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MPlayerplus_01 is a free browser add-on which is spread by bundled installers along with FreeSoftToday, MyPcBackUp, Re-markit, Severe Weather Alerts, and other adware programs and software programs that are categorized as potentially unwanted programs. MPlayerplus_01 is developed by Freeven and is a clone of the MediaPlayerEnhance Extension. MPlayerplus_01 is compatible with Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox; more important, this browser plug-in is installed silently, which means that the user is not provided with any notification about the installation of the program. If your privacy is already violated by MPlayerplus_01, do not wait but remove it from the computer, and the sooner you do it, the better. Read more »

Browse-search.com is a search engine, and, if you have it on your browsers as your home page and default search provider, the odds are that you have recently installed some freeware. The search engine is owned by Pinwid Ltd and is also distributed by freeware program.  Every time you launch the installer of some free program, do not skip the information that you are provided with; review the license agreement and pay close attention to check boxes because there are many cases when you have to check a box in order to prevent changes. Read more »

Keycoupons is not the kind of computer application that should be trusted blindly. You may think that it is useful, because this application promises to provide you with the most relevant shopping ads and discount suggestions. Unfortunately, good shopping deals are not the only thing Keycoupons provides you with. It is very likely that this application will also expose you to unknown websites, and it may eventually lead to serious computer security problems. Thus, it would be in your best interest to remove Keycoupons from your system right now. After manual removal, be sure to perform a full system scan. Read more »

Okiitan is an extension computer users find installed onto Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome browsers. Many believe that the extension was installed without their authorization because it travels bundled with third party installers. Even though it is possible for the plugin to be installed silently, it is much more likely that computer users do not pay attention to the represented installers and miss information regarding the additionally bundled plugin. Either way, you should remove Okiitan from the operating system because this browser extension is completely useless and does not have a beneficial purpose. On okiitan.com it is stated that the application is meant to ‘Increase usability’; however, it is unlikely that you will enjoy the services it promotes. Read more »

If you keep seeing Gin.mapdiv.net pop-up appearing on your screen, it might be an indication that an advertising-supported application has entered the system. Gin.mapdiv.net itself is just an advertising platform and it is not likely that it will cause harm to your system; however, the same cannot be said about different kinds of ads that it generates. Thus, you should definitely hurry to prevent them from appearing. As Gin.mapdiv.net pop-up ads are caused by the adware program that might be residing on your system, the most important task is to detect and remove it in order to be able to get rid of Gin.mapdiv.net pop-ups. Read more »

Are you familiar with Aducky? You may think you are not; however, the video helper 1.0 browser extension and System Update kb70007 represent the services of this advertising network. Have you found these applications running on the operating system and the installed browsers? If you have, we suggest that you delete them as soon as possible. Unfortunately, sometimes it may be difficult to remove Aducky related applications. As malware researchers here at Anti-Spyware-101.com have discovered, the advertising network manages applications which may be installed onto the computer bundled with other software. What is more, this software might be unreliable and may require immediate removal. Read more »

If you find advertisements that take you to a warning whose URL start with IstDownload.net, it means that your computer contains an adware program. The odds are that the adware program is installed as a browser plug-in and is compatible with Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox. Due to the fact that there are many different adware programs that can use the advertising server IstDownload.net, it is impossible to pinpoint all of them. You can find it out by checking the extensions section on your browser or in Windows Control Panel. In any case, it is advisable to remove that adware program, and the sooner you do it, the sooner you can get rid of the annoying pop-up advertisements. Read more »

Irapidseek.com is an adware server that generates various pop-ups on your computer. It usually affects Google Chrome browser, although it is very likely that there are other installers targeting other browsers as well. Google Chrome usually blocks you from accessing irapidseek.com website, because it is considered to be a phishing websites. If you happen to receive an irapidseek.com pop-up on your computer, then you need to scan your system for Chrome Helper application and remove it immediately. A full system scan is also highly advisable considering the fact that adware applications and adware helpers always travel in packs. Read more »

SaveDailyDeals is a plugin for your web browsers which travels bundled with third party software. The official representative website is savedailydeals.com; however, it does not offer a download link allowing you to install the extension voluntarily. Luckily, in most cases the advertisement supported program is represented as an optional tool when installing third party software, which means that you have a choice to refuse its installation. If you do not notice this option and install adware without even realizing, it is not surprising at all if you want to remove SaveDailyDeals from the PC. Even if you have downloaded this program willingly, it is unlikely that you will have much use for it. Sure, the application can produce virtual coupons; however, the random advertisements which may follow are too irritating and unreliable. Read more »