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What is DownSave?

The DownSave browser extension claims to save time and money by providing features such as coupons, comparison shopping, and the display of special deals/discounts available on websites. Although this may seem legitimate and useful functionality, this rogue application is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

The developers of DownSave employ a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional programs together with the chosen software) to install their product on Internet browsers without users' consent.

Following successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, DownSave delivers intrusive online advertisements such as banner, pop-up, coupon, price comparison, etc. These can lead to high-risk adware or malware infections.

Theater-Max removal instructions

What is Theater-Max?

Theater-Max is a rogue browser extension developed by Robokid Technologies. The developers of this browser add-on employ a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' to install Theater-Max on Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) without users' permission. This method installs additional programs together with the chosen software, and therefore, many users inadvertently install Theater-Max during download of free software via small programs called 'download clients' on freeware download websites. Although this rogue browser add-on claims to enhance the Youtube experience by allowing adjustment of computer screen lights when watching videos (which may seem useful and legitimate functionality), be aware that Theater-Mode is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted application. Following successful infiltration, Theater-Max tracks users' Internet browsing activity, generates intrusive online advertisements, and reduces browser performance.

What is mntr?

The Mntr application claims to save time and money by displaying coupons, special deals/discounts available at online stores, enabling comparison shopping, and offering other useful services. This functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, mntr is considered to be adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

The reason for these negative associations rogue behavior exhibited by mntr. After successfully infiltrating the system without users' permission, mntr monitors Internet browsing activity and generates intrusive online advertisements (usually marked as 'Ads by mntr').

What is SkyeMoji?

SkyeMoji is a deceptive application that supposedly improves the Skype chat experience by exposing hidden emoticons. By promising these features, SkyeMoji attempts to give the impression of legitimate and useful software. In fact, this application is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware.

After successfully infiltrating the system, SkyeMoji displays intrusive online advertisements and collects various software/hardware information.

What is SmartSaver?

The SmartSaver (or SmartSaver+) browser add-on claims to save time and money when shopping online. While this functionality may seem legitimate, this browser extension is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted application.

The SmartSaver plug-in adds no real value and generates intrusive third party ads ('Ads not by this site') including, for example, sponsored links, coupons, deals, shopping comparisons, content suggestions, banners, pop-ups, and pop-under advertisements. Clicking ads displayed by SmartSaver can lead to high-risk malware infections.

What is Action Classic Games?

Action Classic Games is a deceptive browser toolbar developed by Mindspark Interactive Network. According to the developers, this toolbar provides users with a variety of addictive flash games. This is a browser extension, which may seem legitimate and useful, however, Action Classic Games is categorized as a browser hijacker and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

One of the main reasons for such negative associations is stealth installation of this software without users' consent. Furthermore, Action Classic Games modifies browser settings and collects various system information.

What is App Lid?

Created by BadFinger Project, App Lid (Apps Hat) is a rogue browser extension claiming to be an Android app store enabling users to 'discover hot new apps'. Although this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, be aware that App Lid is considered to be adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

These associations are made due to a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' employed by App Lid to install on Internet browsers without users' consent. Bundling is a way to stealthily distribute applications together with other software, and therefore, most users inadvertently install App Lid during download of free software from freeware download websites.

Following successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, App Lid generates intrusive online advertisements including in-text, pop-up/under, banner, and display ads. It is highly probable that clicking these advertisements will lead to high-risk adware or malware infections.

What is CrushArcade?

The CrushArcade website allows users to play various types of addictive arcade games. The 'Premium' games section, however, requires users to install the CrushArcade application. This app may seem legitimate and useful, but CrushArcade is considered to be a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware.

The developers mainly distribute this bogus app using a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling', which allows installation of CrushArcade on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox without users' permission.

Bundling is stealth installation of PUPs together with regular software, and therefore, CrushArcade is often delivered with free software downloaded from freeware download websites. After CrushArcade infiltration, intrusive online advertisements (banner, pop-up, and in-text) are displayed - these may redirect to bogus websites, thereby exposing your computer to risk of infection.

What is Premium Tabs?

Premium Tabs is a deceptive browser add-on identical to RocketTab. Both of these plug-ins claim to allow users to search the Internet without opening new browser tabs or visiting other websites - "Once you download Premium Tabs for free and install it, you will be able to conveniently search popular local sites without having to open additional windows or tabs, going to multiple sites and then performing the same searches on each of them."

On initial inspection, this functionality may appear legitimate and useful, however, be aware that as with RocketTab, Premium Tabs is also considered to be adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). The main reasons for these negative associations are stealth installation, Internet browser tracking, and display of intrusive advertisements.

What is LolyKey?

LolyKey is a browser add-on distributed using a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of the chosen software together with additional software) and is categorized as adware.

These applications are commonly bundled together with free software downloadable from freeware download websites, and therefore, users often install LolyKey inadvertently without their consent. After installation on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, LolyKey generates intrusive online advertisements and collects Internet browsing-related information.