What is DuckDuckGo?
DuckDuckGo is categorized as adware, the purpose of which is displaying as many advertisements as possible. It is compatible with all the major browsers like Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, and Internet Explorer. It messes with your default browser settings so that your browsing session would be full of commercial ads. You should never believe the lie that all…
What is Popcorn Time?
Popcorn Time is one of many programs that fall into the category of adware. Although seemingly harmless, the application does cause a lot of inconveniences and could potentially lead to more serious infections. That is why there is no point in keeping it installed. As you may already know, the app uses the bundling distribution method to…
What is UvConverter?
UvConverter.exe (or simply UvConverter) is an executable file that is linked to a potentially unwanted and an ad-supported application that you may have acquired by accident. The file is digitally signed by Jia Lu and it usually appears in the C:\ProgramData\UvConverter\ folder. If you have already tried to delete the adware to which the file belongs, and it still appears to…
What is MPC Cleaner Virus?
MPC Cleaner is nothing more than a potentially unwanted program (PUP), an application that you probably should not have on your personal computer. PUPs are programs that promise a lot of useful features but usually do their job poorly. Additionally, they are known for causing some trouble to their users because of a bunch of modifications…
What is Error #268D3 Ads?
Error #268D3 Ads can be classified as an adware-type application and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). That is because once it gets installed onto your computer, it begins displaying a huge amount of commercial advertisements that will definitely make your browsing experience worse. But, at first, we should look at the application itself and why it…
What is TestForSpeed Toolbar?
TestForSpeed is a toolbar that belongs to Mindspark family. Mindspark company has created a lot of potentially unwanted applications throughout the years and has annoyed many users with its products. TestForSpeed Toolbar is no different: it is not particularly useful to people and it actually makes it difficult to browse as safely as before. Some users might…
What is Social 2 Search?
Social 2 Search is a potentially unwanted application. More specifically, it is classified as adware by malware specialists. The main threat related with this application is its ads. They can be both commercial and non-commercial, in other words, they vary greatly in their content so that they would attract as many users as possible. The adware…
What are Search Extender Ads?
Search Extender Ads are commercial advertisements that might start appearing on your screen after the installation of Triangle Trail adware. The program itself is developed by SuperWeb LLC and it has its official website; however, the majority of users notice that it has entered unnoticed. It is not advisable to keep Triangle Trail adware not only…
What are Social 2 Search Ads?
Social 2 Search is the reason that you see various advertisements in your browsers. It is an ad-supported application that belongs to SuperWeb LLC. You may have heard of SuperWeb, because this company is infamous for releasing hundreds of similar programs including HypeNet, Girafarri, Browsestudio, DC Locknet, Faster Light, SaveOn, and many more. Social 2…
What is StreamlinedDIY Toolbar?
StreamlinedDIY Toolbar is a browser plugin that works on all the browsers. It should enable users to access various home improvement tips, recipes, technology tricks and more; however, people who install this application on their computers notice a new search engine set in the place of their homepages. Yes, you will see a toolbar at the top…