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If you have discovered Deal Slider running on your browsers and presenting coupon offers, you need to figure out where this application came from. Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers warn that this add-on can be installed from the official website deal-slider.com or it could be introduced by third-party software distributors who are known to bundle software. It has been revealed that CNET is one of these third parties which could enable the installation of the tool. It is notable that in most cases computer users are informed what applications are being installed onto their computers. Have you discovered suspicious, unfamiliar programs dropped onto the PC? If you were cautious during the setup process and you are 100% sure that none of these potentially unwanted programs were introduced – you should consider their removal right away. This article explains how to delete Deal Slider and other undesirable software. Read more »

Speed Test is a potentially unwanted program. It is usually part of another freeware setup. Speed Test is an application that allows you to check your current upload and download speed. Although on the surface there is nothing illegal about Speed Test, the fact that it comes bundled with freeware raises a few questions about this application’s reliability. Therefore, if it was not your intention to have Speed Test on your computer, it would be for the best to remove Speed Test via your Control Panel right now. Also, remove all the other related programs while you are at it. Read more »

Fanhoosh Deals is an adware application that promotes itself as a useful browser extension. It even has its own official webpage although it is not possible to download it from the page at the time of writing. Although officially Fanhoosh Deals is supposed to improve your overall browsing activities, it is more likely that the application will spam you with pop-up ads that will interfere with your browsing process. What is more, third party pop-up ads may also expose you to potential security threats, so it would be for the best to remove Fanhoosh Deals from your computer right now. Read more »

LyricsWoofer ads are not to be trusted if you have discovered them flooding your web browsers. Needless to say, these ads are likely to start bombarding the desktop and take over the websites you visit after you install a supposedly beneficial plugin from the suspicious lyricswoofer.co. Similarly to Lyrixeeker and LyricStar, the plugin promises to provide you with lyrics whenever you are watching music videos on YouTube. Our researchers have discovered that whilst the services are active and you are provided with what is promised, you should be extremely cautious about the plugin and especially with the advertisements which are likely to follow. Please continue reading to learn how to remove LyricsWoofer ads from the operating system. Read more »

Getdeal coupon, also known as Coupon scout, is a browser extension that can be installed on Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer web browsers. According to the official website the extension can help you save money on your purchases online, as Getdeal coupon displays various coupon deals and discount offers for the most popular online shopping malls. Nevertheless, computer security experts warn that this application could be related to a number of security threats, and consequently you are strongly advised to remove Getdeal coupon from your computer via Control Panel, along with the rest of the potentially unwanted programs that could be related to the plugin. Read more »