SoftwareRefresher

SoftwareRefresher is a free program that automatically searchers for updates for various programs, such as Internet browsers, Skype, and other applications. The program is promoted at softwarerefresher.com, which provides computer users with a detailed description of the program. Upon installation, the program resides in the system tray, and you can check whether any updates are found by clicking on the SoftwareRefresher icon.

SoftwareRefresher may seem to be very appealing and useful; however, it is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP). The SoftwareRefresher program is an advertising-supported program, which means that it displays third-party advertisements and offers. They are likely to be displayed when installing an update for a particular program. You may be offered another software program, service, or product. We advise you against accepting those offers, because some of them may be related to malware programs.

SoftwareRefresher is known to be distributed by software installers such as Outbrowse, Softpub, Amonetize, and some others. The potentially unwanted program is bundled with various unreliable programs, and you may be offered to install it upon launching the installer of a completely different program. Hence, it is always important to be very attentive to the installation process in order not to skip any details related to changes on the operating system.

The SoftwareRefresher program is programmed to collect certain information, such as IP address, approximate geographical location, and some other details related to the use of the software. If you install some additional program through the SoftwareRefresher program, third parties may send cookies to your computer in order to collect information about your interaction with the program. Note that you use those programs at your own risk, and we recommend that you remove SoftwareRefresher from the computer in order to prevent suspect offers to install additional programs.

When it comes to removal, we recommend that you rely on a reputable malware and spyware removal program. It is possible to uninstall SoftwareRefresher, but you should also think about your online security. There are multiple threats that attempt to access your operating system, and, if you keep the system unprotected, you cannot know when it will get compromised. You put yourself at risk, but you can change everything by installing SpyHunter, which can easily remove SoftwareRefresher and safeguard the system against various threats.

How to remove SoftwareRefresher

Windows Vista and Windows 7

1. Open the Start menu.
2. Click Control Panel.
3. Select Uninstall a program.
4. Remove the unwanted application.

Windows XP

1. Open the Start menu.
2. Click Control panel.
3. Select the Add or Remove Programs option.
4. Remove SoftwareRefresher.

Windows 8

1. Move the mouse pointer to the right edge of the screen.
2. Select Settings in the Charm bar.
3. Click Control Panel and select Uninstall a program.
4. Remove the unwanted program.