Dropbox Packages
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What is Dropbox Packages?
Notice, this is not affiliated with Dropbox. This program is a software bundler that is marketed as being able to install additional components for the widely used Dropbox software but in actuality just wraps the freely available program with bundled software which includes adware and other potentially unwanted utilities (such as PC optimizers, toolbars, etc.). The main bundling program is simply an uninstaller that is designed to help the end user remove the bundled software on their PC after infection. The reason this even exists is due to various 3rd party partner marketing rules. When uninstalling, a list of bundled software is included and provides the user the ability to individually remove each installed program from their PC using that programs built in Windows installer/uninstaller.
Overview
The main program executable is uninstaller.exe. Typically most users end up uninstalling this just after a few days. The software installer includes 1 files and is usually about 1.06 MB (1,114,624 bytes).
- Possible malware installed by this program
- Known to include offers within the setup
- The wisdom of the crowd agrees, you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in Dropbox Packages.
uninstaller.exe (8c7fb9078a63b7e5e899e7a2dbb0db53) has been flagged by the following 6 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
Avira AntiVir |
7.11.124.56 |
ADWARE/InstallCore.Gen |
Dr.Web |
9.0.0.08 |
Adware.InstallCore.90 |
ESET-NOD32 |
8.9264 |
Win32/InstallCore.AZ |
F-Prot |
v6.4.7.1.166 |
W32/InstallCore.W.gen |
Rising Antivirus |
23.00.65.14106 |
PE:Malware.XPACK-LNR/Heur!1.5594 |
Vba32 AntiVirus |
3.12.24.3 |
BScope.P2P-Worm.Palevo |
Dropbox Packages has been seen bundling various 3rd party software during the installation process. Make sure to check for and remove unused programs.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\users\user\appdata\roaming\0v1l2z2z1t1i1l1t\dropbox packages
Uninstaller: C:\users\user\appdata\Roaming\0V1L2Z2Z1T1I1L1T\Dropbox Packages\uninstaller.exe /Uninstall /NM="Dropbox Packages" /AN="0V1L2Z2Z1T1I1L1T" /MBN="Dropbox
Estimated size: 1.06 MB
Files installed by Dropbox Packages
Program executable: | uninstaller.exe (Malware detected) |
Path: | C:\users\user\appdata\roaming\0v1l2z2z1t1i1l1t\dropbox packages\uninstaller.exe |
MD5: | 8c7fb9078a63b7e5e899e7a2dbb0db53 |
How do I remove Dropbox Packages?
You can uninstall Dropbox Packages 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 Dropbox Packages, 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 Dropbox Packages.
- 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) 50%
Win Vista (SP2) 5%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 80%
Keep it 20%
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AVERAGE INSTALL LIFESPAN
187.57
Days
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
50.00% |
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Windows 10 |
45.00% |
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Windows Vista |
5.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Professional |
25.00% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
20.00% |
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Windows 8.1 |
20.00% |
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Windows 8.1 Pro with Medi... |
10.00% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
5.00% |
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Windows 8 Pro |
5.00% |
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Geography
46.43% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
46.43% |
United Kingdom |
25.00% |
Germany |
10.71% |
France |
3.57% |
Australia |
3.57% |
Spain |
3.57% |
Czech Republic |
3.57% |
Italy |
3.57% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Acer |
29.41% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
17.65% |
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Toshiba |
11.76% |
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ASUS |
11.76% |
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Lenovo |
11.76% |
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Sony |
5.88% |
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Dell |
5.88% |
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Apple |
5.88% |
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Common models |
TOSHIBA QOSMIO F750 |
5.88% |
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TOSHIBA PORTEGE R30-A |
5.88% |
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Sony VGN-FW4 |
5.88% |
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LENOVO 20255 |
5.88% |
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LENOVO 10AS0030FR |
5.88% |
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HP-Pavilion AZ210AV-ABA p... |
5.88% |
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