Monthly Archives: February 2014 - Page 2

FineDEalSoft

FineDEalSoft is the application responsible for the irritating advertisements and money-saving deals presented when browsing the web. As a matter of fact, this could be caused by several different adware components running on your Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome or Internet Explorer browsers because this extension may travel bundled with other undesirable programs. Where can you acquire the application from? It may come as a surprise to you; however, this particular application does not appear to have an official download page, which means that it may be distributed in a suspicious manner. Luckily, FineDEalSoft removal is not the most complicated task. Continue reading and you will find out all about the application, its activity and its removal. Read more »

ConvertAd

ConvertAd

ConvertAd is an adware program that runs in the system background and displays various commercial advertisements whenever you access popular online shopping websites. It is not an extremely dangerous application, considering that there is only one system process running on your computer, and ConvertAd has neither an entry on the list of installed programs, nor any extension on your default browser. Nevertheless, any adware application may be related to particular security risks that should not be overlooked. Thus, if you want to keep your computer absolutely safe, you will remove ConvertAd immediately. Read more »

Blingee Plus Toolbar

Blingee Plus Toolbar

Blingee Plus Toolbar is a browser add-on that installs an extension on your default browser and may even change your default home page and search engine, if you go through the installation automatically. Unlike real browser hijackers Blingee Plus Toolbar informs you about all the oncoming changes, and it is up to you whether you want this application installed on your computer or not. Nevertheless, computer security experts label Blingee Plus Toolbar as potentially unwanted program which means that it could be related to various security risks. Thus, uninstall Blingee Plus Toolbar from your computer if you want to avoid any potential threats. Read more »

Apps Hat

Apps Hat

Apps Hat is an adware application that runs in the background of your system, collecting information related to your web browsing habits. The program is designed to provide you with the most relevant information on Android apps and games. However, the advantages of this application are highly questionable and security experts advise against keeping the app on your PC. The problem is that Apps Hat can be bundled with potentially unwanted applications, and its pop-ups might be exploited in various corrupted scams. Hence, you should uninstall Apps Hat, and then invest in a reliable computer security application to protect your PC. Read more »

Trojan:Win64/Necurs.A

Trojan:Win64/Necurs.A is a vicious Trojan horse which you should remove from the computer so that you can use the machine and browser the computer normally. The infection can arrive at your computer in a variety of ways. A corrupt links, an e-mail attachment, a bundled download, etc may be the reason why you have Trojan:Win64/Necurs.A on your PC. Like many dangerous Trojan infections, Trojan:Win64/Necurs.A is associated with various malicious files, which means that in addition to the threat it question, the system may contain some other harmful files. Hence, do not hesitate to implement a reputable spyware removal tool. If you are not sure what program you should use, jump to the last section to find out what application can remove Trojan:Win64/Necurs.A from the PC. Read more »

BlockUtubeAd

BlockUtubeAd is an adware program that installs an extension on your browser. Usually this installation takes place without giving you any kind of notification. However, it should be pointed out that user is generally the one that INITIATES the installation whether he/she realizes it or not. It means that you need to remain cautious whenever you install freeware applications on your computer, and avoid clicking outgoing links to unfamiliar websites especially of commercial nature. In order to fully remove BlockUtubeAd you may need to terminate all the other adware applications on your PC, and then eventually invest in a licensed computer security application. Read more »

Windows Antivirus Tool

Windows Antivirus Tool

Windows Antivirus Tool is an application that acts as a useful tool, but in reality it is just a simple fake program whose main purpose is to extort money from computer users. This is basically done by scaring users into believing that their computers are infected with malicious software. Windows Antivirus Tool belongs to FakeVimes family of infections and it the newest version of such rogue applications as Windows Antivirus Suite, Windows AntiBreach Helper, and Windows AntiBreach Suite. These fake programs will not do anything beneficial to your PC and you will not be able to use your computer freely unless you erase Windows Antivirus Tool or any other fake program from your PC. Read more »

PureDef Music Toolbar

PureDef Music Toolbar

PureDef Music Toolbar is a free browser add-on associated with puredef.com, where you can find information about the music world. The website contains a lot of advertisements, some of which are very often displayed by adware programs or unreliable search engines.  If you want to prevent computer infections and/or data loss, avoid this website as much as you can. Read more »

PCH Search And Win Toolbar

PCH Search And Win Toolbar

There is no reason why you should keep PCH Search And Win Toolbar running on your Internet Explorer. This outdated application is no longer supported by its official representative newsearch.pch.com, and so you should not be surprised to discover the ‘This webpage cannot be found’ message whenever you enter a keyword into the represented search box. Needless to say, PCH Search And Win Toolbar removal may worry those who have had this browser extension installed in the past while it was still active. On the other hand, the suspicious plugin can be installed from a third party software distributor (e.g., static.blingo.com). Either way, you can delete the undesirable plugin without much trouble, and right now you have to continue reading to learn how. Read more »

McClean

Have you downloaded McClean and wonder whether you can keep it on your system? You should know that it is a legal application; however it is still classified as a potentially unwanted program. This program works on all the versions of Windows and you can get it from its official website mcclean.co. There is no need to remove McClean from your system, if you are happy with it. However, you should definitely remove it, if you have downloaded it from the source that cannot be trusted or if you notice any of its features that seem useless. You will be able to get rid of this program easily, if you follow the instructions provided below. Read more »