What is Qwiklinx?
By Qwiklinx, Inc.
What is it?
The Qwiklinx web browser extension inserts contextual links within the web pages a user is visiting based on the content of the web page. Qwiklinx reads the content of each web page viewd and inserts links on top of and new links to various products that could be associated with the context of the web page. The links include affiliate based exetensions so that Qwiklinx can collect revenue on any purchases the user makes on third-party web sites.
Why should I uninstall Qwiklinx?
Removing unwanted browser extensions is typically a good idea. Qwiklinx, like many browser plug-ins, has the potential to cause stability issues within the web browsers they load into, effecting overall PC performance. Qwiklinx is known to monitor your search queries and the web browesing habits in order show advertisements and alter search settings and results by injecting contexteual advertising links on top of standard HTML.
Typical installation path: C:\users\user\appdata\roaming\qwiklinx\
Description from Qwiklinx, Inc.“As you browse the web, QwikLinx inserts contextual links to help you research relevant topics more efficiently. QwikLinx also allows you to link directly to retailers and sites, as you see interesting products and merchants while you browse. How often do you see a new product or something interesting while you are browsing the Internet and have to go somewhere else to find it or research it? QwikLinx provides you a direct link to the product or to the information that you need to make your time online more efficient.”
Other programs by Qwiklinx, Inc.
- QwiklinxForChrome
About Qwiklinx, Inc.
QwikLinx is the maker of contextual advertising web browser add-in, specifically the QwikLinx add-in for Internet Explorer.
More about Qwiklinx, Inc....Qwiklinx, Inc. web site: www.qwiklinx.net
Files installed by Qwiklinx, Inc.
- qwiklinx.dll (Qwiklinx by Quiklinx)
How to Automatically Uninstall Qwiklinx (with Boost)
If you you do not have Boost installed yet, download Boost and enjoy your PC.
Open Boost by either double-clicking the Boost icon in your notification area next to your PC's clock, or single-clicking the Boost icon and clicking the Open Boost button on the top left of the Boost notification window.
If you are not currently on the My PC screen of the main Boost window, click the My PC tab.
Click the Optimize programs button , this will launch the Program Optimization screen.
Locate the program in the list called Qwiklinx by Qwiklinx, Inc.. (The program could be listed under any of the section such as Uninstall Recommended, Possible Uninstall, etc. based on how well Qwiklinx performs on your PC.)
Qwiklinx by Qwiklinx, Inc.
To the right of the list item, click the Uninstall button and Boost will completely remove Qwiklinx from your PC.
How to Manually Uninstall Qwiklinx (with Windows)
Use Add/Remove Programs control panel in Windows makes to uninstall Qwiklinx. Follow the appropriate instructions below to use this control panel.
Windows 7
From the Start menu, select Control Panel.
In Large or Small icon view, click Programs and Features. If you're using Category view, under "Programs", click Uninstall a program.
Select Qwiklinx from the list of programs, and click Uninstall. Alternatively, right-click the program and select Uninstall.
Windows Vista
From the Start menu, select Control Panel.
In Classic View, double-click Programs and Features. In Control Panel Home view, under "Programs", click Uninstall a program.
Select Qwiklinx from the program list, and click Uninstall. Alternatively, right-click the program and select Uninstall.
Windows XP
From the Start menu, select Control Panel.
Click the Add or Remove Programs icon.
Select Qwiklinx from the list of programs and click Remove.