Description of Trickler :
Trickler is an install stub, a small program bundled with other freeware carrier programs. It silently downloads Gator/GAIN gradually using only a small part of your bandwidth. It downloads the file very slowly, thus the name. Gator/GAIN is one of the most common programs that infests computers with numerous ads.
Recommendation for Trickler :
It is highly recommended that this application be removed. Non-removal of this application will expose you to unscrupulous advertisers who will constantly send you numerous unsolicited ads.
Trusted: No
Trojan: No
Chronic: No
Trojan: Yes
Carrier: No
Browser Hijacker: No
Dialer: No
Commercial Keylogger: No
Remote Administration Tool: No
Suspected: No
Company Name: GAIN Publishing
Platforms Affected:
Methods of Distribution: This program is installed along with the Gator spyware.
Variants/Versions:
Release Date: .