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IQ Challenge
from orangeshark.com
What is IQ Challenge?
Some versions of IQ Challenge bundle a branded version of the Conduit Toolbar, which delivers search based advertising and results. During installation the user is presented with the option to install the toolbar. Once accepted, the packaged executable, ConduitInstaller.exe, will install the necessary components for the Conduit Toolbar to be added to the user's web browser (the home page and search pages will be modified in many cases).
Overview
The setup package is about 1.65 MB (1,727,866 bytes) when donwloaded.
IQ Challenge has been seen bundling various 3rd party software during the installation process. Make sure to check for and remove unused programs.
Program details
URL: www.orangeshark.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\iq challenge
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\IQ Challenge\uninst.exe
Estimated size: 1.65 MB
Files installed by IQ Challenge
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IQ_Challenge_Bar.exe (by Conduit) - IQ_Challenge_Bar Toolbar
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uninst.exe
How do I remove IQ Challenge?
You can uninstall IQ Challenge 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 IQ Challenge, 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 IQ Challenge.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 40%
Win 7 20%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 9%
Keep it 91%
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COUNTRY POPULARITY
50.00%
United States
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
60.00% |
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| Windows XP |
20.00% |
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| Windows Vista |
20.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
40.00% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
20.00% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
20.00% |
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| Windows Vista Home Basic |
20.00% |
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Geography
50.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
50.00% |
| CY |
10.00% |
| Israel |
10.00% |
| Iran |
10.00% |
| Malaysia |
10.00% |
| Pakistan |
10.00% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
40.00% |
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| Sony |
20.00% |
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| GIGABYTE |
20.00% |
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| Acer |
20.00% |
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Common models |
| Sony VPCF116FGI |
20.00% |
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| HP-Pavilion BK122AA-AB4 p... |
20.00% |
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| HP EliteBook 6930p |
20.00% |
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| HP Compaq 6735s |
20.00% |
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| Gigabyte 945GCMX-S2 |
20.00% |
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