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Even though PCTuner is introduced to users as a reliable system optimizer, our research team was quick to discover that this program is not only useless, but also very dangerous. If you allow the creators of this potentially unwanted program to scam you, it is possible that you will put your virtual security on the line without even realizing it. Hopefully, you will read this report before the unreliable PUP is used to fool you. If you have been scammed already, you still need to remove PCTuner from your operating system, and the sooner you get rid of this infection, the better. Keep in mind that this PUP might have been installed onto your computer packaged with more dangerous infections, and removing them is also very important. Do you think that you will not be able to delete PCTuner or other infections from your PC successfully? Continue reading to learn what you can do to succeed. Read more »

StormWarnings is a program that acts exactly like StormWatch. If you do not know anything about this program, you should know that it enables computer users to track severe weather activity, e.g. in case of heavy rain and high wind, the program will display a warning on your desktop. StormWarnings seems to be a really useful application; however, our specialists feel that they have to inform users about its drawbacks as well. You should definitely read through this article if you want to find out how it acts. In case you decide to remove StormWarnings from the system after reading through this article, you will be able to use the instructions prepared by our security specialists in order to do that. Read more »

Whether you download WindeskWinsearch by accident or willingly, this potentially unwanted program (PUP) deserves your attention. Our malware researchers have found that many users install this PUP packaged with other programs, not all of which are as harmless as WindeskWinsearch itself. Even though some malware researchers suggest removing this app without further delay, our virtual security experts here at Anti-Spyware-101.com indicate that this program is not as critical as you might be made to believe. Of course, there might be a few different reasons to remove WindeskWinsearch from your operating system. We have tested this suspicious potentially unwanted program in our internal lab, and our findings are presented in this report. Read the article and decide for yourself if you need to delete this PUP. Read more »

Computer users tend to download Rockstar Games Arcade application because they think that it will enable them to play various flash games for free. It seems that this program is going to do that, but it does not inform users that it is going to perform other undesirable activities as well. We will describe how this program acts in this article; however, there is no doubt that you will notice that Rockstar Games Arcade acts in an undesirable way yourself. In case you do not want to have a suspicious program on the system, you should remove Rockstar Games Arcade right away. If you have ever tried removing undesirable programs, you will definitely know how to get rid of Rockstar Games Arcade. If not, read through this article and then use the manual removal instructions prepared for you by the specialists working at anti-spyware-101.com. Read more »

Microfast PC is a tool that can boost your PC’s performance, fix system errors, and even improve the startup time. Thus, it is not surprising that many computer users download and install this program on their systems. Even though they download it from microfastpc.com in most cases, this application might enter the system with the help of other programs. We do not say that you cannot use the program which you have downloaded from the official website; however, you should still be very careful because Microfast PC is classified as a potentially unwanted application. If you have not downloaded this program yourself and you are not going to use it, you should remove Microfast PC as soon as possible. If you want to find out how to do that, make sure that you read through this article. Read more »

1stBrowser is just one more questionable application that has been noticed being spread around the web lately. This controversial third-party web browser has been categorized by our qualified research team as a potentially unwanted program mostly due to its suspicious functionality and its suspicious distribution method. 1stBrowser is advertised as a great tool that you should use to personalize your web browsing experience and to save time and money while shopping online. Since 1stBrowser should present you with the best discount deals and coupons, you should know that it will not work in the best way that it should. If you are looking for a web browser, we strongly advise you not to use 1stBrowser, as there are way better alternatives out there. We provide a removal guide that will help you delete this potentially unwanted program in no time. Read more »

Tech Hubby is yet another potentially unwanted program, which is advertised as a great PC optimization tool. This dubious program was categorized as a potentially unwanted program mostly due to its questionable functionality. If you are looking for an application that would help, you improve your system’s performance you must know that Tech Hubby cannot be trusted entirely. We strongly advise you to remove this questionable optimization tool without any hesitation because in some cases it has been noticed to come bundled with other dubious programs. A comprehensive removal guide is provided below and will help you delete Tech Hubby without encountering any major problems. Read more »

One System Care is a potentially unwanted program, because its reliability is questionable. Our researchers regard this program as unreliable, and therefore, recommend that you remove it from your computer at your earliest convenience. Even though this application appears useful and trust worthy, our research results suggest the opposite. So if you have this program installed on your computer and want to know why you should remove it, please continue reading. Read more »

Plants Vs Zombies is a program that our Anti-Spyware-101.com malware researchers identify as a PUP, which stands for potentially unwanted program. The main source of this application is plants-vs-zombies-game.com, but it is possible that some users will encounter it when downloading other programs. Even though it is not very likely that Plants Vs Zombies will pose serious security threats, it is a good idea to delete it from your Windows operating system. According to our research team, it is possible to remove Plants Vs Zombies manually. Unfortunately, many users find that virtual security problems are not over after they delete this PUP from their operating systems. Read more »

Anti-Spyware-101.com malware analysts identify FileOpener as a potentially unwanted program. Even though this PUP is a not a malicious threat that requires immediate removal, most users choose to delete it simply because it does not live up to their expectations. We want to warn you that while the removal of FileOpener is something we can only recommend, you should not waste time thinking about the removal of the infections that could be installed alongside. Unfortunately, this PUP is most likely to enter your operating system with the help of malicious installers, and they could introduce other threats. Ad-supported programs, browser hijackers, tracking cookies, and other kinds of malware could be installed on your operating system. Needless to say it might be much more important to delete FileOpener-related malware. Read more »