Threat Database Potentially Unwanted Programs Solid YouTube Downloader and Converter

Solid YouTube Downloader and Converter

By GoldSparrow in Potentially Unwanted Programs

Threat Scorecard

Ranking: 4,035
Threat Level: 50 % (Medium)
Infected Computers: 6,944
First Seen: August 12, 2015
Last Seen: September 20, 2023
OS(es) Affected: Windows

The Solid YouTube Downloader and Converter developed by TopVideoSoft, Inc. and published by DreamVideoSoft, Inc. is promoted as a powerful video conversion and download tool for YouTubers. You may have noticed that the Solid YouTube Downloader and Converter programs has a 30-day trial version and a paid one. However, you might not know that both versions come with a privacy policy statement that the Solid YouTube Downloader and Converter app will display advertisements in your Web browser. The Solid YouTube Downloader and Converter app functions similarly to EZ YouTube Video Downloader and 1click downloader and will use tracking cookies and read your browsing history to help advertisers push targeted promotions. The paid version of the Solid YouTube Downloader and Converter is worth around $35 but will not guarantee ad-free experience for its users. The Solid YouTube Downloader and Converter program will insert a registry key in Windows to start as a background service and show advertisements from third parties in your Internet client. Solid YouTube Downloader and Converter may display banners, pop-ups, and sponsored search results as you surf the Internet. The Solid YouTube Downloader and Converter may decrease your overall computer productivity and load additional ads on videos on YouTube. The promotional offers displayed by the Solid YouTube Downloader and Converter may invite users to install Windows 7 System Repair and Windows Abnormality Checker. The apps mentioned before are reported as rogue security software will use fake notifications of security breaches to urge users to purchase a premium license. Computer users interested in using Solid YouTube Downloader and Converter should take into consideration that it is deemed as a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) and will have to tolerate many ads. You may Solid YouTube Downloader and Converter listed on your 'Programs and Features' panel and could remove it manually, but its uninstaller will leave cookies on your PC that advertisers can reach via supported websites. You could use a trusted anti-spyware instrument to delete all files associated with Solid YouTube Downloader and Converter and secure your computer.

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