Virus and Spyware Removal Guides, uninstall instructions

What is FavGenius?

FavGenius is a dubious browser extension that supposedly provides link bookmarking functionality - "You visited a webpage and then closed it, and now you want to revisit it, but can’t remember the page? Simply save the webpage you want to revisit for later use with this useful tool!" 

Many users believe that this add-on is legitimate and useful, however, FavGenius generates intrusive online advertisements and continually monitors Internet browsing activity. Thus, it is categorized as a potentially unwanted adware-type program (PUP) that infiltrates systems without users’ permission.

What is Simple New Tab?

According to the developers, Simple New Tab is a legitimate browser add-on allowing users to modify the browser new tab URL option - "Allows you to customize the new tab URL. Click the options to change the URL. This extension allows you to customize the new tab URL." 

This functionality might seem useful, however, be aware that Simple New Tab is classed as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). One of the main reasons for these negative associations is the display of intrusive online advertisements, followed by tracking of Internet browsing activity. Furthermore, this PUP infiltrates systems without users’ permission.

What is SkinnyPlayer?

SkinnyPlayer is presented as a lightweight media player that supports various video and audio formats - "SkinnyPlayer was designed from the ground up to incorporate the main features of modern players, while maintaining the low size of the player." 

Although SkinnyPlayer may seem legitimate and useful, be aware that this app infiltrates the system without permission, continually generates intrusive online ads, and collects information relating to Internet browsing activity. For these reasons, it is categorized as a potentially unwanted adware-type program (PUP).

What is Loot Find?

Loot Find is a deceptive application developed by SuperWeb LLC. According to the developers, it significantly enhances the Internet browsing experience by displaying coupons and enabling various features such as price comparison - "We're passionate about improving web by providing the best tools to enhance the browsing experience, from searching the web to comparing online deals to find the best prices. We've combined all of our great ideas into the Loot Find product suite, a FREE set of tools that work to make your browsing experience... better!"

Although this app may seem legitimate, it is classed as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). There are a several reasons for this. Firstly, Loot Find infiltrates systems without users’ permission. Secondly, it generates intrusive online advertisements and tracks users' Internet browsing activity.

What is toolCube?

toolCube is presented as a legitimate application allowing users to place various software shortcuts onto a desktop gadget - "ToolCube is a simple to use application, which puts useful links In one place to save you time and energy: Games, news, gossip updates, Sports and more." 

On initial inspection, this functionality might appear legitimate and useful, however, toolCube is categorized as a potentially unwanted adware-type program (PUP). This is due to toolCube's behavior, which includes stealth installation without users' consent, display of intrusive online advertisements, and tracking of Internet browsing activity.

What is GetLucky?

GetLucky is a deceptive application claiming to save time and money by generating coupons, displaying special deals/discounts available on various online stores, enabling price comparison, and other similar features - "GetLucky will find coupon codes and automatically apply them to your order. GetLucky does the work. You get the savings." 

Many users believe that this application is legitimate and useful, however, GetLucky generates intrusive online advertisements and collects various Internet browsing-related data and is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). Note that this application often infiltrates systems without users’ permission.

What is search.yourcurrentnewsnow.com?

Your Current News Now is identical to My SpeedTest XP, My Games XP, My Maps XP, and a number of other PUPs.

According to the developers, Your Current News Now allows users to search the Internet, check local weather forecasts, and reach the latest news on popular news portals (CNN, Fox, etc.) On initial inspection, this application may seem legitimate and useful, however, the developers promote Your Current News Now using deceptive software 'installers' that stealthily modify web browser settings.

Therefore, it is categorized as a browser hijacker. After successful infiltration, Your Current News Now tracks Internet browsing activity and generates intrusive online ads.

What is ZipperNew?

According to the developers, ZipperNew is the best file compressing/decompressing software - "Zipper is the best alternative for decompressing your files. It's clear and simple interface makes compression and decompression effective, and above all, fast."

Initially, this app might appear legitimate and useful, however, be aware that ZipperNew continually generates intrusive online advertisements and tracks Internet browsing activity. Furthermore, it usually infiltrates systems without users’ permission and is, thus, categorized as a potentially unwanted adware-type program (PUP).

What is searchsuggests.com?

Searchsuggests.com is identical to exciterewards.com and a number of other PUPs. This website is promoted using deceptive software 'installers' that modify web browser settings without users' permission. It is, thus, categorized as a browser hijacker. Although searchsuggests.com claims to be a legitimate Internet search website, it merely tracks Internet browsing activity.

What is search.yourinstantemail.com?

Identical to My SpeedTest XP, My Television XP, My Maps XP, and a number of other dubious websites, Your Instant Email claims to be a legitimate Internet search engine that also allows users to check local weather forecasts and quickly reach their favorite email service providers.

Some users may believe that this site is legitimate and useful, however, My Instant Email is promoted using deceptive software 'installers' that modify browser settings without users' permission.

Furthermore, these installers are delivered with a number of third party apps, and therefore, users will continually encounter intrusive online advertisements and their Internet browsing activity is tracked.