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2. Malwarebytes (software) - Wikipedia

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   Malwarebytes is primarily a scanner that scans and removes malicious software, including rogue security software, adware, and spyware. Malwarebytes scans in batch mode, rather than scanning all files opened, reducing interference if another on-demand anti-malware software is also running on the computer.

3. Malicious Software Removal Tool - Wikipedia

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   Malicious Software Removal Tool. Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool ( MSRT) is a freeware second-opinion malware scanner that Microsoft 's Windows Update downloads and runs on Windows computers each month, independent of the install antivirus software. First released on January 13, 2005, [2] MSRT does not offer real-time protection.

4. Spybot – Search & Destroy - Wikipedia

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   Spybot – Search & Destroy ( S&D) is a spyware and adware removal computer program compatible with Microsoft Windows. Dating back to the first Adwares in 2000, Spybot scans the computer hard disk and/or RAM for malicious software .

5. Restore your browser to default settings - AOL Help

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   If you've cleared the cache in your web browser, but are still experiencing issues, you may need to restore its original settings. This can remove adware, get rid of extensions you didn't install, and improve overall performance. Restoring your browser's default settings will also reset your browser's security settings.

6. JDownloader - Wikipedia

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   During mid-2012, there were complaints that JDownloader's installer added adware without the user's consent. [6] The JDownloader installation contains adware according to several sources, including the developer's own forums. [7] [8] There were further complaints mid-2014. In response a link to the non-adware version was made available but only in a forum post .

7. HijackThis - Wikipedia

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   HijackThis (also HiJackThis or HJT) is a free and open-source [2] tool to detect malware and adware on Microsoft Windows. It was originally created by Merijn Bellekom, and later sold to Trend Micro. The program is notable for quickly scanning a user's computer to display the most common locations of malware, rather than relying on a database of known spyware. HijackThis is used primarily for ...

8. AdBlock - Wikipedia

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   AdBlock is an ad-blocking browser extension for Google Chrome, Apple Safari (desktop and mobile), Firefox, Samsung Internet, and Microsoft Edge. [4] [5] AdBlock allows users to prevent page elements, such as advertisements, from being displayed. It is free to download and use, and it includes optional donations to the developers. [6] The AdBlock extension was created on December 8, 2009, which ...

9. Potentially unwanted program - Wikipedia

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   A potentially unwanted program ( PUP) or potentially unwanted application ( PUA) is software that a user may perceive as unwanted or unnecessary. It is used as a subjective tagging criterion by security and parental control products. Such software may use an implementation that can compromise privacy or weaken the computer's security. Companies often bundle a wanted program download with a ...