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PlayFizz removal instructions
What is PlayFizz?
The PlayFizz website is filled with thousands of addictive free Flash games - "Playfizz is a gaming website that can lead you to a world of more than 3000 flash games. These games are free and offer you a diversity of fields that might attract your attention." To access the 'Premium' section, however, users must download the official PlayFizz application. Although this app may seem legitimate and useful, it is considered to be adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). These associations are made due to rogue behavior. PlayFizz commonly infiltrates Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) without users' consent, collects Internet browsing-related information, and displays intrusive online advertisements.
PlayTopus removal instructions
What is PlayTopus?
The PlayTopus website contains thousands of addictive free Flash games - "playtopus is a gaming website that can lead you to a world of more than 3000 flash games. These games are free and offer you a diversity of fields that might attract your attention." In order to access the 'Premium Games' section, however, users must install the PlayTopus application on their computers. On initial inspection, this app may seem legitimate and useful, however, it is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). These negative associations are made for two main reasons. Firstly, PlayTopus often self-installs on Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) without users' consent. Secondly, this application tracks Internet browsing activity and displays intrusive online advertisements.
Zoola Games removal instructions
What is Zoola Games?
Zoola Games is a deceptive application claiming to allow users to download and play thousands of Flash games - "Zoola Games™ brings the fun to your computer with thousands of free games". On initial inspection, this app may seem legitimate and useful, however, due to its rogue behavior, Zoola Games is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). Zoola Games often stealthily infiltrates systems by self-installing without users' permission. Furthermore, after successfully installation, Zoola Games modifies browser settings, displays various types of intrusive online advertisements, and tracks users' Internet browsing activity.
DealShopSave removal instructions
What is DealShopSave?
The DealShopSave browser plug-in supposedly saves time and money while shopping online - "The DealShopSave Price Comparison Tool automatically searches for better prices at over 5,000 online retailers and tells you where to get the lowest price for whatever you are about to buy!" Some users may believe that this application is legitimate and useful, however, it is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). After stealth infiltration on Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox), DealShopSave displays intrusive online advertisements and records various user information.
Farm Frenzy 2 removal instructions
What is Farm Frenzy 2?
The Farm Frenzy 2 app supposedly allows users to play an addictive Flash-based farming simulator. On initial inspection, this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, this app is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). After stealth infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, Farm Frenzy 2 displays intrusive online advertisements and collects various Internet browsing-related information.
Shoppingbuddy removal instructions
What is Shoppingbuddy?
Shoppingbuddy is a potentially unwanted browser plug-in claiming to save time and money by helping to compare products on shopping websites, displaying special deals, etc. - "Shoppingbuddy is a shopping assistance service designed to enhance your online shopping experience and help you compare prices, products and services while browsing through third party e-commerce websites. As you browse online shopping sites, Shoppingbuddy may detect the product or service you are browsing for and automatically present you with exclusive shopping offers that are relevant to you." Some users may find this functionality legitimate and useful, however, this app is categorized as adware. Once installed, Shoppingbuddy displays intrusive online advertisements and collects Internet browsing-related information.
Mahjong World Contest removal instructions
What is Mahjong World Contest?
The Mahjong World Contest application claims to allow users to play an addictive Flash game. Although this may seem a legitimate and useful app, Mahjong World Contest is classed as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). There are two main reasons for these negative associations. Firstly, Mahjong World Contest is likely to install on the system without the user's permission. Secondly, this application continually monitors users' Internet browsing activity and displays various intrusive online advertisements.
Epic War 2 removal instructions
What is Epic War 2?
Identical to Learn 2 Fly 2, the Epic War 2 app supposedly allows users to play an addictive Flash war game. This application may seem legitimate and useful, however, be aware that Epic War 2 is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). One of the main reasons for these negative associations is stealth installation - Epic War 2 often infiltrates systems without users' permissions. Furthermore, following infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, Epic War 2 displays intrusive online advertisements and collects various user information.
Learn 2 Fly 2 removal instructions
What is Learn 2 Fly 2?
Developed by Rapid Advance, Learn 2 Fly 2 is a bogus app that supposedly allows users to play addictive Flash games - "Insanely Addictive High-Flying Adventure! Learn to Fly is back in this playful but creative physics game sequel in which (our hero) once again suits up to prove to the world once and for all that penguins aren’t useless flightless birds!" On initial inspection, this app may seem legitimate and useful, however, it is considered to be adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). After stealth infiltration on the system, Learn 2 Fly 2 adware displays intrusive online advertisements and monitors Internet browsing activity.
SpeedGuard removal instructions
What is SpeedGuard?
The SpeedGuard application supposedly allows users to test their Internet connection speeds - "SpeedGuard lets you measure your internet speed anytime you wish. Whenever you feel you browsing speed is low, simple click SpeedGuard icon to get your current speed measured against major servers around the globe." This functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, be aware that SpeedGuard is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP), since it installs on computers without users' permission, infiltrates Internet browsers, displays intrusive online advertisements, and monitors Internet browsing activity.
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