Should I remove GinyasBrowserCompanions?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
86% remove it14% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #40,021
Reach 0.0025%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 171.99 days
804.96 days >
Average installed length: 422.94 days
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GinyasBrowserCompanions
from Blabbers Communications LTD
What is GinyasBrowserCompanions?
Ginyas Browser Companion is an ad-supported (users may see additional banner, search, pop-up, pop-under, interstitial and in-text link advertisements) cross web browser plugin for Internet Explorer (BHO) and Firefox/Chrome (plugin) and distributed through various monitization platforms during installation. The browser extension includes various features that will modify the default or custom settings of the browser including the home page, search settings and in some cases will modify Internet Explorer's load time threshold, place a lock file within firefox to prevent competing software from changing its settings as well as disable the browser's Content Security Policy in order to allow for cross site scripting of the plugin.
About (from Blabbers Communications LTD)
The Ginyas Browser Companion is a freeware that serves online ads which may automatically provide browsing related information such as offers, coupons, special marketing deals, similar sites, etc. These advertisements may appear be in the form of pop-ups, pop unders, in text links and similar forms when you browse the ... Read more
Overview
- Malware detected in the program
- Integrates into the web browser
- Delivered through a thrid-party offer
- Injects advertisements unassociated with the underlying web page
- Hijacks the web browser's home page
- The experts agree, you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in GinyasBrowserCompanions.
toolbar.dll (2105cd2cdf684c541f91f3af2daa5904) has been flagged by the following 4 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
Dr.Web |
9.0.0.0165 |
Adware.Shopper.303 |
ESET-NOD32 |
7.9082 |
Win32/BrowserCompanion.D |
K7 AntiVirus |
13.174.10272 |
Trojan |
K7GW |
13.174.10272 |
Trojan ( 0048db921 ) |
jsloader.dll (2dec1c6c47ae1b45c19c8861bae50525) has been flagged by the following 6 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
Avira AntiVir |
7.11.98.18 |
Adware/BrowserComp.A |
Comodo Security |
16820 |
ApplicUnwnt |
Dr.Web |
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Adware.Shopper.303 |
ESET-NOD32 |
8724 |
Win32/BrowserCompanion.B |
Symantec |
20131.1.0.101 |
WS.Reputation.1 |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
9.700.0.1001 |
TROJ_GEN.R0CBH01GV13 |
widgetserv.exe (f1de73f28e3284b5abce3153c09a6a25) has been flagged by the following 2 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
Dr.Web |
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Adware.Shopper.303 |
ESET-NOD32 |
9241 |
Win32/BrowserCompanion.F |
GinyasBrowserCompanions has been found to be bundled with 3rd party software. If you have not purposefully installed this, you should be safe uninstalling it.
Program details
Displayed publisher: Ginyas
URL: ginyas.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\ginyasbrowsercompanions
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\GinyasBrowserCompanions\uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 888.65 KB
Files installed by GinyasBrowserCompanions
Program module: | toolbar.dll (Malware detected) |
Name: | Blabbers toolbar for Internet Explorer |
| Coupish toolbar |
Path: | C:\Program Files\ginyasbrowsercompanions\toolbar.dll |
MD5: | 2105cd2cdf684c541f91f3af2daa5904 |
Additional files:
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tdataprotocol.dll - Blabbers plug-in for Internet Explorer (Blabbers data protacol for IE w/c)
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updatebhoWin32.dll - Ginyas Browser Companion Verifier
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(Malware detected) jsloader.dll - Ginyas Brwoser Companion plug-in for Internet Explorer (Browser Companion Helper plug-in)
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(Malware detected) widgetserv.exe (by Trioris) - Trioris widget server for Internet Explorer (Trioris widgetserv)
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uninstall.exe
Behaviors exhibited
2 Internet Explorer BHOs
- updatebhoWin32.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Ginyas Browser Companion Verifier' with the class of {963B125B-8B21-49A2-A3A8-E37092276531} (Update Timer).
- jsloader.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Ginyas Browser Companion' with the class of {2d8c4843-765f-4827-bafa-8c318284e4d8} (script helper for ie).
How do I remove GinyasBrowserCompanions?
You can uninstall GinyasBrowserCompanions 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 GinyasBrowserCompanions, 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 GinyasBrowserCompanions.
- 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 GinyasBrowserCompanions 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) 76%
Win 10 4%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 86%
Keep it 14%
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GLOBAL RANK
#40,021
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
85.71% |
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Windows Vista |
6.12% |
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Windows XP |
4.08% |
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Windows 10 |
4.08% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
53.06% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
14.29% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
8.16% |
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Windows 7 Home Basic |
6.12% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
6.12% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
4.08% |
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Geography
28.33% of installs come from Germany
Which countries install it?
Germany |
28.33% |
United States |
26.67% |
Brazil |
10.00% |
Italy |
10.00% |
United Kingdom |
5.00% |
Netherlands |
5.00% |
DK |
3.33% |
Saudi Arabia |
3.33% |
Austria |
1.67% |
Switzerland |
1.67% |
France |
1.67% |
Japan |
1.67% |
MA |
1.67% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Acer |
35.29% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
20.59% |
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Sony |
11.76% |
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Dell |
8.82% |
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Medion |
8.82% |
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GIGABYTE |
2.94% |
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ASUS |
2.94% |
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Samsung |
2.94% |
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MSI |
2.94% |
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Lenovo |
2.94% |
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Common models |
TOSHIBA Satellite U400 |
2.33% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite A505 |
2.33% |
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Sony VPCSB1B9E |
2.33% |
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Sony VPCSB18GG |
2.33% |
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Sony VPCF132FD |
2.33% |
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Sony VPCEB4E9E |
2.33% |
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