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Zulagames is a gaming website promoted by a browser extension called Free Games which you should remove from the PC. The application is compatible with Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, and categorized as a potentially unwanted program.  Once you install this browser add-on, a small icon representing Zulagames is added next your home button. Zulagames can be promoted by various programs, which means that when you come across this browser add-on via any application downloaded from freeware websites. Since it can be attached to the setup file of a program, you should always read the terms of use that you are provided with once you launch the installer. Read more »

RevenueHits is an advertising service which is aimed at helping publishers promote their products, increase traffic to their websites, and earn bigger revenues. RevenueHits is an engine which works on various platforms, including toolbars, banners, and the like, so that the advertised content is viewed by a wider audience.  If you have just found that your browsers, including Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, are bombarded with various advertisements, including the search engine results page, it is very likely that you have some toolbar on your PC. The advertisements are provided at the right time, and can be caused by Babylon Toolbar, Conduit Toolbar, Iminent Toolbar, and many other browser extensions, which you should remove from the PC. Read more »

Start.qone8.com is a website that is set as your home page when you get infected with Qone8 Virus. It is not a genuine computer virus, as the infection is classified as browser hijacker. Therefore, it may change your default home page either to qone8.com or start.qone8.com. Recently, computer users seem to be complaining more about being redirected to start.qone8.com. In such a case, you need to remove the browser hijacker from your computer, and restore your browser settings to default. Refer to the instructions below this description in order to delete start.qone8.com from your browser, and do not forget to scan your PC with a powerful antimalware tool. Read more »

Even though on the official page of BatBrowse Deals (batbrowse.com) it is stated that the offered browser plugin will help you fly through the web, Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers have discovered that the application is completely useless. First of all, the download button represented on the page is currently inactive, and it is most likely that its functionality will not be restored for some time. As research shows, the plugin falls into the same category of potentially undesirable programs as GreyGray Ads, DiVapton Ads, Lamilov and Qualitink. In fact, it appears that all of these applications have been created by the same people. If you wish to learn how to delete these programs use the search box on the right to find more information, or follow the BatBrowse Deals removal steps presented below. Read more »

Xaven is a browser add-on which is akin to Illoxum, Search Fin, and some other free computer applications. Due to the characteristics of the application, it may be referred to as adware because it displays various advertisements. Xaven is compatible with Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, and it can be downloaded from xaven.info. Moreover, there is a real possibility that you may acquire this tool via bundled downloads because this type of applications are very often attached to the setup files of various free programs. Therefore, you should always attentively read the terms of use that you get in order to have a chance to choose a custom installation. Our team at Anti-Spyware-101.com recommends that you remove Xaven, and if you are still unfamiliar with its features, keep on reading to find out what this application is capable of. Read more »

Browse Beyond is an adware application that is compatible with Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome. It is not a computer malware infection, because most of the time the application informs you about the oncoming installation. However, there might also be times when you install Browse Beyond on your computer accidentally, together with other freeware applications. Although this browser application is not dangerous, it is not recommended to keep in on your computer, because it has a very lax security policy that enables malicious third parties to make use of it. Remove Browser Beyond from your system to prevent any potential harm. Read more »

SafePCRepair Toolbar is a potentially unwanted program else classified as browser plugin that gets installed on Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer browsers. It is not a malware infection, as it does not enter your system without your permission. However, more often than not users overlook that fact that they do install SafePCRepair Toolbar themselves. This toolbar claims that it can improve your computer’s performance, and it promotes itself as a reliable tool for PC optimization. However, computer security researchers does not recommended having on the computer as it exposes the system to potential malware infections and so you are recommended to remove SafePCRepair Toolbar right now. Read more »

Illoxum is a browser add-on which is aimed at improving your browsing experience. The application monitors what items you are interested in on shopping websites and displays various deals and coupons, so that you can save your time and money. The application works only almost every websites, and can also provide you with different forms of advertisements, which is the major reason why you should remove Illoxym from the browsers. Read more »

BackgroundHost.exe is a file that belongs to an add-ons framework which is usually installed alongside browser add-ons, including Cool Smiley Bar for Facebook. Add-on frameworks allow the user to create various browser add-ons for Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and other browsers. BackgroundHost.exe is usually located in Disk C, and in one of the sub-folders in the Program Files directory. The size of the file is known to be 584.8 KB. If you have found some system errors related to BackgroundHost.exe, it is advisable to scan the computer to make sure that the computer is not infected. Read more »

Doko Toolbar is a browser extension which is powered by Delta Search, and which you should remove from the computer if you want to browse the Internet as usual. When the toolbar is installed, it hijacks the home page of your browsers, including Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox.  Delta Search, or delta-search.com, is regarded as insecure search provider because of the irrelevant contents that are inserted in the search results page. If you have just found that your browsers are afflicted by Doko Toolbar, you should immediately remove the unwanted application from your PC. Read more »