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Trickler Removal Guide

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Trickler Description

Trickler is a part of the Gator Advertising and Informational Network (GAIN) that may deliver online advertising and informational messages based on your web surfing habits.

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  1. SpywareRemove.com IS NOT associated, affiliated, consorted, or connected with the publishers Trickler.
  2. We object, reject, and disapprove all the malicious and objectionable business practices of the publishers of Trickler.
  3. Our goal and objective is to completely eliminate the promotion of Trickler and other malware publishers off the Internet. In addition, we seek the complete deletion of all the malware programs, including all their polymorphic variants, which are developed and distributed all over the Internet, in the same manner as the publishers of Trickler.
The readers of this posting should not confuse, mistake, or associate this article to be a promotion or advertisement of Trickler, since the aim of this posting is to educate users on how to detect and eliminate Trickler off their computer. Any information provided is "as is" for reference and educational purposes only.

How can I Detect Trickler?

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

Trickler Automatic Detection (Recommended)

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SpyHunter's free version is only for malware detection. If SpyHunter's malware scanner detects Trickler on your PC, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's malware removal tool to remove Trickler and other malware threats.

Trickler Manual Removal Instructions

Below is a list of Trickler manual removal instructions and Trickler components listed to help you remove Trickler 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 malware detection tool to check for Trickler.

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

  1. Go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders.
  2. In the "All or part of the the file name" section, type in "Trickler" 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 "Trickler", 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 Trickler in the following manual removal steps.

Step 2 : Use Windows Task Manager to Remove Trickler 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 "Trickler" process by name.
  3. Select the "Trickler" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
  4. Remove the "Trickler" processes files:

  5. Read more about How to kill Trickler Processes

Step 3 : Detect and Delete Other Trickler 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 "Trickler" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
  8. Remove the "Trickler" processes files:

  9. Read more about How to Delete Harmful Files

Trickler Recommendation

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

If you believe you have Trickler installed on your computer, check for Trickler with SpyHunter's Malware Scanner.


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

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




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What is Adware?


Trickler 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 Trickler? Run SpyHunter's malware scan and automatically detect Trickler on your PC.

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Trickler Prevention Rules


Protect your computer from Trickler 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 Trickler 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 Trickler automatically.

Download SpyHunter's Malware Scanner Download SpyHunter's Malware Scanner

SpyHunter's free version is only for malware detection. To remove Trickler and other malware threats, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's malware 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 Trickler from infecting your computer.

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

Since new Trickler 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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