Remove Savings Hero ads from Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer

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If you are reading this article it is probably fair to say that you want to find out a little bit more about adware called Savings Hero. If so, you might also be wondering how this adware and its nasty bigger brother, spyware, find their way on to your PC and most importantly how to remove it. Read on and we’ll take a look.

Savings Hero web browser extenions is categorized as adware and usually ends up on your computer system because you have downloaded something free from the internet. It often comes bundled with shareware and freeware so if you’re a user who likes to download TV shows, music, freebie games and the like, then you have a very high chance of also downloading this annoying adware. In fact you have probably already noticed that after you’ve downloaded some free software your computer was then inundated with loads of annoying pop up advertising windows, ad banners or pop under windows – the ones running behind the web page you are viewing. Here's an example of a topsearchresults.org popup advertisement that you will likely get if your computer is infected. As you can see, it was clearly spying me, collecting my search queries and then displaying relevant ads. So, it's not only adware, but also spyware.

If you think about it it figures that if someone is sharing or creating a program or software for absolutely free that they normally want to find a way to recoup their costs or even make a profit somewhere along the line. How they do this is by hiding Savings Hero software packaged within the download that you do want that will show you these adverts.

It is also likely, particularly in the case of freeware, that if you do find yourself infected with adware and even worse spyware, that you won’t be able to get in touch with the program developers to ask how to remove it. Customer care hotlines do not exist in this world!

Malicious web browser extensions can also be installed if you happen to visit a rogue web page that is lacking in security. This allows them to be installed on your PC without your knowledge or permission. Normally this is achieved via security loop holes in ActiveX or Java, which is a whole other story.

Here are a few other Click to Continue > by Savings Hero ads formats. This adware uses two ad formats: inline ads and pop ups.

If you suspect that you have Savings Hero on your computer, and let’s face it, it’s pretty obvious thanks to the bombardment of pop up ads, there are a few programs on the internet that you can use to track it down and remove it. Please read the removal guide below for more information.

Normally, Savings Hero can be removed manually. However, if you are not completely computer savvy or a bit of a technophobe and you are worried about poking around in your computer’s files and areas that you don’t usually visit it is, again, best to follow the Savings Hero removal guide below. If you need help, simply leave a comment below. You don’t have to feel silly asking for advice – and it’s far better to ask than the alternative which is either being infected with adware or deleting something that your machine actually needs to run. Besides, this application comes bubdled with malware, mostly Trojan downloaders and PUPs. Even if you removed it manually, you should still scan your computer with recommended anti-malware software.

The other big thing to remember is to always keep your anti-malware software up to date with the latest patches. Savings Hero developers don’t rest on their laurels and as fast as they can bring one version out, a new ‘improved’ version will be hot on its heels. Naturally the good anti-malware companies move at a similar pace to ensure that their software can take care of ‘upgraded’ malware, which is why they are constantly issuing new patches to try and combat the scourge that is adware, spyware and all their cousins.

Written by Michael Kaur, http://spywareremovalx.blogspot.com

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Savings Hero removal instructions:

1. First of all, download recommended anti-malware software and run a full system scan. It will detect and remove this infection from your computer. You may then follow the manual removal instructions below to remove the leftover traces of this infection. Hopefully you won't have to do that.

2. Remove Savings Hero from your computer using the Add/Remove Programs control panel (Windows XP) or Uninstall a program control panel (Windows 7 and Windows 8).

Go to the Start Menu. Select Control Panel → Add/Remove Programs.
If you are using Windows Vista or Windows 7, select Control Panel → Uninstall a Program.



If you are using Windows 8, simply drag your mouse pointer to the right edge of the screen, select Search from the list and search for "control panel".



Or you can right-click on a bottom left hot corner (formerly known as the Start button) and select Control panel from there.



3. When the Add/Remove Programs or the Uninstall a Program screen is displayed, scroll through the list of currently installed programs and remove Savings Hero.



If you are using Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 8, click Uninstall up near the top of that window. When you're done, please close the Control Panel screen.

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Remove Savings Hero ads from Google Chrome:

1. Click on Chrome menu button. Go to Tools → Extensions.



2. Click on the trashcan icon to remove the Savings Hero extension:

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Remove Savings Hero ads from Mozilla Firefox:

1. Open Mozilla Firefox. Go to Tools → Add-ons.



2. Select Extensions. Click Remove button to remove Savings Hero extension.

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Remove Savings Hero ads from Internet Explorer:

1. Open Internet Explorer. Go to Tools → Manage Add-ons. If you have the latest version, simply click on the Settings button.



