The Amazon Smart Search toolbar is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP), since it is promoted using a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling'.
In most cases, the safest free software download source is directly from the developers' websites. Note that some of these freeware download clients under investigation, employ dubious tactics in order to trick users into installing various adware, such as hiding the 'decline' button, which can otherwise be used to opt-out of installation of promoted plugins.Īnother trick is to prevent users from downloading the software if they skip installation of promoted browser extensions.
Unwilling installation of this toolbar can be caused by deceptive free software 'download clients', which offer installation of free browser plugins together with the chosen freeware. This plugin is not related to malware or virus infections, however, some Internet users report that it was installed on their Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) without their consent. The Amazon Smart Search toolbar is a browser add-on, which enhances users' Internet browsing experience by displaying notifications of Amazon deals, enabling product and price comparisons, etc.
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