WikiThemes Removal Guide

If you got WikiThemes on your computer, then we want to inform you that it was classified as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) due to the fact that its developers distribute it in a dishonest way and this program leaves junk files when uninstalled. Furthermore, you cannot disable its autorun feature. These things point to this program being annoying and intrusive but not exactly malicious. So, you can remove it if you want to and it would be reasonable if you do. To find out more about this shady program, we invite you to read this whole article.

If you install WikiThemes or get it on your PC unintentionally, then it will run on each system startup, and you will not be able to disable it because that is how it was designed. Using this application is pretty straightforward. Its interface window features a search box that you can enter your search queries. It is not a regular search engine as it searches on En.wiki2.org, a website that contains encyclopedic information on just about anything. Take note that this site is in no way related or affiliated with Wikipedia. Nevertheless, it sometimes redirects the search queries to it because the En.wiki2.org database may not be sufficient enough.

Our analysis has shown that this program leaves several junk files when you uninstall it. It leaves WikiThemes folders at %LOCALAPPDATA% and UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data as well as a registry key at HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\Software\WikiThemes. If you want to keep your PC junk-free, then you ought to delete these junk files.

Another reason we have classified WikiThemes as a potentially unwanted program is the fact that its developers distribute it in a rather deceptive manner. We have found that it comes bundled with third-party installers that do not disclose their full contents and, as a result, can install their additional software without your knowledge or authorization. Among that software we find WikiThemes. So this application can end up on your PC accidentally, but some installers might offer you advanced or custom installation settings that let you deselect unwanted programs. You can encounter these installers on various low-grade free software distributing sites that bundle programs as a means of making money per install.

You can also get this program from its dedicated distribution website at WikiThemes.timeapp-studio.com. Interestingly, this site has no information about the developers. There is no company or publisher name which is indicative of the fact that this program is highly unreliable. Still, we have found that the developers responsible for this particular program have also created programs such as DailyBee and DailyWiki. So their developers definitely have some experience in making software, but they programs they do make are not that useful. In the case of WikiThemes, apart from promoting En.wiki2.org, it does do anything else, so you may want to get rid of it, given that it runs in the background constantly and you cannot disable it.

In closing, WikiThemes is one application you can do without because all it does is offer you encyclopedic search results from En.wiki2.org, but their quality is not the greatest. Furthermore, it is distributed in a deceptive manner and leaves funk files when uninstalled. It is a rather controversial program, and we suggest that you remove it. You should also delete the junk files. Please consult the removal guide below to get rid of this program.

Uninstall this program from Control Panel

Windows XP

1. Open the Start menu and click Control Panel.
2. Go to Add or Remove Programs.
3. Find unwanted program and click Remove.

Windows 7 and Vista

1. Click Start.
2. Select Control Panel and click Uninstall a program.
3. Find undesirable software and click Uninstall.

Windows 8 and 8.1

1. Open the Charm bar and click Settings.
2. Go to Control Panel and click Uninstall a program.
3. Locate the program and click Uninstall.

Windows 10

1. Right-click the Start menu.
2. Click Control Panel and go to Uninstall a program.
3. Locate the software and double-click it.
4. Click Uninstall.

Remove junk files

1. Press Windows+E keys.
2. Enter the following file paths and hit Enter.
   • %UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data
   • %LOCALAPPDATA%\WikiThemes
3. Find WikiThemes, right-click it and click Delete.
4. Close the File Explorer.
5. Press Windows+R keys.
6. Type regedit in the box and hit Enter.
7. Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\Software
8. Find WikiThemes and delete it.
9. Empty the Recycle Bin.