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From: gumbo on 8 Jan 2006 11:27
What is "wild tangent" and what is it doing on my computer? Do I need it?
From: Carey Frisch [MVP] on 8 Jan 2006 11:39
WildTangent is an online gaming plugin bundle from
Wildtangent.com similar to Macromedia?s flash.
WildTangent uses a built in required feature that
is used to provide adware based advertising to the
user.

What is Wild Tangent?
http://www.pchell.com/support/wildtangent.shtml

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Microsoft MVP
Windows - Shell/User
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"gumbo" wrote:

| What is "wild tangent" and what is it doing on my computer? Do I need it?

From: Wesley Vogel on 8 Jan 2006 12:37
WildTangent is not needed unless you play online games and it may not be
needed then.

The deal with WildTangent is it's underhanded method of getting installed on
a users machine without their knowledge. Mostly by being installed along
with other software. That is what makes it foistware.

Remove WildTangent
http://www.spyany.com/program/article_spw_rm_WildTangent.html

WildTangent - Bundled software removal instructions
http://www.kephyr.com/spywarescanner/library/wildtangent/index.phtml

[[The program will share your name, address, email address, phone number,
and other information. Collects system configuration information such as
your computer's CPU speed, video card configuration, and DirectX version.
Collects product usage information such as the number of product launches
and time spent using a product. WildTangent can retrieve and install
additional software. It will deliver advertisements to your computer when
you
are playing the game.]]

Remove WildTangent
http://www.spyany.com/program/article_spw_rm_WildTangent.html

[[Threat type: Low Risk Adware]]
Threat: WildTangent
http://research.sunbelt-software.com/threat_display.cfm?name=WildTangent&threatid=14225

[[The being installed without you asking for it isn't cool at all.]]
WildTangent Removal
http://www.iamnotageek.com/a/245-p1.php

[[Although its not technically considered spyware it does have built in
components to update itself and gather information about the computer system
including
a.. Operating System Version
b.. CPU Type and Speed
c.. Memory Amount
d.. Video Card type and Driver Version
e.. Sound Card type and Driver Version
f.. DirectX Version
g.. Location that the Web Driver was installed from ]]
PC Hell: How to Remove WildTangent
http://www.pchell.com/support/wildtangent.shtml

[[This program is effectively harmless. However, it can be installed on the
victim machine without the user's knowledge or consent. ]]
Viruslist.com - not-a-virus:AdWare.WildTangent.a
http://www.viruslist.com/en/viruses/encyclopedia?virusid=66323

[[The primary reason WildTangent is listed is because it is silently
installed with many programs. ]]
Tenebril - Spyware Research Center - WildTangent
http://www.tenebril.com/src/info.php?id=101408978

Wild Tangent
http://hoogervorst.freehosting.net/net_wildtangent.htm

WildTangent
Category Data Miner
http://labs.paretologic.com/spyware.aspx?remove=WildTangent

CastleCops WildTangent CDA RUNDLL32.exe cdaEngine0400.dll",cdaEngineMain
Startup and file information
http://castlecops.com/s5679-WildTangent_CDA.html

CastleCops WT Game Channel or WT GameChannel GameChannel.exe
wtgamechannel.exe Startup and file information
http://castlecops.com/s4547-WT_Game_Channel_or_WT_GameChannel.html

CastleCops WildTangent Web Driver updater wcmdmgrl.exe Startup and file
information
http://castlecops.com/s4216-WildTangent_Web_Driver_updater.html

[[Online game publisher WildTangent has signed on as the latest company to
integrate ads into its gaming network. The effort is part of a new
partnership with 24/7 Real Media.

Under the agreement, the Redmond, WA-based publisher will implement 24/7
Real Media's Open AdStream ad management technology into games, which
inserts in-game ads and tracks the number and duration of impression each ad
generates. The technology can change or rotate ads to keep them fresh.]]
WildTangent Puts Ads in Games, Jeep Signs On
http://promomagazine.com/news/breakingnews/wildtangent_ads_042105/

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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In news:FF46178A-8EA2-4AB0-AC99-7A16A87ABB9F(a)microsoft.com,
gumbo <gumbo(a)discussions.microsoft.com> hunted and pecked:
> What is "wild tangent" and what is it doing on my computer? Do I need it?

From: Donny Broome on 8 Jan 2006 13:55
Spyware, get rid of it.
http://www.broomeman.com/spyware/


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