Pricemeter is an adware and a potentially unwanted program without actually being a virus. However if your computer is affected by Pricemeter it may be exposed to harmful content. In addition, it installs itself on your computer without your permission. It is not advisable to keep this program on your computer.
Pricemeter was probably installed with a free program or a false update downloaded from internet. It can be installed if you are not careful during the installation process : you must read very well everything and do not validate when the installation program is proposing you to install something else.
Pricemeter is also available from official web page ( pricemeter.net ) , the download button is disabled are what raise serious suspicions about the reliability of the program …
The webpage says “PriceMeter helps you save money (and time!) by bringing the lowest prices and the best deals directly to you while you’re browsing and shopping online” … and this results in an untimely display sponsored links on merchant sites you visit.
Although Pricemeter may seem helpful , keep in mind that it can also produce links to Web sites that are perhaps not reliable in addition to being useless. There is therefore a risk you reach a dangerous site that could for example use a phishing technique to get you to disclose sensitive information ( credit card number , etc …) .
In short you must remove Pricemeter your computer to ensure its security. Although it is not a direct threat , it is better not to tempt fate by exposure to malicious content.
How to remove Pricemeter ?
Remove Pricemeter with AdwCleaner
AdwCleaner is a helpful tool designed to delete undesired toolbars, browser hijackers, redirects and potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) in Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome or Opera. AdwCleaner will require no installation and can be ran in a instant to scan your pc.
- Please download AdwCleaner by Xplode and save to your Desktop :
Download AdwCleaner - Double-click on AdwCleaner.exe to run the tool (Windows Vista/7/8 users : right-click and select Run As Administrator).
- Click on the Scan button.
- After the scan has finished, click on the Clean button..
- Press OK again to allow AdwCleaner to restart the computer and complete the removal process.
Remove Pricemeter with MalwareBytes Anti-Malware
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is an important security program for any computer user to have installed on their computer. It is light-weight, fast, and best of all, excellent at removing the latest infections like Pricemeter.
- Download MalwareBytes Anti-Malware :
Premium Version Free Version (without Real-time protection) - Double-click mbam-setup-consumer.exe and follow the prompts to install the program.
- Once installed, Malwarebytes Anti-Malware will automatically start and you will see a message stating that you should update the program, and that a scan has never been run on your system. To start a system scan you can click on the Fix Now button.
- Malwarebytes Anti-Malware will now check for updates, and if there are any, you will need to click on the Update Now button.
- Malwarebytes Anti-Malware will now start scanning your computer for Pricemeter.
- When the scan is done, you will now be presented with a screen showing you the malware infections that Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware has detected. To remove the malicious programs that Malwarebytes Anti-malware has found, click on the Quarantine All button, and then click on the Apply Now button.
- Reboot your computer if prompted.
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