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RunBooster

Posted: February 9, 2017

Threat Metric

Threat Level: 2/10
Infected PCs: 4,181
First Seen: February 9, 2017
Last Seen: December 27, 2022
OS(es) Affected: Windows

RunBooster is an adware application whose installation may often happen without the knowledge of users. The reason why this weird occurrence may happen is that the RunBooster does not rely on traditional software distribution techniques and, instead, it may be found in low-quality software bundles that harass users with various offers to install 3rd-party utilities and tools that claim to provide useful features.

The installation of the RunBooster is not unsafe, and this software should not be considered threatening. However, users who opt to install it either intentionally or not may end up disappointed due to the change that RunBooster will make to their Web browser's behavior. Adware applications like this one have one sole purpose – to inject marketing content in the user's Web browser. The ads that RunBooster may display are not concerned about the user's Web browsing experience, and it is very likely that some of them may end up covering the content of websites, blocking buttons or causing other inconveniences.

We doubt any users will be happy with the content that RunBooster injects in their Web browser, and this is why it is strongly recommended to remove this software as soon as you notice the 'RunBooster Ads' in your favorite Web browser. The manual removal of adware may not always be a viable option since some adware tend to leave behind files and Registry entries, that may keep injecting ads in active Web browser windows. This is why the best way to deal with RunBooster is to use a credible anti-virus scanner.

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