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Gator Description

Gator is a program that helps you fill out web forms and remember usernames and passwords of websites you frequently visit. When Gator is installed, you also agree to install parent company GAIN's AdServer software which may display pop-up, pop-under, and other types of advertisements. These advertisements, some by third-parties, may be targeted at you according to your web browsing habits, which may be monitored through tracking cookies.

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How can I get rid of Gator?

The most common spyware removal tactic is to uninstall Gator by using the "Add/Remove Programs" utility. However, as there may still be hidden Gator files, it's possible that Gator will reappear after reboot. Follow the Gator detection and removal methods below.

Gator Automatic Detection (Recommended)

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Gator Manual Removal Instructions

Below is a list of Gator manual removal instructions and Gator components listed to help you remove SpyCrush from your PC. Backup Reminder: Always be sure to back up your PC before making any changes.

Note: This manual removal process may be difficult and you run the risk of destroying your computer. We recommend that you use SpyHunter's spyware detection tool to check for Gator.

Step 1 : Use Windows File Search Tool to Find Gator Path

1. Go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders.
2. In the "All or part of the the file name" section, type in "Gator" file name(s).
3. To get better results, select "Look in: Local Hard Drives" or "Look in: My Computer" and then click "Search" button.
4. When Windows finishes your search, hover over the "In Folder" of "Gator", highlight the file and copy/paste the path into the address bar. Save the file's path on your clipboard because you'll need the file path to delete Gator in the following manual removal steps.
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Step 2 : Use Windows Task Manager to Remove Gator Processes

1. To open the Windows Task Manager, use the combination of CTRL+ALT+DEL or CTRL+SHIFT+ESC.
2. Click on the "Image Name" button to search for "Gator" process by name.
3. Select the "Gator" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
4. Remove the "Gator" processes files:
5. CPT20050916.exe offers.exe cmeupd.exe gatorstubsetup.exe gmt.exe guninstaller.exe cmesys.exe gator.exe gatorsetup.exe precisiontime.exe datemanager.exe installprecisiontime.exe installdatemanager.exe gatorsetup.exeptuninstaller.exe offers.exe cmeupd.exe gatorstubsetup.exe gmt.exe guninstaller.exe cmesys.exe gator.exe gatorsetup.exe precisiontime.exe datemanager.exe installprecisiontime.exe installdatemanager.exe ptuninstaller.exe
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Step 3 : Use Registry Editor to Remove Gator Registry Values

1. To open the Registry Editor, go to Start > Run > type regedit and then press the "OK" button.
2. Locate and delete the entry or entries whose data value (in the rightmost column) is the spyware file(s) detected earlier.
3. To delete "Gator" value, right-click on it and select the "Delete" option.
4. Locate and delete "Gator" registry entries:
5. GetAndRun.DFRun.1 GetAndRun.DFRun Gator.com 21ffb6c0-0da1-11d5-a9d5-00500413153c 54E7E081-1DA6-412E-96B5-C290FCEF5329 GatorTest 731918D2-517A-47e2-886A-3BC1380C591D 4006E7B2-0FB2-4345-B388-083B138E80AF A9EF28A2-55D1-480B-A403-84928D59F556 Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Management\ARPCache\PrecisionTime Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Management\ARPCache\4A840E1E-2BA8-47de-923E-0E00407EB530 54e7e082-1da6-412e-96b5-c290fcef5329 SoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionSharedDLLsC:WINDOWSDownloadedProgramFilesIEGator.dll SoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerMenuOrderStartMenuProgramsGAIN SoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerMenuOrderStartMenu2ProgramsClockSync SoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionSharedDLLsC:WINDOWS/Downloaded Program Files/IE/Gator.dllSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerMenuOrderStartMenu2ProgramsPrecisionTime SoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionSharedDLLsC:WINDOWSDownloaded Program FilesIEGator.dll SoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerMenuOrderStart MenuProgramsGAIN SoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerMenuOrderStart Menu2ProgramsClockSync SoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerMenuOrderStart Menu2ProgramsPrecisionTime
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Step 4 : Use Windows Command Prompt to Unregister Gator DLL Files

1. To open the Windows Command Prompt, go to Start > Run > type cmd and then click the "OK" button.
2. Type "cd" in order to change the current directory, press the "space" button, enter the full path to where you believe the Gator DLL file is located and press the "Enter" button on your keyboard. If you don't know where Gator DLL file is located, use the "dir" command to display the directory's contents.
3. To unregister "Gator" DLL file, type in the exact directory path + "regsvr32 /u" + [DLL_NAME] (for example, :C\Spyware-folder\> regsvr32 /u Gator.dll) and press the "Enter" button. A message will pop up that says you successfully unregistered the file.
4. Search and unregister "Gator" DLL files:
5. PdpPlugin5094.dll HDPlugin1101.dll eggcengine.dll gioclClient.dll giocl.dll gsvcsap.dll gsvcmgr.dll gstoreserver.dll gstore.dll gobjs.dll gmtproxy.dll gformctm.dll gdwldeng.dll gcontroller.dll gappmgr.dll cmeiiapi.dll gatorres.dll egnsengine.dll egieprocess.dll egieengine.dll eigator.dll gtools.dll hdplugin1019.dll iegator.dll
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Step 5 : Detect and Delete Other Gator Files

