San Diego PC and Mac Adware Removal
Adware is defined as software that, in its simplest form, displays some form of advertising on a compter. They are often found bundled with 'free' software or involving false claims like "get paid to surf the internet". Reputable software makers often include a dialog box on installation asking if the end user wants to install the extra application, since this is one way they can earn without having to charge for the download.
Not all adware is harmful, and some programs are actually quite popular and helpful. Issues arise when programs install themselves without the end user realizing it, or when spyware is installed. Again, it is important to note that adware by itself is not necessarily a bad thing. However, if your computer is acting up and you recently installed one of the applications below, it is possible that the program is at fault. SDPCM can run a full exam on your system and remove any offending applications.
Common software packages which may include adware are:
123 Messenger180 Solutions
180SearchAssistant
888bar
Adssite Toolbar
Bearshare
Bonzi Buddy
BlockChecker
Burn4Free
ClipGenie
Comet Cursor
Crazy Girls
Cydoor
Daemon Tools
Direct Revenue
DivX V 6.8.3.18
DollarRevenue
Ebates MoneyMaker
ErrorSafe
Ezula
Frost Wire
Gator
Hotbar
ICQ
IEPlugin
Kazaa
Messenger Plus! Live
MessengerSkinner
Mirar Toolbar
Oemji Toolbar
Smiley Central
RealPlayer
TagASaurus
TopMoxie
Tribal Fusion
Sweet IM
Videothang
VirusProtectPro
WeatherBug
WhenU
WinAce
WinFixer
Winzix
Zango
Zango Toolbar
Zwinky