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FreeDownloadManager Removal Tutorial

Free Download Manager is a software program developed by FreeDownloadManager.ORG. According to the publisher: This software downloads files and converts videos. Its features include integration with all browsers, support of downloads from RapidShare, BitTorrent support, adjusting traffic usage, resuming broken downloads and adds BitTorent support, flash video download, upload manager, portable mode, and remote control. During setup, the program creates a startup registration point in Windows in order to automatically start when any user boots the PC. It adds a browser extension to help it cache files you are downloading over your browser. The software is designed to connect to the internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered. It also hooks up to start automatically and cache every download even if its turned off. This software comes bundled with video converters that some anti-virus programs marked as malware and therefore it is…

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17 September

BubbleDock Complete Removal Tutorial

BubbleDock is a software developed by Nosibay. It installs a customizable dock at the top of your screen. It adds registry entities to allow it to start automatically each time your system is rebooted, as well as installing an update checker that will automatically update the software when an update is available. The software also adds various scheduled tasks to start the application in different times, this ensures that once the application is closed, it is re launched at a later time, making it very hard to keep the software closed permanently. While the software is running, it will generate ad links in your browser, display sponsored ads, and collect personal information and deliver it back to it’s ad network. While using this software you may see additional ads, banners, links, pop-up ads, and various other sponsored content while browsing the internet. BubbleDock, nosibay, BubbleDock (fs), W32.HfsAdware, Win32/BubbleDock.A, PUA.BubbleDock, Artemis!C257D2532A4A,…

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17 September

How to Remove PUP ExpressFiles Tutorial

ExpressFiles is a program developed by Express Solutions. A number of Anti-Virus programs have flagged this program as a Potentially Unwanted Application. In many instances it is bundled with additional programs on installation. The programs claims it offers users easy search for various currently popular search terms. During our testing, the software never displays any search results, no matter the search words. Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times. The program defines an exception rule in Windows Firewall, allowing it to connect to the internet without limitations and auto update itself. Win32:Expressfiles-C, Win32/ExpressFiles.A, TROJ_GEN.F47V0701, ExpressFiles Installer (fs), Win32.ExpressFiles, Adware/ExpressFiles.DA, Win32:Downloader-TSH, MalSign.Faglaro, Win32/ExpressFiles.B, Express-Files, Express-Files.comPrecisely what is a PUP? If you’ve ever downloaded a free application…

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17 September

Desk365 Complete Removal – PUP Removal Guide

Desk 365 is a program developed by 337 Technology Limited, and is classified as a potentially unwanted application by a number of Antiviruses. While not technically malware, for many users it is unwanted as it is often distributed as a bundle with other downloads. It allows a fast way to access your shortcuts and applications. Upon installation this program will insert itself into the system registry, adding start up strings to allow it to automatically start every time your system is restarted. The software adds a scheduled windows task to allow it to re open itself even when closed. The applications also access the internet and adds firewall rules to your system, that allow it to access anything without restrictions. The main executable file for this application is Dock365.exe. It is possible to delete this file preventing the application to run, but its monitoring services and registry entities remain hidden…

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16 September

How to remove Ammyy Admin

AmmyyAdmin is a software developed by Ammy. This software allows you to manage network computers and servers remotely without complicated NAT settings adjustments or Firewall problems. The program is similar in marketed function to TeamViewer or LogMeIn. This software does not require installation and it lets you control other computers or share files over the software. It usually comes bundled within other software. This software copes files into your computer and sometimes creates new startup keys that allow it to start each time your computer is restarted. AmmyAdmin might display additional ads in your browser as well as pop up ads. Due to its ability to silently install and run remote administration, it could be use maliciously by those who intend to damage your computer or steal data. AmmyyAdmin is flagged for optional removal, and if you did not intentionally install it, removal is highly recommended Trojan.RanSerKD.3526804, Win32.Ammyy, Trojan.RanSerKD.D35D094, Win32:RemoteAdmin-B,…

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14 September