Window web is a browser add-on that displays pop-up coupons, special offers, web banners, and other advertisements in order to help you save time and money. The program is promoted at windowweb.co but is also available for everyone on freeware websites. If you do not want to accidentally install additional programs such as Window web, you should pay close attention to the software installation process so that you get a chance to uncheck boxes related to optional programs. Read more »
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Web Optimizer
Web Optimizer is a browser add-on which, according to the official website web1optimizer.net, improves the performance of the browser and makes your browsing sessions more secure. The program is free of charge and is claimed to be safe to use; however, the description of the program does not mention that the program is sponsored by third parties, which results in the display of irrelevant advertisements. Due to the behavior exhibited, the program falls to the category of adware, and our team at Anti-Spyware-101.com recommends that you remove the program from your browsers as soon as you can. Read more »
SO_Booster
SO_Booster is another suspicious application that might enter your system without your permission and do various activities behind your back. Thus, it is not surprising that computer users do not notice its presence for a long time. The software itself is published by PremiumSoft and it is closely related to different kinds of undesirable applications. Therefore, the security specialists of anti-spyware-101.com recommend that you delete SO_Booster as soon as possible. Keep in mind that this program can appear on your system using WS-Enabler, WS-Booster, EasyUpdate, helper_setup, Upd Inst, and other names; thus, it might be rather difficult to detect and remove it from the system. If you want to find more information about the removal of this suspicious application, we advise you to continue reading this article. Read more »
E-shop
Nowadays quite a few applications are advertised as useful tools that will save money while you are shopping online, and E-shop is one of those applications. Frequent online shoppers are tempted to install these programs as they are misled by dubious marketing strategies employed by the publishers of E-shop. Unfortunately, E-shop will not do what it is supposed to. The ads provided by this adware program are worthless and annoying; additionally you will not save any money using E-shop. What is even worse is that E-shop is known to be linked to other dubious programs. Thus, running this adware on your system is quite risky. If secure and clean system is your priority, malware experts at Anti-Spyware-101.com advise you to remove E-shop from your PC without hesitation. Read more »
RoyalShopperApp
RoyalShopperApp is an adware program that is compatible with all main browsers. It displays commercial advertisements on eBay, Best Buy, Amazon and other popular online stores. It is an intrusive and potentially harmful application. Although RoyalShopperApp does not disrupt your system directly, the program may function as a tool for malware distribution and data theft, so it is in your best interest to remove RoyalShopperApp from your computer as soon as possible. While you are at it, check your computer for other unwanted applications – after all, adware programs come in groups. Read more »
Grassmow
Grassmow is a browser add-on that delivers various online deals and offers in order to make your time on the Internet more enjoyable. The program is aimed at helping you save money, which means that it accompanies you on every website you access. The program displays coupons, web banners, interstitial advertisements, and in-line advertisements on eBay, Amazon, Walmart, and many other websites. It is important to note that Grassmow is not liable for the content of the offers sent to your browsers; as a result, you use the program at your own risk, and we recommend that you remove the program from the computer. Read more »
Security Utility
Security Utility is the most recent clone of WinSecurity, WebCheck, WinGuard and WebEnhance programs. All of them are represented on individual sites; however, these sites are identical, except for the titles of the programs they represent and the URL addresses. Even the Privacy Policy is the same, which suggests that the programs have either been created by the same people or using the same software creation platforms. Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers believe that it is DealPly platform that has been used to develop these suspicious applications. You must remove Security Utility and delete any other clone programs because they are misleading and unreliable. Computer users download them thinking about virtual security; however, these programs have nothing to do with it. Since the program is usually installed for the wrong reasons, its removal should raise no more questions. Read more »
Eakona Updater
You may discover Eakona Updater by surprise. The application runs certain processes in the Task Manager and adds scheduled tasks; however, it does not have an interface, so computer users usually have no clue about its existence. Experienced Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers analyzed the suspicious program and discovered that it is not operative at this particular time. Chances are that the updater has been disabled, and now it has no purpose. It is also possible that the program has not been fully developed yet. In the worst case scenario, the updater could be revived to support unreliable software, which is why Eakona Updater removal is recommended to all users. Do not worry if you do not know how to delete the suspicious application – the report answers all questions related to the process. Read more »
InetStat
InetStat is a free computer program that provides users with information on download and Internet speed and check for potential security breaches. The program adds its icon the system tray so that you can overview the traffic whenever you want. InetStat is designed for computers that run Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8. Moreover, the program is available at interstat.eu, but this so-called official website is not the only source of the program. InetStat is also bundled with other programs, mainly aimed at German computer users and include OffersWizard, DolphinDeals, Remarkit, Plug-Hd, and many other browsers add-ons, all of which are categorized as adware. Read more »
findamo.com
Findamo.com is a search provider which may take over the regular search tools on Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and even Google Chrome browsers. In most cases, the search provider is identified as a browser hijacker; however, even though this may be just in some cases, you need to recognize that the program is usually installed accidentally. Make sure you always choose the Advanced/Custom installers and take the opportunity to decline unfamiliar or undesirable software. If you are not vigilant, you may end up needing to remove findamo.com from the browsers. Of course, we do not advise rushing into the removal of this application because there is more to the operation than you think. The report explains in detail how the so-called hijacker works, and how to delete it. Read more »