1. To open the Windows Command Prompt, go to Start > Run > type cmd and then press the "OK" button.
2. Type in "dir /A name_of_the_folder" (for example, C:\Spyware-folder), which will display the folder's content even the hidden files.
3. To change directory, type in "cd name_of_the_folder".
4. Once you have the file you're looking for type in "del name_of_the_file".
5. To delete a file in folder, type in "del name_of_the_file".
6. To delete the entire folder, type in "rmdir /S name_of_the_folder".
7. Select the "Gator" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
8. Remove the "Gator" processes files:
9. PdpPlugin5094.dll gatorplugin.log gatorsetup.log sitehash4.dat mepoem.dat mepgus.dat meperr.dat mepcat.dat user1.gud user1.gub bannerhash2.dat mepimg.dat gbaxl.dat mepbs.dat mgt.exe.manifest mepcmeft.dat mepgh.dat meprca.dat appllist locappllist svcsapgui.zip svcsap.hsh svcsap.cfg appmgrgui.zip syscfg svclist startedsvclist odm.cfg locapplist col appmgr.cfg applist mepcme.dat gator.log offercompanion.lnk gator website.url gstartup.lnk gator ewallet.lnk gmt.exe.manifest gator.com.esp precisiontime.lnk date manager.lnk datemanager.exe.manifest precisiontimewebsite.lnk date manager website.lnk gain website.url precisiontime.exe.manifest Gator_precision_time.lnk trickler_4010.ex_ hdplugin1019.inf mepconv.dat mepsi.dat meptafi.dat mepsnd-ksa.dat.bak mepsnd-ksa.dat mepsnd-gs.dat.bak mepsnd-gs.dat sitehash52.dat PTUninstaller.exe.manifest BannerHash3.dat gbaxl2.dat About GAIN Publishing.lnk mepcatne.dat HDPlugin1101.dll CPT20050916.exe flyswatdesktop cmesys trickler gatorsupportinfo.txt iegator_4032_gatorsetup[1].cab webpdp.gator dist.belnk eggcengine.dll gioclClient.dll giocl.dll gsvcsap.dll gsvcmgr.dll gstoreserver.dll gstore.dll gobjs.dll gmtproxy.dll gformctm.dll gdwldeng.dll gcontroller.dll gappmgr.dll cmeiiapi.dll gatorres.dll egnsengine.dll egieprocess.dll egieengine.dll eigator.dll gtools.dll hdplugin1019.dll iegator.dll offers.exe cmeupd.exe gatorstubsetup.exe gmt.exe guninstaller.exe cmesys.exe gator.exe gatorsetup.exe precisiontime.exe datemanager.exe installprecisiontime.exe installdatemanager.exe gatorsupportinfo.txtptuninstaller.exe gatorsupportinfo.txt iegator_4032_gatorsetup[1].cab webpdp.gator dist.belnk
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Gator Recommendation

RECOMMENDED: To avoid the unnecessary risk of damaging your computer, we highly recommend you use a good spyware cleaner/remover to track Gator and automatically remove Gator as well as other spyware, adware, trojans, and virus threats in your PC.

If you believe you have Gator installed on your computer, check for Gator with SpyHunter's Free Spyware Scanner.

Download SpyHunter's FREE Gator Scanner.

SpyHunter's free version is only for spyware detection. To remove Gator and other spyware threats you can purchase SpyHunter's spyware removal tool. Since new Gator files are constantly being released, it is normally advised to run SpyHunter's scanner weekly to get the latest updates on Gator and other spyware threats.

To learn more on Gator, see our Gator resource section below.

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What is Adware?

Gator is a type of Adware.

Adware usually acts without your authorization or knowledge. Many free utilities may install hidden software, possibly to earn money for the author to recover development costs. While adware is not always malicious, it typically tracks your Internet activity and sends other information from your computer (which can include email addresses) to advertisers. With this information, you may now be a target for pop-up/pop-under advertisements, additional toolbars, and spam.

Think you have Gator? Run SpyHunter's FREE Gator scan and automatically detect Gator on your PC.

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Gator Prevention Rules

Protect your computer from Gator and other spyware by following these four easy prevention rules.

Rule #1: Keep your Windows Security up-to-date

Microsoft provides updates weekly and can always be downloaded manually from the Microsoft website.
Tip: Regularly visit Windows Update and set your computer to receive security & critical updates automatically.

To get Microsoft Update, go to IE > Tools > Windows Update > Product Updates, and select "ALL High-Priority Security Updates" from the list.

Then open IE and go to Internet Options > Security > Internet, then press "Default Level", then OK. Now press "Custom Level."

Rule #2: Download and install a reliable anti-spyware software

A good anti-spyware software that recognizes current Gator spyware as well as other forms of spyware can can be the answer to all your security issues. Listed below is an anti-spyware program that can effectively reverse the damage of your computer and detect Gator automatically.

Download SpyHunter's Free Gator Scanner

SpyHunter's free version is only for spyware detection. To remove Gator and other spyware threats, you can purchase SpyHunter's spyware removal tool.

Rule #3: Install and keep your firewall turned on

A firewall is essential for a complete protection of your PC. Make sure that your firewall is always turned on. A firewall can prevent unwanted software like Gator from infecting your computer.

Rule #4: Keep your anti-spyware definitions up-to-date

Since new Gator files can be created every day, it is important to keep your anti-spyware program up-to-date. Your anti-spyware scanner should have an update feature where with a click of a button you can get new spyware definitions instantly. Often, an anti-spyware software will open an update window reminding you that there are new updates available.

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