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If you think that your browsers can be affected by Mixmeister software, you are quite mistaken. The software which enables you to refine a music mix does not contain any spyware or malware applications. If you think that the search provider you are forced to used is associated with Mixmeister and therefore can be called Mixmeister Search, keep in mind that there are a lot of free programs which can be bundled with various programs. The producer of the software for playing and producing music does not try to promote any additional toolbars or search engines, so if your Internet Explorer, Google Chrome and Mozilla have been modified, it implies that you have downloaded the software from other sources. Read more »

Bucksbee Search is a browser helper object that promotes itself as a tool that helps you save money on your online purchase. Just like with most browser extensions that display coupon deals or advertisements on events, Bucksbee Search can be installed on most of the browsers. However, if your default browser is Internet Explorer or Google Chrome, you will get an fcreward component installed on your PC, and you will see it on your Control Panel. Yet, no such component is installed if your main browser is Mozilla Firefox. Consequently, Bucksbee Search removal process is different for all browsers. This application claims that once you create a free account on its website, then you can get an access to a list of deals from the brands that belong to Bucksbee network. Read more »

www1.search-results.com is a website that gets entered as your homepage and default search engine when you download and install IAC Search & Media browser plugins bundled with freeware. Browser toolbars that are related to www1.search-results.com include Search Results Toolbar and Searchnu Toolbar, although if you download something from a third party, it is very likely that www1.search-results.com is attached to any free software application, because it is possible to exploit such extensions due to their low security levels.  www1.search-results.com  website can affect Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome. You should remove www1.search-results.com from your PC and restore default browser settings in order to protect yourself and your computer from dangerous malware infections. Read more »

GetSavin Ads is a browser extension that has been created to provide users with coupon deals for apparel, furniture, electronics and other goods. According to the official statement at getsavin.com, this application "takes care of all your coupon needs!". Naturally, this is a free plugin that is compatible with Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome. It is developed and published by Adpeak Inc., and based on how it works, GetSavin Ads is very similar to Supreme Savings, InstantSavingsApp and other similar coupon applications. They are not dangerous inasmuch real viruses are absolutely detrimental to your computer's security, but GetSavin Ads can be considered to be a potentially unwanted application, and we recommend removing it from your computer to prevent undesirable installations and infections. Read more »

StartNow Toolbar By Zugo is a browser add-on which you should remove from the computer if you do not want to get links to sponsored websites and advertising websites. The add-on, or the so-called toolbar, like the majority of this type of applications, can be bundled with free programs. Moreover, it is also available on its own at about.startnow.com. Read more »

Internet Turbo Toolbar is a browser extension that can be classified as browser helper object, because it comes with various functions, consequently changing the functionality of your default Internet browser. When Internet Turbo is installed onto your PC, it adds a new search engine, a toolbar and a new default home page on your browser. This toolbar can be downloaded at internetturbo.ourtoolbar.com, but it often can be found on other third party websites such as Cnet and so on. Although Internet Turbo Toolbar is not a computer virus, you are advised to remove it immediately, in order to protect your information and your computer system from the intruders from outside. Read more »

Startpins Redirect is an infection which manifests itself through unauthorized redirections to the web site starpins.com. Of course, the infection can lead you to other sites, some of which could even be related to phishing scams and malware, as well. It is unknown if the malicious application is managed by the developers of the startpins.com website; however, there is no doubt that it could lead you to virtual security risks. Anti-Spyware-101.com malware researchers recommend having Startpins Redirect removed from your personal computer. If you do not delete the program, soon enough schemers could trick you into clicking on one of their misleading ads or visiting malware harboring websites. So, how should you perform the removal? Read more »

Jollywallet is an application enabling you to get cash back at more than 2000 online stores. According to the official websites jollywallet.com, by using this browser add-on you can save money because it also provides you with advertisements, coupons and various deals. In order to get your cash back, you are also expected to sign up so that Jollywallet can pay you the money back. Read more »

Are you looking for an application which could help you save money whilst shopping online? You have to be very careful because such browser plugins as SpecialSavings could lead you to serious virtual security risks. Even though the application could travel alongside freeware or bundled downloads, you may also download it from specialsavings.com, where you are convinced that the add-on “brings you the best online coupons, promo codes, deals, grocery coupons and bargains that saves you money.” Read more »

DealPly is a browser extension that helps users to save money while shopping online. It is the official policy that you will find at dealply.com website. You can also download this browser add-on at this website if you want to. Some users complain that their computers are infected with DealPly Adware, but this extension is not a computer virus. What is more, user has to install the add-on himself, because DealPly does not enter the PC without your consent. The plug-in might be bundled with other freeware when you download it from a third party website, but even so the application prompts you about the oncoming installation. Read more »