the steps provided below.