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If various advertisements with a label “Ad info” appear on your screen, unfortunately, it is very probable that your system is infected with Ad info virus. Even though the name of this threat sounds fearfully, you should know that it is just a simple advertising-supported application which is going to flood your screen with different kinds of annoying ads. It has been found out that Ad info virus might affect your Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox browsers; thus, one of the most reliable ways to prevent various annoying commercials from appearing is to delete Ad info virus entirely from the system. This can be done manually via Control Panel; however, if you still do not know how to do that, you should definitely continue reading the article. Read more »

Snappy Image is a browser add-on published by Cortica. The browser add-on is categorized as an adware program because it displays various advertisements, including web banners, iframe advertisements, in-line advertisements, and pop-ups. The browser add-on adds no functionality to your browsers; it only disturbs you with annoying advertisements, a majority of which are not related to the content of the website that you are browsing. Read more »

Computer users need to look out for SearchSnacks, and advertisement supported program which often travels bundled with unreliable software. Even though the application has not been proven to be highly malicious, its existence may be a sign of other, much more dangerous and unreliable applications. Unfortunately, if this is the case, it will not be enough to remove SearchSnacks to eliminate all existing threats, adware or potentially undesirable programs. This should not stop you because unattended malicious programs could cause many different problems. Continue reading to find out how to delete the suspicious advertisement supported program and other potentially undesirable applications running on your personal computer. Read more »

Applon is a company whose main aim is to publish effective and robust software solutions. Unfortunately, some of the applications, especially free ones, might come bundled with adware, which is why we recommend being cautious. If you have already installed any of them and started seeing various pop-ups and other kinds of advertisements, you should know that you have to stop them from appearing as soon as possible. Keeping Applon adware on your system might result in the entrance of various infections; thus, it is better to delete it in order to reduce the risk. Fortunately, the deletion process is not very difficult; thus, you will probably be able to do that yourself. Do you feel that you need some additional guidance? Read throughout the article and find out all the necessary information. Read more »

System Optimizer Pro is a legitimate system optimization tool which is available at systemoptimizationpro.com. During the installation process, the program creates its folders and files in the Program Files directory and launches every time the user logs on to the computer. The program runs a scheduled task called SuperFastPC_ScheduledScan. The program has the uninstall file, and, if you want to remove it from the computer, you can remove it without any programs. Read more »

SavePass, also known as SavePass Smartbar, is a browser extension which can change the settings of your Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox. The SavePass Smartbar is owned and maintained by PinWid Ltd, which is the developer of a search engine called browse-search.com. One of the sources of the SavePass Smartbar is cdn.download4desktop.com. The browser extension is also distributed by deceptive installers, which you can encounter after clicking on pop-up advertisements displayed by adware programs. If you have no intention of using the browser toolbar which is added by SavePass, you should remove it from the computer. Read more »

Clicking on an advertisement served by 205acbc0.any.gs could route you to commercial content web pages. The adware server may use misleading offers and suggestions to trick you into visiting third party websites. The activity of the adware server is closely connected to LinkBucks, an advertising network which, needless to say, is set to generate profit. The creators of LinkBucks promise the developers who choose to promote their links using the service that money will be earned for every single click that is made. Even though it seems as if the service is targeted at individuals who wish to make money, Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers warn that bigger companies could use the services as well. This may be the reason to remove 205acbc0.any.gs advertisements. Do you know how? Read more »

Popular Screensavers Toolbar is a browser plug-in that some users confuse for a browser hijacker. It is true that Popular Screensavers Toolbar can modify your browser settings, but these modifications do not occur without your permission. In other words, users authorize Popular Screensavers Toolbar to do whatever the application is programmed too, but they do not even realize that because they go through freeware installation automatically. It is not hard to remove Popular Screensavers Toolbar, but you should avoid installing similar applications in general, because they are often nothing, but bad news. Read more »