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Computer Software Market Removal Guide
Even though Computer Software Market is supposed to let you choose what to install from tons of free applications, it could also download a few programs without your knowledge. What's more, the software could gather information about you and use it for marketing purposes. This data could be personal, such as telephone number or email address, and it could be non-personal like visited websites, viewed ads, etc. Furthermore, the application is considered to be a potentially unwanted program (PUP). Although PUP in itself is not an infection, still it becomes unwanted because of its potentially harmful activities. If you are one of the users who want to erase Computer Software Market from their computers, you came to the right place as we will provide you with more information and removal instructions, which will be available below the text.
Our researchers have learned that the software comes from the Elex family, which is known for publishing PUPs and browser hijackers, such as universalsearches.com, mystartsearch.com, didisearch.com, etc. Although a suspicious publisher seems to be an alarming fact, the bigger problem with Computer Software Market is that it might download and install other similar programs created by the same or different developers. This means that your computer could have more unwanted software on board. For example, if you have a browser hijacker, you should notice that your browser settings, such as homepage, search engine, etc. were changed without your consent. Therefore, if you noticed other suspicious programs on your system, you should get rid of them immediately, especially if you did not install them on your own. Also, it would be smart to remove the software that allowed this to happen.
Furthermore, there is a possibility to register on the program’s website and for that you would be asked “<…> to provide certain personally identifiable information, which may include your name, email address, age, gender, address, telephone number(s), areas of interest, login name, login password and other self-identifying information (all "Personal Information").” As it states in the Privacy Policy, such information would be used to maintain the registered user record, to manage login and maintain user preferences, to email the registered user news and updates or to send promotional offers through email. Undoubtedly, you might receive regular ads by email. Many users consider it annoying, and if you do not like the ads too, you should not register on the site or install the software at all.
In brief, you should keep away from the applications created by suspicious developers, especially if they can perform tasks without your knowledge. This particular PUP can be deleted via Control Panel, and it should not leave any junk files behind. However, if you fear that some unwanted programs settled in while Computer Software Market was installed, you should do a full system scan with a legitimate security tool. It would erase this PUP and other threats from your computer automatically. For manual removal, you can check the recommended deletion steps located below the article, and if you have more questions related to the application, you can reach us via social media or leave us a message in the comment section.
How to delete Computer Software Market
Windows 8, Windows 10
- Launch the RUN (Win+R), type Control Panel and click OK.
- Choose Uninstall a program.
- Click on the application and press Uninstall.
Windows 7, Windows Vista
- Go to Start menu and open Control Panel.
- Pick Uninstall a program.
- Select the PUP and click Uninstall.
Windows XP
- Click on Start and open Control Panel.
- Select Add or Remove Programs.
- Mark the program and choose Uninstall.
