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Plus-HD-4.8-bho.dll is a browser add-on known as Plus-HD, which works on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox to convert YouTube videos to the highest quality format HD. The application is said to be time-saving and safe; however, practice shows that the application possesses some characteristics that may encourage you to remove Plus-HD-4.8-bho.dll from the PC. The browser add-ons that work on Internet Explorer are usually installed as browser helper objects (BHO), and you can check that by open the Toolbars and Extensions section on the browser. Plus-HD-4.8-bho.dll is not the only file that is installed onto the computer. Read more »

The suspicious SizlSearch is not the application we would recommend running on your Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Internet Explorer browsers. The application is presented at sizlsearch.net in the same manner that Kozaka, Monarimo, Spring Smart, and tens of other Super Web LLC browser extensions are. Even though it appears that the download link represented on the website is not active, it does not mean that the suspicious plugin can be installed onto the PC using different sources. Some computer users need to worry about SizlSearch removal after installing software with which the add-on comes bundled with. Overall, the main reason why we recommend that you delete the application from the computer is the fact that it could track your activity and help third parties to flood you with unreliable advertisements. Read more »

Have you recently installed a program which promised to help you safe money by bringing the best deals and offers for you? If yes, you probably have Fun2Save onto your system. This program is compatible with Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, which means that you will see various commercials if you use any of these browsers. However, you should not trust this program; actually, the best solution would be to remove it from your computer as it might cause harm to the security of your system. Read more »

Cops-help.com is a malicious domain which you may come across when browsing insecure websites. Even though the terms “cops” and “help” suggest that you should land on some reliable web page, cops-help.com has nothing to do with law enforcement. Once the user accesses cops-help.com, he/she finds a page which looks like a warning created by some authoritative institutions. This phishing domain is aimed at making computer users think that they are suspected of being involved in some illegal activities, such as distribution of pirated files or pornographic material. A lot of computer users have already encounter even more vicious pieces of scam, which get into the system and display misleading warnings on behalf of local police, FBI, and other institutions. Read more »

Descargar Musica Gratis is an online music player that allows you to play music online for free. You can also go premium that would expand your music library and you will be able to listen to a lot wider variety of tracks. This application is not malicious and users download Descargar Musica Gratis themselves. However, our deepest concern regarding this application is additional browser plugins that come with it. The most alarming thing is that even if you uninstall Descargar Musica Gratis these browser add-ons remain. Our advice is to avoid installing this application if you do not want to have additional extensions added to your browser. Read more »

Spring Smart is a potentially unwanted program that is barely useful. It is classified as adware which means that if you allow Spring Smart to remain on your computer, you will be exposed to a variety of commercial advertisements. Technically adware and especially such applications as Spring Smart could hardly be considered computer malware, but any user who is concerned with his/her computer security would think twice before installing such a program. The problem is that this application could expose you to a various security threats and that is the main reason why you are strongly advised to remove Spring Smart. Read more »

Connect Toolbar is a browser plugin which can be downloaded from its official website connectdlc5.ourtoolbar.com. This toolbar is compatible with Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Safari; thus, you will definitely notice its presence if it gets onto your system. Connect Toolbar states that it delivers the freshest content to your browser, propose you the best links, shows various important notifications instantly, and enable you to use a powerful search engine. All these features look rather useful, but there are several things which have not been mentioned by the publisher Conduit Ltd. The first one is the fact that it is going to show you various advertisements every time you launch your browser; secondly, it will change your homepage and your default search engine if you do not unmark the installation preferences, and finally, it is going to collect some non-personally identifiable data. Read more »

If you have Bitlord toolbar installed onto Google Chrome, Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox, you need to inspect the entire system for potentially unwanted programs. The browser extension has been created by Conduit, and this company is known for distributing various unfamiliar undesirable programs together with the toolbars of your choice. You may recognize these applications as the Conduit Community Toolbars, and Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers have analyzed quite a number of different versions, including the latest – Oscar Delta Toolbar, Metacrawler Toolbar and CricBuzz Toolbar. One more reason why Bitlord toolbar removal is recommended is the fact that this application is supported by unfamiliar, potentially unreliable third party advertisers. Read more »