ARCHIVED: What is CommonName software, and how do I remove it?
CommonName, which is often bundled with file sharing software and is also available as a separate download from the CommonName web site, can interfere with reaching certain Indiana University services, including IU Webmail and Oncourse.
CommonName can use a word or phrase typed into a web browser to send
you to the web site that has paid to register that name with the
CommonName company. For example, if there were a web site named
http://www.shoes4sale.com/
, CommonName
would allow you to enter shoes
and still get to the
Shoes4sale web site. The software does this by intercepting what is
typed into the URL field of a web browser and submitting
that to CommonName's servers, which then redirect your browser to the
web site associated with that keyword.
Unfortunately, you cannot fully remove CommonName by using the
uninstall option in the Windows Add/Remove Programs
control panel. To completely remove CommonName, UITS
recommends that you use Windows Defender. After you have
done so, your computer will return to normal.
This is document alcp in the Knowledge Base.
Last modified on 2018-01-18 13:32:21.