Virus and Spyware Removal Guides, uninstall instructions

What is websearch.searc-hall.info?

The Websearch.searc-hall.info browser hijacker employs a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional applications together with the chosen software) to install on Internet browsers without users' permission.

Following infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, this rogue application assigns the browser settings for the default search engine and homepage to websearch.searc-hall.info. Additionally, it installs several 'helper objects', which prevent these settings from being reverted.

What is Coupon Marvel?

Coupon Marvel is a rogue browser extension claiming to save time and money by enabling comparison shopping, coupons, and displaying special deals/discounts available on shopping websites. On initial inspection, this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, be aware that Coupon Marvel is considered to be adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

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

Bundling allows developers to stealthily distribute their applications together with other software, and therefore, most users infect their computers with Coupon Marvel during download of free software from freeware download websites.

After successful infiltration on the aforementioned browsers, Coupon Marvel generates numerous intrusive online advertisements such as banner, coupon, in-text, transitional, and interstitial ads. It is highly probable that clicking advertisements generated by Coupon Marvel will lead to high-risk adware or malware infections.

What is SmileysWeLove?

Developed by Popajar Inc, SmileysWeLove is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) claiming to allow the use of additional smiles and memes when chatting on various social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, etc. While this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, be aware that SmileysWeLove is categorized as adware.

The developers of this rogue application employ a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional programs together with the chosen software) to install SmileysWeLove on Internet browsers without users' permission.

After successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, SmileysWeLove generates various intrusive online advertisements including banner, pop-up, in-text, transitional, and interstitial ads. There is a high probability that clicking advertisements generated by SmileysWeLove will cause high-risk adware or malware infections.

What is Insta Share?

Created by Interesting Solutions, Insta Share is a rogue browser add-on claiming to provide a feature to allow users to share various content with friends and family. Although this may seem a useful and legitimate browser extension, be aware that it is considered to be adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

This rogue browser add-on employs a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' to install on Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome) without users' consent.

Bundling allows developers to stealthily distribute their applications together with other software, and therefore, most users install Insta Share inadvertently with other software downloaded from freeware download websites. After successfully infiltration, Insta Share tracks users' Internet browsing activity and generates intrusive online ads.

What is BrowserAdditions?

Created by Linkery LLC, BrowserAdditions claims to improve the Internet browsing experience by enabling (according to the developers) 'a special collection of cool features'. Although this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, be aware that BrowserAdditions is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

The developers of this rogue application employ a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional applications together with the chosen software) to install BrowserAdditions on Internet browsers without users' permission.

Following successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, BrowserAdditions generates numerous intrusive online advertisements and tracks users' Internet browsing activity.

What is AlgoChord?

Created by Algochord Ltd, AlgoChord is a rogue application claiming improve the Internet browsing experience by allowing users to share information on various social network websites such as Facebook, Twitter, etc.

On initial inspection, this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, be aware that AlgoChord is considered to be a potentially unwanted program (PUP) or adware.

The developers of this rogue browser extension employ a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional applications together with the chosen software) to install AlgoChord on Internet browsers without users' permission.

Following successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, AlgoChord generates various intrusive online advertisements and tracks users' Internet browsing activity.

What is Content Explorer?

The Content Explorer application claims to enhance users' Internet browsing experience by enabling quick and easy content discovery. This app provides access to Wikipedia and other popular sites after highlighting text on any web page. While this functionality may seem legitimate, this program is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted application.

 Content Explorer adds no real value and generates intrusive third party ads ('Ads by Content Explorer' and 'Content Explorer Shopping'), including for example, banner, text, and pop-up advertisements. Clicking ads displayed by this app can result in high-risk malware infections.

What is WordProser?

The WordProser browser add-on claims to make Internet searching and text translation tasks faster and easier by displaying in-page translation and search results (using the Bing search engine) of any selected text. It is compatible with Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox.

While this added functionality may seem legitimate, many Internet users refer to WordProser as a virus or malware.

These negative associations are made since this plug-in is distributed using a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' - the add-on installs on browsers together with free software downloaded from the Internet. Moreover, WordProser generates various banner, search, in-text, and pop-up ads when users surf the Internet.

What is Youtubegizmos?

Created by Amazing Frameworks Inc, the Youtubegizmos browser plug-in claims to enhance users' YouTube (and other video streaming websites) experience by configuring videos to the highest available quality. While some computer users may find this functionality useful, in fact, the Youtubegizmos add-on is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted application.

The software infiltrates browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) using a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling'. Computer users often install Youtubegizmos inadvertently without their consent when downloading free software.

What is Spark Cast?

Developed by SuperWeb LLC, Spark Cast is a rogue browser plug-in claiming to enhance the Internet browsing experience by enabling coupons, comparison shopping, and other similar functions.

On initial inspection, this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, be aware that Spark Cast is considered to be adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP) since it employs a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional applications together with the chosen software) to install on Internet browsers without users' permission.

After successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome, Spark Cast generates numerous intrusive online advertisements such as transitional, interstitial, banner, full-page, pop-up, and search ads. There is a high probability that clicking these advertisements will cause high-risk adware or malware infections.