IWantThis
What is IWantThis?
IWantThis from 50onRed is a web browser extension loaded with Internet Explorer via the I Want This BHO. I Want This is an adware type program that has causes serious performance issues to your PC by installing a number of plug-ins and add-ins to your web browser and Windows. It injects ads directly by modifying web pages based on your surfing habits. It is a ad supported product and will show you advertisements as you browse the web.
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Overview
It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. The primary executable is named IWantThis.exe. A majority of users end up uninstalling this less than a week of it being installed. The setup package generally installs about 8 files and is usually about 3.81 MB (3,993,512 bytes).
- Malware detected in the program
- Integrates into the web browser
- Delivered through a thrid-party offer
- Injects advertisements unassociated with the underlying web page
- This program has a poor reputation
- The experts agree, you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in IWantThis.
| IWantThis.dll (d5ed913ba0d4d0c4d68944c845931707) has been flagged by the following 5 scanners: |
| Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
| Dr.Web |
9.0.0.0150 |
Adware.GamePlayLabs.17 |
| Sophos |
4.96 |
AppRider |
| Trend Micro |
10.465.30 |
ADW_GAMEPLAYLABS |
| TrendMicro-HouseCall |
7.2.150 |
ADW_GAMEPLAYLABS |
| VIPRE Antivirus |
24790 |
GamePlayLabs (v) |
IWantThis 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
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\iwantthis
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\IWantThis\Uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 3.81 MB
Files installed by IWantThis
| Program executable: | IWantThis.exe |
| Name: | IWantThis |
| IWantThis Helper |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\iwantthis\IWantThis.exe |
| MD5: | d2988479862a5f67b104829a61965164 |
Additional files:
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UserConfirmation.exe - RewardsArcade (UserConfirmation)
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Uninstall.exe - I Want This (I Want This Installer)
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(Malware detected) IWantThis.dll - IWantThis (IWantThis BHO)
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IWantThis.exe - IWantThis Helper
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appAPIinternalWrapper.js
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fb.js
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jquery.js
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json.js
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- IWantThis.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'IWantThis' with the class of {50FC0EC5-BEA7-4d57-909D-6380A5AD5697}.
How do I remove IWantThis?
You can uninstall IWantThis 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 IWantThis, 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 IWantThis.
- 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 IWantThis 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) 94%
Win XP 6%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 80%
Keep it 20%
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US RANK
 #38,377
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
93.75% |
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| Windows XP |
6.25% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
68.75% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
12.50% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
12.50% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
6.25% |
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Geography
96.43% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
96.43% |
| Canada |
3.57% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
26.67% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
26.67% |
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| ASUS |
13.33% |
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| GIGABYTE |
13.33% |
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| Sony |
6.67% |
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| Lenovo |
6.67% |
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| Acer |
6.67% |
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Common models |
| Sony VPCEB23FM |
6.25% |
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| NVIDIA NFORCE 680i LT SLI |
6.25% |
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| MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL ... |
6.25% |
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| LENOVO 1068APU |
6.25% |
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| HP-Pavilion AY747AA-ABA p... |
6.25% |
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| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
6.25% |
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About 215 Apps
215 Apps developes a number of adware driven toolbar programs such as DropinSavings, Vid-Saver, Giant Savings, Savings Sidekick, etc.
Publisher URL: www.215apps.com