2. Select Toolbars and Extensions. Click Remove/Disable button to remove the Savings Hero browser add-on by FunApps.

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What is eGdpSvc.exe and how to remove it?

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eGdpSvc.exe - System eSafe update service by eSafe Security Co., Ltd.

What is eGdpSvc.exe?

eGdpSvc.exe is a part of eSafe Security Control software. The file has a valid certificate issued to Banyan Tree Technology Limited by GlobalSign. eGdpSvc.exe runs as Windows service with extensive privileges which means that it may connect to remote servers and download additional files onto your computer in the background without your permission and knowledge. It's not essential for Windows and may cause problems. Besides, most of the time, this application is bundled with adware and potentially unwanted software. It may install adware and browser hijackers on your computer, for example Qvo6. Since egdpsvc.exe runs as a background Windows service it may slow down your computer a bit. Even though, software name looks reliable, this application is potentially unwanted. I recommend you to remove eGdpSvc.exe from your computer. You should scan your computer with recommended anti-malware software as well.

Security Rating: Potentially Dangerous

File name: eGdpSvc.exe
Publisher: eSafe Security Co., Ltd
File Location Windows XP: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\eSafe\eGdpSvc.exe
File Location Windows 7: C:\ProgramData\eSafe\eGdpSvc.exe
Startup file: SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services 'eSafeSvc'

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What is WajamUpdater.exe and how to remove it?

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WajamUpdater.exe - Auto-updater by Wajam.

What is WajamUpdater.exe?

WajamUpdater.exe is an auto-updater for Wajam social search engine. The process runs automatically every time Windows starts and checks for available software updates. At least 8 antivirus engines have detected malware in Wajam Browser Helper Object and WajamUpdater.exe. Usually, these files are detected as adware or PUP (PUP.Wajam, Win32/Wajam.A), some antivirus engines flag it as a Trojan but personally I think such classification is too strict. In my opinion Adware or PUP is enough. Very often Wajam comes bundled with other applications, Delta Toolbar, Search Protect by conduit to name a few. If you found WajamUpdater.exe running on your computer then there's a good chance that you've installed other adware or potentially unwanted programs on your computer. Most users decide to remove this software because it's either not useful and makes their computer run slower, display ads or causes other issues. It goes without saying, that this application is not essential for Windows and may cause problems. I recommend you to remove WajamUpdater.exe and from your computer and run a full system scan with recommend anti-malware software.

Security Rating: Potentially Dangerous

File name: WajamUpdater.exe
Publisher: Wajam
File Location Windows XP: C:\Program Files\Wajam\Updater\WajamUpdater.exe
File Location Windows 7: C:\Program Files\Wajam\Updater\WajamUpdater.exe
Startup file: SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services 'WajamUpdater'

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Best PUP and Adware prevention software

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We’ve probably all been there; we’re innocently surfing the web and suddenly we’re presented with a link to a website or an advert that looks like it’s just too good to ignore. We click... and then suddenly we find ourselves bombarded with a veritable volley of dubious looking pop up adverts, pop up surveys or have been redirected to websites of a somewhat questionable nature.

Likewise, again, I’m sure I’m not alone when I say that I’ve installed a tempting looking free download and then boom! - my computer is running like it’s 1000 years old. And you know why? Because I’ve inadvertently also downloaded a program which is now monitoring my every online move.

Scary stuff indeed so say hello to PUP (Potentially Unwanted Program) and adware – the internet software that has been designed to not only be irritating but that can be downright dangerous too.

What are PUP and Adware?

PUP is sneaky and very often it weasels its way onto your PC without your knowledge or your consent. Usually, PUPs come bundled with popular software downloads and freeware. Examples of PUP can be toolbars, custom search engine providers and other add-ons. When you’re online it will run in the background surreptitiously spying on you and gathering data about your internet browsing habits.

Whilst PUPs are annoying and sometimes difficult to get rid of, adware is slightly different and slightly less menacing. Adware’s main purpose is to display adverts in the form of pop-up windows and banners, on your computer. Whilst some of these ads are genuinely advertising real products, many of them will include links to websites. Websites you probably don’t want to visit in the first place.

