webhostoid.com hijack after installing YTD Video Downloader

Getting redirected to webhostoid.com? You can fix it by using the browser's reset function.

Linkey for Firefox 1.0

Media Downloader version 1.5

Did you find something called "Media Downloader version 1.5" in the add/remove programs dialog? A few screenshots:

ask.fm tracker bundles istartsurf, OffersWizard and Salus

The "Ask.Fm Tracker 2014" bundles lots of unwanted software: istartsurf, OffersWizard and Salus:

Bonita BMP and Site Finder bundled with downloads from softonic.com

The Softonic downloader is currently bundling Bonita BMP and Site Finder:

Coder Born Group - CrossRider Adware

The CrossRider adware is now also digitally signed by Coder Born Group.

SuperFish 1.0 add-on in Firefox

Better stay away from those software bundles. Here's how your browser may look like if you are not careful. SuperFish 1.0, Findopolis 1.0.1, videos mediaplay-air, etc:

Site Advisor 0.1 and Website Tipster 0.1 in Firefox

Found two browser add-ons, Site Advisor 0.1 and Website Tipster 0.1, that were bundled with another download. 

My vote is to remove them. Here is how to remove them with FreeFixer:

Default Extension 1.0 - Reinstalling when starting Firefox

Found an interesting Firefox add-on called Default Extension 1.0 that reinstalls itself when starting Firefox.

Solved the problem by uninstalling all unwanted softwares listed in the Add/Remove programs dialog. That is PicRec (x86), Remote Desktop Access VuuPC, Search Protect, My Program version 1.5, MaxiGet Software Manager and Safer-Surf.

Bohr--ium Group - Why Browser Apps + should be avoided - VirusTotal report.

Why you probably want to avoid Browsers App +, which is digitally signed by Bohr--ium Group. 

Trojan, Malware are CrossRider some of the detection names.

Remove Browsers Apps+

Getting ads labeled Browsers Apps+? No problem, you can remove Browsers Apps+ from the Add/Remove programs dialog, or with FreeFixer:

C:\Windows\Microsoft\sogr\WindowsUpdater.exe

Why you should remove WindowsUpdater.exe:

TVexe 4.0 bundles Search Protect and Value Apps

TVexe 4.0 bundles Search Protect and Value Apps, and changes the default search and home page.

ShopOp is bundled with FLV Player

ShopOp is bundled with FLV Player. For unknown reasons the actual software did not install on my lab machine after clicking the Accept button.

Ads by CinamHDPureV9.5?

Getting ads labeled CinamHDPureV9.5? No problem, just uninstall CinamHDPure from the Windows Control Panel, or use FreeFixer to remove the unwanted files.

Linkury SafeFinder Toolbar Failed

Installation of the Linkury SafeFinder Toolbar cancelled. Lucky me...

Webinstr.sys Installed With Bundled Software

The webinstr.sys driver is being installed with some bundled software:

WhiteSmoke Toolbar

So, should I press OK or Cancel to avoid the Whitesmoke Toolbar? I'm not sure ;)

search.surfcanyon.com

After installing some software, the web browser is redirected to search.surfcanyon.com:

Oursearch Toolbar, aka home.eazel.com - by Vittalia Internet

Oursearch Toolbar, aka home.eazel.com is currently being bundled with other software downloads:

A Legitimate Java Installer should be signed by Oracle

Remember, a legit Java installer file should be signed by Oracle:

GetNow Updater

Found a program called GetNow Updater, bundled with software download:

Unofficial Flash Player Bundles DolphinDeals, FlowSurf, IStartSurf and OffersWizards

Found a "Flash Player" installer that bundles DolphinDeals, FlowSurf, IStartSurf and OffersWizards.

DolphinDeals

Getting DolphinDeals ads? Then you've got the DolphinDeals adware installed on your machine.

EnergoTech Update

The EnergoTech Update program is currently being bundled with downloads from some of the torrent sites.

Qtrax is Adware

The installer screen clearly states that QTrax is adware:

SaveSense, SerialTrunc and Site Finder

Got these after installing some "free" software. Easy removed with FreeFixer.

App of the Day

Maucampo, SimilarProducts, Surfing Protection and Topic Torch

Played around with FreeFixer to test a new feature. Found a bunch of bundled products.

Maucampo

SimilarProducts 

Surfing Protection

Start Page 2.0 and Slick Savings

Found two more bundled products today that I've not seen before. Slick Savings 2.9 and Start Page 2.0:

Math Problem Solver - It's a BitCoin miner

Found something called "Math Problem Solver".

Too bad it turned out to be a BitCoin miner. You can uninstall "Math Problem Solver" from the Add/Remove programs dialog.

Extension_Protected and LookingLink 1.0.0

Played around with some free downloads today. Found a bunch of bundled softwares. Extension_Protected 1.0.12, Lightning Speed Dial, LookingLink, PriceGong and SmileyWeLove.

Awesomehp.com is bundled with IZarc - Modifies your Start Menu Internet icons

IZarc is bundling the awesomehp.com search engine. Once installed it will change a large number of settings on your computer, including the icon that are used to launch your web browser.

Sweet-Page.com search settings changed in Internet Explorer

Lots of search settings has been changed in Internet Exploer, pointing to Sweet-page.com: