Should I remove Swiki_IE?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
69% remove it31% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #36,179
United States Rank #19,788
Reach 0.0031%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 24.19 days
713.50 days >
Average installed length: 374.89 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
1.0.0.0 |
100.00% |
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Swiki_IE
from AdMedia Inc
What is Swiki_IE?
Swiki is a web browser extension and Browser helper Object (for Internet Explorer) that delivers contextual based advertising to the web browser. In addition it will modify the user's browser home and search pages as well as 'New Tab' pages to push advertising and search. The software is typically defined as a unwanted application by various malware vendors.
About (from AdMedia Inc)
he Apps are a suite of Company-owned and third party browser add-on applications that operate through the Platform and give the appearance of customization and enhancement of certain websites you visit by rendering virtual layers of graphics, text, or other functional or interactive content through your browser. The Pl... Read more
Overview
It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. The main program executable is ButtonSite.dll. A vast majority of those who have this installed end up removing it just after a couple weeks. The software installer includes 6 files and is usually about 1.6 MB (1,681,910 bytes).
- Loads into the web browser
- Many experts agree, if you don't use it you should remove it!
Program details
Displayed publisher: Swiki
URL: swiki.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\swiki_ie
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Swiki_IE\uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 1.6 MB
Files installed by Swiki_IE
Program module: | ButtonSite.dll |
Name: | Add-ons Framework |
| ButtonSite |
Path: | C:\Program Files\swiki_ie\ButtonSite.dll |
MD5: | 10346267db3837a57ed902aae0cfe337 |
Additional files:
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ScriptHost.dll (by Swiki) - Add-ons Framework (ScriptHost)
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AddonsFramework.dll (by Besttoolbars)
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ButtonSite.dll - ButtonSite
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PropertySync.exe (by Besttoolbars) - PropertySync
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PropertySyncPS.dll
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uninstall.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- ScriptHost.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Swiki_IE' with the class of {1D9C1749-118F-4111-9598-A36476426D18}.
How do I remove Swiki_IE?
You can uninstall Swiki_IE from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program Swiki_IE, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
- Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Swiki_IE.
- If for some reason uninstallation fails, please install Microsoft's uninstall fixer utility which will help fix problems with programs that can't be uninstalled at support.microsoft.com.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Swiki_IE you can restore them to their previous default settings.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
- Click the Advanced tab, and then click Reset. Select the Delete personal settings check box if you would also like to remove search providers, Accelerators and home pages. When Internet Explorer finishes applying default settings, click Close, and then click OK.
- The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.
Mozilla Firefox
- At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
- To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
- When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.
Google Chrome
- Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
- Select Settings. In the "Search" section, click Manage search engine. Check if (Default) is displayed next to your preferred search engine. If not, mouse over it and click Make default. Mouse over any other suspicious search engine entries that are not familiar and click X to remove them.
- When the "Show Home button" checkbox is selected, a web address appears below it. If you want the Homepage button to open up a different webpage, click Change to enter a link.
- Restart Google Chrome.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 79%
Win Vista (SP1) 2%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 69%
Keep it 31%
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GLOBAL RANK
#36,179
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
83.87% |
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Windows Vista |
12.90% |
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Windows XP |
3.23% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
66.13% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
12.90% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
9.68% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
4.84% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
3.23% |
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Windows Vista Home Basic |
3.23% |
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Geography
98.15% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
98.15% |
Korea |
0.93% |
PR |
0.93% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
42.86% |
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Dell |
21.43% |
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Acer |
17.86% |
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Toshiba |
7.14% |
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Lenovo |
5.36% |
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Sony |
3.57% |
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Intel |
1.79% |
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Common models |
HP 2000 Notebook PC |
5.00% |
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Gateway ZX4300 |
3.33% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite C655D |
3.33% |
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HP G60 Notebook PC |
3.33% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite M305D |
1.67% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite L755 |
1.67% |
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