Like PUP, a lot of adware tracks which sites you are visiting and then relays that information back to its creator so that they can send you more dedicated advertising. It’s fair to say that whilst some people don't mind this practice others find it highly intrusive.

The biggest thing to bear in mind about PUP and adware is thinking whether or not you wish to have that type of program operating on your PC. Really it all comes down to how you feel about online privacy and security. Or whether you can be bothered to have to close pop-up adverts every few seconds! If you don’t like it and you don’t want it it falls into the category of unwanted software – and you need to know how to prevent and get rid of it.

Getting Rid of PUP and Adware

It doesn’t matter whether adware is slowing your computer down or leaving you vulnerable to attack by identity fraudsters; adware is not called malware for nothing. The reason that your PC will be running so slowly if you’ve downloaded one of these programs is because PUP and adware are using up your system’s resources because they are constantly sending data to their servers.

As I said, in the majority of cases PUP and adware is bundled with other programs – such as freeware - that you’ve downloaded and whilst it is fair to say that there is often some acknowledgment of their existence in the software's licensing agreement it is usually hidden within reams of complicated (and boring) wording – which means that most of us don't read it. The thing is that whilst some people see it as a fair deal: I get free software but I also have to put up with being spied upon – a lot more people object to it.

This isn’t the only way that malware finds its way onto your computer as simply browsing the web can do it too. A lot of the time just clicking on a fake dialog box or pop up window is enough to end up with you having PUPe or adware downloaded onto your PC. And of course these boxes and windows will make it as hard as possible for you to refuse with so-called urgent messages or offers that you can’t refuse. Many of the windows will usually give you the option of clicking ‘yes’ or ‘no’ however simply clicking the window – whichever you choose - will end in malware being downloaded onto your machine. The rule: close the window using the little red ‘x’.

Preventing PUP and Adware

First and the most important thing to do is install reputable PUP and Adware protection software. Unfortunately, most PUPs are not detected even by the most popular anti-virus programs. The reason is simple, PUP is not technically malware. But it's potentially dangerous and annoying. Adware detection ratio is also low, however, better than PUP. Thankfully, there are programs that fill in this gap, for example Spybot, Malwarebytes and SUPERAntispyware.

Often, being the victim of a malware attack can be our own fault. The things to look out for include:

• Watch what you’re downloading – think to yourself whether you really need that software or program before you click ‘ok’. Check the name of the programmer and use a search engine to do some research if you’ve never heard of them or their technology.
• Whilst ActiveX is fine when a reputable site uses it, it is also highly prized by hackers as a means for installing spyware without you knowing about it. To be on the safe side turn it off in your browser preferences. If you need to turn it on when visiting a site you trust you can do so easily.
• It might be tedious but read those freeware licensing agreements carefully and check the wording for anything that suggests that data capturing might be involved.
• Don’t fall victim to anti-spyware scams – they’re all over the web and despite disguising themselves as genuine security software they will either do nothing to protect your computer – or in some cases will install even more malware on it. You can usually tell if one is rogue because they will offer to run a free scan on your PC – and of course they’ll find loads of problems. And then ask you to buy their software.
• Don’t click on adverts. They might look colorful and flashy but these should be a red flag to a bull and you will be highly likely to end up being monitored by someone.

It looks like PUP and adware are here to stay but it is in your hands as to what malicious software can find its way on to your PC.

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What is WebCakeDesktop.Updater.exe and how to remove it?

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WebCakeDesktop.Updater.exe - WebCake.Desktop.Updater by WebCake LLC.

What is WebCakeDesktop.Updater.exe?

WebCakeDesktop.Updater.exe is a part of WebCake adware. This particular file runs automatically every time Windows starts. It stays active in the background and checks for software updates. Sometimes, you may find two or more WebCakeDesktop.Updater.exe running in Task Manager. Even though, most antivirus products do not block this application, quite a few detect it as adware or PUP. Once installed, this adware may display advertisements and popups on your computer. It may collect information about your system and browsing habits. Later such information us typically used to display the most relevant advertisements on your PC. Very often, when users find this process running they also detect other adware or even malware on their computers. So, if you have it too, then there's a good chance that your computer is infected with malware as well. It goes without saying, that this applications not essential for Windows and may cause problems. I recommend you to remove WebCakeDesktop.Updater.exe and from your computer and run a full system scan with recommend anti-malware software.

