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It probably took you a while to notice that Search Genie is there on your Chrome browser. Or maybe you opened this page right after the extension was added. Whichever it is, welcome to our website. We are here to tell you more about this potentially unwanted program, and what you should do about it.

First, we would like to emphasize that Search Genie is not a malicious computer infection. It is just an extension that works on one browser. But it has certain features that can be deemed undesirable, and thus, it is recommended that you remove it from your browser. Read more »

Tracker Packages New Tab falls under the category of potentially unwanted programs, also called PUPs. Our researchers say there is a chance the extension could gather information about a user’s interests and display third-party advertising content. Keep in mind that some of the third-party ads might be untrustworthy, so if you see such content while using the application in question, we advise being cautious. If you continue reading our article, we will explain this in more detail as well as provide you with more information about the PUP. Should you decide you do not need such an application on your browser, you could erase Tracker Packages New Tab with the instructions available below this article. Read more »

EasyCouponsAccess is yet another extension created by Eightpoint Technologies Ltd, which is an affiliate of Polarity Technologies Ltd., a well-known company that our Anti-Spyware-101.com research team has faced many times before. The app we are discussing in today’s report is classified as a potentially unwanted program (PUP), and that is exactly how we identify EarthAndSatelliteMaps, Best File Converter, QuickMapsAndDirections, and many other extension created by Eightpoint Technologies. As you might have figured out already, we recommend deleting all of these programs. In this report, however, we focus on removing EasyCouponsAccess. Although it might promise you to access legitimate coupons and, consequently, help you save money, we do not recommend trusting this program. If you already have reasons to eliminate this extension, scroll down to find a guide that will help you. If you want to learn more about the application first, continue reading. Read more »

Some threats are malicious in an obvious way. Others do damage silently. Although we do not classify DailyFunnyWorld Toolbar as a severely dangerous infection, it is very suspicious, and it is known that it can do certain undesirable things silently. Since you are reading this article, you might already have decided to remove this suspicious extension, and if that is the case, scroll down to the last section. If you are not sure why this seemingly harmless program has a bad reputation, you want to keep reading. Our Anti-Spyware-101.com malware analysts have reviewed this suspicious application, and it is now identified as a PUP, which is short for “potentially unwanted program.” Why is it unwanted? We discuss this in detail in this report, but the bottom line is that the extension does not offer exclusive services, that it tracks information about users, and that it presents a search tool we cannot recommend trusting. These are the top reasons to delete DailyFunnyWorld Toolbar. Read more »

RegProtech is a potentially unwanted program or a PUP in short. Such applications may have undesirable or irritating qualities that might make a user wish to get rid of it even if he installed it himself. In this case, the tool could seem annoying because it might ask users to pay to remove results identified during a free scan. Besides, the software may not even work anymore as it could not launch during our tests. We suspect it might have to do with the fact that the server RegProtech used to connect to, is currently unreachable. If your version no longer launches or you simply do not want to keep a PUP on your computer, we invite you to check the deletion instructions available at the end of this article. The comments section below the instructions is where you can place your questions about the application or its removal. Read more »

CIP QxSearch is not an extension you should keep installed on your Google Chrome web browser. This extension might appear to be harmless and maybe even beneficial, but our research team at Anti-Spyware-101.com finds only negatives. According to the official information that was available on the Chrome web store (chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/cip/ffpmjgjkflkhffekbjbmiaidgmafogec) until the installer was taken down, the extension can encrypt searches to ensure a more private experience. Well, this is a completely useless service because you already have Chrome’s Incognito mode that offers a similar thing. Also, Incognito mode is more reliable and transparent, whereas it is known that the suspicious extension has other agenda. We discuss that further in the report, but we can reveal straight away that the extension is classified as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and that its removal is recommended. If you are still not sure about deleting CIP QxSearch, continue reading. Afterward, use the comments section at the bottom of the page if you want to continue the discussion. Read more »

EarthAndSatelliteMaps is a browser extension that is classified as a potentially unwanted program. It means that this extension is not an immediate computer security threat, but it could exhibit certain behavioral patterns that you may find undesirable.

If it was not your intention to add this extension to your browser, scroll down to the bottom of this description and use the manual removal instructions to delete EarthAndSatelliteMaps for good. To find out more about the extension itself, please continue reading the article. Our aim is to tell you about this type of software so you could be aware of the potential security issues it brings. Read more »

You need to think very carefully before installing Chrome Cleaner if this extension is worth your time and trust. Anti-Spyware-101.com research team suggests that it is not. The program is lacking transparent representation, and there is no doubt that any user can do without its services. We discuss all of that in our report. We can tell you right off the bat that our recommendation is to delete Chrome Cleaner. If you already agree with us, and you want to get rid of this potentially unwanted program (PUP), we suggest scrolling down to find a full manual removal guide. Of course, before you commence the action, you should inspect your operating system using a legitimate malware scanner. If other, more dangerous threats are found, it is possible that clearing the operating system manually might not be the greatest idea. The good news is that there are other options you could choose. Continue reading to learn all about your options, and do not forget to add your questions to the comments section if you want to continue the discussion. Read more »

BROOM PC Cleaner is a potentially unwanted program that computer security specialists are very wary about. It might not be the worst security threat out there, but you shouldn’t keep this program on-board if you care about your system stability and personal data security.

In this description, we will look at how BROOM PC Cleaner spreads around, what the implications of keeping this app on your system are. As mentioned, in order to protect your computer from malicious exploitation, it would be for the best to remove BROOM PC Cleaner as soon as possible. You can find the manual removal instructions at the bottom of this article. Read more »

Best File Converter is a browser extension that lets users convert documents into PDF files and the other way around. However, you should know it falls under the classification of potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). It means the application could do something that might make a user wish it was gone even if he installed it himself. To learn more about why the extension might be annoying, you should read the rest of this article. Should you decide you want to eliminate Best File Converter manually, you could also use the instructions located at the end of this text. Since it is classified as a PUP, it can be erased with security software too. If you like this option better, you should download a legitimate antimalware tool and do a full system scan. After it, the chosen tool ought to let you remove the suspicious plugin and other possible threats by clicking its provided deletion button. Read more »