Archive for the ‘Browser Helper Object’ Category

Starware

Monday, June 11th, 2007
 

Starware can not infect your computer, but you can’t call it harmless. This toolbar displays commercial pop-ups and redirects browser to certain websites. Starware also changes the start page to its own.
Starware provides an uninstaller, but it can be invalid in some cases. If you experience this trouble remove starware manually.

 

Zango

Monday, June 11th, 2007
 

Adware isn’t usually considered as malicious software, but if you had faced it at least once you know how annoying it can be.
The initial purpose of ZangoSearch is to distribute free software and free games, but it does more than that. ZangoSearch tracks browsing activity and collects keywords entered to various shopping and search websites. The collected information is used to display commercial pop-ups. It can be very difficult to delete this adware as it can re-install itself or its components.
Follow Zango removal or download spyware remover to solve this problem.

 

Mirar

Monday, June 11th, 2007
 

Mirar toolbar is not malicious, but it can be pretty annoying. Once you install it, you will be forced to use it. Mirar runs when you start a computer and keeps displaying commercial pop-ups while it should only be a simple search toolbar. Most of Mirar users have troubles with its removal as it remains even after un-installation. If you have faced this problem follow these steps to remove mirar.
Browser toolbar might be a very useful thing, but you should never trust on advertisements and check if certain toolbar is not malicious before you install it. If most of reviews on the internet refer to a toolbar as a pest, it is worth to change your mind and choose another plug-in.