Should I remove Gacela?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
55% remove it45% keep it
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How common is it?
United States Rank #36,008
Reach 0.0011%
Versions
Version | Distribution |
10.1.294 |
77.27% |
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10.1.291 |
4.55% |
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10.1.166 |
13.64% |
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2.1.101 |
4.55% |
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Gacela
from Nurago
What is Gacela? (from Nurago)
Gacela serves to research the usage of certain online offers. It records which websites you visit while you are using the internet and which advertisements are displayed. The Gacela add-on is automatically activated each time the browser is opened. As a part of the research programme, you may also occasionally be asked... Read more
Overview
Gacela is a program developed by Nurago. The most used version is 10.1.294, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. The program adds a toolbar to Microsoft Internet Explorer. The main program executable is Gacela2.dll. The software installer includes 26 files and is usually about 7.65 MB (8,021,610 bytes). updatercom.dll is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows Vista (SP2). While about 86% of users of Gacela come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom.
- Possible malware installed by this program
- Loads into the web browser
- Adds a background Windows Service
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in Gacela.
setproxy.exe (07b5488e2f811b904e0a5074e1b66b60) has been flagged by the following 8 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
AhnLab-V3 |
2014.01.01 |
Win-Trojan/Agent.221184.WY |
Bkav FE |
1.3.0.4613 |
W32.Clodb70.Trojan |
Comodo Security |
17527 |
UnclassifiedMalware |
Jiangmin |
KV140111 |
TrojanDownloader.Agent.dbah |
McAfee |
5600.7253 |
Artemis!07B5488E2F81 |
McAfee-GW-Edition |
7.7253 |
Artemis!07B5488E2F81 |
nProtect |
13.12.30.01 |
Trojan/W32.Agent.221184.ID |
The Hacker |
6.8.0.5.385 |
Trojan/Downloader.Agent.eold |
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Gacela\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{5F0545E7-3F0F-4730-AF70-26E61DBDF263}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 7.65 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Gacela
Program module: | Gacela2.dll |
Name: | Gacela Extension |
Path: | C:\Program Files\Gacela\Gacela2.dll |
MD5: | 73f3be392dd297b0535cd4b6c06cbb39 |
Additional files:
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EmptyEBCache.exe
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updatercom.dll
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Gacela2.dll - Gacela Extension
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7znw.exe (by Igor Pavlov) - 7-Zip (7-Zip Standalone Console)
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Gacela-Process-Connector.exe
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Gacela-Reporting.exe
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Gacela-Updater.exe
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httpingw.exe
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jsl.exe
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processcounter.exe
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QuitProcess.exe
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servicemgr.exe
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(Malware detected) setproxy.exe
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WaitForProcess.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- Gacela2.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Gacela' with the class of {4BEEA052-726D-4A6E-B65D-A6BD07C263F3}.
Internet Explorer Bar
- Gacela2.dll installs an Explorer Bar in Internet Explorer called 'Gacela' with a class of {4A62FAC4-1670-430B-8C6B-9C7B53F51798}.
Internet Explorer Extension
- Gacela2.dll is installed as an Internet Explorer extension as 'Gacela' with a class of {4BEEA052-726D-4A6E-B65D-A6BD07C263F3}.
Internet Explorer Toolbar
- Gacela2.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'Gacela' with the class of {5F6E2508-41C4-4D4B-8AC3-D7ED6E4EB2AE}.
2 Services
- Gacela-Updater.exe runs as a service named 'Gacela-Update-Service' (Gacela-Update-Service) "Provides updates and bug fixes for installed software".
- Gacela-Reporting.exe runs as a service named 'Gacela-Reporting-Service' (Gacela-Reporting-Service) "Provides reliable data transport services for Browser Extensions".
How do I remove Gacela?
You can uninstall Gacela 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 Gacela, 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 Gacela.
- 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 Gacela 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) 59%
Win Vista (SP1) 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 55%
Keep it 45%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
59.09% |
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Windows Vista |
31.82% |
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Windows XP |
9.09% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
59.09% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
31.82% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
9.09% |
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Geography
86.11% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
86.11% |
United Kingdom |
13.89% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell |
31.58% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
31.58% |
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Acer |
21.05% |
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Sony |
5.26% |
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ASUS |
5.26% |
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Toshiba |
5.26% |
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Common models |
Sony VGN-NW125J |
4.76% |
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Intel DP35DP |
4.76% |
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HP-Pavilion NC683AA-ABA m... |
4.76% |
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HP Pavilion dv5 Notebook ... |
4.76% |
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Dell Inspiron 1545 |
4.76% |
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HP-Pavilion AY022AA-ABA p... |
4.76% |
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