Should I remove GemistDownloader-plugin?

Versions

Version	Distribution
1.34.6.10	31.58%
1.28.153.5	52.63%
1.28.153.2	5.26%
1.27.153.0	10.53%

from Wietze Beukema (HelpdeskWeb.nl)

Remove GemistDownloader-plugin by Wietze Beukem...

GemistDownloader-plugin is a program developed by Wietze Beukema (HelpdeskWeb.nl). The most used version is 1.28.153.5, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. The main program executable is GemistDownloader-plugin-helper.exe. The software installer includes 11 files and is usually about 3.65 MB (3,826,812 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 53% of users of GemistDownloader-plugin come from Netherlands, it is also popular in the United States and Belgium.

The program is built using the Crossrider framework, a cross browser monetization platform used to deploy a toolbar and extension for modern web browsers with monetization features including browser search and homepage redirection, contextual coupons and in-line text advertising. Crossrider extensions include background processes to monitor, update and automatically download new features/code without direct user interaction.

Displayed publisher: Wietze

URL: www.helpdeskweb.nl

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\gemistdownloader-plugin

Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\GemistDownloader-plugin\Uninstall.exe /fromcontrolpanel=1

Estimated size: 3.65 MB

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 GemistDownloader-plugin, 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 GemistDownloader-plugin.
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.

1. Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
2. 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.
3. The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.

1. At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
2. To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
3. When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.

1. Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Restart Google Chrome.

OS VERSIONS Win 7 (SP1) 53% Win 10 47%

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 41% Keep it 59%

COUNTRY POPULARITY 26.32% United States

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

Netherlands	52.63%
United States	26.32%
Belgium	10.53%
KH	5.26%
France	5.26%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

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