Virus and Spyware Removal Guides, uninstall instructions

What is GuardBytes Plus?

GuardBytes Plus is fake anti-virus software that attempts to scare PC users into believing that their computers have been infected with high-risk malware, viruses, and Trojans. This rogue application infiltrates operating systems using infected email attachments, torrent downloads, security exploits, etc.

After successful infiltration, GuardBytes Plus imitates a computer security scan and then generates a long list of supposedly-detected malware. Be aware that GuardBytes Plus holds no virus definition database or any features that would allow this application to detect any of the security infections listed.

In fact, all infections listed during the 'security scan' are fake and do not exist on the victim’s PC. The real purpose of GuardBytes Plus is to encourage users to buy a fake license key. Do not buy GuardBytes Plus - it is a scam developed by cyber criminals.

What is QwikLinx.net?

Developed by QwikLinx Inc, the QwikLinx.net website is promoted using a free browser add-on called QwikLinx.

The website claims to make Internet browsing faster and more convenient by displaying contextual link ads, supposedly speeding up the process of locating information about specific topics. This particular browser extension is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program.

What is SpeeditUp?

Created by Virtue Interactive Ltd, SpeeditUp is a rogue browser extension claiming to allow users to check their Internet speed. Although this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, be aware that SpeeditUp 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 SpeeditUp 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 SpeeditUp during download of free software from freeware download websites.

Following successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, SpeeditUp 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 BBQLeads?

The BBQLeads app claims to make Internet browsing more productive by helping users to find the best service professionals in their area and compare offers. While this added functionality may seem legitimate, BBQLeads is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted application.

Developers of this add-on employ a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling', and therefore, computer users often install this plug-in inadvertently without their consent when downloading free software.

What is BetterMarkIt?

The BetterMarkit browser plugin is created by Revizer Technologies Ltd and promises to make browsing the Internet more productive by integrating quick sharing and search functions of highlighted text. While such added functionality may seem legitimate, BetterMarkIt is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted application.

Developers of this add-on use a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' and computer users often install this plugin inadvertently without their consent when downloading free software. After installation, BetterMarkit tracks users' Internet surfing activity by recording demographic information, browsers type, operating system type, and IP addresses.

What is Surfing Safeguard?

Developed by Intriguing Apps, Surfing Safeguard is a rogue browser extension claiming to enhance browsing-protection by preventing malware and spyware infections on malicious websites. Although this may appear to be a useful and legitimate browser add-on, be aware that intriguing Apps is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

Surfing Safeguard employs a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' to stealthily install on Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) without users' permission.

Following successful infiltration on these browsers, Surfing Safeguard generates various intrusive online advertisements including banner, coupon, pop-up, interstitial, targeted video ads, and download offers of other potentially unwanted programs also considered to be adware.

It is highly probable that clicking advertisements generated by this PUP will lead to high-risk adware or malware infections.

What is ReferenceBoss?

Developed by Mindspark Interactive Network Inc, ReferenceBoss is a rogue browser toolbar claiming to allow the use of online dictionaries, translations, and to search directly from a website. While this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, be aware that ReferenceBoss is categorized as a redirect virus or browser hijacker.

These associations are made due to a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' employed by ReferenceBoss to install on Internet browsers without users' permission.

Bundling allows developers to distribute their applications together with other software, and therefore, most users inadvertently install ReferenceBoss when downloading free software from freeware download websites.

What is DailyImageBoard?

Developed by Mindspark Interactive Network Inc, DailyImageBoard is a potentially unwanted application claiming to allow users to search and share their favourite links directly from their websites. Although this functionality may seem legitimate, be aware that DailyImageBoard is considered to be a redirect virus or browser hijacker.

The developers of this rogue extension use a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' to install DailyImageBoard on Internet browsers without users' consent. Bundling is a way to distribute applications together with other software, and therefore, most users inadvertently install DailyImageBoard during download of free software from freeware download websites.

What is HappinessInfusion?

Developed by Mindspark Interactive Network Inc, HappinessInfusion is a rogue browser extension claiming to provide users with links to positive news and mood-boosting sites. On initial inspection, this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, be aware that HappinessInfusion is categorized as a browser hijacker or redirect virus.

These associations are made due to a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' employed by HappinessInfusion to install on Internet browsers without users' consent.

Bundling allows the developers to distribute their applications together with other software, and therefore, most users inadvertently install HappinessInfusion during download or installation of software from freeware download websites.

What is Siteken.com?

Siteken is a rogue application, which employs a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional programs together with the chosen software) to install on Internet browsers without users' permission.

Bundling allows developers to distribute their applications together with other software, and therefore, most users inadvertently install this potentially unwanted program (PUP) during download of free software from freeware download websites.

After successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, Siteken modifies default search engine and homepage browser settings by assigning them to ihotseen.com.