PlayNsearch is a malicious extension for a browser, that may lead to unexpected consequences. It seems that this application is quite legitimate – a simple search engine and tool that provide a user with radio feature – you may listen to world radio directly from a browser. However, you should know, that this extension is categorized as malicious browser hijacker and it is recommended to remove PlayNsearch.
Auto Mechanic 2018 is Potentially Unwanted Program, that claims to improve your computer’s performance by fixing registry issues, privacy issues, removing malware and optimizing your system. Though it will demand payment after scanning your system in order to “help” you with your system’s problems. Nevertheless, it’s not true, probably there is nothing wrong with your computer, they are not going to help you, so don’t buy the full version of this PUP. The only and one purpose of such applications is to earn easy money without doing any good to you. Completely opposite, Auto Mechanic 2018 will corrupt your computer’s work as it will also generate intrusive ads in your browser, slow down your computer’s performance and show you frightening messages. Don’t trust this application. We strongly recommend you to remove Auto Mechanic 2018 as soon as possible.
If your primary search provider has been changed to Yessearch.net, then you have browser hijacker installed. It is therefore likely that you just failed to disable additional components while installing some freeware. This program corrupts your browser configuration, spoils your browser with a huge amount of third-party ads as well as annoying redirects.
If your browser constantly opens URL: https://smartpixel.xyz/?c=3&d=1087214 on its own, then you have adware installed. An adware gets on a computer along with freeware that you may have downloaded from Internet. Actually, it does not pose a serious threat to the system, but its presence is really frustrating and reduces browsing experience.
“2018 Annual Visitor Survey” is a scam site that may pop up on your browser when you click on links. The emergence of redirects is caused by adware that often gets on a computer with “bundling”. Bundling is a deceptive distribution method when the adware is automatically installed along with free programs without user’s consent.