What is ADDICT-THING?
By ADDICT-THING
What is it?
The ADDICT-THING (AddictThing) plug-in, mostly found on the Mozilla Firefox web browser is connected to Buzzdock Ads, known to display in Google or other web search engine results in place of normal sponsored ad spots. The Buzzdock Ads box appears at the top of the screen with additional function buttons and sometimes listing its own selected search results. Buzzdock Ads was made possible with Addict-Thing plug-in. Buzzdock Ads is registered as Addict-Thing within the web browser and functions as a browser helper object (BHO).
Why should I uninstall ADDICT-THING?
Removing unwanted toolbars is usually a good idea. This toolbar, like other web browser extensions, can potentially have adverse effect on your web browser's and overall PC's performance and stability. This toolbar is known to monitor your search queries and browsing habits in order to send you targeted ads and modify your search settings and results.
Typical installation path: C:\ProgramData\ADDICT-THING
Description from ADDICT-THING“ADDICT-THING displays minimal ads in order to ensure you don't pay a dime for our application! It's the perfect deal, think about it: you get all of the coolness of ADDICT-THING and it 100% free. Our intentions are good, we don't want to annoy you and we don't want your money either, we're simply trying to cover our costs. Now, since you get the point, close this window and get addicted, to the next ADDICT-THING! ADDICT-THING is a browser plugin that let you share things on the web. Hover your mouse on top of things you like and discover the addicting LIKE button. From now on, things you like can be visible to your friends at your social network. ”
Publisher about URL: http://www.addictthing.com/
ADDICT-THING technical details
Name: ADDICT-THING Class
Publisher: Control name is not available
Type: Browser Helper Object
Class ID: {849DEABA-C4E5-32DA-7464-EFD727D36078}
File: 50a1cd6742110.ocx
Folder: C:\ProgramData\ADDICT-THING
ADDICT-THING policies
The following can be found in ADDICT-THING's privacy policies and terms of service:
“In order to refrain you from paying a cost of using ADDICT-THING, we have to show minimal ads, so it's really to your advantage. We have over 3 server”
How to Automatically Uninstall ADDICT-THING (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 ADDICT-THING by ADDICT-THING. (The program could be listed under any of the section such as Uninstall Recommended, Possible Uninstall, etc. based on how well ADDICT-THING performs on your PC.)
ADDICT-THING by ADDICT-THING
To the right of the list item, click the Uninstall button and Boost will completely remove ADDICT-THING from your PC.
How to Manually Uninstall ADDICT-THING (with Windows)
Use Add/Remove Programs control panel in Windows makes to uninstall ADDICT-THING. 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 ADDICT-THING 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 ADDICT-THING 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 ADDICT-THING from the list of programs and click Remove.