Category Archives: Computer Help
BoostMyPC
BoostMyPC may trick you with its name and you might think that it can actually boost your PC but we must tell you that it will most probably only boost the creators’ bank account if you are not careful and purchase this useless product. After testing this software we have realized that it is very similar to other PC optimizer programs, including Pc Health Aid and Magic PC Cleaner. In fact, we have categorized this application as a potentially unwanted program (PUP), which means that it is not a direct threat or danger to your system. This PUP goes as far as to claim to be a Microsoft partner, which is obviously not true. ...
Smart System Care
Smart System Care is not a beneficial program, and its promises to enhance your system’s performance are bogus. According to the official information, this app can detect adware, malware, and security issues that are slowing down your operating system. This is why users let this potentially unwanted program in. Have you installed this PUP along with other questionable programs? It is very possible that you have because an official installer does not exist, which means that it is most likely that third-party installers are involved. Though legitimate pieces of software could be offered along with the PUP, malware could be bundled along with this threat as well. ...
CinematicFanatic Toolbar
CinematicFanatic Toolbar is yet another Mindspark browser plugin which should be removed from computers immediately. We call it a “Mindspark browser plugin” because it has been developed by Mindspark Interactive Network, Inc, a company which has already developed hundreds of similar toolbars which do not differ much from each other the way they look and act, for example, Converters Now Toolbar, LiveRadioSweeper Toolbar, and OnlineFormFinder Toolbar. All these applications are presented to users as extremely beneficial software, but, in reality, they do not act very beneficially. ...
Search Safe for Chrome
Search Safe for Chrome is a Google Chrome extension that is promoted as something that can enhance your personal privacy while you browse the web using its featured search engine. However, there is no evidence that it can improve your privacy. Quite the contrary, this program along with its featured search engine can put your privacy in jeopardy because it might show you ads and modified search results with promotional links that redirect to unknown rather questionable websites. Therefore, we have classified Search Safe for Chrome as a potentially unwanted program and suggest that you remove it because it will not do you any good. ...
Fireplayer Ads
Have you started seeing irritating advertisements with a label Fireplayer Ads on your screen? If the answer to this question is “yes”, this might be a sign that Fireplayer, which is promoted as a powerful media player, has been installed on your computer. You can easily find out whether it is really installed on your system by checking the %PROGRAMFILES(x86)% directory – this program creates a folder there after the successful installation. Have you managed to detect it there? If so, there is no doubt that this player is installed on your PC and, consequently, you see Fireplayer Ads coming from it. ...
Magic PC Cleaner
Magic PC Cleaner is a computer optimization tool that we are forced to label as a potentially unwanted program. It means that this program is somewhat problematic, and computer security experts do not recommend running it. As you can see, this program requires that you pay the subscription fee if you want to make use of the application. However, it is highly doubtful whether the program can really deliver, so it would be for the best to remove Magic PC Cleaner for good. You should not tolerate applications that might prove to be both annoying and potentially harmful to your PC. ...
Converters Now Toolbar
Converters Now Toolbar might look like a useful tool, but it is not recommended to keep it on your computer because the application could be associated with potentially corrupted third parties. If you installed this app on your PC accidentally, you can always remove Converters Now Toolbar following the instructions you will find below. You should also check whether you have more undesirable programs because such apps often get distributed in groups. Your computer’s security should be one of your top priorities because once one potential threat arrives at your PC; a few others can find its way to you very fast, too. ...
DirectionsOnline
If you choose to download a program called DirectionsOnline, you have to research it first to see if it can be trusted. If you have installed it already, the chances are that it has not lived up to your expectations, and that is why you are researching its removal. Or maybe you are just curious if you have made the right decision by installing it. According to our research team, this extension is just another potentially unwanted program that is unlikely to serve you in a beneficial manner. Although the easy-access links that are represented via the toolbar might be authentic and legitimate, we do not think that it is necessary for you to install software just to be able to access the sites that are promoted via it. ...
GlobalWeather Ads
If you have noticed lately that the number of third-party advertisements has grown while you are surfing the web, GlobalWeather Ads could be the reason. Mostly, if you see mainly Russian advertisements, which are possibly the main traits of the potentially unwanted program (PUP) behind these ads. GlobalWeather is a useless widget app that you may not even realize when it sneaks onto your system since it mainly happens when you are installing other free programs. Unfortunately, GlobalWeather Ads can be rather annoying and potentially harmful at the same time. ...
Advanced-PCFixer
Does your computer work slower than before? You think that perhaps Advanced-PCFixer could help you optimize your system’s performance? If you are about to install this application on your system, better think again because the program might turn out to be quite useless. Computer security researchers say that this application is a potentially unwanted program, and it means that it does deliver what it preaches. In fact, in some cases, the program may also expose you to potentially corrupted content, and you most certainly cannot afford that. Please protect your system from various threats by removing Advanced-PCFixer today. ...
