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69% remove it31% keep it
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Easy Discount Pro

What is Easy Discount Pro?

This is a web browser extension and Browser helper Object (for Internet Explorer) that delivers contextual based advertising to the web browser. In addition it will modify the user's browser home and search pages as well as 'New Tab' pages to push advertising and search. The software acts as an adware type application and is typically defined as a unwanted application by various malware vendors.

About  (from Probit Software LTD)

Don’t search all over the Internet or wait for next week’s sales to find the best price! We can do everything for you – fast! Easy Discount Pro makes sure you always pay less by offering you alternative products, showing you the same products in different stores with cheaper prices and giving you access to coupons, all...  Read more

Overview

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 main program executable is EasyDiscountProIE.dll. A vast majority of those who have this installed end up removing it just after a couple weeks. The software installer includes 4 files and is usually about 522.43 KB (534,968 bytes). EasyDiscountProUpdate.exe is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released.
  • Loads into the web browser
  • Many experts agree, if you don't use it you should remove it!

Program detailsProgram details

Displayed publisher: Probit Software
URL: www.easydiscountpro.com
Help link: support.probitsoftware.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\probit software\easy discount pro
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Probit Software\Easy Discount Pro\uninst.exe
Estimated size: 522.43 KB

Program filesFiles installed by Easy Discount Pro

Program module:EasyDiscountProIE.dll
Name:http://www.easydiscountpro.com/
Easy Discount Pro for Internet Explorer
Path:C:\Program Files\probit software\easy discount pro\EasyDiscountProIE.dll
MD5:e2839337fd81f3eb29aed2cbe36093a6
Additional files:
  • EasyDiscountProIE.dll - http://www.easydiscountpro.com/ (Easy Discount Pro for Internet Explorer)
  • easydiscountproTune.dll - http://www.easydiscountpro.com/
  • uninst.exe - Easy Discount Pro
  • EasyDiscountProUpdate.exe - Easy Discount Pro Update

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Internet Explorer BHO
  • EasyDiscountProIE.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Easy Discount Pro' with the class of {95D51DBC-F523-11E1-8039-6ED66188709B}.
Scheduled Task
  • EasyDiscountProUpdate.exe is scheduled as a task named 'EasyDiscountProUpdate' (runs daily at 5:48 PM).

How do I remove Easy Discount Pro?

You can uninstall Easy Discount Pro from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  1. 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.
  2. When you find the program Easy Discount Pro, 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).
  3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Easy Discount Pro.
  4. 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.

How do I reset my web browser?

If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Easy Discount Pro you can restore them to their previous default settings.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Mozilla Firefox
Google Chrome

OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 42%
Win 7 8%
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 69%
Keep it 31%
 
AVERAGE INSTALL LIFESPAN
702.32
Days

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 50.00%
Windows XP 33.33%
Windows 10 16.67%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Microsoft Windows XP 33.33%
Windows 7 Home Premium 25.00%
Windows 7 Ultimate 25.00%
Windows 8 Pro 8.33%
Windows 8.1 Pro 8.33%

Distribution by countryGeography

43.75% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 43.75%
  Brazil 12.50%
  Finland 6.25%
  Croatia 6.25%
  Israel 6.25%
  Italy 6.25%
  Mexico 6.25%
  RS 6.25%
  Saudi Arabia 6.25%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Intel 18.18%
Samsung 18.18%
Hewlett-Packard 18.18%
ASUS 18.18%
Sahara 9.09%
Dell 9.09%
Acer 9.09%
Common models
Sony VGN-SZ340FP 12.50%
Samsung 900X3C/900X3D/900... 12.50%
Phitronics P7I45GC-M 12.50%
HP-Pavilion NY545AA-ABA p... 12.50%
Hewlett-Packard 600-1240l... 12.50%
FUJITSU SIEMENS SCENIC N ... 12.50%

About (from Probit Software LTD)

Probit Software LTD is a software development company based in Herzliya, Israel.
Publisher URL: www.probitsoftware.com

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