TechFreeHelp

TechFreeHelp is an adware application that may cause numerous issues on affected computers. Although TechFreeHelp is advertised as a helpful application, the main purpose of TechFreeHelp is to take advantage of computer users by filling their Web browser with advertisements. TechFreeHelp also may track the computer user's activities, making it a potential threat to privacy. If TechFreeHelp is installed on your computer, PC security researchers recommend the immediate removal of TechFreeHelp with the help of a good security application.

TechFreeHelp may not Offer the Help the Computer User is Looking For

Many computer users may download and install TechFreeHelp without realizing that it is not particularly trustworthy. TechFreeHelp is designed to take over a computer and expose the computer users to large volumes of advertisements, rather than its stated goal of delivering news and information to the computer user's Web browser directly. In most cases, TechFreeHelp may be installed without the computer user's knowledge by bundling it with other software downloaded from the Web. When computer users install TechFreeHelp, they will also allow TechFreeHelp's creators to track their online activities and obtain information about the computer user's browsing habits and the computer settings. TechFreeHelp also may cause performance problems on affected computers, including causing the computer to run slowly and crash frequently. Because of this, TechFreeHelp should not be installed, and TechFreeHelp should be removed immediately when inside a computer.

The Problem with TechFreeHelp and Similar Adware

Although a few advertisements may not seem like a large problem, many of the advertisements that may be delivered by TechFreeHelp may not be helpful and may lead to additional security problems and issues on the affected computer. TechFreeHelp will run in the background, and may use computer resources and network bandwidth, which may affect the performance of the affected computer severely. A common complaint related to TechFreeHelp is that the affected computer may lose a high percentage of CPU processing power, which may lead to overheating and poor performance. This, combined with the constant advertisements and other promotional content, may make it difficult for computer users to use a computer that has been affected by TechFreeHelp.

How TechFreeHelp may be Installed on a Computer

Although it is possible for computer users to download TechFreeHelp directly, believing that it is a helpful computer program, this may happen rarely. In most cases, computer users will find that TechFreeHelp has been installed on their computers automatically after they have installed a different program. This is extremely common when computer users download programs for free on file sharing networks that are poorly regulated. It can happen even with programs that are considered trustworthy since it is not uncommon for con artists to take these programs and bundle them with adware like TechFreeHelp by using a third party installer or download manager.

Installing any new software demands a lot of attention. In most cases, computer users can opt out of installing components like TechFreeHelp by searching for 'Advanced' or 'Custom' modes in the installer and opting out of installing anything that is not related to the main application directly. Before proceeding with the installer or Setup application, PC security analysts strongly advise computer users to take notice of every step of the installation process, to ensure that only what is necessary is installed and that no unwanted content, such as TechFreeHelp, is trying o slip by undetected into the computer. If TechFreeHelp is installed, it may be necessary to uninstall it manually and then scrutinize your machine with a security product that is fully updated.