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The idea of watching TV content right from your browser might be tempting, but if you are thinking to achieve this with TV Chrome, you may end up being disappointed or according to some users even scammed. This extension is not malicious or harmful to the system, which is why it falls under the classification of potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). Still, this it does not mean the application is entirely reliable either. On the contrary, our researchers from Anti-spyware-101.com are saying its working manner raises a lot of questions. Not to mention, TV Chrome has some harsh reviews on the Chrome Web Store page. If you already decided the plugin should be removed from your browser, you can scroll below the whole article and use the removal instructions. Those who would like to get to know the PUP better first, should have a look at the rest of the text. Read more »

If you ever come across a program that goes by the MapsFrontier, we highly advise you to avoid it since it happens to exhibits suspicious functionality; because of that, it has been categorized as on more potentially unwanted program. During its in-depth analysis, malware experts at Anti-Spyware-101.com have discovered that this application can present you with unwanted third-party web content. Due to such functionality surfing, the web could become a much more annoying and frustrating experience. It is also important to note that in some instances, your PC could be subjected to devious third-party web content, which could even lead to system infection. To find out more about the overall functionality of this potentially unwanted program, be sure to read this entire article. Alongside such information, we provide a comprehensive removal guide that will help you delete MapsFrontier without encountering any problems. Read more »

Have you downloaded Toothy in a regular manner, o were you forced to download it? This is an extension that is compatible with Google Chrome, and Anti-Spyware-101.com research team has found that it can be introduced to users via an unreliable page that goes full-screen with a notification suggesting that the page can be closed only if you let the add-on in. At first sight, this add-on does not look dangerous at all, and it might be represented via the Google Chrome store – which, of course, is a reputable source – but that does not mean that you should install it. If you are being pushed to install anything, you should NOT; even if it looks harmless or beneficial. Instead, you need to focus on closing the page representing the installer. You might be able to do that by clicking the F11 button or by switching to a different window using the Alt+Tab key combination. If you end up installing it, we recommend that you delete Toothy. Unfortunately, other threats might exist along with this PUP (potentially unwanted program). Read more »

Our cybersecurity specialists have tested Music Center Search and concluded it to be a potentially unwanted program because of the way its developers distribute it. Hence, you can get redirected to its download website from torrent and other content distributing sites. Apart from that, it seems to provide its users with the features it claims to provide. This browser extension is by no means malicious, but you might want to remove it from your PC, provided that you got it accidentally. In this article, we will talk about how this extension is distributed, how it works, and how you can get rid of it. For more information, please read this whole article. Read more »

Magic-Bar is a questionable browser extension that is only available for Google Chrome at the moment. This tool offers you capability to change your home page and new tab page background color, a toolbar with basic information, such as the current time, and a search engine as well. Our malware specialists at anti-spyware-101.com have found that Via Advertising Group Limited is behind this browser extension just like in the case of practically identical tools, including playbar.biz and work-bar.biz. We have categorized this extension as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) because it may present to you questionable third-party ads, collect information about you, and it may also enter your system under shady circumstances along with malware infections. Leaving this PUP in your browser could be a mistake because you might be exposed to risky third-party content and that could put your virtual security at risk. Therefore, we recommend that you remove Magic-Bar from your system. Please read our full article to know more about this PUP and how it may end up on your computer to be able to avoid similar or even more serious threats in the future. Read more »

At first sight, a program that goes by the name of GetEasyArcade might seem like a useful tool since on its official website it is advertised as a great piece of software that should present you with an ability to play various online games within your browser. Even though it sounds like a great tool, it is critical to note that our malware experts have classified this application as one more potentially unwanted program that should not be active on your PC. Such category has been assigned due to the invasive functionality of this application. As it turns out, it could alter your browser's default settings due to which surfing the web will become a much more annoying and frustrating experience. To learn more about the inner workings of this potentially unwanted program, read the rest of our detailed report. In addition to such information, we also present a detailed removal guide that you should use to delete GetEasyArcade once and for all. Read more »

Tabs to Windows is not an extension you should install on your Google Chrome browser because it is not as beneficial as it claims to be. Yes, it promises to make it possible to organize tabs conveniently, which is quite a useful feature, but it has several other drawbacks that make it an untrustworthy piece of software. Officially, it has been classified as a potentially unwanted program by specialists at anti-spyware-101.com. Potentially unwanted programs are, of course, not harmful infections, but they still perform activities that might cause problems to users. In the case of Tabs to Windows, it might start collecting information about users one day. Additionally, unlike fully trustworthy applications, it might be installed on users’ browsers without their knowledge. Generally speaking, it is far from a harmful malicious application, but it still has several features that make it a suspicious browser extension. Our recommendation for you would be to remove it, but you must make the final decision yourself – read the rest of this article if you need some more information about this browser extension. Read more »

Tank Runner is a potentially unwanted program targeted at Google Chrome users. Our researchers say it could come as a redirect if you click possibly malicious pop-up ads or visit unreliable web pages. Yet the worst part is the fact the extension might be forced on you. To be more precise, the application’s official website could go full screen and display a notification insisting you install the add-on before leaving the site. Naturally, some users may add it while thinking they have no other choice. If the situation is familiar to you, we urge you to read the rest of the text and learn about the potentially unwanted program so you would know what to do if you come across something similar the next time. Plus, both in the text and the deletion instructions located below the article we will explain how to eliminate Tank Runner if you wish to get rid of it. Read more »

Pro Pc Cleaner is a newly found PC optimizer/cleaner that was allegedly designed to fix various issues on your computer and make it run better and faster. However, after testing it, our cybersecurity experts have concluded that it is mostly useless as it was configured to show fake security alerts about your system. If you uninstall this program from Control Panel, it will leave junk files behind. Therefore, security experts have classified it as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and suggest that you remove it. This program is not malicious, but it is next to useless, and you should not pay money for it. For more details on this application, please read this article as it contains the most relevant information available. Read more »

Edentulatecontrol is a browser extension you might be asked to install in order to leave a website you could be redirected too without asking any permission. Our researchers at Anti-spyware-101.com says the moment you end up on such a site; it could go full-screen making it more troublesome to close the unwanted tab or the browser itself. Under such circumstances, the add-on was categorized as a potentially unwanted program or a PUP in short. Further, in the article, we will tell you where the application comes from in more detail, also what may happen if it is added, and how it can be erased from the browser, it is compatible with. For users, who decide not to take any chances with Edentulatecontrol and want to get rid of it right away we will place removal instructions as well just below the article. Read more »