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Web Save

Posted: January 30, 2014

Web Save is a potentially unwanted application that may install itself on Web browsers such as Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox when computer users download or install freeware from unreliable download website. The creators of Web Save may use tricky methods in an effort to install a Web Save plug-in or add-on on the PC. Web Save may circulate and enter the PC through bundled free applications. When installed, Web Save may create and show discount coupon ads and sale deals when PC users visit shopping-related websites. Web Save may keep track of the computer user's Internet surfing habits by recording websites the PC user visits and activities on those websites. Web Save states its intended to improve the PC user's Internet surfing experience by saving time and money while shopping online; however, in actuality, it's a potentially unwanted program.

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