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SharPlayer

Posted: September 16, 2015

Threat Metric

Threat Level: 1/10
Infected PCs: 19
First Seen: September 16, 2015
Last Seen: January 19, 2022
OS(es) Affected: Windows

Security experts don't encourage you to install SharPlayer by SoftForce LLC because it is not a reliable video player. It possesses all distinctive features of Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs), beginning with questionable distribution methods and ending with annoying side effects. You should know that sharplayer.com, which is the official page of this questionable application, is not the only place you can use to download it. This PUP also may use the famous "bundling" mechanism to reach its clients. It means that SharPlayer may receive your permission for installation when you agree to load third-party freeware. To oppose this crafty tactic, always use the "Advanced" menu to install cost-free programs. You should not trust the positive reviews on the site of SharPlayer because they are manipulated. The majority of users may not be satisfied with the performance of this application. The reason for the lack of appreciation is that the PUP may modify the present web browsers in a negative manner. When you launch Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Internet Explorer, you may notice that your default homepage has been replaced with some unknown search engine. It will try to redirect you to sponsored pages, so you should not use it. As you browse the web, you may also see an increased amount of advertising materials, most frequently as banners, pop-ups and eye-catching animations. These commercial materials will most likely offer you products that may attract your attention because they are based on your browsing history. Nevertheless, you should not click on them because you cannot know where they lead – you may easily land on some compromised pages. If you wish to prevent the loading of the unrequested ads, you should delete SharPlayer with an updated security tool.

Technical Details

Additional Information

The following directories were created:
%APPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\SharPlayer%LOCALAPPDATA%\Sharplayer%PROGRAMFILES%\Sharplayer%PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\Sharplayer
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