Security Rating: Potentially Dangerous

File name: WebCakeDesktop.Updater.exe
Publisher: WebCake LLC
File Location Windows XP: C:\Program Files\WebCake\WebCakeDesktop.Updater.exe
File Location Windows 7: C:\Program Files\WebCake\WebCakeDesktop.Updater.exe
Startup file: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run 'WebCake.Desktop.Updater'

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Suspicious.Cloud.7.EP Removal Guide

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Suspicious.Cloud.7.EP is a particularly nasty strain of virus and it can have some quite devastating knock on effects on your PC. Strictly speaking this high risk infection isn’t a virus, although it is often mislabeled as one. Whatever you choose to call it, you certainly don’t want it on your computer so let’s take a little closer look at what it is and how it works.

If you keep getting notice from Norton that a high risk "Suspicious.Cloud.7.EP" was detected on your computer then your computer is probably infected with a Trojan horse or similar malware. It attaches itself to some of the files that you have stored on your computer as well as certain programs that you may have downloaded from the internet. The main characteristic of this malware infection is that once it finds a way to infect your PC it will begin to surreptitiously attack your files and probably also monitor network activity in case it's a password stealing Trojan horse.

As mentioned, Suspicious.Cloud.7.EP is not really classified as a regular computer virus with the main difference being that it doesn’t replicate and spread itself to infect other computers or operating systems. It can be a corrupted file or program that you’ve downloaded from the internet or it may be the result of a virus that has already infected you. Such malware infections are also able to steal a PC user’s personal data as well as downloading even more malware onto your machine so it stands to reason that this is one form of malware that you definitely should be protecting yourself from.

Whether you’re concerned about malicious software and viruses or not (and all computer users should be) you should always ensure that your computer has a firewall turned on and that you have a reputable brand of anti-virus software installed on your system. Because malware of all persuasions is constantly being updated by the people that create them this means that anti-virus software is too always being upgraded in response. This means that you should always check for updates and ensure you have the latest version installed with any new patches. But no matter how effective your anti-virus software maybe there is always the chance that Suspicious.Cloud.7.EP may slip through the net – after all that is the way they operate so if you have been infected read on and we’ll take a look at how to remove Suspicious.Cloud.7.EP manually.

One more thing, you should also run your anti-malware software a couple of times to make sure that you have got rid of any remaining components that may still be lurking on your machine. Suspicious.Cloud.7.EP rarely comes as a single module, usually it's a part of more advanced malware.

A Trojan Horse is far more serious than many other forms of malware so if you’ve been infected, stop what you are doing and get rid of it right away! If you have any questions or need help removing this high risk infection, please leave a comment below. Good luck and be safe online!

Written by Michael Kaur, http://spywareremovalx.blogspot.com

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Suspicious.Cloud.7.EP removal instructions:

1. Download recommended anti-malware software (direct download) and run a full system scan to remove this high risk infection from your computer.

2. Download and run TDSSKiller. Press the button Start scan for the utility to start scanning.



3. Wait for the scan and disinfection process to be over. Then click Continue. Please reboot your computer after the disinfection is over.

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Trojan:JS/Seedabutor.B Removal Guide

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Trojan:JS/Seedabutor.B is a JavaScript trojan that will redirect you to malicious or spammy websites. Kaspersky indentifies this infection as Trojan.JS.Redirector.xa. If you visit an infected page, this threat will activate a malicious script withing Iframe and redirect you to another website. It may be present in your Temporary Internet Files folder, so you may get alert notifications from your antivirus software.

Typically the Seedabutor.B Trojan will be in the guise of something that you need or want, such as an upgraded patch for your security or anti-virus software which you might be told you need in an email sent by the programmers behind the Trojan. Let’s say you click on the link or open the attachment embedded in the email, this link or file will then allow the Trojan to access your computer and start doing its intended damage. Many hackers use Trojan horses as a means of gaining control over a large or secure network so that they can use them for tasks of their own choosing. However, you may also get this infection after visiting an infected website. Usually, scammers infect website through mass SQL Injection attacks.

If you download files and use freeware or shareware you should also be aware that Trojan:JS/Seedabutor.B can be hidden in these. It seems there is nowhere safe from this scourge of the internet.

So what does a Trojan:JS/Seedabutor.B do once it’s on your computer system? Such infections aren't extremely dangerous but they have a wide number of uses. Commonly they are used to obtain your private and personal information and can steal data from your social accounts. They may divert and steal secure data before it has time to reach the server it was intended for, or they simply can redirect you to malware or phishing sites. Identity theft is a very real issue when we look at the threat of a Trojan horse.

