CloudScout is a free parental control program, but we think it is not at all recommendable for two reasons we will expand on.
The first reason is that CloudScout, advertised as entirely free, is delivered with a module that will spread ads on all the sites you will visit. These ads will be posted with the text by CloudScout and will insert a few anywhere, making it more difficult to read pages and slowing your computer and browser at the same time. To help in this task, CloudScout takes measures to modify the DNS recorded on you PC using the IP address:5.135.12.56 and 199.203.25.78. It will then say that this is causing security and privacy problems. Watch out that CloudScout creates tasks that help GreenTeamDNS plant more DNS if you ever change it manually.
The second reason that we do not recommend this app is because of its method of disbursement. CloudScout is offered 99% of the time coupled with other free, well-known programs. This method tends to make it more popular, especially since it shows up on relatively respected sites like Google. We mention sites like softonic, download.com, 01net, clubic, etc… Always be sure that checkboxes are only marked if you agree to the text therein before hitting “Next” in the installation process. Don’t hesitate to customize the installation to avoid installing unnecessary programs. Finally, try to download software on its official page and avoid download platforms like the ones we’ve previously mentioned.
You should know that CloudScout is considered as a malware by 2 security software.
How to remove CloudScout ?
Remove CloudScout with AdwCleaner
The AdwCleaner tool will scan your system and internet browser for CloudScout, browser plugins and registry keys, that may have been installed on your system without your permission.
- You can download AdwCleaner utility from the below button :
Download AdwCleaner - Before starting AdwCleaner, close all open programs and internet browsers, then double-click on the file AdwCleaner.exe.
- If Windows prompts you as to whether or not you wish to run AdwCleaner, please allow it to run.
- When the AdwCleaner program will open, click on the Scan button.
- To remove malicious files that were detected in the previous step, please click on the Clean button.
- Please click on the OK button to allow AdwCleaner reboot your computer.
Remove CloudScout with MalwareBytes Anti-Malware
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is a light-weight anti-malware program that is excellent at removing the latest detections.
- Download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware to your desktop.
Premium Version Free Version (without Real-time protection) - Install MalwareBytes Anti-Malware using the installation wizard.
- Once installed, Malwarebytes Anti-Malware will automatically start and you will see a message stating that you should update the program, and that a scan has never been run on your system. To start a system scan you can click on the Fix Now button.
- If an update is found, you will be prompted to download and install the latest version.
- Malwarebytes Anti-Malware will now start scanning your computer for CloudScout.
- When the scan is complete, make sure that everything is set to Quarantine, and click Apply Actions.
- When removing the files, Malwarebytes Anti-Malware may require a reboot in order to remove some of them. If it displays a message stating that it needs to reboot your computer, please allow it to do so.
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