Should I remove Amazon Mini?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
81% remove it19% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Reach 0.0003%
Versions
Version | Distribution |
1.34.2.13 |
100.00% |
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Other programs by Crossrider Advanced Technologies (Platform)
Amazon Mini
from Crossrider Advanced Technologies Ltd. (Platform)
What is Amazon Mini?
Amazon Mini is an ad-supported browser extension (adware), and when a user downloads the Plugin they will see various types of advertisements displayed through the browser as they visit various web sites. The browser toolbar/extension displays several basic types of advertising: sponsored links, traditional display advertisements, such as banner ads, pop-unders and coupons, and targeted ads and may sometimes appear as in-text advertising and may also be displayed in response to keyword searches.
About (from Crossrider Advanced Technologies (Platform))
The Toolbar interacts with your computer by: Displaying advertisements, including without limitation by inserting into web pages or displaying over parts of such web pages advertisements, banners or coupons that would not otherwise appear; Converting words on pages you view into hyperlinks that are linked to advertisem... Read more
Overview
During setup, the program registers itself to launch on boot through a Windows Schedule Task in order to automatically start-up (this is typically done to avoid any UAC prompts). It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. Once installed, it will add an extension to both the Firefox and Chrome web browsers. The main program executable is utils.exe. Typically most users end up uninstalling this just after a few days. The software installer includes 14 files and is usually about 6.18 MB (6,475,109 bytes).
The program is built using the Crossrider framework, a cross browser monetization platform used to deploy a toolbar and extension for modern web browsers with monetization features including browser search and homepage redirection, contextual coupons and in-line text advertising. Crossrider extensions include background processes to monitor, update and automatically download new features/code without direct user interaction.
- Possible malware installed by this program
- Starts automatically
- Runs in the Firefox, Chrome and Firefox web browsers
- Built on the Crossrider toolbar platform and potentially unwanted
- May inject ads in the web browser
- 'Offers' to modify the browser's home and search pages by default
- Installed as part of a co-bundle
- Injects advertisements unassociated with the underlying web page
- The experts agree, you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in Amazon Mini.
utils.exe (660012494271b180c5de5d37276d18a0) has been flagged by the following 4 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
avast! |
2014.9-140422 |
Win32:Dropper-gen [Drp] |
Baidu-International |
4.0.3.14422 |
Adware.Win32.Graftor.77 |
Bkav FE |
1.3.0.4959 |
HW32.CDB |
ESET-NOD32 |
8.9613 |
Win32/Packed.VMDetector.D |
Amazon Mini-enabler.exe (3aaa14a4bc675dbb32b0507840445662) has been flagged by the following 20 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
Lavasoft Ad-Aware |
12.0.163.0 |
Adware.Generic.910087 |
Antiy-AVL |
0.1.0.1 |
Trojan/Win32.SGeneric |
AVG |
13.0.0.3169 |
Generic5.ANCJ |
Bitdefender |
7.2 |
Adware.Generic.910087 |
Dr.Web |
7.00.8.02260 |
Trojan.Crossrider.7519 |
Emsisoft Anti-Malware |
3.0.0.596 |
Adware.Generic.910087 (B) |
ESET-NOD32 |
9639 |
a variant of Win32/Toolbar.CrossRider.X |
Fortinet FortiGate |
4 |
Riskware/Toolbar_CrossRider |
F-Secure |
11.0.19100.45 |
Adware.Generic.910087 |
G Data |
24 |
Adware.Generic.910087 |
K7 AntiVirus |
9.176.11663 |
Trojan ( 0049590e1 ) |
K7GW |
9.176.11663 |
Trojan ( 0049590e1 ) |
Malwarebytes |
1.75.0001 |
PUP.Optional.AmazonMini.A |
McAfee |
6.0.4.564 |
Artemis!3AAA14A4BC67 |
McAfee-GW-Edition |
2013 |
Artemis!3AAA14A4BC67 |
MicroWorld-eScan |
12.0.250.0 |
Adware.Generic.910087 |
Sophos |
4.98.0 |
Generic PUA OF |
Symantec |
20131.1.5.61 |
Adware.Crossid |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
9.700-1001 |
TROJ_GEN.R0C1H05BI14 |
VIPRE Antivirus |
28082 |
Crossrider (fs) |
Amazon Mini-bho.dll (a35f3f50256dbd41ac91e38de8bffe2a) has been flagged by the following 6 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
AVG |
13.0.0.3169 |
Generic5.APDB |
ESET-NOD32 |
9626 |
a variant of Win32/Toolbar.CrossRider.AA |
Malwarebytes |
1.75.0001 |
PUP.Optional.AmazonMini.A |
Sophos |
4.98.0 |
AppRider |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
