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ConvertItSearch sounds like the kind of program that you could use to convert files or access tools that could convert them. In reality, it is neither. Although it can offer a search module, it is not focused on conversion specifically, and it is not one that you can trust either. According to the researchers at the internal Anti-Spyware-101.com lab, this extension is just another PUP (potentially unwanted program), and the assumption is that it was created to assist in advertising. Is that what you expected to happen? If it is not, we suggest that you remove ConvertItSearch without hesitation. Are you hesitant to make any moves because you are not sure what exactly is going on with this extension? If that is the case, we suggest that you continue reading this report. You will learn how the PUP spreads, what it does inside the system, and what steps you can take if you decide to delete this extension. Read more »

When you learn about an extension named AnyStationSearch, you might automatically assume that it could help you access any radio station you want. Well, in theory, it should provide you with that, but only because it has a search engine integrated within. You can use any search engine to find stations online, and you certainly do not need to install any extension to access that kind of service. Instead, you need to pick the preferred search engine and set it in place. Some people might want to see it as their homepage, while others might use it as the default search provider, which allows activating searches via the browser’s address bar. Is there anything else that you would install the extension for? We do not believe that that is the case, and that is one of the reasons we recommend removing AnyStationSearch. That is, however, not the only reason. Whether you have already decided to delete this PUP (potentially unwanted program), or you are still researching it, continue reading to learn more. Read more »

Storm Search is an extension that you can add to Google Chrome. It is, of course, free, and you can find it at chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/storm-search/nbefkjlfamkdegiobdlgilnolpifeaen. Of course, it does not mean that you should jump to install something just because it is available and accessible. First, you need to understand how the tool/service works and you need to figure out whether or not it is useful to you. Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers do not believe that the supposedly beneficial search tool is all that great, and if you keep on reading, you will learn why we advise deleting it from your web browser without hesitation. Are you interested in removing Storm Search already? If you are, scroll down to find the paragraph that discusses the different options you have. If you are not sure if you want to get rid of the extension – which we classify as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) – keep reading. Should questions come up, have no hesitation to add them as comments. Read more »

PDFSearchz was classified as a potentially unwanted program. Applications belonging to this category can have unwanted and annoying qualities that might make users decide to remove them even though they wanted to install them. If you want to know what kind of undesirable qualities this extension could have, as well as how it could be spread or how users could get rid of it, you could read the rest of this article. Should you decide that it was a mistake to install the potentially unwanted program on your computer, you could eliminate it. In the instructions available below, we show how to delete PDFSearchz manually. If you do not want to erase it manually, you could employ a legitimate antimalware tool to remove the potentially unwanted program for you. Read more »

SearchBip is a browser extension offered for Google Chrome Users. According to its description available on the tool’s website, it can provide access to various resources and search results without collecting “personal or recognizable” data. It is not entirely true because the extension can gather personal and browsing data. If you want to learn how the application could use collected information or why it falls under the classification of potentially unwanted programs, we encourage you to read our full article. We can offer our removal instructions too, if you decide that you do not want to keep this extension on your browser any longer. The instructions are just a bit below the article. What they show is how to go to your Google Chrome’s extensions menu and erase SearchBip from there. There are no steps for different browsers because the extension does not work on Microsoft Edge or Mozilla Firefox. Read more »

You have to be careful whenever you download anything new, and that includes MyDocsHere or other extensions that seem to offer great free services. Always remember that not everything that shines like gold is actual gold. So, does that mean that this extension does not work at all? In fact, according to our Anti-Spyware-101.com research team, this potentially unwanted program (PUP) does offer some services that Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox users might find useful. However, there are other things to think about as well. Our team has created a manual removal guide for those who are interested in getting rid of the PUP as quickly as possible. If you found this report because you want to delete MyDocsHere, scroll down to find the guide. If you found this report because you want to understand why your malware scanner might have identified it as a threat, keep reading. Read more »

If you have downloaded IStreamSearch recently, you should be able to just remove this potentially unwanted program (PUP) and forget about it. However, if it has been around for a while now, it is possible that you have already interacted with the search tool introduced by it, and that could cause different kinds of issues. Our Anti-Spyware-101.com experts have recently analyzed this suspicious extension in an internal lab, and we have a few tidbits of information that should help you understand and evaluate it better. It is important to note that this PUP is not unique. In fact, it has an uncountable number of clones, some of which include MovieSearches, ConverterSearchNow, NewVideoSearch, and AllRadioSearch. We always analyze and review all of them separately, but because they are clones, the same information and tips apply in every case. In this report, we show how to delete IStreamSearch, but note that you can use the same guide to get rid of all clones. Read more »

If you have downloaded IStreamSearch recently, you should be able to just remove this potentially unwanted program (PUP) and forget about it. However, if it has been around for a while now, it is possible that you have already interacted with the search tool introduced by it, and that could cause different kinds of issues. Our Anti-Spyware-101.com experts have recently analyzed this suspicious extension in an internal lab, and we have a few tidbits of information that should help you understand and evaluate it better. It is important to note that this PUP is not unique. In fact, it has an uncountable number of clones, some of which include MovieSearches, ConverterSearchNow, NewVideoSearch, and AllRadioSearch. We always analyze and review all of them separately, but because they are clones, the same information and tips apply in every case. In this report, we show how to delete IStreamSearch, but note that you can use the same guide to get rid of all clones. Read more »

GamerSearch is a potentially unwanted program. You probably wouldn’t think of it like that because the application looks like a useful tool that can improve your web search experience. What’s more, if you enjoy online gaming, you might think that this browser extension is there to help you find more interesting games. However, this function looks more like an empty shell because the app makes use of a third-party search engine to provide you with the search results. Hence, it would be a good idea to remove GamerSearch from your computer. You don’t need this app to perform a web search. Read more »

MovieSearches got classified as a potentially unwanted program. In other words, specialists discovered that it could have unwanted functionality that we advise learning about before installing the application. In this article, you can find information not only about the extension’s working manner but also about its possible distribution channels. Also, we talk about the potentially unwanted program's deletion, which you might find interesting if you came here to learn how to erase MovieSearches from your browser. If you slide below the article, you can find concise deletion instructions that show how to remove the application from Google Chrome browsers. Should you have any questions about the deletion part or anything else related to the discussed extension, feel free to place a message in our comments area. Read more »