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MMUltraPlayer is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that certainly should not be installed on your computer. This application probably entered your system accidentally, and now that it has your undivided attention, it is time to terminate it.

Although the program cannot infect you with malware, there are many aspects of it that should not be tolerated. In this article, we will discuss the implications of keeping potentially unwanted programs on the affected computers, and we will also tell you how to remove MMUltraPlayer manually. Whatever you choose to do, you should remember that your computer’s security should be your utmost priority. Read more »

If you have noticed dubious activity within your web browser, it is likely that it has been affected by a questionable program. One application that is fully capable of doing that goes by the name of Ads by BandwidthStat. After an extensive analysis malware experts at Anti-Spyware-101.com eventually classified this suspicious application as a potentially unwanted program mostly due to its rather invasive functionality and questionable distribution. Keep in mind that the majority of claims stating that having this potentially unwanted program on your PC could be beneficial are a marketing gimmick used by its developers to trick unsuspecting Internet users into obtaining this application without fully understanding how it functions. If you ever come across this questionable program, we highly advise you to bypass it as it holds little to no valuable features whatsoever; and if you happen to already have it fully active on your personal computer do not hesitate and follow the instructions that we provide below. Read more »

At first sight, Search Swapper looks like a helpful tool, but Anti-Spyware-101.com malware analysts warn that this supposedly helpful app is another potentially unwanted program that needs to be handled with serious caution. We have tested this PUP in our internal lab, and we found that this supposedly beneficial tool is also employed for the collection of data and the injection of third-party advertisements. You might know already that this kind of activity is risky, in which case, you might want to delete Search Swapper right away. The guide at the bottom of this guide will help you eliminate this potentially unwanted program from your operating system without further delay. Of course, we recommend reading the report first to learn why exactly this PUP deserves elimination. If you skip the information we have gathered, you might keep installing unreliable programs again and again, and this could lead to big security problems. Read more »

Allegedly, NetSpeed is an application dedicated to optimizing network packets. However, we believe this application to be useless and recommend that you remove it as soon as the opportunity arises. Our malware researchers say that this application is not malicious because it does not perform any questionable actions while running on your computer. In fact, this application does nothing at all. However, if you want to get rid of it, then you will be surprised to find out that uninstalling it from Control Panel is not an option because it does not feature an uninstaller there. This is just one of the reasons we have classified it as a potentially unwanted program. If you want to find out more, then please continue reading. Read more »

Gplyra Miner is a program you get by installing suspicious software bundles. It is designed to use your computer's resources secretly for mining digital currencies. Removing this application is recommended because it will impact your PC’s performance significantly. Furthermore, the added stress of the mining process will force the Central Processing unit (CPU) to generate more heat and use more power. Unknown cyber crooks have made this program to make money for them — not you, so this program is useless as far as you are concerned. Therefore, we have classified Gplyra Miner as a potentially unwanted program. Read more »

Startup Maximizer is a piece of software that claims to be a beneficial PC optimizer. If you open its official website solidtechies.com, you will immediately notice that it promises to act in a very useful way. It is said there that it will boost the speed of your computer, remove undesirable software, eliminate advertisements from your screen, and clean the system registry. Even though this program seems to be very beneficial, specialists working at anti-spyware-101.com have found that it is not as perfect as it might seem to be at first sight. In fact, researchers say that they have to put this piece of software into the category of potentially unwanted programs. Of course, there are several reasons why they classify this program as a PUP. We will tell you more about this software further in this article. We are sure that we will also help you to decide whether or not to keep it installed, so read the article carefully and then take action. Read more »

AdSkip looks like a neat reliable and useful application because it claims to block annoying advertisements. However, it does not do that, and we suggest removing it at your earliest convenience. Research has shown that a few months after installing this application it starts to install malicious programs secretly, and we have heard that it can even install Trojans. So this application can jeopardize your computer’s security, and you should get rid of it to ensure that your computer remains malware-free. In this short description, we will tell you about how this application functions, where it comes from and how you can uninstall it. Read more »

A potentially unwanted program called Safesidetab Fix is not a threat, but our Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers strongly advise eliminating it from your operating system. This program is unable to provide you with trustworthy services, and the silent activity associated with it is considered intrusive and potentially dangerous. Have you downloaded this program yourself or was it installed without your notice? It is unlikely that this PUP (short for “potentially unwanted program”) can spread itself silently, but it is possible that third-party installers will conceal it or introduce it to you in a misleading manner. Do you feel as if you have been tricked into installing this program? Our research has revealed that the PUP could be spread via pop-ups, and they could promote the installer in a misleading manner. Well, whether you have installed it willingly or not, there are reasons to remove Safesidetab Fix, and we introduce these reasons via this report. Read more »

WebBars is a potentially unwanted application although it can also be categorized as adware plug-in. It is very likely that you installed this application on your computer accidentally, so if you did not want to have this program, you should scroll down to the bottom of this article for the removal instructions. Luckily, you will have no problem removing WebBars because this program can be uninstalled via Control Panel. However, that might not be the end of it because you are bound to have more unwanted applications on-board. To intercept them all, be sure to run a full system scan with a computer security tool of your choice. Read more »

Wouldn’t it be great if you could download software without having to worry about any hidden boxes enabling the installation of additional apps? Uncheckit promises to uncheck all hidden boxes; however, it simply cannot live up to its promises. This potentially unwanted program, according to our Anti-Spyware-101.com malware researchers, is worthless, and the worst part is that it can also be malicious and dangerous. After testing this PUP in our internal lab, we are convinced that it cannot be trusted, and we have prepared this report to warn you about the dangers you might encounter if you keep this program running. Read the report carefully, and if any questions pertaining to the removal of Uncheckit or the PUP itself still worry you, use the comments section below to initiate a discussion. If you have any pressing issues, we will try to help you as soon as possible. Read more »