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What percent of users and experts removed it?
44% remove it56% keep it
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How common is it?
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Versions
| Version | Distribution |
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Other programs by PC Gizmos LTD
Block Video Ads
What is Block Video Ads?
This is a web browser extension/BHO for blocking all video ads before and during the video for various online sites.
Overview
Block Video Ads is a program developed by PC Gizmos LTD. Upon installation, it defines an auto-start registry entry which allows the program run on each boot for the user which installed it. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). The software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The main program executable is PCGizmosBHO.20.dll. The software installer includes 6 files and is usually about 5.35 MB (5,611,398 bytes). SoftwareUpdater_silent_9898_98.exe is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. The distribution of this has mostly been seen in the United States.
Program details
URL: www.pc-gizmos.com
Installation folder: C:\users\user\appdata\roaming\pc-gizmos
Uninstaller: C:\users\user\appdata\Roaming\PC-Gizmos\Uninstall_179199.bat
Estimated size: 5.35 MB
Files installed by Block Video Ads
| Program module: | PCGizmosBHO.20.dll |
| Name: | Video Ad Blocker |
| Path: | C:\users\user\appdata\Roaming\PC-Gizmos\PCGizmosBHO.20.dll |
| MD5: | dbaeb06940976431da4a6bb3891b3989 |
Additional files:
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PCGizmosBHO.20.dll - SoundCloud Downloader
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PC_179199.en_87.exe - PC Gizmos
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PCGizmosBHO.dll - FB Zoom
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libeay32.2.dll (by The OpenSSL Project, http://www.openssl.org/) - The OpenSSL Toolkit (OpenSSL Shared Library)
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SoftwareUpdater_silent_9898_98.exe (by Auto-Update.me) - Software Updater
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ssleay32.2.dll (by The OpenSSL Project, http://www.openssl.org/)
Behaviors exhibited
2 Internet Explorer BHOs
- PCGizmosBHO.20.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Video Ad Blocker' with the class of {A817C286-3D6B-4ECD-A99C-E44E50DBC523} (PCGizmosBHO).
- PCGizmosBHO.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'FB Zoom' with the class of {A817C286-3D6B-4ECD-A99C-E44E50DBC523} (PCGizmosBHO).
Scheduled Task
- SoftwareUpdater_silent_9898_98.exe is scheduled as a task named 'Script updater task'.
2 Startup Files (User Run)
- SoftwareUpdater_silent_9898_98.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'PC_GIZMOS' and executes as "C:\users\user\appdata\Roaming\PC-Gizmos\SoftwareUpdater_silent_9898_98.exe" --update.
- PC_179199.en_87.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'PC_GIZMOS' and executes as "C:\users\user\appdata\Roaming\PC-Gizmos\BlockAds-PC_136519.en_86.exe" --update.
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- PC_179199.en_87.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\users\user\appdata\Roaming\PC-Gizmos\PC_136519.en_88.exe'.
How do I remove Block Video Ads?
You can uninstall Block Video Ads 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 Block Video Ads, 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 Block Video Ads.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Block Video Ads 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) 50%
Win 10 50%
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WHEN IT STARTS
Auto-starting? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 44%
Keep it 56%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
50.00% |
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| Windows 10 |
50.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
50.00% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
50.00% |
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Geography
100.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Toshiba |
50.00% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
50.00% |
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About (from PC Gizmos LTD)
Here at PC-Gizmos we are dedicated to creating simple, easy to use tools that tweak your favorite websites to make your life easier.
Publisher URL: www.pc-gizmos.com