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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 »

Surf And Keep extension is a highly suspicious browser plugin and if it has been installed onto your PC without your knowledge you should immediately scan the system for other unreliable software. As research shows, the program can be installed in several different ways. Officially the plugin is available from surfandkeep.info, and here the add-on is presented as a tool which can help you save money and time when shopping online. This version of the plugin has been developed by Web Pick Internet Holdings Ltd, and once installed it is meant to present you with online coupon pop-ups. Note that you need to be extra cautious about any offers and advertisements because some of them could route you to highly unreliable sites. Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers recommend that you delete Surf And Keep extension, especially if it has been dropped onto the computer illegally. 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 »

OLyrics is often treated as an adware, or advertisement-supported software, because the application has been discovered to enable pop-up adverts. Available from olyrics.co the plugin does not seem unreliable or dangerous, especially because it is stated that the program provides authentic services. Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers have discovered that the add-on definitely does help you find lyrics to some of the songs you listen to on YouTube, just as it is promised. Then why do so many Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer browsers wish to delete OLyrics from the computer? Please continue reading the report to learn why the removal of this application may be exactly what you need to perform as soon as possible. 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 »

If you have LyricsSing on your PC, get ready for LyricsSing ads, which you will find on YouTube. LyricsSing is a free browser add-on compatible with Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox. The application displays the lyrics of YouTube videos, and in order to see the text, you have to click on the Show lyrics button next to the video. Once you click the Play button, the text starts scrolling down. Even though LyricsSing seems useful, we recommend that you remove it from your browsers. The application is identical to LyriXeeker and LyricStar, which are already classified as adware programs, so if you do not what to be monitored and provided with various advertisements, act right now to delete the application. Read more »

Allyrics Pop-up Ads is an adware application that is responsible for displaying pop-up advertisements whenever you open YouTube. The advertisements may appear disregarding the browser you are using, because Allyrics Pop-up Ads can generate ads on all main browsers, including Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and Internet Explorer. If you are seeing these pop-up ads whenever you access YouTube, it is very likely that you have a potentially unwanted program installed on your computer. In order to remove Allyrics Pop-up Ads you may also need to remove a few freeware applications and scan your PC with a reliable computer security tool. 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 »

LyricStar is an adware program which can be downloaded as a normal browser plugin on your Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome browsers. The application is available at lyricstar.co where it is indicated that the add-on will help you find lyrics when viewing official music videos on YouTube. It is a self-proclaimed Karaoke add-on; however, Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers warn that it is not as beneficial as it may seem at first. The most irritating element of the plugin is the advertisements which may start flooding your browsers as soon as you install it onto the browsers. Needless to say, this is the main reason why many computer users wish to remove LyricStar from their browsers. Read more »

Outdated Browser Detected is a fake alert that appears on your browser’s webpage. It says that your browser is outdated and therefore you need to install an update. However, this application has nothing to do with the official browser updates, and it functions as adware distributor. Therefore, it is important that you ignore this fake alert and close your browser window immediately. You may not have been infected with adware yet, but in order to remove everything that could be related to Outdated Browser Detected, you should consider scanning your PC with a powerful antimalware tool immediately. Read more »