JS/Seedabutor.B might also download further strains of malware which will spread through your PC causing even more trouble. Some of them are also able to scan networks seeking out computers with security blind spots so that they can attack them.

It doesn’t matter whether someone is using a Trojan horse to cause ‘mischief’ or to empty your bank account - you should take steps to protect yourself at all costs.

Trojan:JS/Seedabutor.B isn’t a virus or a worm because it is not able to replicate itself. It's a program that has only one purpose and that is to do the job it has been tasked by its creator with its main characteristic being that you have inadvertently allowed it to do this. Luckily this makes it a little easier to deal with than other forms of malware particularly as a Trojans will often utilize the .exe file extension in Windows. Therefore you should take care not to run these types of files unless you are 100% sure that you trust the source. You should also make sure that your security and anti-virus software is always up to date and you should always obtain the original file, and any updated patches, directly from the producer’s website. Finally, follow the Trojan:JS/Seedabutor.B removal guide below to remove this Trojan and associated malware from your computer.

Written by Michael Kaur, http://spywareremovalx.blogspot.com

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Trojan:JS/Seedabutor.B removal instructions:

1. Download recommended anti-malware software (direct download) and run a full system scan to remove this Trojan and associated malware from your computer.

2. Download and run TDSSKiller. Press the button Start scan for the utility to start scanning.



3. Wait for the scan and disinfection process to be over. Then click Continue. Please reboot your computer after the disinfection is over.

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Datasrvrs virus removal guide

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If you get a pop up of datasrvrs when you click a link on a site which then forwards you to another website, for example to do online surveys or to update your Flash Player then your computer is infected with adware and very likely other malicious software.

So what is datasrvrs.com? It's a quite popular tracking site which belongs to a certain advertising network. It redirects users to specific offers and sites. The website itself isn't malicious, that's why it doesn't matter who owns it. The thing is that scammers often try to manipulate advertising platforms. They infect PCs and then display survey popups to earn some quick cash. Even though, adware isn't the most dangerous infection you may get, you still need to remove it from your computer. And it goes without saying that these are normally adverts you didn’t want, didn’t ask for and are getting bugged by when you have to keep closing them time after time. The program will run whenever you’re online which means that no matter what website you’re visiting, you’ll be bombarded with a flood of pop-up windows and adverts from datasrvrs.com.

But that’s not all and adware garners most of its unsavory reputation due to the fact that as well as being really annoying, it also tracks and monitors which websites you are looking at, uses the data gleaned to compile a ‘profile’ on you and then sends that personal information about you on to a third party. This third party will then tailor the adverts you receive via the software to your browsing habits, thus increasingly the likelihood of you clicking on them. They may also sell your data on to an unscrupulous other party who have more serious intentions in mind, such as fraud or identity theft.

It’s not just the datasrvrs pop-up windows that you have to watch out for as the program’s code – i.e. adverts - may also take the format of pop-under windows – pages that appear behind the internet page you are currently looking at, as an advertising banner or as a bar that appears in your internet browser.

The problem is that datasrvrs and associated programs are sneaky and they don’t normally tell you if you are installing adware or spyware along with them. You may find reference to them – often very obliquely worded – in the EULA – the End User License Agreement, also known as that boring box of text that pops up asking us if we agree with the Terms and Conditions when we are about to download or install something. The problem is with this is that many of us don’t bother to read it anyway, even if we could decipher the mumbo jumbo and realized that adware has been bundled with it.

So, datasrvrs is pretty hard to spot at the initial stage. Not so subtle when it infects your computer but there you go. Should you want to familiarize yourself with some of the most common strains of adware that are out there you might want to keep an eye out for the following: Delta Search, Sweetpacks, Qvo6, Searchnu, Webcake, Search Conduit, CouponDropDown.

You know how it found its way onto your computer and you know what it does but how can you be proactive and stop datasrvrs virus from infecting your PC’s system in the first place? You should follow the number one rule and install some malware removal software or an anti-malware program. Once installed, or if you are already using one, make sure that you keep it updated so that it is always on top of the latest types of malware. As adware companies are constantly updating their malicious programs and releasing newer versions you need to make sure you have the latest updates to combat them and stop them in their tracks before they drive you insane and leave you vulnerable to further attack. Finally, to remove datasrvrs and associated malware from your computer, please follow the removal instructions below. If you have any questions or need help, please leave a comment below. Good luck and be safe online!

