Quihu 360 Total Security Essentials Ads.?

[marg]

Is anyone else getting an ad during the scan.? I never got an ad before using the 360 Essential version. Thanks.! Marg

 

[AtlBo]

marg...hello yes I noticed that recently. Did you try the setting in 360 for blocking the ads? I am running in a user account right now and 360 doesn't show the settings. I think the ad setting is in the main settings area, but you have to be in an admin account to change 360 settings. This might be a new thing with 360 I don't know. I always used an admin account until about a week ago.

I am using NoVirusThanks Exe Radar Pro to block the process, called PromoUtil.exe. If nothing else, NVT ERP is good to have to block processes. If you want to try it, just ask if you have questions.

I also blocked the internet connection in Comodo Firewall, so I don't know which is actually blocking the ads, but one of them did stop them and the normal ads in the main GUI at the bottom.

 

[marg]

Thanks for the info.! I was curious if others were getting the ads in 360 Essential as well.

 

[Kwan ST]

Is anyone else getting an ad during the scan.? I never got an ad before using the 360 Essential version. Thanks.! Marg

Same here

 

[Zar_]

Is anyone else getting an ad during the scan.? I never got an ad before using the 360 Essential version. Thanks.! Marg

Me too. A few days ago an ad appears during the scan and I have not found a way to remove it from the options...

 

[LahiruRajinda]

blocking network access for promoutil.exe seems to do the trick.

 

[Overlord]

blocking network access for promoutil.exe seems to do the trick.

You're right, for most applications using such practices simply cut off access to the network. Just find the process or module, which is responsible for advertising and lock it through the firewall. It is a very effective way.

 

[Ink]

Qihoo offer a Premium membership to remove in-product Ads and provide special offers for their customers.

As provided, the Poll results reflect users' opinions. Poll - 360 Premium Membership for 360 Total Security Discussion

 

[Solarlynx]

I use 360TS. Recently I noticed ads after Full scan in GUI as well. They didn't trouble me nevertheless I blocked internet access for this "promoutil.exe" and they disappeared. Thanks for the hint.

 

[Smith83]

blocking network access for promoutil.exe seems to do the trick.

I made a guide that should help people in this thread....

How to easily add block rules for any .exe in windows firewall.

As well there is Alternate DNS -- Ad Blocking DNS Server.

Alternate DNS - Ad Blocking DNS Server

 

[ricliz23]

Hi, I was going to try and block it with the info from Smith83, but it looked like a bit of trouble, so I just ignore the ad. I tried to delete promoutil.exe but then 360 says the files are damaged and wants to repair it so it can reinstall the .exe. So it is easier to just ignore.

 

[Solarlynx]

Hmm, they must be reading this thread...

 

[Slerion]

Theres ads since a long time.

Q&A - Ads inside of Qihoo TS when starting pc ?