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GetIt HD
from getithd.com
What is GetIt HD?
GetItHD bundles adware programs during download and installation. Once installed, it displays ads by injecting new ads in search as well as various web pages that use 3rd party advertising and replaces these ads with its own. It also constantly will display pop-up ads when the user is doing various activities such as watching a video or viewing a specific shopping web site.
Overview
It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. The primary executable is named widgetserv.exe. Many users end up uninstalling this after less than a month of it being installed. The setup package generally installs about 6 files and is usually about 896.05 KB (917,555 bytes).
- Malware detected in the program
- Integrates into the web browser
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in GetIt HD.
widgetserv.exe (f1de73f28e3284b5abce3153c09a6a25) has been flagged by the following 2 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
Dr.Web |
9.0.0.0339 |
Adware.Shopper.303 |
ESET-NOD32 |
7.9241 |
Win32/BrowserCompanion.F |
tdataprotocol.dll (ffdc730ec5f8b90e4dda0c7685650c9d) has been flagged by the following 3 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
Baidu-International |
3.5.1.41473 |
Trojan.Win32.BrowserCompanion.C |
ESET-NOD32 |
9241 |
Win32/BrowserCompanion.C |
Kingsoft AntiVirus |
2013.4.9.267 |
Win32.Troj.Generic.a.(kcloud) |
GetIt HD 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:\Program Files\getithd
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\getithd\uninstall.exe -ga=1503
Estimated size: 896.05 KB
Files installed by GetIt HD
Program executable: | widgetserv.exe (Malware detected) |
Name: | Trioris widget server for Internet Explorer |
| Trioris widgetserv |
Path: | C:\Program Files\getithd\widgetserv.exe |
MD5: | f1de73f28e3284b5abce3153c09a6a25 |
Additional files:
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jsloader.dll - getithd.com plug-in for Internet Explorer (getithd.com plug-in BHO)
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toolbar.dll - getithd.com toolbar for Internet Explorer (getithd.comtoolbar)
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updatebhoWin32.dll - getithd.com timer
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(Malware detected) tdataprotocol.dll (by youtubegizmos.com) - youtubegizmos.com plug-in for Internet Explorer (youtubegizmos.com data protacol for IE w/c)
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uninstall.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- updatebhoWin32.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'gihd timer' with the class of {963B125B-8B21-49A2-A3A8-E37092276531} (Update Timer).
How do I remove GetIt HD?
You can uninstall GetIt HD 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 GetIt HD, 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 GetIt HD.
- 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 GetIt HD 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 10 50%
Win 7 (SP1) 17%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 63%
Keep it 37%
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COUNTRY POPULARITY
77.78%
United States
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 10 |
50.00% |
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Windows 7 |
33.33% |
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Windows XP |
16.67% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 8.1 Pro |
33.33% |
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Windows 8 |
16.67% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
16.67% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
16.67% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
16.67% |
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Geography
77.78% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
77.78% |
Argentina |
11.11% |
Canada |
11.11% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
50.00% |
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Toshiba |
33.33% |
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Samsung |
16.67% |
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Common models |
TOSHIBA Satellite S855 |
40.00% |
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Hewlett-Packard Presario ... |
20.00% |
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Hewlett-Packard p6-2418ef |
20.00% |
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Hewlett-Packard h8-1010t |
20.00% |
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