FreeCodecPack is advertised as program for viewing various file formats, but is classified as adware by anti-virus programs due to its questionable behaviour and distribution methods. While users refer to it as a virus due to its behaviour, it’s not actually a malicious threat. However, it’s also not something that should be kept installed on the computer.
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Driver Tonic is a potentially unwanted program (PUP), advertised as a system optimization tool that will update system drivers. It’s one of those fake system optimizers that install without explicit permission and try to trick users into purchasing full versions. While Driver Tonic may promise to enhance a computer’s performance, it’s not actually useful in any way.
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What is MPlayerX virus
MPlayerX virus refers to a free video player MPlayerX. It is classified as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) due to its installation methods and behaviour. While it’s technically not a correct classification, many users refer to it as virus. It doesn’t seem to be particularly harmful but it’s not harmless either, hence the classification PUP. It can…
What is PC Reviver
PC Reviver is advertised as a system optimization program but is classified as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) by some anti-virus programs. The program is promoted as a tool to repair, optimize and maintain a computer, and offers features such as startup managing, registry cleaning, windows updating, duplicates finding, driver updating, etc. It’s essentially a program that…
What is Ashampoo WinOptimizer
Ashampoo WinOptimizer refers to a system optimization program WinOptimizer developed by Ashampoo. System optimizers are programs that try to improve the computer’s performance but are rarely of any actual use to users. This particular system optimizer is classified as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) due to its questionable features and tendency to exaggerate scan results to encourage…
What is Internet Optimizer?
Internet Optimizer is an ad-supported application that continuously runs in the background and floods you with unreliable ads. It is linked to DyFuCa spyware that is used to steal users’ personal information. Although the main purpose of the adware is to expose users to various advertisements, it also functions as a malware downloader and installer. The program is…
What is Segurazo Antivirus
Segurazo Antivirus is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that is advertised as a useful anti-virus program. While it’s not a malicious program, Segurazo Antivirus exhibits suspicious behaviour, thus is classified as a potentially unwanted program. It can install via freeware bundles without users even noticing, and then proceeds to try to convince them that the computer is…
What is HomeGuard
HomeGuard is advertised as a parental control program, but is classified as a potentially unwanted program (PUP). It’s not malware, nor is it malicious so it will not harm your computer. However, its questionable distribution methods are why the program is classified as a PUP. It will install via freeware bundles without getting your explicit permission, and programs…
What is Shuz to me on the guz 333 virus
Shuz to me on the guz 333 virus refers to a potentially unwanted program (PUP) with adware and browser hijacker features. It’s a very annoying, albeit not a particularly dangerous infection. It will make changes to your browser settings and constantly show you a notification with the text “Shuz to me on the…
What is Exe.io?
Exe.io is a potentially unwanted application that uses intrusive advertising techniques. Once the adware accesses your system, the unreliable domain starts inserting various adverts into the visited pages. It does not matter which web browsers the user prefers as the adware affects all of them. Although the app shows different fake ads, its main scam is “Your Norton Has Expired…