Games Bot Unwanted Application
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What is Games Bot?
Games Bot is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) distributed using a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling'. Games Bot claims to be a legitimate application, which allows download of addictive Shockwave games, however, it is classed as potentially unwanted program.
After successful installation, this PUP diminishes computer performance by abusing CPU function, continually accessing information on the hard drive, and slowing Internet connectivity. This application is detected as adware/potentially unwanted application by 21 antivirus vendors.
Be aware that most of today's popular freeware download websites (including download.com, softonic.com, soft32.com, etc.) monetize their free services and traffic via small programs called 'download managers' that offer installation of additional applications.
These applications are stated to be '100% legitimate and virus-free', however, reckless download and installation of freeware frequently leads to adware or malware infections. After successful infiltration of potentially unwanted programs, users' Internet browsing activity is tracked and personally identifiable details can be recorded.
In addition, users might experience intrusive online ads and unwanted browser redirects. This behavior can cause serious privacy issues or even identity theft. Games Bot is categorized as potentially unwanted application, and therefore, you are strongly advised to eliminate it from your system.
There are many applications similar to Games Bot. For example: Gameo, GreatArcadeHits, and Roll Around. These applications claim to provide useful features, however, they simply generate unwanted ads and collect personal data.
To prevent installation of Games Bot, or other similar potentially unwanted programs, inspect each step when downloading free software and uncheck all additionally-included apps.
Furthermore, downloaded software should be installed using the 'Advanced' or 'Custom' options, rather than 'Quick' or 'Typical' - this will reveal any bundled applications listed for installation and allow you to opt-out. If you have unwillingly installed Games Bot, read the removal guide provided to eliminate this potentially unwanted program (PUP) from your system.
Deceptive free software installers used in Games Bot potentially unwanted application distribution:
Games Bot PUP installer set-up:
Screenshot of Games Bot application:
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Quick menu:
- What is Games Bot?
- STEP 1. Uninstall Games Bot application using Control Panel.
- STEP 2. Remove adware from Internet Explorer.
- STEP 3. Remove potentially unwanted plugins from Google Chrome.
- STEP 4. Remove adware from Mozilla Firefox.
- STEP 5. Remove unwanted extensions from Safari.
- STEP 6. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.
Games Bot potentially unwanted application removal:
Windows 11 users:
Right-click on the Start icon, select Apps and Features. In the opened window search for the application you want to uninstall, after locating it, click on the three vertical dots and select Uninstall.
Windows 10 users:
Right-click in the lower left corner of the screen, in the Quick Access Menu select Control Panel. In the opened window choose Programs and Features.
Windows 7 users:
Click Start (Windows Logo at the bottom left corner of your desktop), choose Control Panel. Locate Programs and click Uninstall a program.
macOS (OSX) users:
Click Finder, in the opened screen select Applications. Drag the app from the Applications folder to the Trash (located in your Dock), then right click the Trash icon and select Empty Trash.
In the uninstall programs window, look for "Games Bot", select this entry and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".
After uninstalling the potentially unwanted program that causes Games Bot ads, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components or possible malware infections. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.
Remove Games Bot from Internet browsers:
At time of research, Games Bot did not install its browser plug-ins on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox, however, it was bundled with other adware. Therefore, you are advised to remove all potentially unwanted browser add-ons from your Internet browsers.
Video showing how to remove potentially unwanted browser add-ons:
Remove malicious add-ons from Internet Explorer:
Click the "gear" icon 
(at the top right corner of Internet Explorer), select "Manage Add-ons". Look for any recently-installed suspicious browser extensions, select these entries and click "Remove".
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the gbot, reset your Internet Explorer settings to default.
Windows XP users: Click Start, click Run, in the opened window type inetcpl.cpl In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.
Windows Vista and Windows 7 users: Click the Windows logo, in the start search box type inetcpl.cpl and click enter. In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.
Windows 8 users: Open Internet Explorer and click the gear icon. Select Internet Options.
In the opened window, select the Advanced tab.
Click the Reset button.
Confirm that you wish to reset Internet Explorer settings to default by clicking the Reset button.
Remove malicious extensions from Google Chrome:
Click the Chrome menu icon 
(at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "Tools" and click "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons, select these entries and click the trash can icon.
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the gbot, reset your Google Chrome browser settings. Click the Chrome menu icon 
(at the top right corner of Google Chrome) and select Settings. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen. Click the Advanced… link.
After scrolling to the bottom of the screen, click the Reset (Restore settings to their original defaults) button.
In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Google Chrome settings to default by clicking the Reset button.
Remove malicious plugins from Mozilla Firefox:
Click the Firefox menu 
(at the top right corner of the main window), select "Add-ons". Click "Extensions", in the opened window, remove all recently-installed suspicious browser plug-ins.
Optional method:
Computer users who have problems with gbot removal can reset their Mozilla Firefox settings.
Open Mozilla Firefox, at the top right corner of the main window, click the Firefox menu, in the opened menu, click Help.
Select Troubleshooting Information.
In the opened window, click the Refresh Firefox button.
In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Mozilla Firefox settings to default by clicking the Refresh Firefox button.
Remove malicious extensions from Safari:
Make sure your Safari browser is active, click Safari menu, and select Preferences....
In the opened window click Extensions, locate any recently installed suspicious extension, select it and click Uninstall.
Optional method:
Make sure your Safari browser is active and click on Safari menu. From the drop down menu select Clear History and Website Data...
In the opened window select all history and click the Clear History button.
Remove malicious extensions from Microsoft Edge:
Click the Edge menu icon 
(at the upper-right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons and click "Remove" below their names.
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the gbot, reset your Microsoft Edge browser settings. Click the Edge menu icon (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge) and select Settings.
In the opened settings menu select Reset settings.
Select Restore settings to their default values. In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Microsoft Edge settings to default by clicking the Reset button.
- If this did not help, follow these alternative instructions explaining how to reset the Microsoft Edge browser.
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