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If you encounter an advertisement that reads “Your PC Performance is Poor”, do not click on it, unless you want to install some useless computer application. The advertisement “Your PC Performance is Poor” can be displayed by various adware programs. More specifically, they may be displayed by browser add-ons which are supposed to enhance your experience on the Internet. Such programs display search-related coupons and may sometimes insert different types of advertisements into websites. Read more »

ConnectSo Toolbar is a Conduit-based browser extension, which works on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox. The application is available at connectso.ourtoolbar.com, and if you have just acquired the toolbar from this source, we recommend that you remove it from the PC. At first sight, the application may seem useful because it contains links to Instagram and Facebook, but you can add the links to these websites to your browser’s bookmark toolbar and access the websites without any risk.  ConnectSo Toolbar also contains links to two websites. Read more »

If you have downloaded Mediafinder for searching and downloading different files, you might be rather upset with it because it will not only do what it has promised, but also show you various advertisements within its window. Mediafinder itself is not a serious infection itself; however, it might still cause danger to the security of your system. This application adds extensions to such browsers as Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox after the installation, which means that it works on all of them. However, the risk of keeping Mediafinder on your system is bigger than the benefit that it might give, which is why we recommend that you erase Mediafinder from your computer. Read more »

CouponAlert_2p, also known as CouponAlert toolbar, is a browser extension which is aimed at active online shoppers who want to get special offers and discounts. The extension is compatible with Internet Explorer, Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox. It is also powered by Ask Search, which means that ask.com can replace the home page and the search provider of the browsers. The source of the application is Mindspark Interactive Network, which is famous for its interactive applications enabling computer users to use emoticons on various platforms. The application is available couponalert.com; however, you may find it bundled with other free programs; hence, you should always pay attention to the information that is provided by the installation wizard. If you are asked to install an unknown program, decline the installation of it in order to prevent adverse consequences. Read more »

OfferBox is an application which claims to be able to help you save money on different shopping websites throughout the entire web. This advertising-supported program is only available in France, Italy, Spain, and Brazil. People residing in other countries will not be able to use this program; however, if it happens that you notice the presence of OfferBox on your system, you should not keep it there because it might not only annoy you with all those ads, but also might cause some security problems. Luckily, we are here to help you remove OfferBox entirely from your computer. Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

YouShopping is a program that might be responsible for a great deal of various advertisements that might appear to you on different online shopping websites like ebay.com, amazon.com, and the like. These advertisements will appear to you every time you browse the web and it is not possible to turn them off whenever you want to. It means that these commercial ads might bother you and even disrupt your browsing sessions. Thus, you should not admire this program because you might soon notice that it is extremely useless. If you are already not satisfied with YouShopping, we will help you to remove it entirely from your system. Read more »