GoUnzip is a malware. This program starts along with your computer start-up process so it can from the very first moment show unexpected ads non-stop.
GoUnzip’s only goal is to show as many ads as possible in order to increase its developer’s income. GoUnzip quietly modifies some of your browser’s settings such as the default homepage and search engine, placing on those spots myway or ask.
Adware is a group of programs that are specifically designed to get advertising revenues for their developers through showing unexpected ads in every website you visit. GoUnzip‘s presence also affects your browsing speed when not the whole computer’s speed, due to the fact that its always active as a process besides being present as browser add-on.
Therefore this kind of programs even when they are parasites they are not as dangerous for your data and computer’s security as a Trojan would be.
How did this program end up in your computer?
It’s actually kind of your own fault, because you installed it yourself when you were installing some new software in your computer, probably a free one. Usually these programs are quietly “offered” along with many other tools. If you fail at paying close attention to your actions, you won’t read nor notice the exact moment along the install process where they are offered, thus clicking on “Next” mindlessly and accepting GoUnzip to be installed. Most commonly they are offered in websites offering torrents, streaming, cracks or keygens, plus some very popular download platforms might offer it too.
To remove GoUnzip can be tricky, specially because many websites will attempt to force you to pay some ridiculous price for a software like Reimage or SpyHunter, even though they don’t really help at all.
Fortunately there are some free tools like ZHPCleaner and Malwarebytes that can help you with this task in just a few clicks.
You’ll learn how to use them with the help of our video tutorials included in our guide.
After you’re done with our process you’ll be free from GoUnzip and any other malicious program present in your computer.
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