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Computer Chair

Computer Chair” is one of those applications that you really do not want to have on your computer, but sometimes you can get them accidentally. So, if your computer has Computer Chair installed on it and you are looking for ways to remove it, then you have come to the right website. Our security experts at Anti-spyware-101.com are well-versed on programs such as this, so we want to provide you with the most relevant information we were able to dig up. We kindly invite you to read this article and use the instructions we have provided to get rid of this extension once and for all. Read more »

Cheap-o

Even though some schemers invent new ways to attack operating systems, others use the same security backdoors and the same tricks. Cheap-o is an advertisement-supported program that was created using the pattern that was used to create MicroChallenger, JumboDeals, DigitalCleaner, and hundreds of other identical programs. Despite the different names, all of these programs act in the same manner, which suggests that their developers are not at all worried about their usefulness. In fact, the supposed benefits that are used to lure computer users are completely bogus, and the only objective behind these ad-supported programs is to showcase as many ads as possible. After all, if you are not tricked into interacting with these advertisements, the developers of adware will not generate profit, which is why they are likely to use various tricks. We hope that you remove Cheap-o before you are scammed. Read more »

DiscountMagnet

DiscountMagnet is an application that is supposed to display the best offers found on the net while you are shopping online. Since buying all kinds of products and services are booming, obviously, more and more applications are created that target users on the front of best deals, coupons, and other third-party advertisements. DiscountMagnet is a free browser extension whose advertisements and offers may not always be trusted. This app has been classified as adware by our researchers due to its questionable function. There are several security issues with regard to this adware, that is why we share what we know about it. Please read our full report to find out how you can delete DiscountMagnet from your PC. Read more »

LowPricesApp

Adware programs are extremely common nowadays. One such program is known as LowPricesApp. The primary indication that this invasive application is active on your PC is a web browser filled with a vast amount of unwanted third-party web content. If you have experienced such behavior, make sure to take immediate measure to remove this adware program as it holds no beneficial features whatsoever. In fact, the intrusive program will only ruin your online experience. Unfortunately, our reports show that quite a few users have their PC infected with this invasive ad-supported program. This is mostly due to the lack of basic virtual security knowledge. This is why we provide critical tips to boost your virtual security below. Make sure to read the rest of this article and find out how LowPricesApp works and why its removal is paramount. Read more »

Unfriend Watch

Unfriend Watch is advertising-supported software. It is targeted at Facebook users who care about the number of friends in the social network. According to creators of this application, Unfriend Watch scans your Facebook friends list. Each time someone removes you from friends or deactivates the Facebook account, Unfriend Watch promises to inform you. However, we advise you to resist the curiosity and delete this program from your system. Despite the fact that Unfriend Watch is not malicious by itself, it will make you vulnerable to online threats. We will show you what risks are hiding behind this program. Read more »

MyTubeTheater

MyTubeTheater is a program that advertises itself as a player for watching online videos, so users tend to download it because they think that it is very useful. Unfortunately, it seems that all these promises are lies because people who install this program complain that it is completely useless. In fact, they do not even see any kind of program after the installation of MyTubeTheater and cannot open it because it does not have a GUI (graphical user interface). As can be seen, MyTubeTheater has not been developed to help users watch videos faster and easier. Therefore, you should not keep it. We will explain you how to do that in this article, so you should read it from beginning to end in order to find out how to delete this program. Read more »

q.search-simple.com

Browser hijackers are very prevalent nowadays, so do not be surprised if you ever notice that q.search-simple.com, which is also known to be a browser hijacker, has replaced your homepage and search engine. In most cases, users notice that this threat has entered their systems very quickly because q.search-simple.com appears on all the browsers, including Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox. Unfortunately, this search engine will not disappear, which means that you will have to remove the browser hijacker completely in order to be able to set another homepage and search provider. You might find this difficult because it is impossible to erase it via Control Panel like an adware or a potentially unwanted program. In fact, the majority of malicious programs cannot be erased easily, so it is worth taking care of the system’s safety in advance. Read more »

Fast-Player

Fast-Player is a program that promises to enable users to create playlists from audio and video files that are stored on the computer and online videos. It also says that you will be able to play your online videos in Fast-Player. It seems that all these promises placed on the official website of Fast-Player (fast-player.com) are there in order to lure computer users into downloading this program. Actually, it is impossible to download Fast-Player from its official website at the time of writing, so there is basically no doubt that users download it from third-party websites and it enters the system with the help of other programs. It does not matter whether you have downloaded this program or it has slithered onto your computer without permission because you should definitely remove Fast-Player for the sake of your system’s security. Read more »

TuneFanatic.com

If you are a lover of music, maybe, you would like a search tool that offers quick links to review and news sites, like TuneFanatic.com seems to do. However, it is quite possible that this search tool simply appeared as your new home page without your consent. In that case, your default search engine has also been set to Default-search.net. Since all these alterations may happen without your knowledge, TuneFanatic.com has been labeled as a browser hijacker. Since this hijacker affects all major browsers, such as Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, and Internet Explorer, you will not be able to have the same browsing routine as before if you keep this tool on your computer. There is also a good chance that this is not the only infection on your system right now, so, we recommend that you start your clean-up session by removing TuneFanatic.com. Read more »

VeeHD

VeeHD is one of the many adware applications that promise to improve your online video watching experience. However, computer security experts say that you should remove VeeHD immediately as this application will only slow down your browser, exposing you to potential security threats. Adware programs cannot be trusted because they could be exploited by almost anyone for content promotion and distribution. Since cyber criminals can also make use of such applications, you have to be very careful about what you download from third-party sources. The point is that adware programs NEVER get installed on target computers individually, so there is a need to take care of all the potential threats at once. Read more »