Virus and Spyware Removal Guides, uninstall instructions

What is MediaPlayer?

MediaPlayer is a rogue browser plug-in claiming to enhance the playing of online video and audio files. On initial inspection, this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, MediaPlayer is classed as adware.

A deceptive free software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional programs together with the chosen software) is employed in MediaPlayer distribution and is the main reason for these negative associations.

After infiltration on Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) without users' consent, MediaPlayer generates intrusive online advertisements (banner, pop-up, etc.) that may redirect to bogus websites containing infectious content, thereby exposing your computer to risk of infection.

BestArcadeHits removal instructions

What is BestArcadeHits?

The BestArcadeHits website contains thousands of free Flash games - "Bestarcadehits is a gaming website that can lead you to a world of more than 3000 flash games. These games are free and offer you a diversity of fields that might attract your attention." The 'Premium' game section, however, can be only accessed through the official BestArcadeHits application. On initial inspection, this app may seem legitimate and useful, however, BestArcadeHits is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). These negative associations are made due to rogue behavior exhibited by BestArcadeHits - it often installs without users' permission, displays intrusive online advertisements, and collects Internet browsing-related information.

PlayFizz removal instructions

What is PlayFizz?

The PlayFizz website is filled with thousands of addictive free Flash games - "Playfizz is a gaming website that can lead you to a world of more than 3000 flash games. These games are free and offer you a diversity of fields that might attract your attention." To access the 'Premium' section, however, users must download the official PlayFizz application. Although this app may seem legitimate and useful, it is considered to be adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). These associations are made due to rogue behavior. PlayFizz commonly infiltrates Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) without users' consent, collects Internet browsing-related information, and displays intrusive online advertisements.

PlayTopus removal instructions

What is PlayTopus?

The PlayTopus website contains thousands of addictive free Flash games - "playtopus is a gaming website that can lead you to a world of more than 3000 flash games. These games are free and offer you a diversity of fields that might attract your attention." In order to access the 'Premium Games' section, however, users must install the PlayTopus application on their computers. On initial inspection, this app may seem legitimate and useful, however, it is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). These negative associations are made for two main reasons. Firstly, PlayTopus often self-installs on Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) without users' consent. Secondly, this application tracks Internet browsing activity and displays intrusive online advertisements.

Zoola Games removal instructions

What is Zoola Games?

Zoola Games is a deceptive application claiming to allow users to download and play thousands of Flash games - "Zoola Games™ brings the fun to your computer with thousands of free games". On initial inspection, this app may seem legitimate and useful, however, due to its  rogue behavior, Zoola Games is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). Zoola Games often stealthily infiltrates systems by self-installing without users' permission. Furthermore, after successfully installation, Zoola Games modifies browser settings, displays various types of intrusive online advertisements, and tracks users' Internet browsing activity.

DealShopSave removal instructions

What is DealShopSave?

The DealShopSave browser plug-in supposedly saves time and money while shopping online - "The DealShopSave Price Comparison Tool automatically searches for better prices at over 5,000 online retailers and tells you where to get the lowest price for whatever you are about to buy!" Some users may believe that this application is legitimate and useful, however, it is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). After stealth infiltration on Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox), DealShopSave displays intrusive online advertisements and records various user information.

Farm Frenzy 2 removal instructions

What is Farm Frenzy 2?

The Farm Frenzy 2 app supposedly allows users to play an addictive Flash-based farming simulator. On initial inspection, this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, this app is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). After stealth infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, Farm Frenzy 2 displays intrusive online advertisements and collects various Internet browsing-related information.

Shoppingbuddy removal instructions

What is Shoppingbuddy?

Shoppingbuddy is a potentially unwanted browser plug-in claiming to save time and money by helping to compare products on shopping websites, displaying special deals, etc. - "Shoppingbuddy is a shopping assistance service designed to enhance your online shopping experience and help you compare prices, products and services while browsing through third party e-commerce websites. As you browse online shopping sites, Shoppingbuddy may detect the product or service you are browsing for and automatically present you with exclusive shopping offers that are relevant to you." Some users may find this functionality legitimate and useful, however, this app is categorized as adware. Once installed, Shoppingbuddy displays intrusive online advertisements and collects Internet browsing-related information.

Mahjong World Contest removal instructions

What is Mahjong World Contest?

The Mahjong World Contest application claims to allow users to play an addictive Flash game. Although this may seem a legitimate and useful app, Mahjong World Contest is classed as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). There are two main reasons for these negative associations. Firstly, Mahjong World Contest is likely to install on the system without the user's permission. Secondly, this application continually monitors users' Internet browsing activity and displays various intrusive online advertisements.

Epic War 2 removal instructions

What is Epic War 2?

Identical to Learn 2 Fly 2, the Epic War 2 app supposedly allows users to play an addictive Flash war game. This application may seem legitimate and useful, however, be aware that Epic War 2 is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). One of the main reasons for these negative associations is stealth installation - Epic War 2 often infiltrates systems without users' permissions. Furthermore, following infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, Epic War 2 displays intrusive online advertisements and collects various user information.