Virus and Spyware Removal Guides, uninstall instructions

What is GamerHippo?

GamerHippo is a deceptive program claiming to allow users to play 'Gold Games' from its official website. Although some users may believe this application is legitimate and useful, GamerHippo is classed as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

There are three main reasons for these negative associations: firstly, GamerHippo usually infiltrates systems and Internet browsers without users' permission; secondly, it displays a variety of intrusive online advertisements, and; thirdly, it collects various Internet browsing-related information.

What is ArcadeCandy?

ArcadeCandy is supposedly an app allowing users to play 'Premium' games from its official website. Although this functionality may seem legitimate, ArcadeCandy is an adware-type application and a potentially unwanted program (PUP), since it stealthily infiltrates Internet browsers without users' consent, displays intrusive online advertisements, and collects Internet browsing-related information.

What is OpedBrowsrVersion?

OpedBrowsrVersion is a deceptive application identical to Browser App, OpenXBrowser, and BrowsrApVs. This application claims to save time and money while shopping online by displaying special deals/discounts available on shopping websites, coupons, price comparison, and other similar functionality - "A free & friendly browser app..

That helps you save time & money on your online shopping. We'll help you find attractive offers while you browse your favorite store". Although some users may believe that this application is legitimate, it is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

After successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, OpedBrowsrVersion generates intrusive online advertisements and tracks Internet browsing activity.

What is gomovix.searchalgo.com?

goMovix is a deceptive application claiming to improve Internet searches by displaying the most relevant search results. Initially, this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, goMovix is categorized as a browser hijacker and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

After stealthily infiltrating Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, goMovix modifies browser settings and tracks users' Internet browsing activity without their consent.

What is WikiTime?

WikiTime is a deceptive application claiming to allow access to Wikipedia directly from the desktop - "WikiTime is a computer-based application, enabling access to Wikipedia from your Desktop or Laptop device."

On initial inspection, this may seem legitimate and useful functionality, however, WikiTime is an adware-type potentially unwanted program (PUP). The main reason for this negative association is stealth installation without users' consent, display of intrusive online advertisements, and tracking of Internet browsing activity.

What is Browse from the Cause?

The Browse for the Cause program claims to help raise money for charities. This software runs in the background whilst users surf the Internet, providing the ability to track the amount of money raised. Information on the homepage clearly states: "No additional advertisements, spyware or tracking!" Note that these statements are false.

When installing Browse for the Cause on your computer, you will also install DefaultTab, Internet Turbo SmartBar, and other additional potentially unwanted programs.

What is CinePlus?

Identical to Cinema Plus, Cinem Plus, and a number of other deceptive applications, CinePlus is an adware-type application claiming to enhance the Internet browsing experience by improving online video quality.

This functionality may appear legitimate and useful, however, this application is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP), since it infiltrates systems without users' consent, tracks Internet browsing activity, and delivers intrusive online advertisements.

What is Istreamer?

The application, Istreamer, claims to improve Internet browsing by rendering various interactive content such as graphics, text, etc. By delivering these fake promises, Istreamer attempts to trick users into believing that it is a legitimate and useful app. In fact, Istreamer is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

One of the main reasons for these negative associations is stealth installation - this app infiltrates systems without users' permission. Furthermore, it generate intrusive online advertisements and tracks Internet browsing activity.

What is High Stairs?

High Stairs is a deceptive application claiming to enhance the Internet browsing experience by enabling a wide range of 'useful features' - "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 High Stairs product suite, a FREE set of tools that work to make your browsing experience... better!"

Some users may believe that that this application is legitimate and useful, however, High Stairs is classed as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). One of the main reasons for these negative associations is stealth installation of this app without users' consent. Following successful infiltration, intrusive online advertisements are displayed and Internet browsing activity is tracked.

What is www-search.info?

www-search.info is a deceptive website claiming to enhance Internet searches by generating the most relevant results. Although this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, be aware that www-search.info is classed as a browser hijacker and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

One of the main problems with this application is stealth installation - it infiltrates systems without users' permission. Following successful infiltration, this application modifies Internet browser settings and tracks browsing activity.