Written by Michael Kaur, http://spywareremovalx.blogspot.com

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Datasrvrs removal instructions:

1. First of all, download recommended anti-malware software and run a full system scan. It will detect and remove this adware infection from your computer. You may then follow the manual removal instructions below to remove the leftover traces of this adware. Hopefully you won't have to do that that.

2. Remove Datasrvrs related programs from your computer using the Add/Remove Programs control panel (Windows XP) or Uninstall a program control panel (Windows 7 and Windows 8).

Go to the Start Menu. Select Control Panel → Add/Remove Programs.
If you are using Windows Vista or Windows 7, select Control Panel → Uninstall a Program.



If you are using Windows 8, simply drag your mouse pointer to the right edge of the screen, select Search from the list and search for "control panel".



Or you can right-click on a bottom left hot corner (formerly known as the Start button) and select Control panel from there.



3. When the Add/Remove Programs or the Uninstall a Program screen is displayed, scroll through the list of currently installed programs and remove the following:

• InfoAtoms
• SuperLyrics
• Yontoo
• Wajam
• Webcake
• HD-Video
• Coupon Server
• and any other recently installed application

Simply select each application and click Remove. If you are using Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 8, click Uninstall up near the top of that window. When you're done, please close the Control Panel screen.

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Remove Datasrvrs from Google Chrome:

1. Click on Chrome menu button. Go to Tools → Extensions.



2. Click on the trashcan icon to remove the following extensions: (Click to enlarge image)

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Remove Datasrvrs from Mozilla Firefox:

1. Open Mozilla Firefox. Go to Tools → Add-ons.



2. Select Extensions. Click Remove button to the following extensions. If you can't find the Remove button, then simply click on the Disable button.

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Remove Datasrvrs from Internet Explorer:

1. Open Internet Explorer. Go to Tools → Manage Add-ons. If you have the latest version, simply click on the Settings button.



2. Select Toolbars and Extensions. Click Remove/Disable button to remove the browser add-ons listed above.

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Survey popups keep popping up. How do I get rid of them?

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This page contains removal instructions for survey popups computer infection. Please use this guide to remove survey popups and any associated malware from your computer.

OK, so first of all, are you infected? Probably. Especially, it has become frequent that these survey popups appear on pretty much every website you visit. If you are getting a bunch of pop-up surveys as well as other pop-ups then your computer is definitely infected with adware, PUPs and maybe even some dangerous malware. It's nothing new, scammers ten to monetize infected PCs in every possible way, so they may drop adware modules to display ads and online surveys. But most of the time, it's an adware infection. Although adware is technically speaking a form of software, it actually falls under the umbrella of malware – short for malicious software – which probably gives you an inkling that although adware is downloaded on to your computer to show you survey popups, it may not be as friendly or as welcome as it may at first appears.

Some adware may show you fairly noninvasive pop-up surveys on a web page however, the type of nuisance more often associated with adware is the irritating pop up windows which appear no matter what you are working on or browsing. For example, once my computer was infected with malware that displayed pop ups saying to take a survey for that site. This malware changed survey's name to match the website's name. So, if I went to Pinterest.com, it would say Pinterest Visitor's Survey. Notice, the actual website is officialsurvey.org.

Of course, I have had quite a few survey popups that didn't look the same, mostly consumer surveys. For example, 2013 Annual Visitor Survey from iconsumer-surveys.com. As you can see, this infection is not the same for everyone.

What is more, adware that causes these annoying pop-ups also spies on you and monitors what you are doing and which websites you are browsing. It then uses this data to compile a personal profile on your internet usage habits and sends that (via your internet connection) back to its server so that the scammers can send you surveys that are tailor made for you. How nice of them!

Although adware and isn’t one of the most serious threats to your computer’s performance or security, because you are being exposed to dubious survey pop ups and adverts you can be left vulnerable to more serious attack. The reason that adware is seen as a threat and is classed as malware is, apart from the annoyance factor and the monitoring of your browsing habits, it can leave you open to more dangerous problems such as having your identity stolen or online bank account hacked.

