When you install SUPER on your computer, you are installing a Trojan virus and many pieces of Malware that will need to be removed. I do NOT recommend using Super any more. If anyone here at SE recommended it at any point, then they were wrong, sorry Brant but you suck!!!! lol
How to Remove OpenCandy Adware
When you purchase a computer; there are a number of programs
that are pre-installed. You, as the user, could download and install
other programs to bring new features to the system. These additional
programs are referred to as third party programs, since they are not
part of the original operating system. The one thing you have to make
sure of when you download programs is that whether it is safe to use and
run. Adware:Win32/OpenCandy is a type of adware program that comes with
specific programs. Depending on the version of OpenCandy, your personal
information may be sent over your connection. Adware’s are not safe and
they should be removed as soon as they are found.
What Are the Open Candy Adware Symptoms?
There are several symptoms of Adware:Win32/OpenCandy, but the main
one occurs on your core system. When you try to install a program, you
will get pop-up’s asking you to purchase and install another program. On
this offer, you will see a description that says powered by OpenCandy.
If you see anything with the word OpenCandy, it is a sign that you have
been affected with the Adware:Win32/OpenCandy. If you have a firewall up
and running, you will get frequent messages telling you that there are
numerous connections being made to opencandy.com related websites. These
messages will pop-up on computers that have high risk settings. If you
have set your profile to be low risk, you will not see the message.
What Does OpenCandy Adware Do?
Adware:Win32/OpenCandy is an adware program that uses bots and
connection routers to collection information from your computer. The
information is then sent over your connection to a third party.
Depending on the information, the attackers will be able to use it for
their own benefit. This is why it is important to not make any purchases
or sign-ups on your computer, especially when you have been affected
with Adware:Win32/OpenCandy.
What Applications Use OpenCandy?
* Credit to Cranial Soup for the listing. It is not necessarily
comprehensive, so feel free to post feedback on other apps that use
OpenCandy in the comments.
aMSN
Any Video Converter
ApexDC++
ATI Tray Tools
aTube Catcher
CDBurnerXP Pro
CrystalDiskInfo
DarkWave Studio
Dexclock
Driver Sweeper
Duplicate Cleaner
DVDVideoSoft products
eRightSoft products,including Super
ExtractNow
FL Studio
Free YouTube Downloader
Frostwire
IE7Pro
Image Tuner
IZArc
kantaris
Media Info
MediaCoder
MediaInfo
mIRC
Miro
Office 2010 Trial Extender
Orbit Downloader
PrimoPDF
PSP Video
RedKawa
SIW
Soldat
Startup Manager
StepMania
Super Simple Photo Resizer
TechTracker
Trillian Astra
True Burner
Unlocker
Vistaglazz
WebShot
WinSCP
How Do You Get Rid of OpenCandy Adware?
You can easily prevent the adware from getting installed on your
computer. First, you should always make sure that you have your firewall
enabled. Once your firewall is up, make sure that your computer has
been updated with the most recent update available. When downloading
software’s and programs, always try to identify the manufacturer or
creator. If the manufacturer detail shows no company name, you should be
very cautious. By downloading illegal copyright files and folders, you
risk being affected by unwanted adware files. To remove the adware,
simply run an updated antivirus program and it will remove the Open
Candy Adware.
MWD Notes Regarding OpenCandy
Similar to a lot of the apps labeled Adware by the major computer
security companies or divisions (Microsoft, Symantec, McAfee, Avast,
AVG, etc), the producers of the software argue that OpenCandy does not
deserve the Adware label and is working with the security industry to
correct the situation. Our policy on MWD is to use labels found on 2 or
more major antivirus resource portals, but will approve all feedback or
comments that are not attacking in nature from the software manufacturer
on articles on this site. As with any computer software, end-users are
advised to be leery of sharing too much personal information if not
needed and to be judicious in what programs they download or install on
personal or work computers.