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ZipArcade is a browser extension for Internet Explorer that belongs to a company under the same name. Our researchers have deemed it as adware and recommend that you remove it because it is apt to display various advertisements and install other software. We want to stress that its promotions can be of questionable legitimacy, so we do not recommend that you keep it because it may get your computer infected with more malware. Also, this adware is most likely being distributed in a dishonest manner using software bundling so that you could get it unintentionally. Read more »

It may be disappointing, but Book Forth is an adware application, and its primary intention is to display pop-ups with ads. Some users might think that the application would provide a huge database of e-books. Unfortunately, it works in a rather different manner as it simply redirects users to a website with books available online, but you can actually load the same site on your browser too. Apparently, those who created the application have only one goal, and that is to make money from your clicks. The adware shows a lot of third-party ads that redirect to their original web pages and help increase their traffic. In return, the application’s originators receive payment for each click. Although you participate in this, you get only annoying pop-ups that might redirect you to harmful websites with malware. If you no longer wish to risk your computer's security, you should delete the adware immediately. A removal guide and other details about the application are available further in the article. Read more »

Adware infections are on the rise again with programs such as BabyBrowse taking front and center. Even though this application is not an immediate threat, you should remove it regardless because if you do not, then you will leave your computer vulnerable to other more serious infections. Our researchers have discovered that this particular application is set to promote baby and parenting-related websites that feature content which seems to be legitimate at the moment, but looking back at how BabyBrowse’s clones worked in the past, we believe that this particular application may compromise your PC’s security. Therefore, because this program’s reputation as dangerous has yet to be properly established, we will not only show you how to delete this adware but provide you with information about how it work and where it comes from. Read more »

TipMediaPlayer is an adware application that tries to make users think it can provide them with a list of useful functions and services. Unfortunately, the program is more of a nuisance than an actual service provider. It is associated with multiple adware apps and potentially unwanted programs that could lead to a system downfall. You are strongly encouraged to remove TipMediaPlayer from your computer as soon as possible. While you are at it, it would also be a good idea to terminate other unwanted applications. For that, you can scan your computer with a licensed antispyware tool and delete them automatically. Read more »

If you want to share your internet connection through your computer, we do not recommend that you use EasyHotspot. This is actually not the first desktop application that has emerged lately offering Internet sharing capability. However, our malware specialists at anti-spyware-101.com have classified it as an ad-supported program due to its ability to show third-party advertisements. As a matter of fact, this adware’s abilities stop right there. It seems that this program cannot actually make a WiFi hotspot out of your computer, but, instead, it may disrupt you with annoying advertisements. Unfortunately, these ads can be risky to click on as even cyber criminals can pose as third parties and can trick you with their commercials. You should delete EasyHotspot if you do not want to find out what might happen if you click on a corrupt ad. Read more »

Underground Coupon is an adware-type program that you should avoid getting on your computer, but if you do, then you ought to remove it. This application is configured to load various promoted websites, and we believe that some of them are unreliable and may get your computer infected with malware. Also, some websites may try to extract personal information from you or claim that you have won a prize and redirect to scam sites. Please continue reading to find out more about this adware. Read more »

Royal Raid is an adware application that manages to connect to the Internet without user’s knowledge, and it may download its updates or new versions without your consent too. Moreover, the application affects your browser by adding an extension to it. As you search the Internet, it will gather information related to your browsing and display advertising on websites, such as online shops. The program might also open new browser windows or tabs and redirect you to third-party web pages. There is a chance that some of the sites could have malware or other harmful content. Naturally, these activities show that the adware cannot be trusted, so you should either be extra cautious while browsing or delete the application. If you wish to remove the adware, just slide below the text and follow given instructions. Read more »

WeatherGrind is a questionable program that belongs to a recently emerged adware family. This family seems to be growing quite steadily and this new potential threat source just confirms it. This adware is a desktop program that is supposed to show you local weather and forecast information. Although it poses as a standalone desktop app, it simply loads a specific website and that is all it really does; well, apart from promoting other third-party content as well, of course. However, our malware researchers at anti-spyware-101.com have found that the content displayed by this adware cannot always be fully trusted. Therefore, you should be careful using this application. In fact, we advise you to remove WeatherGrind right away to be on the safe side. This adware is suspicious from the very beginning when you want to download it from its own official page. Let us tell you in more detail why we found this application risky to have on board. Read more »

Bargains is an application that promises to show you better deals while you shop online and save your money too. However, if you downloaded the program believing it will do as it promises; we have to disappoint you, because it is an adware application that probably was created to generate advertising revenue from your clicks. In fact, it is very similar to BuzzDeal that is also supposed to display exclusive deals, but it shows third-party ads. Bargains is an extension that can be added to the Google Chrome browser, but you will not find it in the Chrome Web Store. It may be that it was removed after the complaints from users or bad reviews. We would advise you to remove it from your browser too, because the application might by risky to use, especially when the ads come from unreliable sources. Read more »