What is Filter Results?
There is not a single day in the office that we do not have to write about an adware-type program. Filter Results is one irritating application that you will want to remove after you read this article. Why should you remove it ask? The answer is simple, the program is considered malicious because the content sponsored by it is supplied by advertisers who cannot be trusted. The ads can put your computer’s security at risk. In addition, Filter Results collects information about you, and we are sure that you do not approve that. So, that is what the application does in a nutshell. If you want to know more about it please read the full article.
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Where does Filter Results come from?
We have all been there at least once. A free software distributing website that hosts applications that you cannot download from anywhere else. Most of you should be aware that such websites often bundle legitimate applications with those that can make a few coins. Adware is cost-effective money making machine that is bundled most often. Filter Results can also be found on freeware sharing websites. You can avoid installing it by opting for advanced installation settings and unchecking a certain checkbox. Not all software installers are the same so some settings may differ. Anyway, the software developer that released this infection is unknown to us. The application has a website, called Filterresults.com, though it only serves as a promotional website, and an online place to store the user License agreement and Privacy Policy.
What does Filter Results do?
As already mentioned, the program’s main mission is to display commercial third-party advertisements to make money for the developers and their clients. The application uses the pay-per-click system which only generates revenue if you click on an advertisement. For this reason, the developers personalize the advertisements so that they look more appealing. Filter Results must collect information in order for this to happen. The developers of this application has no regard for personal privacy so they collect information, such as browsing history, approximate geographical location, email, usernames, and so on. So, you can even start receiving spam mail that can promote malicious content.
And the ads themselves pose a significant threat to your computers security. the program displays various pop-ups, pop-unders, banners, and coupons. But it can be programmed to generate other types of ads as well. The ads are unreliable because they are supplied by unknown entities that tend to promote all kinds of content which is often malicious. So, there is a slight change that your computer will be infected with malware. We argue that it is not worth taking the risk, and we encourage you to remove Filter Results.
How do I remove Filter Results?
So that is all we have to say about this infection. Clearly, the program is malicious because its ads are unreliable and the program tracks your browsing activities. Now, let us go to the most important part. The removal process for Filter Results is quite easy. All you have to do is go to the Control Panel, locate Filter Results and hit the Uninstall Button. You can also use an antimalware program that is capable of removing the infection and will be able to protect your PC in the future.
Manual removal instructions for Windows
Windows XP
- Click the Start menu button.
- Open the Control Panel.
- Click Add or Remove Programs.
- Find Filter Results and click the Remove button.
Windows Vista and 7
- Click the Start menu button.
- Open the Control Panel.
- Click Uninstall a program.
- Find Filter Results, right-click on it.
- Click the Uninstall button.
Windows 8 and 8.1
- Simultaneously press the Windows key + R.
- Type Control Panel and click OK.
- Select Uninstall a program.
- Find Filter Results, right-click on it.
- Click the Uninstall button.
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