Monthly Archives: July 2014 - Page 11

ConsumerInput

ConsumerInput

ConsumerInput is a dubious application that has been circulating around the web recently. Quite a few users report that they have been infiltrated with this potentially unwanted application. Although ConsumerInput is not malicious by itself, it could be the cause of a very dangerous activity that is performed via this application. Because it is not beneficial and could potentially be dangerous our research team at Anti-Spyware-101.com firmly believes that you should remove ConsumerInput from your system immediately. We provide various security tips in order to avoid dubious applications like ConsumerInput and a comprehensive removal guide within the article. Read more »

WebProtect virus

WebProtect virus

If, unfortunately, your system has been infiltrated by WebProtect virus you should remove it ASAP. WebProtect virus is yet another intrusive and annoying adware application that holds no beneficial traits whatsoever. Applications like WebProtect virus are used to gather profit by displaying ads of third-party associates that often are shady to say the least. This adware and any other application of the kind cannot be trusted because in some cases it could turn out to be used as a back door by cybercriminals to infect your PC with other infections. The reasons to remove WebProtect virus are self-evident so you should not procrastinate. Read more »

NetCrawl

NetCrawl

NetCrawl is an adware application just like Gooternet, TopicTorch, Caramava Ads and an extensive list of similar programs. All of them are developed by SuperWeb LLC, and due to this association we know exactly what to expect of NetCrawl. First and foremost, you should not keep this program on your computer. There is nothing extremely malicious about it, but adware applications are very vulnerable to third party exploitation, and they could be exploited by malevolent third parties for corrupted content promotions. Hence, you will do yourself a favor if you remove NetCrawl right now. Read more »

Optional.Spigot.A

Optional.Spigot.A

If your security tool has detected Optional.Spigot.A on your system, it is very likely that your system contains some kind of suspicious application published by Spigot Inc. This publisher is widely known because it provides a monetization platform for software developers. It promises to help them increase revenue and maximize the monetization potential. Even though Spigot Inc. is responsible for several unreliable applications, the specialists of anti-spyware-101.com have found out that this company also creates reliable products, for instance, toolbars for such software developers as AVG and IObit as well. Unfortunately, Optional.Spigot.A detection just simply means that suspicious software has infiltrated your system, which is why we highly recommend that you check your system’s condition and remove all the untrustworthy applications. If you eliminate them, Optional.Spigot.A detection will not bother you anymore as well. Read more »

PennyBee Ads

PennyBee Ads

When you receive PennyBee ads, some of which may be labeled Ads by PennyBee, you should take immediate measures to remove the program displaying those pop-ups. PennyBee is a free ad-supported program which is presented as an advanced and dynamic online tool that can provide you with the best deals. PennyBee ads include web banners, pop-ups, pup-unders, and many other advertisements. All these advertisements can be sent to your browsers regardless of what type of website you are browsing. PennyBee ads may be unrelated to your search terms, the content of the website, and your browsing interests, and, if you have no intention of using the program, simply remove it from the PC. Read more »

CoupExtension

CoupExtension

CoupExtension is a suspicious adware application that seems to be spamming users with annoying commercial ads in various forms. It is not a direct computer security threat because adware programs cannot cause any harm by themselves. Nevertheless, they can be used as malware distribution tools and online marketing tools, so you need to be careful about it. You ought to remove CoupExtension from your computer as soon as possible since you can never know what unreliable third parties this application could be related to. While you are at it, please scan your computer with a powerful antispyware tool. Read more »

How to unregister a dll file

A Dynamic Link Library also known as a DLL file is a type of file that contains certain information that can be used simultaneously by multiple applications. These files are responsible for a major part of Windows operating system functionality. It is important to maintain these files clean and in a certain directory if you want to retain a fully functioning personal computer. Read more »

Ads by Sm23mS

Ads by Sm23mS

Malware researchers suggest that you should delete Ads by Sm23mS as soon as you discover them first. Unfortunately, as Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers have found out, many users do not realize that the flooding pop-up and banner offers actually belong to this mischievous application. As a matter of fact, most do not even realize that the advertisement-supported program is running on their systems at all. This is because the malicious plugin can travel bundled with other applications and can install itself without any permission. If instead of getting Ads by Sm23mS removed from the browsers, you decide to trust them, you certainly could get into a lot of trouble. Continue reading to learn all you need to know about the suspicious adware and its removal. Read more »

Browsing Protection

Browsing Protection

Browsing Protection is an application that uses dubious marketing slogans to lure users into installing it. The official website states that Browsing Protection safeguards you from online threats thus you can safely browse the web. Unfortunately, it is nothing more but another invasive adware application. It does the opposite of what it promises thus it is quite clear why removal of Browsing Protection is needed right away. Read more »

Caramava Ads

Caramava Ads

Caramava Ads is an advertising-supported application published by SuperWeb LLC. As other applications created by this company, Caramava will just flood your screen with various in-text, interstitial, search-related, and other kinds of advertisements; thus, it is not worth expecting that it will act in a beneficial way. Thus, its promises to enhance your browsing experience and even help you find the best deals and prices on such commercial websites as ebay.com, walmart.com, and amazon.com is just a blatant lie. Actually, you should not expect anything beneficial from Caramava because one of its main purposes is to drive traffic to particular websites and help the publishers earn money from pay-per-click websites. Read more »