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Personal-browser.com redirect removal instructions

What is personal-browser.com?

The Personal browser application claims to improve the Internet search experience by displaying advanced search results - "Bit-Search aims to provide the ultimate online search experience. Our advanced technology provides you with the best of what the web has to offer, and makes it easier than ever to find exactly what you are searching for." This app is identical to previous variants, Bit Search and Opti Page, among others. On initial inspection, Personal browser may seem legitimate and useful, however, this app is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). Following successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, Personal browser modifies the browser settings, causes unwanted browser redirects, and tracks Internet browsing activity.

GamingCandy removal instructions

What is GamingCandy?

The GamingCandy app claims to allow users to play various addictive flash games - "The GamingCandy Application (the "Application) allows you to play special free games that are not available unless the application is installed." These claims often trick users into believing that GamingCandy is a legitimate and useful application. In fact, it is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). The main reason for these negative associations is stealth installation - GamingCandy usually installs on systems without users' permission. After infiltrating the system, this PUP displays intrusive online advertisements and collects various Internet browsing-related information.

Br Media Player removal instructions

What is Br Media Player?

Br Media Player claims to improve the Internet browsing experience by enabling various features. Although this app may seem legitimate, it is considered to be adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). Br Media Player is distributed as a 'bundle' together with other software. After infiltration, Br Media Player blocks access to the desktop and displays false 'Blue Screen of Death' (BSOD) messages. Furthermore, this application collects various user information and displays intrusive online advertisements.

What is Surf Speed Monitor?

According to the developers, the Surf Speed Monitor application runs in the background and collects various data to generate coupons and display other various content matching users' interests

- "Surf Speed Monitor is a 100% FREE application that aims to enhance users' surfing experience with tools and contextual information such as coupons, price comparison and much more!"

Some users may find this functionality legitimate and useful, however, Surf Speed Monitor is classed as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). This application stealthily infiltrates Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox). In addition, this app displays intrusive online advertisements and tracks Internet browsing activity.

What is LightningDownloader?

LightningDownloader is presented as a legitimate app designed to help users to manage all downloads -"Downloads is a smart and up to date application designed to provide a comprehensive solution to create and manage download tasks and processes."

Although this app may seem legitimate and useful, LightningDownloader is considered to be adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). This application often installs in the background during installation of other software. Once installed, LightningDownloader displays intrusive online advertisements and collects Internet browsing-related information.

What is Linkey Deals?

Developed by Aztec Media Inc, the Linkey Deals application supposedly helps to save time and money while shopping online by displaying coupons, enabling comparison shopping, and other similar functionality

- "Linkey Deals costs you nothing but can save you lots. This free browser add-on helps you shop online, making sure you can always find the cheapest option.".

Although this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, be aware that Linkey Deals is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

As with regular adware, Linkey Deals is distributed as a 'bundle' with other software. Furthermore, after infiltration on Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox), Linkey Deals displays various intrusive online advertisements and tracks Internet browsing activity.

What is Cinema Video?

Cinema Video supposedly improves online video quality - "The Software provides a suite of browser features that customize and enhance your interaction with various websites by rendering graphics, text, or other functional or interactive content in your browser."

Although some users may find this application legitimate and useful, Cinema Video is classed as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

These negative associations are made for two main reasons. Firstly, Cinema Video is distributed as a 'bundle' with other software, and therefore, usually installs without users' consent. Secondly, this adware collects various user information and displays intrusive online advertisements.

What is Dig Deep?

Developed by SuperWeb LLC, Dig Deep claims to enhance the Internet browsing experience by displaying coupons, enabling comparison shopping, and providing 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 Dig Deep product suite, a FREE set of tools that work to make your browsing experience... better!"

These promises are false, since Dig Deep is considered to be adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). This rogue app installs on Internet browsers without users' permission. Furthermore, it displays intrusive online advertisements and collects Internet browsing-related information.

What is VeriBrowse?

Created by Conduit, VeriBrowse is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) claiming to increase the security and speed of Internet browsing. Although this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, be aware that VeriBrowse is categorized as adware, since it employs a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' to install on Internet browsers without users' permission.

Bundling is a way to stealthily distribute applications together with other software, and therefore, most users inadvertently install VeriBrowse during download of free software from freeware download websites.

After successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, VeriBrowse generates numerous intrusive online advertisements that include (but are not limited to) banner, pop-up/pop-under, in-text, interstitial, and other similar ads.

There is a high probability that clicking advertisements generated by VeriBrowse will lead to further high-risk adware or malware infections.

What is Opti Page?

Opti Page is identical to previous variants including Boxo Search and Bit Search. The developers (Babylon Ltd) present Opti Page as a legitimate app that improves the Internet browsing experience by enabling advanced Internet searching

- "Opti Page aims to provide the ultimate online search experience. Our advanced technology provides you with the best of what the web has to offer, and makes it easier than ever to find exactly what you are searching for."

Some users may consider this application to be legitimate and useful, however, Opti Page is categorized as a browser hijacker and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). After stealth system infiltration, Opti Page modifies Internet browsers settings, causes unwanted browser redirects, and tracks user information.