Should I remove Jewel Quest Help?

Lifespan of installation (until removal)

Versions

Version	Distribution
2.7.31	4.55%
2.7.26	4.55%
2.7.21	18.18%
2.7.13	4.55%
2.6.77	68.18%

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Ads by Jewel Quest is an adware web browser application that displays banner ads as well as contextual link ads that are injected in the web page. The ads are injected by the web browser plugin (IE, FF and Chrome) and will display on any web site, even those not associated or affiliated with the publisher. On web pages there may be up to 10 intext ads and/or 4 banner ad and/or a transitional ad. The application is usually bundled by 3rd-party download managers that utilize deceptive advertising techniques in order to install the software. In addition to ads, the program will also modify the browser settings which could include lowering the normal security settings of the browser as well as changing the home page and search provider (known as web browser hijacking). The extension will also report back to the controlling server analytics which may include the behavior of the user on the Internet and reports back URLs and domains visited as well as what advertisements are displayed and clicked on. This adware is mostly bundled with 3rd party download managers that include a number of additional offers, all potentially unwanted programs.

The most used version is 2.6.77, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. The main program executable is JewelQuestHelpService.exe. Typically most users end up uninstalling this just after a few days. The software installer includes 6 files and is usually about 2.06 MB (2,160,837 bytes).

Help link: www.playjewelquest.com/support.html

Installation folder: C:\ProgramData\jewelquest

Uninstaller: C:\ProgramData\JewelQuest\uninstall.exe /kb=y /ic=1

Estimated size: 2.06 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 Jewel Quest Help, 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 Jewel Quest Help.
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.

OS VERSIONS Win 7 (SP1) 55% Win Vista (SP2) 5%

HOW IT RUNS Windows Service? Yes (Installs a service)

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 78% Keep it 22%

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

United States	82.86%
Canada	11.43%
Australia	5.71%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

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