Should I remove PastaLeads?

Lifespan of installation (until removal)

Versions

Version	Distribution
1.0.0.15	9.52%
1.0.0.14	90.48%

Other programs by One Call Ltd

• PastaQuotes
• SushiLeads

from One Call Ltd

Remove PastaLeads by One Call Ltd

PastaLeads is an advertising supported browser extension also known as adware and is designed to deliver ads to the user's Internet browser as banners, context text-links and transitionals ads. The injected ads are not affiliated with the underlying website on which they appear. This program displays content by inserting into the web pages or displaying over parts of such web page advertisements, banner or coupons that would not otherwise appear. Injected ad placements may contain links to further information about the ad ("About this Ad"). This adware component will also report the browsing habits of the user as well as URLs and domain names the user visits so that it can update check for new offers and the placement of offers. It will also monitor and record that advertisements that appear on web pages as well as the ads the user clicks on.

The most used version is 1.0.0.14, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. The main program executable is pstsrv.exe. Typically most users end up uninstalling this just after a few days. The software installer includes 6 files and is usually about 3.67 MB (3,851,449 bytes).

Displayed publisher: PastaQuotes

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\common files\pastaleads\pastaquotes

Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\Common Files\PastaLeads\PastaQuotes\uninstall.exe"

Estimated size: 3.67 MB

1. On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
• Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
• Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
2. When you find the program PastaLeads, click it, and then do one of the following:
• Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
• Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove PastaLeads.
4. If for some reason uninstallation fails, please install Microsoft's uninstall fixer utility which will help fix problems with programs that can't be uninstalled at support.microsoft.com.

OS VERSIONS Win 7 (SP1) 86% Win 8.1 5%

HOW IT RUNS Windows Service? Yes (Installs a service)

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 87% Keep it 13%

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

United States

100.00%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

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