Do you know what DraftFactor is?
DraftFactor is not identical to AhoyTraveler or SecretCreditCard; however, all of these apps belong to the same family of advertising-supported software that is capable of injecting third-party ads. There is no doubt that these applications were created using the same framework, and there is a possibility that they are controlled by the same party. Whether or not that is the case, we advise deleting all of these ad-supported programs because they are not beneficial one bit. What we have found after researching every single program within this family is that they present the exact same information and links that you can find by visiting certain websites, which means that this adware is incapable of producing original content. Well, that is not the only reason to remove DraftFactor from your operating system. If you are interested in our findings, and you need help erasing this adware, please continue reading.
The suspicious DraftFactor is targeted at those who are interested in sports. This program supposedly can help you follow the news of your favorite teams. If you install it onto your PC, you will be provided with a Desktop shortcut called “Draft Factor,” and, if you launch it, you might be shown the contents of some sport-related website; however, most users will be exposed to random offers. According to our research, you might be exposed to the offers served by beyond.com, offers.bluehilltravel.com, and redtag-specials.com. Obviously, this was not what you expected when installing this program, was it? Besides showing third-party ads via its interface, it also can use Internet Explorer to display ads. You can expect IE to pop up showing ads as soon as you install the suspicious adware and every time you interact with its interface. Even if the offers and deals shown to you are appealing, you need to keep in mind that virtual scams might hide behind every single one of them.
DraftFactor screenshot
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Are you annoyed with the ads shown by DraftFactor? Well, you might be exposed to other kinds of advertising if you download this app along with other ad-supported programs. The official installer (InstallCore downloader) at draftfactor.com promotes other programs, such as Opera Browser, SuperWeb adware, and MyPCBackup. Note that your geographical location matters a lot regarding the promotion of additional programs. Of course, if you download this adware using a third-party installer, it is even more difficult to predict what kind of software could come bundled. Obviously, it would be annoying to have to deal with additional ad-supported programs, but much more malicious threats could slither in as well. Even if you are capable of blocking other unwanted programs and threats, you have enough to worry if this adware has entered your PC. As the Terms and Conditions statement reveals, CouponAhoy serves ads for this adware, and it can send ads to your email address. If you do not want to be flooded with suspicious, unpredictable ads, delete unreliable adware ASAP.
It is crucial to figure out which other threats are active before you jump to deleting DraftFactor. If complex Trojans and other dangerous infections have corrupted your PC, you might have no time to tackle every infection and unwanted program manually. In this case, we advise using a tool that will erase all active threats automatically. If you are not interested in investing in reliable anti-malware software, the responsibility of cleaning your PC and protecting it in the future will lay on your own shoulders. If you are determined to clean your operating system yourself, start by scanning your PC, and, if more malicious threats are not present, use the guide below to eliminate DraftFactor.
Removal Instructions
- Launch Explorer using the Win+E combination (tap these keys simultaneously).
- Enter %ProgramFiles% or %ProgramFiles(x86)% into the address bar.
- Right-click the folder named after the ad-supported program and select Delete.
- Launch RUN using the Win+R combination.
- Type regedit.exe into the Open box and click OK to launch the Registry Editor.
- Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\.
- Right-click the key called “{902EEA46-2067-4C98-866F-D95FC69533B5}_is1” and click Delete.
In non-techie terms:
DraftFactor is an advertising-supported program that pretends to offer beneficial services. Although you might have been promised that this program will provide you with a live feed showing the news of your favorite sports team, in reality, all it can do is inject ads. The only thing do to if you have installed this app is to remove it, and there are several different ways to achieve this. If other threats are active, it is best to trust automated malware removal software to erase them. If this adware is the only threat, you might be able to eliminate it using the guide above. Note that you can also eliminate this threat by uninstalling it via Control Panel.