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Visadd removal instructions
What is visadd?
Visadd is an advertising network used by many adware-type applications that are distributed using the 'bundling' method. Bundling is a deceptive free software marketing method, which allows developers to install third party applications (mostly rogue) together with regular software. Therefore, most of these applications are proliferated with free software downloaded from freeware download websites. Commonly, this type of potentially unwanted program (PUP) tracks Internet browsing activity and collects various browsing-related information. Adware type-applications mainly target personally identifiable information such as geographic location, IP addresses, websites visited, pages viewed, search queries, etc. This collected information is later shared with third parties, and therefore, having this type of application installed on your system may lead to serious privacy issues or even identity theft.
Swift Media Converter removal instructions
What is Swift Media Converter?
The Swift Media Converter is presented as a great tool for downloading and converting MP3, WMA, AMR, and other audio files. Some users may feel that this application is legitimate and useful, however, Swift media Converter is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware. One of the reasons for these negative associations is a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional programs together with the chosen software) used to distribute Swift Media Converter. After installation on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, this bogus application collects various Internet browsing-related information and displays intrusive online advertisements.
Price_Less removal instructions
What is Price_Less?
Price_Less is a rogue app that supposedly saves time and money while shopping online. Some users may find this functionality legitimate and useful, however, Price Less is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware. As with a previous version called PriceLess, this rogue app is distributed using a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling', which allows installation without users' permission. Bundling is a way to install third party apps together with chosen regular software. Therefore, most users unwillingly install this application together with free software downloadable on freeware download websites. Following infiltration on Internet browsers, Price_Less displays various intrusive online advertisements, rather than the promised coupons. Some of these ads may redirect to rogue websites containing infectious content - thus, clicking them exposes your computer to risk of infection.
Write Results removal instructions
What is Write Results?
Wire Results is a rogue application developed by 'SuperWeb LLC'. This bogus browser extension claims to improve the Internet browsing experience by enabling coupons, comparison shopping, and other similar features. Some users may find this functionality legitimate and useful, however, Write Results is classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware. The developers use a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of third party applications together with regular software) to distribute Write Results adware. Therefore, most users inadvertently install this app together with free software downloaded from freeware download websites. After infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, Write Results displays intrusive online advertisements (banner, pop-up, interstitial, transitional, full-page, search, and coupon) that are likely to redirect users to untrusted websites. Thus, clicking them may cause high-risk adware or malware infections.
Box for You removal instructions
What is Box for You?
Developed by SuperWeb LLC, Box for You is an adware-type application distributed using a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional programs together with the chosen software). Therefore, this application is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP). Commonly, Box for You is distributed together with free software downloadable on freeware download websites, thus, most users install this application inadvertently. After infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, Box for You displays a variety of intrusive online advertisements including banner, pop-up, interstitial, transitional, full-page, and other displayed advertisements. These may redirect you to bogus websites, thereby causing further high-risk computer infections.
Go.next-search.net redirect removal instructions
What is go.next-search.net?
Go.next-search.net is an Internet search portal created by ClientConnect Ltd. This site presents users with a search bar and links to popular websites and social networks. While go.next-search.net seems legitimate and poses no direct virus or malware threat, be aware that the owners of this website promote it using deceptive marketing techniques. Commonly, redirects to go.next-search.net are a consequence of computer users installing free software, various add-ons, toolbars, and plug-ins on their Internet browsers. This particular browser hijacker is called Search Protect and redirects to the go.next-search.net website. Commonly, Search Protect installs on computers during download of freeware. To avoid installation of Search Protect, check each installation window of free software downloads, unchecking any options relating to Internet browser homepage or default search engine modification.
HDtube removal instructions
What is HDtube?
The HDtube browser add-on claims to be an effective tool to improve YouTube video quality. Although this extension may appear useful and legitimate, HDtube is classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) or adware. Be aware that this application employs a deceptive free software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional programs together with the chosen software) to install on Internet browsers without users' permission. HDtube infiltrates Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox and generates intrusive online advertisements including banner, pop-up, search, interstitial, transitional, coupon, and full-page ads. These advertisements often lead to bogus websites containing infectious content, and therefore, there is a high probability that your computer will become infected.
PerformWeb App removal instructions
What is PerformWeb App?
According to the developers, PerformWeb App provides a wide range of useful features to improve the Internet browsing experience. This may seem a legitimate and useful browser plug-in, however, PerformWeb App is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). This app is mostly distributed using a dubious software marketing method called 'bundling', which allows developers to stealthily install applications such as PerformWeb App during installation of regular software. After infiltration by this rogue extension on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, intrusive online advertisements (including banner, pop-up, in-text, etc.) are displayed. These ads may seem legitimate, however, be aware that they redirect to bogus websites, thereby causing further high-risk adware or malware infections.
Notifier PLUS removal instructions
What is Notifier PLUS?
Notifier PLUS claims to provide free computer-related technical support, and although some users may find this application legitimate and useful, this app is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). The developers distribute Notifier PLUS using a deceptive free software marketing method called 'bundling' - this is one of the main reasons for these negative associations. Bundling allows developers to stealthily install bogus apps together with regular software, and therefore, Notifier PLUS usually infiltrates Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) without users' consent. Following installation, various intrusive online advertisements including coupon, banner, and pop-up are displayed. These may seem useful, however, these generated ads are likely to redirect to dubious websites containing infectious content, thus, clicking them may result in serious privacy issues or even identity theft.
TopArcadeHits removal instructions
What is TopArcadeHits?
TopArcadeHits supposedly allows users to play various arcade games, however, attempts to play games from the 'Premium' section lead to a pop-up for installation set-up of this rogue application. Some users may feel this application is legitimate and useful, however, TopArcadeHits is classed as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). This adware employs a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of third party applications together with the chosen software to install TopArcadeHits on Internet browsers without users' permission. Following infiltration on Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome, TopArcadeHits displays intrusive online advertisements including banners, pop-ups, coupons, etc. Clicking advertisements generated by this rogue application may cause high-risk adware or malware infections, since they are likely to redirect to dubious websites containing infectious content.
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