Browser Address Error Redirector
What is Browser Address Error Redirector?
Google has partnerships with computer hardware makers like Dell or Gateway to set the default search and the homepage to Google on new computers. By default, if you type a non-existent address in Internet Explorer's address bar, you're sent to a special Microsoft homepage that suggests some related links. Google decided this is a lucrative feature, so they install a Browser Address Error Redirector that replaces Microsoft's redirects. This page is meant to provide you with helpful related content, including web search results and paid advertisements, based on the meaning of the web address/keyword query that you typed. This program can be uninstalled from the Control Panel Add/Remove Programs. Look for the application named "Browser Address Error Redirector". Older versions may be called "GoogleAFE".
Overview
It is typically pre-installed with most new Dell computers. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. The primary executable is named BAE.dll. The setup package generally installs about 5 files and is usually about 628 KB (643,072 bytes).
- Integrates into the web browser
This program is pre-installed on some PCs
Pre-installed software such as this is usually included by default on the manufacturer's PC. Many OEM (original equipment manufacture) software that is included with a new PC is useful and in many cases required for the PC to function properly as in the case of various software drivers. However, some pre-installed software is optional and can be safely removed.
Program details
Displayed publisher: Dell
URL: www.support.dell.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Dell\BAE\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{62230596-37E5-4618-A329-0D21F529A86F}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 628 KB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Browser Address Error Redirector
| Program module: | BAE.dll |
| Name: | Browser Address Error Redirector |
| BAE.dll |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\Dell\BAE\BAE.dll |
| MD5: | 1a4f60ef6da38621f1091b0cb0fa2c09 |
Additional files:
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BAE.dll - Browser Address Error Redirector
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de32.exe (by Banxia Software Ltd) - Decision Explorer (Decision Explorer COPE)
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deinterface.dll (by Banxia Software Ltd) - Decision Explorer COM interface
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deintro2.exe
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modelinstall.exe - Setup Program
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- BAE.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'CBrowserHelperObject Object' with the class of {CA6319C0-31B7-401E-A518-A07C3DB8F777} (Browser Address Error Redirector).
How do I remove Browser Address Error Redirector?
You can uninstall Browser Address Error Redirector 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 Browser Address Error Redirector, 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 Browser Address Error Redirector.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Browser Address Error Redirector 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 Vista (SP2) 79%
Win XP 0%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 55%
Keep it 45%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #2,940
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows Vista |
88.48% |
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| Windows 7 |
9.46% |
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| Windows XP |
1.18% |
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| Windows 10 |
0.88% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
67.75% |
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| Windows Vista Home Basic |
14.90% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
6.85% |
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| Windows Vista Business |
3.49% |
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| Windows Vista Ultimate |
2.58% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
1.90% |
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Geography
77.73% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
77.73% |
| United Kingdom |
7.77% |
| Canada |
3.36% |
| Germany |
1.65% |
| France |
1.48% |
| Australia |
1.31% |
| Netherlands |
0.86% |
| Japan |
0.74% |
| Ireland |
0.71% |
| Belgium |
0.52% |
| Brazil |
0.49% |
| Spain |
0.45% |
| Sweden |
0.44% |
| Mexico |
0.39% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
99.32% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
0.20% |
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| Acer |
0.15% |
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| GIGABYTE |
0.10% |
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| Gateway |
0.05% |
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| Toshiba |
0.05% |
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| Sahara |
0.03% |
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| Intel |
0.03% |
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| Compaq |
0.03% |
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| American Megatrends |
0.03% |
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| ASUS |
0.03% |
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Common models |
| Dell Inspiron 530 |
17.83% |
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| Dell Inspiron 1525 |
16.75% |
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| Dell Inspiron 530s |
9.91% |
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| Dell Inspiron 531 |
5.37% |
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| Dell Dell XPS420 |
5.30% |
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| Dell Inspiron 1720 |
4.93% |
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About Dell
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Publisher URL: www.dell.com