Video Songs Gizmos
virus
video songs gizmos virusVideo Songs Gizmos by lyricsgizm is an
advertisement supported potentially unwanted program (PUP) and potential
malware found in the adware category of computer and internet threats. Video
Songs Gizmos is promoted as a free application that can be used to display
lyrics on Windows desktop while an internet user is viewing online videos on
websites such as YouTube.com.
Once installed, Video Songs Gizmos adware displays targeted
advertisements on Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Microsoft Internet
Explorer in a variety of different forms by accessing and collecting user
information such as browser activity and history. The information is then
administered to cast specific advertisements that may be relevant to the
computer and internet user. Collected user information may also be distributed
to third-party mailing lists; resulting in unwanted email spam, junk mail, and
unwanted telephone calls.
Other issues concerning Video Songs Gizmos malware are in relations to
the corruption of existing internet browser settings that cause unwanted
browser redirects and start-ups when a user boots a new browser window, opens a
new browser tab, or searches the web using the browser address bar.
How to remove
Video Songs Gizmos add-ons and extensions
Use the instructions below to remove Video Songs Gizmos add-ons and
extensions from Chrome, Firefox, and Internet Explorer. It may be necessary to
remove third-party browser attachments.
Google Chrome
1. Click on the Customize icon (wrench or 3 bar icon) next to the
address bar and navigate to Tools > Extensions.
2. Search for the Video Songs Gizmos extension and remove it by
clicking the trashcan icon next to it.
Mozilla Firefox
1. Type Ctrl+Shift+A.
2. On the Extensions and Plugin search for the Video Songs Gizmos
add-on and remove it.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
1. Click Tools and select Manage add-ons.
2. On the Toolbars and Extensions tab search for the Video Songs Gizmos
add-on and remove it if located.
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