Should I remove Browser Protect?
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 |
| 1.0 |
100.00% |
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Browser Protect
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What is Browser Protect?
Browser Protect from 50 On Red is an adware (advertising support) web browser application that is designed to display banner ads as well as contextual link ads (such as hyperlinks the user will see underlined). The ads are injected by the web browser plugin (IE, FF and Chrome) and will display on any web site, even those not associated or affiliated with the publisher. The application is usually bundled by 3rd-party download managers that utilize deceptive advertising techniques in order to install the software on the user's computer. In addition to advertisements being displayed, the app will also modify the browser settings which could include lowering the normal security settings of the browser as well as changing the home page and search provider (known as hijacking).
Overview
Typically most users end up uninstalling this just after a few days. The software installer includes 16 files and is usually about 1.09 MB (1,143,687 bytes).
- Installed as part of a co-bundle
- Displays unwanted advertisements
- Hijacks the web browser's home page
- Hijacks the browser's default search provider
- The experts agree, you should remove it!
Browser Protect 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
Installation folder: C:\users\user\appdata\Local\Browser Protect
Uninstaller: C:\users\user\appdata\Local\Browser Protect\uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 1.09 MB
Files installed by Browser Protect
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SoftwareDetector.exe
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uninstall.exe
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chrome_installer.js
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clear_cache.js
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common.js
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firefox_installer.js
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gpedit.exe
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ie_installer.js
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installer.js
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main_installer.js
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migrate.js
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projectInstaller.js
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repair.js
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repair_data.json
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sqlite3.exe
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storageedit.exe
How do I remove Browser Protect?
You can uninstall Browser Protect 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 Protect, 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 Protect.
- 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.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 67%
Win 10 33%
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USER ACTIONS
 |
Uninstall it 81%
Keep it 19%
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AVERAGE INSTALL LIFESPAN
36.73
Days
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
66.67% |
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| Windows 10 |
33.33% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
50.00% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
33.33% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
16.67% |
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Geography
75.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
75.00% |
| Canada |
8.33% |
| Italy |
8.33% |
| United Kingdom |
8.33% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Acer |
50.00% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
33.33% |
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| Toshiba |
16.67% |
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Common models |
| TOSHIBA Satellite L675 |
20.00% |
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| HP Pavilion dm4 Notebook ... |
20.00% |
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| Hewlett-Packard 23-h027c |
20.00% |
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| Gateway NV76R |
20.00% |
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| BIOSTAR Group N61PC-M2S |
20.00% |
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