Adware Generic_S.DP

Adware Generic_S.DP is a detection displayed by certain anti-virus programs (in particular AVG Antivirus) when they detect a Potentially Unwanted Program on the affected computer. One of the problems with many PUPs is that security programs may not be capable of removing them or require the installation of an additional component. It is strongly advised that computer users protect their computers from these types of components. PUPs like Adware Generic_S.DP may present a low-level threat that may have highly intrusive symptoms. In fact, symptoms linked to Adware Generic_S.DP may make the affected Web browser nearly impossible to use due to many performance problems, redirects, pop-up advertisements and other intrusions. More importantly, PUPs like Adware Generic_S.DP may increase the risk for more threats. Because of this, Adware Generic_S.DP and similar PUPs should be removed at once with the help of a strong security program that is fully updated and capable of dealing with these types of threats.
 

How Adware Generic_S.DP and Other PUPs may Enter a Computer

Adware Generic_S.DP is an adware threat and a type of Web browser component. Adware Generic_S.DP may try to expose computer users to numerous advertisements and sponsored websites by using Web browser redirects, pop-up windows and other techniques. There are many ways in which Adware Generic_S.DP may enter a computer. Adware Generic_S.DP may be distributed using threat techniques such as spam email attachments, exploit kits or threats designed to deliver PUPs. However, the most common way of delivering Adware Generic_S.DP is by bundling this PUP with low-quality freeware or software downloaded from a third party. Because of this, computer users may prevent the installation of Adware Generic_S.DP and other PUPs by simply being careful when installing new software on their computer.
 

Adware Generic_S.DP may be Linked to Various Problems on Affected Computers

Adware Generic_S.DP may be linked to performance issues on affected computers and Web browsers. Adware Generic_S.DP may prevent security software and legitimate Web browser add-ons from functioning properly. Adware Generic_S.DP also may be linked to other PUPs and may tax your computer's resources, causing it to run slowly, crash frequently, freeze or present other performance issues. Adware Generic_S.DP also may compromise your privacy by tracking your online activity and keeping a record of your search and browsing history for use in marketing. The purpose of these types of intrusions is market research or the delivery of advertisements to your Web browser. Adware Generic_S.DP also may try to profit at your expense by using other techniques. Adware Generic_S.DP may be the source of some problems such as:

1. Adware Generic_S.DP may cause Web browser redirects. This means that a Web browser affected by Adware Generic_S.DP may force the computer user to visit certain websites associated with Adware Generic_S.DP repeatedly.
2. Adware Generic_S.DP also may insert advertisements into the affected Web browser. Adware Generic_S.DP may display banner advertisements or text advertisements on websites viewed by the affected computer user. Adware Generic_S.DP also may cause the affected Web browser to display pop-up windows containing advertising material, suspicious error messages or other unwanted content.
3. Adware Generic_S.DP makes unwanted changes to your Web browser settings. Adware Generic_S.DP may change your Web browser's default search engine, home page and security settings in order to make it more vulnerable to threat infections or other types of attacks.

If Adware Generic_S.DP is installed on your computer, malware analysts strongly recommend uninstalling any recently installed Web browser extensions, add-ons, toolbars or plug-ins. Once uninstalled, a reliable security application that is fully up-to-date should be used to scan the affected computer to ensure that no content linked to Adware Generic_S.DP remains behind.