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TerasGames is supposed to be a game downloader or manager, but our security experts categorize it as a potentially unwanted application. Of course, we would not have much to say about this program if you had installed it willingly, but most of the complaints we find say that TerasGames slithered into affected systems uninvited, and this is the issue we have to address in this article. It is rather simple: If a program is unwanted, it has to be removed. Thus, you should not waste your time. Delete TerasGames from your computer and then make sure your system is safeguarded against other uninvited guests. Read more »

ZiperFly is considered as a potentially unwanted application simply because it is nothing short of useless. It has the ability to display commercial ads so you might want to remove this application. ZiperFly is a useless application not only because it exclusively supports zip files, but also due to the way it works. because it is rather confusing and might be frustrating. There are much better alternatives to this application that include: 7-zip, Winzip, Winrar etc. Any one of these archives will do a much better job than ZiperFly. If you want to know more about this program, then please continue reading. Read more »

If you keep seeing suspicious ads, it might be a sign that DnsIO was installed onto your operating system. This program can change DNS settings to inject ads into the websites you visit, despite the fact that it promises to work in a completely different manner. If you visit dnsio.net, the developers of this strange program will try to convince you that it can offer protection from malware. The creators of this website have made a huge mistake by overlooking the information they use. If they were more careful, they would have replaced the name “LookSafe.” This is another suspicious program that can change your DNS settings to show ads, and it is represented using the same information and a similar-looking website. Needless to say, both of these programs were created by the same company, which immediately gives away that they are not reliable. As you might have figured out already, we will advise you to remove DnsIO. Read more »

WorldSport New Tab is an application that has been tailored for Internet surfers who have an interest in soccer. However, it has been deemed potentially unwanted and you ought to remove it. It is not bad, but it does not do anything good either. One major complaint is that upon installation this browser extension automatically changes the new tab and homepage to another website. If you want to rollback these changes, then we suggest getting rid of this application. If you want to know more about WorldSport New Tab, then we invite you to read the full article. Read more »

SpringFiles is a potentially unwanted program that should function as a direct download manager. However, its reliability is highly doubtful, and this program might as well expose you to a variety of computer security threats. If you have this application on-board, it is strongly recommended that you remove SpringFiles from your system at once. Please scroll down to the bottom for the manual removal instructions. While you are at it, do take your time to run a full system scan with a licensed antispyware tool and see whether you have more unwanted applications installed. It is very likely that there are at least several unwanted programs running on your system. Read more »

Online gaming sites are very popular, but not all of them can be trusted. Some of these sites might be used to introduce you to suspicious programs, such as GamerHippo. This program is installed as an application on compatible Windows operating systems and as an extension on Mozilla Firefox. If you install this program, you will be able to play the Gold Games that are presented via gamerhippo.com. At first, you might think that the installer that pops up on your screen represents the game you want to watch, but, as soon as the installer setup appears, it becomes clear that you are being forced into installing an unfamiliar program. Of course, most users do not care much about this because, in return, they are allowed to play the games they want. Regardless of the services you receive, you should delete GamerHippo. Read more »

If you care about your virtual security, you will not download Guardbox. Although this program claims to work as a security tool, it is highly unlikely that it will work as well as you hope. Even if it does block access to some malicious websites and protect you from cyber attacks, this program can show online ads, which is the reason we do not recommend trusting it. What is more, this program has the power to change browser search settings, which is another reason it does not have the best reputation. Luckily, this suspicious program is no browser hijacker, and it is unlikely to take over your browsers without your permission. However, when installing this program, you might have to check a box indicating that you want to “revert to original search settings,” which is why you need to be cautious. Despite this, some users still choose to remove Guardbox. Read more »

WorldNews New Tab as its name clearly suggests is a browser extension that is supposed to provide you access to the “best news in one click.” But no matter how useful you might think this extension is, the truth of the matter is that our research team at Anti-Spyware-101.com has labeled it as a potentially unwanted program, or PUP, for a reason. Since this PUP exhibits traits that might introduce you to potential security issues, you had better think again if you want to keep it. We definitely believe that your computer will be more secure after removing WorldNews New Tab from it. Read more »

If you have downloaded and installed MyAppsCloud thinking that it will save you time by automatically updating your computer’s programs and drivers for you, then you are in for a big disappointment, because the application does not work. Therefore, you ought to remove it at your earliest convenience. This application falls into the category of potentially unwanted programs. It will not update your computer’s programs. But it can compensate for it by displaying commercial advertisements. If you do not like looking at annoying ads then you should take action and get rid of this program. However, if you wish to know more, please read this short article. Read more »

There are numerous optimization tools out there on the web. One such tool is called SpeedOptimizerGuru. On its official website it is promoted as a great tool, in fact, it is advertised as the world’s greatest tool for registry cleaning and PC optimization in general. While it might sound like an excellent program to have, you must known that malware experts at our internal labs have dubbed this application as a potentially unwanted program. This tool has been classified this way because it functions in a rather suspicious way. If you actually wish to have a program that could improve your computer’s performance we highly advise you to user another program to achieve this task because we believe that SpeedOptimizerGuru cannot be trusted entirely. In fact, we think that it should be removed from your PC as it holds little to no valuable features. Use the removal guide below to do so. Read more »