What is the Win32.Downloader.gen?

Win32.Downloader.gen is categorized as adware or a PUP (potentially unwanted program) designed to make a profit from ad clicks. It generates various ads, hoping computer users can click on those ads so that they can earn money from the artificial traffic. This adware can do nothing helpful on a computer but just keep displaying random pop-up ads to disturb your working. Those displayed ads could be some information about discount coupons or fake alerts saying your computer has been infected and a program is needed to clean it up. No matter what information it shows, you will understand that clicking on the ads is dangerous because it can bring unwanted programs to your computer. The small advertising box with Win32.Downloader.gen ads may also display many sponsored links below. If a user clicks on the pop-up window, he will be redirected to other websites he doesn’t want at all. All in all, the point of Win32.Downloader.gen is to deliver advertisements to your browser and it does no beneficial to you.


Win32.Downloader.gen ads can pop up on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox. If you keep receiving ads, it is sure that your computer has been infected with adware or browser hijacker virus. It often comes bundled with free programs like music or video players, download managers, PDF creators, etc. which you download from the Internet. Win32.Downloader.gen advertisement is not only annoying but poses a risk for your computer security. Don’t click on these ads, or you will be redirected to some unknown websites which can be malicious. Take immediate measure to get rid of it immediately.

Win32.Downloader.gen Pop-up May Initiate the Following Symptoms:

1. It can redirect you to malicious websites with numerous pop up ads to interrupt and stop you from doing anything on your computer.
2. It can turn your computer to run slowly and pose sudden death.
3. It can introduce more unwanted viruses and ransomware to do further harms.
4. It can help cyber criminals track your online activities and capture significant personal data to cause you a loss of value.
5. It can change your default DNS configuration and block you accessing your favorite sites.
6. It forcibly customizes the default homepage, search engine and bookmarks of your computer.

Malicious Browser Hijacker Manual Removal Guides:

Win32.Downloader.gen hijacks your browser to redirect your web search results and changes the homepage and browser settings. To completely uninstall it from an infected system, manual removal is the first choice because sometimes antivirus software cannot pick up the exact computer threat timely or remove it permanently. Now most browser hijackers are quite similar to spyware and adware threats and therefore cannot be removed with the help of popular antivirus products. Users can follow the manual guide here to get rid of this browser hijacker completely.