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Threat's profile Threat indicator: HIGH

Name of the threat:Gamevance

Command or file name:%PROGRAM_FILES%\Gamevance\gvun.exe

Threat type:Adware

Affected OS:Win32/Win64 (Windows XP, Vista/7, 8/8.1, Windows 10)

Affected browsers:Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari

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Gamevance intrusion method

Gamevance installs on your PC along with free software. This method is called "bundled installation". Freeware offers you to install additional module (Gamevance). Then if you fail to decline the offer it starts hidden installation. Gamevance copies its file(s) to your hard disk. Its typical file name is %PROGRAM_FILES%\Gamevance\gvun.exe. Then it creates new startup key with name Gamevance and value %PROGRAM_FILES%\Gamevance\gvun.exe. You can also find it in your processes list with name %PROGRAM_FILES%\Gamevance\gvun.exe or Gamevance. Also, it can create folder with name Gamevance under C:\Program Files\ or C:\ProgramData. If you have further questions about Gamevance, please ask below. You can use programs to remove Gamevance from your browsers below.


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How to remove Gamevance manually

This problem can be solved manually by deleting all registry keys and files connected with Gamevance, removing it from startup list and unregistering all corresponding DLLs. Additionally missing DLL's should be restored from distribution in case they are corrupted by Gamevance.

To get rid of Gamevance, you should:

1. Kill the following processes and delete the appropriate files:

  • %APPDATA%\Mozilla\Extensions\{ec8030f7-c20a-464f-9b0e-13a3a9e97384}\textlinks@gamevance.com
  • %PROGRAM_FILES%\Gamevance\gvtl.dll
  • %PROGRAM_FILES%\Gamevance\gamevancelib32.dll
  • %PROGRAM_FILES%\Gamevance\gvun.exe
  • %ProgramFiles%\gamevance\ars.cfg
  • %ProgramFiles%\gamevance\ars.cfg
  • %ProgramFiles%\gamevance\icon.ico

Warning: you should delete only those files which checksums are listed as malicious. There may be valid files with the same names in your system. We recommend you to use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool for safe problem solution.

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2. Delete the following malicious folders:

  • %PROGRAM_FILES%\Gamevance\

3. Delete the following malicious registry entries and\or values:

  • Key: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects
    \{7370F91F-6994-4595-9949-601FA2261C8D}
  • Key: HKCU\Software\gvtl
  • Key: HKLM\Software\Classes\Gamevance.Linker
  • Key: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\Gamevance

Warning: if value is listed for some registry entries, you should only clear these values and leave keys with such values untouched. We recommend you to use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool for safe problem solution.


Uninstall Gamevance related programs from Control Panel

We recommend you to check list of installed programs and search for Gamevance entry or other unknown and suspicious programs. Below are instructions for different version if Windows. In some cases adware programs are protected by malicious service or process and it will not allow you to uninstall it. If Gamevance won't uninstall or gives you error message that you do not have sufficient rights to do this perform below instructions in Safe Mode or Safe Mode with Networking or use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool.


Windows 10

  • Click on the Start menu and choose Settings
  • Then click on System and choose Apps & Features in the left column
  • Find Gamevance under in the list and click Uninstall button near it.
  • Confirm by clicking Uninstall button in opened window if necessary.

Windows 8/8.1

  • Right click on the bottom left corner of the screen (while on your desktop)
  • In the menu choose Control Panel
  • Click Uninstall a program under Programs and Features.
  • Locate programs that can be connected with Gamevance or other related suspicious program.
  • Click Uninstall button.
  • Wait until uninstall process is complete.

Windows 7/Vista

  • Click Start and choose Control Panel.
  • Choose Programs and Features and Uninstall a program.
  • In the list of installed programs find entries related to Gamevance
  • Click Uninstall button.

Windows XP

  • Click Start
  • In the menu choose Control Panel
  • Choose Add / Remove Programs.
  • Find Gamevance related entries.
  • Click Remove button.

Remove Gamevance related extensions from your browsers

Gamevance in some cases can be accompanied with browsers extension. We recommend you to use free option Toolbar Remover under Tools in Spyhunter Remediation Tool to remove unwanted browser extensions related to Gamevance. We recommend you to perform scan your PC with Removal Tool or Spyhunter Remediation Tool. To remove extenions from your browsers manually do the following:

Internet Explorer

  • While in Internet Explorer click cogwheel icon in the top right corner
  • In the menu choose the Manage Add-ons
  • Select Toolbar and Extension tab.
  • Choose add-on possibly related to Gamevance or other related adware BHO.
  • Click Disable button.

Warning: This option will only disable unwanted plugin. For effective Gamevance removal use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool.

Google Chrome

  • Start Google Chrome.
  • In the address bar type chrome://extensions/
  • In the list of add-ons find related to Gamevance and click recycle bin icon.
  • Confirm Gamevance removal.

Mozilla Firefox

  • Open Firefox
  • In the address bar type about:addons
  • Click Extensions tab.
  • In the list of extension locate ones related to Gamevance.
  • Click Remove button near it.

Protect computer and browsers from infection

Adware threats like Gamevance are very widespread and, unfortunately, many anti-virus programs fail to detect it. To protect your computer from future infection we recommend you to use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool, it has active protection module and browser settings guard. It does not conflict with any anti-virus programs and creates additional shield against threats like Gamevance.


Here are the descriptions of problems connected with Gamevance and %PROGRAM_FILES%\Gamevance\gvun.exe we received earlier:

Problem Summary: can't uninstall gamevance to reinstall it

I would like to reinstall gamevance but every time I try It says that there is an error

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: GameVance will not delet

everytime i try to uninstall gamevance it tells me I can't because im not the system administrator but I am, now I cannot remove the program.

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: Gamevance, and procegong

Gamevance is turning random words into links with a popup when I hover over it.

pricegong is constantley popping up in the bottom right corner of my screen

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: Green links

I have uninstalled gamevance but there are still green links on randoms words on most sites I visit. They are underlined twice.

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: bad viruse on program and regestry files

not allowing me to log on

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: I want to get rid of Gamevance for real

I downloaded a program to rid me of Gamevance but it is still active. Help

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: trogan

i want gamevance removed from my computer.

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: Gamevance removal

I've tried literally everything! I even went through my registry to get rid of this junk. I don't know what else to do, and the stupid ads keep popping up, and sometimes even preventing entire pages from loading! Please get back to me as soon as possible, because I need to access personal information, but can't because of this darn adware! Thank you for you cooperation.

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

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