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CrossBrowse

Posted by on July 24, 2015 No comments
CrossBrowse

CrossBrowse is not a completely reliable browser even if it claims to be so. Therefore, specialists at anti-spyware-101.com have put it under the category of potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). The main reason why this browser is classified like that is the fact that it makes various changes without permission. Of course, these changes can be restored rather easily because CrossBrowse is not a dangerous and harmful application. The only way to do that is to remove CrossBrowse, so you should not keep it if you do not like how it acts. Read more »

DownChecker

Posted by on July 24, 2015 No comments
DownChecker

Some useful-looking programs turn out to be completely useless, and users know them as potentially unwanted programs. DownChecker is a PUP as well, and most users are quick to find that this program is not exactly what it says it is. If you install this program onto your operating system, it is very likely that soon you will encounter banner and pop-up advertisements. Surprisingly, the program that is supposed to help you manage software updates also acts as an advertisement-supported program! Needless to say, this is not something that most users expect when they decide to try out this program. Are you worried? Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers claim that you should be worried because the advertisements injected by this PUP can be unreliable. The unpredictability of these ads is the reason we advise removing DownChecker. Read more »

MicroChallenger

Posted by on July 23, 2015 No comments

MicroChallenger is an adware program that must be removed without any hesitation if it is found running on your operating system. Unfortunately, we have found out that recently this adware application has been roaming the web lately, and quite a few users are known to have their operating system infected with it. In the majority of cases, users get their PC infected with such suspicious program because they lack the necessary virtual security knowledge, or they are tricked into downloading and installing it because it is advertised in a misleading way. This ad-supported program could be promoted as a great tool to improve your online activity; unfortunately, it will only do the opposite of that. If you wish to keep your PC clean and secure at all times, make sure to delete every single bit of MicroChallenger by using the removal guide that we provide below. Read more »

ViPlayer

Posted by on July 23, 2015 No comments
ViPlayer

Users often download and install ViPlayer on their systems because this media player seems to be really beneficial. People are sure that it cannot be the opposite because the program promises on its official website to enable users to create playlists of audio and video files and put them into different categories in order to be able to access them easily in the future. Even though this program claims to be really beneficial and powerful, specialists who work at anti-spyware-101.com say that it is not worth keeping this application installed. There are two main reasons why they do not like ViPlayer. We will introduce them both further in this article. Read more »

PlayFizz

Posted by on July 23, 2015 No comments
PlayFizz

PlayFizz might be familiar to the users who are avid online gamers. This program offers you multiple arcade games of various types, and if that is exactly what you are looking for, PlayFizz might be the application for you. However, our security researchers say that it would be for the best to remove PlayFizz from your computer if you did not intend to have this application on-board. It is classified as a potentially unwanted program. This means that the application may be unwanted and exhibit particular behavioral patterns that are considered undesirable. What is more, such potentially unwanted programs may also be associated with adware, and that is already something that rings an alarm bell. Read more »

Wander Burst

Posted by on July 23, 2015 No comments
Wander Burst

Do you wonder why Wander Burst has been categorized as adware? Well, first of all, this is a fake application that has no real function. Second, it displays annoying advertisements on your screen making your browsing experience rather miserable. Have you noticed pop-up and other types of third-party advertisements lately? If so, you might be infected with this adware. However, if Wander Burst has infiltrated your system, it is quite possible that you have other infections already active on your computer too. Keep in mind that this adware alone can pose a threat to your system. If you are not familiar with the dangers, please read on to find out more and also how you can remove Wander Burst from your computer at once. Read more »

WordSurfer

Posted by on July 22, 2015 No comments
WordSurfer

WordSurfer is an adware program that will turn your web browsing into hell. This application displays extremely annoying pop-up advertisements, successfully slowing down your browser. No one should ignore this application because adware apps are time bombs that can explode when you expect it the least. Do yourself a favor and remove WordSurfer immediately. Deleting an adware program is not complicated, so you should do it before this issue turned into a big problem. Should you need any specific assistance with adware removal or ensuring your system’s security, do not hesitate to leave us a comment. We will be more than glad to help you. Read more »

UPCleaner

Posted by on July 22, 2015 No comments
UPCleaner

The ultimate PC cleaner is how UPCleaner is referred to. But is it really ultimate? And is it a PC cleaner at all? We will provide you with the answers to these questions that will help you decide whether you want to remove or keep this program. We have deemed this application as a potentially unwanted one, because in the opinion of our experts it is neither good nor bad. The application features a lot of functions, but are they helpful is a whole different matter. Read more »

Search.bytefence.com

Posted by on July 21, 2015 No comments
Search.bytefence.com

Search.bytefence.com is one more browser hijacker that your research team has found to be roaming the web lately. Unfortunately, our reports show that quite a few users have their operating system infected with this intrusive hijacker. This is mostly due to the fact that quite a few computer users lack the basic knowledge regarding virtual security. This is why our team of malware researchers has decided to provide a few critical security tips that should help every user to avoid getting their operating system infected with any suspicious or even malicious application. It is important to note that the removal of Search.bytefence.com is a must if you wish to restore the default settings of your web browser. We also provide a comprehensive removal guide that was crafted in a way that an everyday user could terminate this infectious program in a quick and easy way. Read more »

First Verify

Posted by on July 21, 2015 No comments
First Verify

When various security sources consider an application suspicious, it is definitely a sign that no good can come of it. First Verify is such an adware helper program that most definitely has to be removed from your PC at once. You obviously have not noticed when or how First Verify was installed on your system, but at least now you have a chance to get rid of it. We would also like to point out that the program must have arrived in a software package with a number of similar programs that might cause severe computer security problems. The bottom line is that you simply must take a very good care of your system’s security. Read more »