Remove Spyware: How to Uninstall Cursor Mania

A Step-by-Step Tutorial to Remove Comet Cursor Adware

Aug 15, 2008

This article gives an overview of Comet Cursor adware, an Internet Explorer plug-in developed by Cursor Mania. It also shows how to uninstall this malware application.

Comet Cursor adware is an online application developed by Cursor Mania, which can be downloaded to change the look of the mouse cursor. It is an Internet Explorer plug-in that enables users to choose from literally thousands fof ree cursors to customize their mouse with.

This variation provides an animated cursor and icons that enable the user to simulate many popular web themes, including: Snoopy, Dilbert, DragonBall Z, Pokemon, South Park, anime and manga as well as animals, sports and more.

This variation provides users with free definitions, an encyclopedia and search results simply by pointing the cursor at certain terms. For example, when the cursor is hovered over a particular word, it will provide the American Heritage Dictionary definition, the Britannica encyclopedia entry, and search engine results. It provides access to all this information without ever having to leave the web page.

Why Uninstall Cursor Mania Adware?

While this service can be a practical browsing tool and a fun to express personal style, Cursor Mania, the makers of Comet Cursor, are not forthright about the fact that they track browsing habits and collect personal information for marketing purposes. It also tends to slow down Internet Explorer browser sometimes.

To remove Cursor Mania and protect Internet privacy, follow the simple steps below to completely and safely uninstall this spyware application.

How to Remove Comet Cursor

Step #1

Click the Start button at the bottom left-hand corner of the desktop. In the Start menu, click on Control Panel. (If the PC is using Windows XP in Classic View, click on Settingfirst and then click Control Panel.)

Step #2

Double-click on the Add/Remove Programs icon in the Control Panel. This opens a window listing the programs installed on the PC.

Step #3

Scroll through the listed programs to locate an entry labeled Comet Cursor 3.0. Click on this entry and then click on Add/Remove to delete the program. Follow the on-screen directions to go through the un-install wizard.

Step #4

Scroll through the listed programs again for any other entries labeled "Comet Cursor" or "Cursor Mania." Select each one and then click on Add/Remove to delete and remove them.

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