Virus and Spyware Removal Guides, uninstall instructions

What is WhiteWindow?

WhiteWindow presents itself as a legitimate and useful application that improves the Internet browsing experience in various ways. In fact, these claims are false, since this app is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). There are several reasons for these negative associations.

Firstly, WhiteWindow usually infiltrates systems without users' consent, and furthermore, it continually monitors Internet browsing activity, collects various user/system information, and generates intrusive online advertisements.

What is Content Defender?

Content Defender (created by Artex management S.A.) is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) claiming to protect computers from malicious content - "Content Defender is a tool created to protect your PC against unwanted and malicious content. Our development team worked hard to provide you with most actual content protection system."

Although these claims may trick some users into believing that Content Defender is a legitimate and useful app, it is categorized as adware.

This potentially unwanted program (PUP) usually infiltrates systems without users' consent. Following successful installation, Content Defender displays intrusive online advertisements and collects various Internet browsing-related information.

What is Treasure Track?

Created by SuperWeb LLC, Treasure Track is a deceptive application claiming to enhance the Internet browsing experience by displaying coupons, enabling comparison shopping, and other similar features - "We're passionate about improving web by providing the best tools to enhance the browsing experience, from searching the web to comparing online deals to find the best prices. We've combined all of our great ideas into the Treasure Track product suite, a FREE set of tools that work to make your browsing experience... better!"

Initially, this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, Treasure Track is classed as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP), since it usually infiltrates systems without users' permission, generates intrusive online advertisements, and tracks Internet browsing activity.

What is Shop with Boost?

Created by Verti Technology Group Inc, the Shop with Boost browser add-on displays coupon ads when visiting online shopping websites such as Amazon, Kmart, eBay, Expedia, Dell, etc.

This browser extension is compatible with Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox. While this functionality may seem legitimate (the add-on claims to help users compare products and prices while they shop online), this browser plug-in is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

There are several issues with Boost: it often installs on computers without users' consent; it uses a software marketing method called 'bundling', and; this add-on tracks users' Internet browsing activity and may sell this information to third parties.

What is BlockAndSurf?

Created by Revizer Technologies Ltd, the Block and Surf (Block-N-Surf) browser add-on claims to hold a database of many black list domains, which potentially keeps children safe on the web by preventing viewing of adult content websites.

The software is developed to work with Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox, and while its initiative to protect children is valid, this application has some downsides.

For example, it displays unwanted online ads including banners, “pop-ups”, “pop-unders", sponsored links, coupons, deals, shopping comparison, content suggestions, and other online advertisements, which computer users may find difficult to remove.

Another downside of the BlockAndSurf app is that it tracks users' Internet browsing activity by recording IP addresses, MAC addresses, hardware information, geolocations, default search providers, web pages visited, and other information.

This information can be personally identifiable, and therefore, the presence of this add-on on your system may lead to serious privacy issues and identity theft. Users wishing to protect children online should opt for trusted antivirus and anti-spyware programs (with parental controls).

Inadvertent applications installation can occur when users install free software downloaded from the Internet. BlockAndSurf is ad-supported and may be bundled with free software for monetization purposes.

What is hp.myway.com?

Developed by the Mindspark Interactive Network, InboxNow is a deceptive application. It is endorsed as a tool for easy access to email accounts. Although this piece of software may seem legitimate and useful, it is classified as a browser hijacker and PUA (Potentially Unwanted Application).

InboxNow operates by making modifications to browser settings in order to promote hp.myway.com - a fake search engine; due to this, it is considered to be a browser hijacker. Apps are classified as PUAs when they are distributed using questionable methods.

Additionally, presence of InboxNow on systems is a serious privacy concern, as it collects information relating to Internet browsing activity.

What is AdVPN?

AdVPN is an adware-type application claiming to allow use of a free Virtual Private Network (VPN) - "AdVPN - free VPN! Be 100% anonymous on the net with our free VPN client."

Although this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, be aware that AdVPN is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). The main reasons for these negative associations are stealth installation without users' consent, display of intrusive online advertisements, and tracking of Internet browsing activity.

What is FreeLocalWeather?

FreeLocalWeather is a bogus app claiming to provide users with the latest weather forecasts. Although this application may seem legitimate and useful, be aware that FreeLocalWeather is a potentially unwanted browser-hijacking program.

This application infiltrates systems without users' permission, modifies Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox browser settings, and tracks Internet browsing activity.

What is hp.myway.com?

ConvertDocsNow is a deceptive application developed by Mindspark Interactive Network. This app supposedly allows users to convert various file formats.

On initial inspection, ConvertDocsNow may appear legitimate and useful; however, it is categorized as a browser hijacker and a Potentially Unwanted application (PUA). After ConvertDocsNow successfully infiltrates the system, it modifies browser settings in order to promote a fake search engine, and tracks Internet browsing activity.

What is Cinemax Plus?

Cinemax Plus is an updated version of Cinemax adware. This browser add-on claims to enhance the Internet browsing experience by improving the quality of online videos.

Although this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, be aware that Cinemax Plus is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware. The three main reasons for these negative associations are: stealth installation, display of intrusive online advertisements, and tracking of Internet browsing activity.