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Are you impulsive when you install new extensions and programs? If you are, you might have installed SportStreamSearch without thinking it through. Did you install it just because of its name? Did you install it because it was free? Did you install it because it was attached to something else that you wanted, but you were not given the chance to reject the additional extension? Whatever the case is, if this PUP (potentially unwanted program) can be found on your browser, you must have installed it, even if just by accident. If you have come prepared to remove this extension, most likely, you tried it out and realized that it offered nothing you wanted or needed. Even if you believe that you have all of the information about this PUP, we invite you to read this report to learn how it works from entrance to removal. The last section of the report is dedicated to demonstrating how to delete SportStreamSearch. Read more »

If you want to browse the web safely, we suggest that you do not install File Conversion Now. What does a tool that is meant to convert files have to do with virtual safety? Surprisingly, lots. If you have installed this PUP (potentially unwanted program) already, we recommend that you remove it as soon as possible. If you would like to know why our Anti-Spyware-101.com research team recommends it, you should continue reading. You will find information about how this PUP is introduced, who it was created by, and what methods can be applied to eliminate it. If you believe that you know it all already, perhaps you will go straight to the guide below. Note that is shows how to delete File Conversion Now manually, and there are other methods to be discussed. We hope that we can assist you in any case, and if you think of any questions that you would want to ask, do not hesitate to use the comments area below. Read more »

ConverterzSearch is a browser extension that provides a search tool. If you are wondering whether this could improve your browsing experience, we advise learning more about this extension before adding it to your Google Chrome. The application got classified as a potentially unwanted program. Software belonging to this category usually has unwanted qualities. If you want to find out what could they be, in this case, we advise reading our full article. In it, we talk about the extension’s working manner, its possible distribution channels, and its removal. If you already have this application on your browser, but want to get rid of it, we can offer our deletion instructions that explain how to erase ConverterzSearch manually. We have a comments section below that we encourage you to use if you have any questions related to this potentially unwanted program. Read more »

Did Smedia attract you with its claims to provide you with a search tool that, allegedly, can find relevant results quicker? If that is not the case, it is then likely that you did not install this extension intentionally, or you might not even know how it was installed at all. Cybersecurity experts at Anti-Spyware-101.com have tested the extension in our internal lab, and it is clear that it is not a useful extension. That said, some users might be fooled or confused, and that is because the extension employs Yahoo Search. Keep reading to learn why this search engine cannot be trusted in this case. You also should continue reading to learn how to delete Smedia from Google Chrome. At the time of analysis, this appeared to be the only web browser compatible with the PUP (potentially unwanted program). Why is the extension identified as a PUP? That is another thing you can learn by reading this article. Read more »

PDFConverterSearch4Free is a potentially unwanted program that might look like useful at first. Nevertheless, this application shouldn’t be allowed to remain on your system unless you really wanted to have it. This program could expose you to a number of various threats, and if you don’t do anything about it, it could lead to a number of computer security issues. Hence, if you didn’t plan to keep this app, you should remove PDFConverterSearch4Free at once. For the manual removal instructions, scroll down to the bottom of this entry, and make sure you protect your system from other similar threats. Read more »

Are you wondering if you made the right decision when you installed HDMusicStreamSearch? If you are, you came to the right place as we discuss the extension’s working manner, possible distribution channels, and its deletion in this article. Since the application was classified as a potentially unwanted program, it means that it might have undesirable qualities. In other words, the tool’s working manner could be annoying. If you find it so irritating that you want to delete it, you can find our step by step instructions that show how to erase HDMusicStreamSearch manually at the end of this text. Should you need more help with the removal process or have any questions to ask about the potentially unwanted program, do not hesitate to leave us a message in the comments area. Read more »

According to the description of GamingSearch, the application provides the best way to search. If you wonder whether this is true or not, we invite you to read our full article so that you could learn more and form an opinion of your own. In the text, we discuss how this extension works, how it could be distributed, and what you can do if you do not want to keep it on your computer. If you are only interested in the application’s removal, you should check the deletion instructions below. Also, it is vital to mention that since the extension was classified as a potentially unwanted program, users who want to erase GamingSearch can employ a legitimate antimalware tool for this task. We also encourage you to use our comments section if there is something else you want to ask about this potentially unwanted program. Read more »

PDFConverterSearchHQ is a potentially unwanted program that could be installed by Google Chrome users. We highly recommend learning more about this browser extension before installing it as it could have unwanted qualities. Thus, to make sure that you will not be disappointed with this application, we advise reading our full article. In it, we talk about where the potentially unwanted program could come from, how it might work, and how it could be erased. If you are here because you are looking for a way to delete PDFConverterSearchHQ, you could slide below the text and follow the available removal instructions. If you have any questions about the removal instructions or the potentially unwanted program’s working manner, feel free to leave us a comment at the end of this article. Read more »

It is highly recommended that Google Chrome users install extensions carefully. BubblePDF is one of those extensions that look completely harmless and even useful at first sight but turn out to be neither. If every extension was vetted before installation, people would have fewer issues; however, not everyone understands that. Hopefully, you are reading this report because you are researching the suspicious add-on, and you have not yet installed it. However, if you have acquired this PUP (or potentially unwanted program), you will want to keep reading this article to learn more about it. The Anti-Spyware-101.com research team recommends removing it, but you can come to your own conclusions. Also, as always, if you find yourself with unanswered questions, you can use the comments section to add them. We can help you delete BubblePDF and also secure your entire operating system. Read more »

Do you believe that you can browse the web “smoothly” with the help of Smooth Search Tab? If you do, you have to think about what kind of service this extension actually offers. Does it offer a tool that will help you browse the web quicker or easier? That is not the case. It simply promises to provide you with the search results of a third-party search engine, and, of course, that is nothing useful. If you downloaded this potentially unwanted program (PUP) from the Chrome Web Store (chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/smooth-search-tab/mfpnmamdicmfhemmnpbkldadnibnkfig), it should not have been installed with anything else. However, if you used a bundled downloader, the PUP might have been installed with other undesirable extensions and apps. Bundles can even be used to distribute malware! Before you continue reading to learn how to delete Smooth Search Tab, scan your system to check if there is anything else that you might want to remove. Read more »