But how can a frustrating but seemingly harmless survey popup window lead to a cyber-crime? The problem here is that some pop-up windows will send you to phishing websites. Phishing sites are websites that fool you into to giving away personal information such as your name and address, a log-in and password to a bank, eBay or social media account or even your credit card details.

So there is a little more to adware than meets the eye at first and pop ups can be dangerous. Therefore you should do all you can to avoid both survey popups and banners so that you limit the chance of you ending up on a website that has been created with the aim of getting you to divulge private data. The best way to do this is to download a reputable security software program that has solid all round protection. Having a simple anti-virus installed on your PC or laptop is always vital but one simple anti-virus may not be enough. You should download a number of programs that offer different protection or even complete packages which include a firewall, a pop up blocker and also a phishing filter.

Last, but not least, to prevent annoying survey popups and remove associated malware, please follow the removal instructions below. If your computer is infected then pop up blockers won't work, so please run a full malware scan with recommend anti-malware software. Questions and suggestions are always welcome. If you can't find what's causing popups, leave a comment below and I will try to help you. Good luck and be safe online!

Written by Michael Kaur, http://spywareremovalx.blogspot.com

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Survey popups removal instructions:

1. First of all, download recommended anti-malware software and run a full system scan. It will detect and remove this adware infection from your computer. You may then follow the manual removal instructions below to remove the leftover traces of this adware. Hopefully you won't have to do that that.

2. Remove survey popups related programs from your computer using the Add/Remove Programs control panel (Windows XP) or Uninstall a program control panel (Windows 7 and Windows 8).

Go to the Start Menu. Select Control Panel → Add/Remove Programs.
If you are using Windows Vista or Windows 7, select Control Panel → Uninstall a Program.



If you are using Windows 8, simply drag your mouse pointer to the right edge of the screen, select Search from the list and search for "control panel".



Or you can right-click on a bottom left hot corner (formerly known as the Start button) and select Control panel from there.



3. When the Add/Remove Programs or the Uninstall a Program screen is displayed, scroll through the list of currently installed programs and remove the following:

• SeeSimilar
• SuperLyrics
• LyricsContainer
• Wajam
• Webcake
• HD-Video
• Coupon Server
• and any other recently installed application

Simply select each application and click Remove. If you are using Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 8, click Uninstall up near the top of that window. When you're done, please close the Control Panel screen.

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Remove survey popups from Google Chrome:

1. Click on Chrome menu button. Go to Tools → Extensions.



2. Click on the trashcan icon to remove the following extensions: (Click to enlarge image)

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Remove survey popups from Mozilla Firefox:

1. Open Mozilla Firefox. Go to Tools → Add-ons.



2. Select Extensions. Click Remove button to the following extensions. If you can't find the Remove button, then simply click on the Disable button.

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Remove survey popups from Internet Explorer:

1. Open Internet Explorer. Go to Tools → Manage Add-ons. If you have the latest version, simply click on the Settings button.



2. Select Toolbars and Extensions. Click Remove/Disable button to remove the browser add-ons listed above.

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What is MyPC Backup.exe and how to remove it?

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MyPC Backup.exe - Cloud backup software by MyPCBackup LTD.

What is MyPC Backup.exe?

MyPC Backup.exe is the main executable file of a small Desktop application called MyPC Backup. This application is created by MyPCBackup LTD and digitally signed by JDI BACKUP LIMITED. It allows you to backup all of your computer files to the cloud. So, it's basically, just another cloud storage service. MyPC Backup.exe isn't malicious but since it comes bundled with adware and PUPs, most users think it's malware. Besides, it displays rather annoying pop up notifications every few hours in the right hand lower corner reminding you that your files are not backed up (see the image below). "Reminder: Your computer is not backed up, Backup Your Files Online Today". MyPC Backup.exe runs automatically each time Windows starts. Needless to say, it's not essential for Windows and may cause problems. Besides, if you are getting MyPCBackup.exe notifications then there's a good chance that your computer is infected with adware and potentially unwanted software. Especially, if you didn't install MyPCBackup yourself. It probably came bundled with adware. I recommend you to remove MyPC Backup.exe and from your computer and run a full system scan with recommend anti-malware software.

Security Rating: Potentially Dangerous

File name: MyPC Backup.exe
Publisher: MyPCBackup LTD
File Location Windows XP: C:\Program Files\mypc backup\mypc backup.exe
File Location Windows 7: C:\Program Files\mypc backup\mypc backup.exe
Startup file: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run 'MyPC Backup'

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