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MixiDJ V45 Toolbar is a browser extension that is classified as a potentially unwanted program. It is not a computer threat, but due to its loose Privacy Policy and general vulnerabilities, it may become a tool for malware distribution, if it gets exploited by malicious third parties. What is more, it employs annoying and persistent techniques in order to get installed on target computers. Either way, you will do yourself a favor if you remove MixiDJ V45 Toolbar from your computer right not, because eventually this application could prove to be responsible for a number of security risks. Read more »

PUP.Optional.Babsolution.A refers to a detection which indicates that some suspicious or insecure computer application has been installed. There is no need to panic for PUP.Optional.Babsolution.A is not a virus. There are many free computer programs, be it browser add-ons or toolbars, that may pose some risk to the user or negatively affect the performance of the PC. As a result, malware researchers flag them as potentially unwanted programs (PUP).  Very often such programs also install or recommend installing some additional programs that are not necessarily preferred by the user. If your anti-virus program detects PUP.Optional.Babsolution.A but cannot remove it, implement SpyHunter, which can remove the unwanted application from the PC. Read more »

Pokki is a software application that is getting increasingly popular among Windows 8 users. This application framework program is developed by SweetLabs, Inc, and it helps users to keep all of their apps simply a mouse click away. According to pokki.com, the application is compatible with Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8. The users of the latter operating system tend to find this legitimate application rather useful, because it restores Windows start menu which is originally omitted from Windows 8. The best part about Pokki being a legitimate program is that you can remove it from your computer whenever you want, although it will hardly happen if you find the application useful. Read more »

Search.Tb.Ask.com is a search engine that can be classified as a potentially unwanted application along with its Ask Toolbar. It does look very neat and professional, but it is not as much useful as it is distracting and not very good at fulfilling its purpose. The engine does not offer an acceptable level of security, too, which becomes clear after reading their privacy policy. While it would be a bit too far-fetched to call it a browser hijacker, if it happens to be a default search on your browser it would be a good call to remove Search.Tb.Ask.com. Read more »

GorillaPrice is a computer application which is installed as a browser add-on. It works on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox. The aimed of the program is to ease up the users’ online shopping experience by providing them with various online deals. GorillaPrice generates coupons and advertisements related to the user’s interest while he or she is browsing the Internet. However, some of them may be third-party links leading to suspicious websites. Our Anti-Spyware-101.com team highly recommends removing GorillaPrice from the browsers in order to minimize the potential risk of putting the PC and your privacy in danger. Read more »

Winload Toolbar is browser plug-in associated with the infamous Conduit.com. It is said to improve your browser’s functionality, but in reality it is a useless clutter of a program. This add-on is supported by all best-known browsers: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome.

The installation process is particularly confusing, as it occurs partly in German, partly in English. That is most likely because the majority of users who download the program are located in Germany. Even though technically this is not a browser hijacker, it comes pretty close to the title and so it is a very smart choice to remove Winload Toolbar. Read more »

Gaming Wonderland Toolbar is a browser add-on published by Mindspark Interactive Network. The toolbar is available at free.gamingwonderland.com, and can be installed on Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox. The name of the browser plug-in suggests that it is aimed at active online game players. It contains a bunch of links to gamingwonderland.com so that the user can access particular game categories. Additionally, Gaming Wonderland Toolbar features a radio player, which enables the user to listen to music aired from Poland, Brazil, Switzerland and many others. Read more »

Video Download Converter Toolbar is a highly suspicious browser plugin which has been reported to act as a dangerous browser hijacker. Without a doubt at times the application could truly be malignant and dangerous; however, is most cases it simply is an irritating and useless browser plugin. It is not that difficult to tell malignant and harmless programs apart. If you have accepted the offer to change the home page and default browser settings – the application is not dangerous. On the other hand, if you have discovered the changes and you are 100% sure that they have been initiated illegally – you have to scan the PC and remove malicious applications corrupting the system. If you do not remove Video Download Converter Toolbar hijacker now, you may face much more clandestine and devious spyware soon enough. Read more »

Brothersoft Toolbar, or B1 Toolbar, is a browser plugin which can be downloaded from the official web page brothersoft.ourtoolbar.com, and which provides easy-access links to Facebook, YouTube, Pricegong and other services. The toolbar itself is not malicious; however, the services promoted through it should be handled with care. You should be most cautious about the search.conduit.com and the customized Conduit web search. These search tools have been discovered to prioritize third-party advert-supported search results rather than the useful ones. This is the main reason why we recommend that you remove Brothersoft Toolbar from the PC and delete programs which come bundled with it. Read more »

Video Converter Toolbar is a computer application which promotes Conduit Search, and which works on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox. It is advisable to remove the toolbar as it can alter the settings of the system and affect your browsing sessions. Video Convert Toolbar can be downloaded for ourtoolbar.com, giveawayoftheday.com, and some other websites. Read more »