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ViewPlay is a browser add-on which provides computer users with online shopping related information, including coupons and special offers, and advertisements, including as web banners, pop-ups, interstitial advertisements, and in-line advertisements. ViewPlay is regarded as an adware program and can be removed from the computer by powerful spyware and malware prevention programs. ViewPlay is developed by SuperWeb LLC, which is the developer of Fortunitas, Surftastic, Web Fliper, LinkiDo, GoingGo, and many other identical programs. Like the programs mentioned, ViewPlay has an official website, which is viewplay.net. At the moment of writing, the website does not provide computer user with the setup file of the program, but it does not mean that you there is no other way to acquire this application. Read more »

Wifi Protector BI is an adware application that functions a a browser add-on. It is known to track user’s online activity and display a lot of annoying pop-up advertisements. Wifi Protector BI is related to potentially unwanted computer optimization tools, and it is often considered a potential computer security threat. You should remove Wifi Protector BI from your computer, if you want to avoid various security-related issues. Scanning your system for other potentially unwanted and dangerous programs would also be a good idea, because such adware applications seldom travel alone. Read more »

Browser Guardian is a potentially unwanted program that travels together with adware applications. At first sight, it comes across as a useful program that can help you avoid dangerous websites and enhance internet security. Nevertheless, the manner of distribution is highly disturbing because Browser Guardian does not ask for your permission to enter your PC. That is why our computer security specialists are forced to categorize this browser plug-in as a potentially unwanted application, and you need to remove Browser Guardian from your system in order to avoid any potential system security threats. Read more »

Eticosearch.com is a search engine which is often identified as a browser hijacker because it can replace the existing home page/search provider tools. Even though it is unlikely that the program will install itself without your permission, it is possible that the potentially undesirable search provider modifications will be initiated by default when installing bundled software. If you do not want to worry about Eticosearch.com removal, you need to be extremely careful when installing browser extensions, computer applications, search tools and other software. Note that bundled software often hides silent installers, and if you have found the undesirable search tool, it is possible that you will need to delete other undesirable software as well. Needless to say, if dangerous malware is running on your computer, you want to locate and delete it right away. Read more »

Different kinds of adware programs, including ThisCounts, seek to advertise various products and drive traffic to particular websites. Thus, do not be surprised if you notice that your Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox are flooded with ads after the installation of advertising-supported application. Unfortunately, all these commercials are not only annoying, but might also expose you to threats, which is why we recommend that you delete ThisCounts from your system and thus stop all those ads from appearing. Luckily, you will be able to remove this undesirable application via Control Panel; however, if you feel that you need some extra guidance, you should definitely continue reading the article. Read more »

PriceKeaper is an adware application from coupons family. It claims to be a useful tool that can help you purchase the goods you want at a lower price. However, there are a lot of similar applications that failed to live up to their promises. There is no need to keep PriceKeaper on your computer, because such programs bring more harm than good. Scan your computer with a licensed antimalware tool to detect all the unwanted programs and remove them along with PriceKeaper. Do all it takes to protect your system from potential threats. Read more »

You may think that a better browsing experience is just a click away with Gearscroll; however, malware researchers indicate that this application is not beneficial at all. First of all, the extension uses web cookies which are set to track every move you make online. These cookies can collect information regarding your browsing history, preferences and interests. This information is highly valuable because it can be sold to third party advertisers who may use it to produce more alluring ads. Do you know what the extension has to do with online advertising? Unfortunately, if you do not take care of Gearscroll removal, this advertisement supported program will enable an adware server linked to the affiliated parties to flood the browsers with various offers and deals. This activity is considered to be unreliable. Read more »

Do you trust SaferSurf to help you browse the web without accidentally landing on malicious or untrustworthy websites? Even though the program is presented in that way, Anti-Spyware-101.com malware researchers warn that the application may not be as s secure as you think. Of course, the plugin could block access to certain websites; however, it is related to an entirely different security issue – online advertising. If you fail to remove SaferSurf, it is possible that you will face disruptive, suspicious and even unreliable pop-up or banner ads whenever surfing the web. The worst part is that these ads could be displayed by virtually any third-party, which is why trusting these ads could be dangerous. Do you want to learn how to delete the advertisement supported software from the PC? Then continue reading. Read more »

Notificatoin is an old adware program. It does not seem to work properly anymore, but computer users still complain about Notificatoin “balloons” that appear on their screens out of nowhere. The presence of this adware program on your computer usually means that you have more than just one potentially unwanted application installed. Also, it means that you often visit unreliable websites or click on suspicious pop-ups that distribute adware. To remove Notificatoin from your computer, you need to uninstall it via Control Panel. Do not forget to terminate other unwanted programs as well. Read more »

If different kinds of advertisements with a label “Shopncompare ads” start appearing on your screen, unfortunately, it is an indication that your system is infected with adware (advertising-supported application). These programs tend to sneak in without user’s direct permission; thus, do not be surprised if you cannot remember downloading any of them yourself. It does not matter how adware has managed to enter the system because it is still important to get rid of them in order not to cause security-related issues and just be able to browse the web freely again. Thus, in order to stop Shopncompare ads from appearing, you will have to delete ShopNcompare first. If you do not know how to do that, you should definitely continue reading the article. Read more »