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'Download plugin for Windows' Pop-Up Message

Posted: February 17, 2014

'Download plugin for Windows' is a misleading pop-up message that may be used to install potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) or adware to computers. 'Download plugin for Windows' pop-up message may show up on any Web browser installed on the computer when the PC user is surfing the Internet. Adware and potentially unwanted programs related to the 'Download plugin for Windows' pop-up message may compromise the full window and state that the PC user has to download a plug-in for his Windows. In reality, the 'Download plugin for Windows' pop-up message is not linked to any legitimate plug-ins, and it may be, in actuality, used to spread adware or potentially unwanted applications. If the PC user clicks on the 'Free Download' button of the 'Download plugin for Windows' pop-up message, the PC user may agree to install PUPs or adware to the computer system.

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