Once your operating Windows system becomes infected with the malicious Trojan.Stookit, you may notice that the PC is running unbearably slowly. Unfortunately, in the beginning, this may be the only symptom signaling about the existence of a seriously dangerous threat. The clandestine Trojan does not have an interface and it may enter your personal computer through a variety of different security cracks. For example, the schemers behind the threat may distribute it using spam email attachments or fake video codecs. As soon as you execute the attachment or the installation file of the malicious program, malignant files are infiltrated onto the computer. Read more »
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Adware.Vdownloader
Posted by Sarah Stewart
on June 14, 2013
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Adware.Vdownloader is an application that can download online videos onto your computer and then convert them into a format you prefer. It may seem to be a fairly useful application, but unfortunately Adware.Vdownloader is often categorized as adware and potentially unwanted program. Security experts say that the program itself is not exactly dangerous, but should you install this program onto your PC, there could be other implications that would result in various security risks. Thus, you should remove Adware.Vdownloader from your computer as soon as possible, and then prevent similar applications from enter your system. Read more »
Vizvaz.com
Posted by Sarah Stewart
on June 10, 2013
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Vizvaz.com is a website that may cause you a number of problems if you continue visiting it. If visit the website you will see that it promotes free dynamic DNS that “gives you the ability to redirect your domain name to anywhere at any time”. It may seem that the website is a useful tool for those who want to make use of the Internet potentially, when you are strongly advised to remove Vizvaz.com and everything related to the website from your computer immediately. Sooner or later this website may become responsible for malware applications entering your PC, so you should not wait until that happens. Read more »
sprotector.dll
Posted by Sarah Stewart
on June 10, 2013
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When a computer application is installed, different files associated with it can be located in particular locations. Sprotector.dll is a file which is associated with browsers add-on which generates coupons and offers. More precisely, it can be installed by ContinueToSave Toolbar, also known as Continue2save, and Browse to save browser add-on. There are different variants of sprotector.dll, which can also be installed alongside other programs. If your anti-virus program has detected the file but failed to delete it, you should rely on a professional spyware removal tool that is powerful enough to remove Sprotector.dll from the PC. Read more »
Browser Protect virus
Posted by Sarah Stewart
on June 10, 2013
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Browser Protect virus is a computer application that is said to protect your browsers against browser hijackers which alters the settings of home page and search provider. The application has its interface and does not install any browser add-on when downloaded from the official website. The so-called Browser Protect virus is available on its official website browserprotect.org and other websites. Moreover, it can be promoted via bundled downloads, which means that while running the installer of a free program, you may be advised to install Browser Protect software. Read more »
PC Health Kit
Posted by Sarah Stewart
on June 10, 2013
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If after installing freeware the suspicious PC Health Kit has popped up on the desktop of your personal computer, you certainly need to remove this program from your Windows system. Even though the product developed by PC Help Labs can be installed from the official source pchealthkit.com, it usually travels as a bundled download. The application is often categorized as a rogue registry cleaner or a fake system optimizer because its services are unreliable and useless. In case you have installed the tool yourself hoping that it will clean the Registry, increase PC speeds or protect your virtual identity, you have been tricked. Even though the tool may provide some authentic services, it may remove harmless files and registry keys, or simply miss the real issues. So, how should you delete PC Health Kit? Read more »
Utility Chest
Posted by Sarah Stewart
on June 10, 2013
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If you have downloaded Utility Chest onto your browser without paying any attention to the proposed installation additions, you may be surprised to notice that both your home page and search engine have been modified. Even though it may seem as if these changes have been performed illegally, you definitely need to blame no one else but yourself. The applied search engine is exactly the element that you need to be most careful about. As research shows, the search results provided through this application are filtered and usually useless. Our researchers at Anti-Spyware recommend having Utility Chest removed from the operating Windows system and popular Internet browsers. Please continue reading to learn why exactly you should delete the suspicious browser plugin. Read more »
Yontoo Pagerage
Posted by Sarah Stewart
on June 10, 2013
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If you want to apply original Facebook layouts, we do not recommend using Yontoo Pagerage. Even though the plugin boasts of abilities to personalize your Facebook account, in reality, it is much more likely to expose you to a number of suspicious offers rather than reliable services. The product has been developed by Yontoo Layers Client and there are plenty of suspicious applications created on this platform. Unfortunately, most of them act as adware and should not be trusted at any point. Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers recommend that you remove CouponDropDown, 1ClickDownloader, Strong Vault and a number of other well-known browser plugins. Of course right now you should think about Yontoo Pagerage removal. Read more »
atieclxx.exe
Posted by Sarah Stewart
on June 10, 2013
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atieclxx.exe is a legitimate Windows process file that belongs to AMD External Events. This program is related to ATi Graphic card drivers, and it is either responsible for running the card or simply performing a subsidiary role. As you can see, atieclxx.exe is a legitimate process file that is necessary in order for your graphic card to function properly. However, sometimes this file name can be used by computer malware to infiltrate your system as well. In such a case, you have to differentiate between the real atieclxx.exe and the fake atieclxx.exe, because there is no way that ATi Graphic card drivers could be related to malware infection. Read more »
Browse to save
Posted by Sarah Stewart
on June 6, 2013
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Browse to save is a browser extension that display coupon and discount deals for online shopping malls. The add-on is compatible with Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer web browsers. When you have this plugin installed on your browser, every single time you visit Walmart, Best Buy, eBay and similar shopping websites, a coupon box is displayed on the top right corner of your browser. It is your own choice to click on any of the coupon offers displayed by Browse to save Ads, but the problem is that this plugin may be a potentially unwanted application due to its vulnerabilities. As a rule, users are recommended to remove Browse to save Ads from their computers to prevent possible malware infections. Read more »