9.700-1001 |
TROJ_GEN.F47V0219 |
VIPRE Antivirus |
27946 |
Crossrider (fs) |
Amazon Mini-chromeinstaller.exe (49a105922decdcf80a3b767bc41ed6ab) has been flagged by the following 5 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
AVG |
13.0.0.3169 |
Generic5.ANIS |
ESET-NOD32 |
9626 |
a variant of Win32/Toolbar.CrossRider.Y |
Malwarebytes |
1.75.0001 |
PUP.Optional.AmazonMini.A |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
9.700-1001 |
TROJ_GEN.F47V0220 |
VIPRE Antivirus |
27946 |
Crossrider (fs) |
Amazon Mini-bho64.dll (97cf8b67577c143535c6aa21eff4bbef) has been flagged by the following 4 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
Baidu-International |
3.5.1.41473 |
Adware.Win64.Crossrider.D |
ESET-NOD32 |
9686 |
a variant of Win64/Toolbar.Crossrider.D |
Malwarebytes |
1.75.0001 |
PUP.Optional.AmazonMini.A |
VIPRE Antivirus |
28298 |
Crossrider (fs) |
View all 39 all detections
Amazon Mini has been found to be bundled with 3rd party software. If you have not purposefully installed this, you should be safe uninstalling it.
Program details
Displayed publisher: Nero
URL: crossrider.com/pages/privacy
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\amazon mini
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Amazon Mini\Uninstall.exe /fromcontrolpanel=1
Estimated size: 6.18 MB
Files installed by Amazon Mini
Program executable: | utils.exe (Malware detected) |
Path: | C:\Program Files\amazon mini\utils.exe |
MD5: | 660012494271b180c5de5d37276d18a0 |
Additional files:
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Amazon Mini-bg.exe (by Nero) - Amazon Mini (Amazon Mini exe)
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(Malware detected) Amazon Mini-bho.dll (by Nero) - Amazon Mini BHO
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(Malware detected) Amazon Mini-bho64.dll
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Amazon Mini-buttonutil.exe
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Amazon Mini-buttonutil64.exe
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(Malware detected) Amazon Mini-chromeinstaller.exe
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(Malware detected) Amazon Mini-enabler.exe
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51772.crx
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51772.xpi
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Amazon Mini-buttonutil.dll
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Amazon Mini-buttonutil64.dll
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Amazon Mini-helper.exe
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Uninstall.exe
Behaviors exhibited
2 Internet Explorer BHOs
- Amazon Mini-bho64.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Amazon Mini' with the class of {11111111-1111-1111-1111-110511171172} (CrossriderApp0051772).
- Amazon Mini-bho.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Amazon Mini' with the class of {11111111-1111-1111-1111-110511171172} (CrossriderApp0051772).
2 Scheduled Tasks (Boot/Login)
- Amazon Mini-enabler.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named Amazon Mini-enabler.
- Amazon Mini-chromeinstaller.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named Amazon Mini-chromeinstaller.
How do I remove Amazon Mini?
You can uninstall Amazon Mini 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 Amazon Mini, 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 Amazon Mini.
- 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 Amazon Mini 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.
HOW IT STARTS
Scheduled task? Yes
(Runs on Windows boot)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 81%
Keep it 19%
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MOST USED OS
~99%
Windows 7 (SP1)
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Geography
70.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
70.00% |
India |
10.00% |
Canada |
10.00% |
Saudi Arabia |
10.00% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
40.00% |
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Toshiba |
20.00% |
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Acer |
20.00% |
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ASUS |
20.00% |
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Common models |
TOSHIBA Satellite L505 |
33.33% |
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HP-Pavilion AY747AA-ABA p... |
33.33% |
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HP-Pavilion AY652AA-ABA s... |
33.33% |
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