SoundVolumeView is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that is designed to manipulate the volume settings on a computer. It claims to provide users with additional controls and customization options for their sound settings, but in reality, it often causes more harm than good. Once installed on a system, SoundVolumeView can make changes to the sound settings without the user’s consent, leading to unwanted modifications and disruptions in audio playback.
SoundVolumeView can infect computers through various means, including software bundling, deceptive advertisements, and malicious websites. It may be bundled with freeware or shareware programs and installed alongside them without the user’s knowledge. Additionally, users may inadvertently download SoundVolumeView by clicking on misleading ads or visiting compromised websites. Once on a system, SoundVolumeView can run in the background and make changes to the volume settings, potentially leading to decreased performance and stability issues on the infected computer. Users should be cautious when downloading and installing software from unfamiliar sources to avoid inadvertently installing potentially unwanted programs like SoundVolumeView.