Anti-spyware 101

DealsFox is an adware application that is associated with many other potentially unwanted programs, created to make easy money for the people behind it. DealsFox is not a direct computer security threat, but such applications are known to make your system vulnerable to unwanted intruders. If you are a security-minded user you will remove DealsFox from your computer as soon as possible, ensuring that no other potentially unwanted or adware application enters your system again. For manual DealsFox removal instructions, please scroll down to the bottom of this description. Read more »

Browse-search.com is a search engine, and, if you have it on your browsers as your home page and default search provider, the odds are that you have recently installed some freeware. The search engine is owned by Pinwid Ltd and is also distributed by freeware program.  Every time you launch the installer of some free program, do not skip the information that you are provided with; review the license agreement and pay close attention to check boxes because there are many cases when you have to check a box in order to prevent changes. Read more »

Computer users usually face Bomlabio when installing other software because this browser extension is promoted using the services of third party software distributors. Even though the plugin does have an official website (bomlabio.biz), it cannot be used to install the program onto the operating system. As research has revealed, this is common with other SuperWeb LLC (the developer) applications, including Okiitan, WebGet, PlurPush or KingBrowse, as well. According to malware researchers at Anti-Spyware-101.com, the main purpose of the application is to present as many pop-up coupons, offers and advertisements as possible. Unfortunately, this activity is often related to virtual security breaches. Please continue reading the report to learn why you should remove Bomlabio. Read more »

Optimum PC Boost is a legitimate operating system optimizer which computer users may install onto their computers from optimumpcboost.com. It has been discovered that the application has been developed by OptiSoft and it costs $39.97 (one year license for one computer). Unfortunately, not all computer users realize that the application is not for free, and they immediately think that it is related to a phishing scam. According to Anti-Spyware-101.com malware researchers, you do not need to remove Optimum PC Boost thinking that it is malicious or that it is related to any scams. Nevertheless, if you have downloaded the application thinking that it is free and you are not ready to invest money in its full version, we can help you delete it from the operating system. Read more »

FLV Player Addon is the name of a free browser extension promoting the FLV Player, which is very often advertised by pop-up advertisements. The browser extension adds a button in the upper-right corner of the browser so that the user can open the FLV Player, which is developed by Somoto Ltd.  The FLV Player Addon is built on the Crossrider extension, which is commonly used by software developers. The application is created by Nero, which should not be confused with a legitimate company bearing the same name. The browser plug-in is distributed alongside other free programs, and it is highly important to pay close attention to the information that you are provided once you launch the installer so that you get a chance to decline unwanted programs. If you have installed it by mistake and want to remove it from the PC, you jump to the last section to find out how to do it in no time. Read more »

If you have discovered Blockit Ads when browsing the web, it is possible that an undesirable program has been installed. If you check the list of installed computer applications and discover unfamiliar software, you should find out where it has come from and delete it if necessary. Maybe you have downloaded it alongside the recently installed software? According to Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers, even if you have acquired the tool yourself, you still should think about getting it deleted. This is the only way to remove Blockit Ads from the browsers. What happens if you do not delete the application? The pop-up or banner ads and offers will continue flooding the browsers. Some of these offers may be harmless; however, others could be unreliable and could be used to scam you. Read more »

Okiitan is an extension computer users find installed onto Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome browsers. Many believe that the extension was installed without their authorization because it travels bundled with third party installers. Even though it is possible for the plugin to be installed silently, it is much more likely that computer users do not pay attention to the represented installers and miss information regarding the additionally bundled plugin. Either way, you should remove Okiitan from the operating system because this browser extension is completely useless and does not have a beneficial purpose. On okiitan.com it is stated that the application is meant to ‘Increase usability’; however, it is unlikely that you will enjoy the services it promotes. Read more »

Webwebweb.com is a search engine owned by Link64 GmbH, which a Germany-based company. The search engine is distributed by various computer programs, including software programs available at startpage24.com. One of the browser extensions which are associated with webwebweb.com is Video Downloader Professional. The search engine can replace the home page and default search provider on Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox. After launching the installer of a program promoting webwebweb.com, you are provided with information about the possible changes on the browsers, so all that you have to do is pay close attention to the installation process. If you have already tried webwebweb.com and are no longer satisfied with it, remove the associated browser extension. Read more »

If you keep seeing Gin.mapdiv.net pop-up appearing on your screen, it might be an indication that an advertising-supported application has entered the system. Gin.mapdiv.net itself is just an advertising platform and it is not likely that it will cause harm to your system; however, the same cannot be said about different kinds of ads that it generates. Thus, you should definitely hurry to prevent them from appearing. As Gin.mapdiv.net pop-up ads are caused by the adware program that might be residing on your system, the most important task is to detect and remove it in order to be able to get rid of Gin.mapdiv.net pop-ups. Read more »