Do you know what PerformApp is?
Our researchers have classified PerformApp as an adware-type program. Thus, it is considered to be malicious is nature and anyone who has this application should remove it. There is not much information about this program, so we are obliged to provide as much information about it as possible. In this day and age, cyber security is of utmost importance, so it is in the best interest of the average user to remove all programs, such as PerformApp. If you want to learn more about this application please continue reading.
Adware applications are distributed using various means, the most popular of which are software bundles. In the case of PerformApp, it is known to be bundled with other malicious applications, so if you have it chances are that it is not the only infection that has entered your computer. We can only recommend you to stay clear of unreliable freeware sharing websites that often distribute malicious software bundles and in some cases bundle legitimate applications with malicious ones. When installing legitimate software that has been bundled with adware or some other type of malicious program, you can remove it from the installation process by opting for advanced/custom installation settings and unchecking the appropriate checkbox.
PerformApp screenshot
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PerformApp is known to display commercial advertisements in the form of pop-ups, but it might not always be the case. Adware developers often modify their “products” to fit the needs of their clients. So, it is possible that PerformApp will be able to display coupons, banners, in-texts, and other forms of ads further down the line. The adware business is all about making money by displaying commercial advertisements. The problem is that the ads are often supplied by unreliable advertisers who aim to advance a certain agenda. This means that the ads can be misleading and even fake. The program might redirect you to an infected website that contains downloads of malicious software. It means that your PC can get infected with various Trojans, rogue applications, adware, browser hijackers, and so on. Therefore, we recommend that you remove PerformApp immediately.
We hope that the provided information was sufficient. Clearly, PerformApp is not a program you should keep on your computer, because the content it promotes in often dangerous. And again, if you have this application, it is likely that there are more malicious applications present on your computer. Therefore, we recommend that you remove PerformApp either manually or using an antimalware scanner. In any case having an antimalware scanner will also be useful preventing infections in the future.
Remove PerformApp from the operating system
Windows 8 and Windows 8.1
- Navigate the mouse cursor to the bottom right side of the screen.
- Once the Charm bar is opened, click Settings.
- Select Control Panel, and click Uninstall a program.
- Find PerformApp, right-click on it, and click Uninstall.
Windows 7 and Windows Vista
- Navigate the mouse to the bottom left side of the screen.
- Open the Start menu, and click Control Panel.
- Click Uninstall a program.
- Find PerformApp, right-click on it, and click Uninstall.
Windows XP
- Navigate the mouse to the bottom left side of the screen.
- Open the Start menu, and click Control Panel.
- Click Add or Remove Programs.
- Find PerformApp, and click Remove.
Remove PerformApp from your browser
Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Press Alt+T.
- Select Internet Options.
- Open the Advanced tab and click Reset.
- Select the Check box.
- Click Reset.
- Close.
Mozilla Firefox
- Press Alt+H.
- Select Troubleshooting Information.
- Click Reset Firefox.
- In the dialog box, click Reset Firefox again.
- Click Finish.
Google Chrome
- Press Alt+F.
- Click Settings.
- Select Show advanced settings.
- Click Reset settings.
- Click Reset again.
In non-techie terms:
PerformApp is and adware application that displays commercial advertisements in the form of pop-ups. The content promoted by the application is considered unreliable, because it is supplied by unknown entities. So, there is no way of knowing what might happen if you decide to click an ad. In the worst case scenario your computer will be infected with dangerous malware. Therefore, we recommend that you remove PerformApp as soon as possible.