The advertisements labeled ads by Faster Light or powered by Faster Light are generated by adware that can take hold of your PC after downloading free software from sites like Softonic, SourceForge, Download.com, etc…These sites offer you their own installation programs through which they regularly add adware like Faster Light.
Faster Light was created solely to spread ads. You can find it mentioned on its official site but it is not even downloadable there. The only thing that page is good for is the general terms and conditions of the adware you accepted without knowing so. And their content doesn’t help you much either, Faster Light notably has the right to:
- Record your browsing history and IP address to remote servers
- Annoy you with ads until they are satisfied
This is not counting the fact that its presence will slow your browsing performance, and could affect your computer entirely.
Like most other adware, Faster Light is particularly difficult to uninstall, since the creators employ diverse techniques to keep the adware active as long as possible. This is why you’ll find a guide below to help you rid your computer of this problem once and for all.
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