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Sidebar Dock is a potentially unwanted program that quite a few users do not install on their computers willingly. They think that they get infected with this program because they appear on their screens unexpectedly, but the truth is that such potentially unwanted applications do not infect target computers. They simply do not need that. Users install multiple unwanted applications when they download freeware apps from unreliable websites, and Sidebar Dock just happens to be one of them. You will do yourself a favor if you remove Sidebar Dock from your computer as this application could be easily exploited by cyber criminals for their malicious goals. Not to mention that you should just avoid potential threats in general. Read more »

Most computer users install Desktop Bar hoping that it will help them access many useful services using one single tool. Even though this program appears to be beneficial, we have found that it might expose you to unreliable services as well, which is the main reason you should consider getting rid of this program. Before we start discussing the activity of this potentially unwanted program (PUP), we need to figure out how it entered your operating system. Have you installed it yourself from desktop-bar.net? If you have, it is unlikely that you will encounter other programs bundled with it. Have you installed this PUP using a third-party installer, and it was packaged with other suspicious, unfamiliar programs? If you have, you must research them as well. In the worst case scenario, you will have to remove Desktop Bar-related infections. Read more »

A potentially unwanted program, or PUP, is the kind of program that does not fulfill its promises. The suspicious search tool PlusNetwork.com is the reason we identify Video Search Tools Plus as a potentially unwanted program as well. Although this Chrome add-on should enhance your browsing experience by showing more video search results, it is not very beneficial, and it can install a suspicious search tool that we do not recommend trusting. This search tool can spy on you, record your browsing history, and inject advertisements. These are the main reasons we recommend deleting PlusNetwork.com and the suspicious browser extension associated with it. Luckily, one step is all that it takes to get rid of this undesirable software. Read more »

Advanced PC Care is not a program you should keep on your system. It is promoted as an optimizer that will make your PC work without any errors. However, this program might have come to your computer without your permission. So, our research team classifies it as a potentially unwanted application. In addition, this application is involved in a suspicious behavior as it installs other programs on your system. Therefore, we think that it is better to remove the untrustworthy optimization tool. Read more »

A lot of users experience that their computers keep slowing down with time and they start to search for applications, such as FixCleanRepair, in order to improve performance and protect their PC at the same time. However, our researchers at Anti-Spyware-101.com have categorized this software as a potentially unwanted program (PUP). This decision was due to certain factors regarding the behavior of this PUP. First, the free version can only report back errors, but for the fix you need to buy the full version. Second, the scan does not really reveal anything dangerous, that is, it seems that it only scans certain areas of your system that you could mostly perform using the built-in tools, such as the disk defragmenter. Third, this software can also start showing third-party ads, and, last but not least, it can also bring on-board a couple of malware infections. In order to get more details and find out why we suggest that you remove FixCleanRepair, please read on. Read more »

There are hundreds of tools which claim that they can convert files. SimpleMediaConverter is one of them. The program says that it can convert different audio and video files. Information provided on its official website says that SimpleMediaConverter can convert files into .flac, .mp2, .wma, .wav, .m4a, and .mp3 formats. On top of that, it enables users to manage their files more easily. Finally, the publisher tries to convince users that it is very easy to use SimpleMediaConverter. As can be seen, SimpleMediaConverter is a powerful and beneficial program, so it is nothing surprising at all that many users download and install this application from its official website simplemediaconverter.com. Unfortunately, the free version of this program is rather annoying, so if you have downloaded and installed this particular version, it is likely that you will delete it from your system very soon. Read more »

OnePCOptimizer is a program that usually indicates the existence of other infections because, as research shows, it can be installed by malicious Trojans. This potentially unwanted program could also be installed onto your operating system bundled with third-party infections hidden behind a fake file updater, or you could download it from onepcoptimizer.com. Whichever backdoor this PUP has used to enter your operating system, there is no doubt that trusting it is a mistake. The main objective that the creators (Isecure Software LLC) of this program have is to get your money. They can achieve this in two ways: using misleading information on the official website and a supposedly helpful “toll-free” helpline. Obviously, we recommend removing OnePCOptimizer, and if you want to learn more, continue reading. Read more »

WinClock is advertised as a highly customizable clock that you can put on your desktop. But regardless of how it looks, it does not work as you would expect, so you might want to remove it. Furthermore, it has been set to display commercial advertisements on your desktop, which make this program unreliable.WinClock is remarkably similar to the clock gadget developed by Microsoft, but has a bit more customization options. However, there is really no need for such a clock, because if you use Windows 7 or Vista you can just enable the clock gadget featured on these two operating systems. Read more »

DrSpeedyPC is a PC optimizer program that claims to speed up your computer and ensure peak performance; however, our malware specialists at Anti-Spyware-101.com have categorized it as a potentially unwanted program (PUP). After a deep analysis, we can say that this application shows certain behaviors that make it questionable. Sharing our findings can help you make up your mind and act before more issues might emerge with regard to your system’s security. As a matter of fact, this PUP may start showing advertisements in your browsers that might take you to unsafe websites if you click on them. If you continue reading our report, you will understand why we advise you to remove DrSpeedyPC and how you can protect your PC from infections. Read more »

Many computer users play online games, and many computer programs offer services associated with these games. Gaming New Tab is a program that supposedly can provide access to your favorite gaming sites, and it is available at lp.inmind-games.com. Needless to say, instead of providing links to the gaming sites you actually visit, this program will provide links to online games that it was set up to promote. ConvertBox Toolbar, WorldNews New Tab, and other InMind, Inc., programs have the same flaws, which is why they do not have a good reputation. You should not use programs that are not beneficial and cannot meet your expectations. Unfortunately, there are a few other reasons to delete Gaming New Tab from your operating system. Read more »