Should I remove Cocoon for Internet Explorer?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
22% remove it78% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
United States Rank #46,330
Reach 0.0010%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 343.80 days
1126.79 days >
Average installed length: 592.04 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
1.2.0.38 |
90.00% |
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1.2.0.37 |
10.00% |
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Cocoon for Internet Explorer
from Virtual World Computing
Overview
Cocoon for Internet Explorer is a program developed by Virtual World Computing. The most used version is 1.2.0.38, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. The program adds a toolbar to Microsoft Internet Explorer. The software installer includes 3 files and is usually about 1.26 MB (1,318,912 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 67% of users of Cocoon for Internet Explorer come from the United States, it is also popular in Iran and Germany.
Program details
Help link: www.getcocoon.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\cocoonie
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{27DC5BF6-A0AA-44AF-B9E5-B71297A891BE}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 1.26 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Cocoon for Internet Explorer
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cocoonie.dll - Cocoon for Internet Explorer
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cocoonmanager.exe - Cocoon Manager for Internet Explorer
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cocoonmanagerproxy.dll - Cocoon Manager COM Marshalling Proxy for Internet Explorer
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- cocoonie.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Cocoon BHO' with the class of {9F6733BC-A2D6-4726-B2B4-9727C36F7859} (CocoonIE BHO).
Internet Explorer Toolbar
- cocoonie.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'Cocoon Toolbar' with the class of {58435E33-B5C7-4871-9D03-1A5FEB408074}.
Internet Explorer Web Browser
- cocoonie.dll installs an IE Web Browser in Internet Explorer named 'Cocoon Toolbar' with a class of {58435E33-B5C7-4871-9D03-1A5FEB408074}.
How do I remove Cocoon for Internet Explorer?
You can uninstall Cocoon for Internet Explorer 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 Cocoon for Internet Explorer, 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 Cocoon for Internet Explorer.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Cocoon for Internet Explorer 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) 65%
Win Vista (SP2) 5%
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HOW DOES IT RUN?
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Plugs into Internet Explorer
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 22%
Keep it 78%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
65.00% |
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Windows 10 |
30.00% |
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Windows Vista |
5.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
25.00% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
20.00% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
15.00% |
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Windows 8 Pro with Media ... |
10.00% |
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Windows 8.1 |
10.00% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
5.00% |
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Geography
66.67% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
66.67% |
Iran |
8.33% |
Germany |
8.33% |
Brazil |
4.17% |
Finland |
4.17% |
Canada |
4.17% |
United Kingdom |
4.17% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
35.29% |
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Acer |
17.65% |
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Sony |
11.76% |
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Lenovo |
11.76% |
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American Megatrends |
5.88% |
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ASUS |
5.88% |
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Toshiba |
5.88% |
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Intel |
5.88% |
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Common models |
TOSHIBA Satellite P850 |
5.88% |
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Sony VPCF226HG |
5.88% |
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Sony VGN-CR23G_B |
5.88% |
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Parallels Software Intern... |
5.88% |
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LENOVO IdeaCentre K330B |
5.88% |
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LENOVO 80EQ |
5.88% |
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