Targeted information usually includes geolocations, IP addresses, URLs of visited websites, entered search queries, and so on. These apps are generally browser hijackers and adware-type apps that serve users with intrusive advertisements (banners, coupons, surveys, pop-ups, etc.) and collect browsing-related data. In many cases, developers bundle several PUAs at once, and, therefore, people accidentally download and install more than one program of this type. ![]() ![]() Generally, apps promoted using these methods should not be trusted. PUAs are promoted using the bundling method and display fake results to trick people into purchasing 'full versions' or registering/activating software. Therefore, they do not resolve any problems. This may seem to be a legitimate tool capable of delivering useful functions, however, many PUAs display fake scan results and deliver none of the features promised. In fact, to deal with these supposed 'issues', users are encouraged to register for Total System Care (purchase this optimization tool). When opened, it performs a general system scan and allows users to review results and then clean items (fix problems, errors, and so on). Total System Care is promoted as capable of boosting computer performance, fixing errors, adding disk space, securing your privacy, and so on. ![]() Many users install these apps unintentionally together with other regular software. The "bundling" method is used to promote and distribute this program, and it is thus categorized as a potentially unwanted application (PUA). The Total System Care program is presented as a "performance suite" that provides various tools to optimize Windows Operating Systems and improve performance.
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