How to remove IdeaShared from Mac

What is IdeaShared?

IdeaShared is a bogus software that might get on a macOS device without user knowledge. Malware like this uses deceptive distribution method – bundling, allowing to infiltrate users’ computers by means of freeware programs or fake plugins. There are many similar malware programs such as ProcessSave.app, ManagerPages, ExtraBrowser, ResourceSource, DefaultProducts, PremiumForward, IdeaDetails and so on. All of them operate the same scenario: once inside, they forcibly modify settings of Safari and display pop-up message: “Apple wants to make changes and requests your password”. After hitting cancel, a new pop-up stating “installation complete” appears and the only choice is to hit “OK”. read more

How to fix “VMware Workstation Pro can’t run on Windows”

How to fix a problem with launching VMware Workstation on Windows 10

Many users encountered difficulties related to the VMware Workstation Pro after the Cumulative Update (September Windows Update). They have discovered that the installation of updates, in particular, KB4517211, has caused the failure of VMware Workstation software to start. The program fails to launch displaying the following message: “VMware Workstation Pro can’t run on Windows”. Below in this guide, you will find several methods to fix “VMware Workstation Pro can’t run on Windows” error. read more

How to remove Visws.xyz (Mac)

What is Visws.xyz?

Visws.xyz is a fake search engine which shows irrelevant search results and collects users’ data. It may end up on your device without any notice after installing freeware programs. Due to these reasons, it’s was added to the “browser hijacker” category. The results provided by Visws.xyz are not be trusted as they show only those for which they will make a profit. Switching to Google, Yahoo or other search providers becomes almost impossible because it changes the homepage and search engine on each of web browsers to https://visws.xyz/. Having Visws.xyz installed on your device also may put your privacy at risk. The browser hijacker continuously tracks all data related to your browsing activity (browsing history, most visited websites, accounts, input passwords and so on). That’s why we recommend you to remove Visws.xyz as quickly as possible. read more

How to remove KeepVid

What is KeepVid?

KeepVid is a nasty browser extension that can crawl into a system without user consent. The application is promoted as a handy tool allowing a user to download YouTube videos in just a few clicks. At first sight, it may seem a usual browser extension but you should know that, in fact, it’s yet another PUP classified as a browser hijacker. The primary mission of KeepVid – promote commercial links by any means. For instance, the user may notice an increased amount of various ads that will show up in places where they shouldn’t. Since developers of KeepVid don’t check all promoted content, you may end up on malicious websites by accidentally clicking on ads. You should react to such activity and remove KeepVid as consequences might be quite serious, such as privacy issues or infection with other malware. To eliminate this problem, follow our step-by-step guide. read more

How to remove Search.hmyflightfinder.net

What is Search.hmyflightfinder.net?

Search.hmyflightfinder.net (also known as My Flight Finder) is yet another browser hijacker from Polarity Technologies Ltd. This company is infamous for releasing many similar programs. Like all other hijackers, it usually gets on users’ computers as an optional offer together with freeware programs. Following infiltration, it makes changes to settings of web browsers so that a user is forced to carry out searches via http://search.hmyflightfinder.net/. All searches are subsequently redirected to Yahoo with a huge amount of commercial links. This is done to make users think that they are dealing with a legit search engine and thus make them visit specific sites for which they get paid. You should react to such activity and remove Search.hmyflightfinder.net as consequences might be quite serious, such as privacy issues or infection with other malware. To eliminate this problem, follow our step-by-step guide. read more

How to remove DynamicPanel from Mac

What is DynamicPanel?

DynamicPanel is a potentially unwanted program that can get on your device without notice. In most cases, it secretly comes together with freeware programs or fake plugins. There are many similar malware programs such as ProcessSave.app, ManagerPages, ExtraBrowser, ResourceSource, DefaultProducts, PremiumForward, IdeaDetails and so on. All of them affect only Mac computers and operate the same scenario. Once installed, they forcibly modify settings of Safari and display pop-up saying that Apple wants to make changes and requests your password. After hitting cancel, a new pop-up stating “installation complete” appears and the only choice is to hit “OK”. read more

How to remove ProductEvent.app from Mac

What is ProductEvent.app?

ProductEvent.app is rogue software that can infiltrate your system with the help of freeware programs or fake plugins. There are many similar malware programs such as ProcessSave.app, ManagerPages, ExtraBrowser, ResourceSource, DefaultProducts, PremiumForward, IdeaDetails and so on. All of them affect only Mac computers and operate the same scenario. Once installed, they forcibly modify settings of Safari and display pop-up saying that Apple wants to make changes and requests your password. After hitting cancel, a new pop-up stating “installation complete” appears and the only choice is to hit “OK”. read more

How to remove Home.specialtab.com (Mac)

What is Home.specialtab.com?

Home.specialtab.com (SpecialTab) is a misleading search site that may appear in your browser without your agreement. The main culprit responsible for this is a browser hijacker. Browser hijacker is a sort of malware that is mostly used for link promotion. For example, it provides users with altered search results to make them visit certain websites. In response, owners of promoted sites pay money for each user who visited their site. While it’s not a real virus, the hijacker may put your system at risk by redirecting you to harmful websites as there is no guarantee that all links provided by this PUP are safe. Therefore, you’re advised to remove Search.roterismus.com from your computer. To do this, follow this step-by-step-guide. read more

How to remove “Your Mac is heavily damaged” pop-up

Delete Your Mac is heavily damaged pop-up from Mac

What is “Your Mac is heavily damaged” pop-up?

You may face “Your Mac is heavily damaged” pop-up if your system is infected with adware. In most cases, adware enters the user’s machine secretly together with freeware programs. Once installed, it hijacks browser to be able to redirect the user to malvertising domains such as Funnymonday48.live, Apple.com-optimizing-mac.live, Funnytues104.live and so on. As we see, only the names of the domain change and the content remains the same:

Your system is infected with 3 viruses!
Your Mac is infected with 3 viruses. Our security check found traces of 2 malware and 1 phishing/spyware. System damage: 28.1% – Immediate removal required!
The immediate removal of the viruses is required to prevent further system damage, loss of Apps, Photos or other files.
Traces of 1 phishing/spyware were found on your Mac with MacOS 10.13 High Sierra.
Personal and banking information is at risk.
To avoid more damage click on ‘Scan Now’ immediately. Our deep scan will provide help immediately! read more

How to fix error 0x80073701 in Windows 10

How to fix error 0x80073701

Error 0x80073701 is common trouble that may appear when a user tries to install Windows 10 V1903 Updates. Many users write, that it happens right after running KB4512508 or KB4508451 cumulative update for Windows Version 1903 (especially for amd64-based systems). The error sometimes causes to the system problems that could be resolved with system recovery or cumulative updates, which are impossible to perform because of error 0x80073701. Below in this guide, you will find several methods to fix 0x80073701 error. read more