Should I remove KPN SMS mail?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
8% remove it92% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0006%
Versions
Version | Distribution |
4.9.7.5 |
33.33% |
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4.9.7.3 |
41.67% |
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4.7.1 |
8.33% |
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3.5.5 |
8.33% |
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3.4.16 |
8.33% |
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KPN SMS mail
from KPN
Overview
KPN SMS mail is a program developed by KPN. The most used version is 4.9.7.3, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. The program adds a toolbar to Microsoft Internet Explorer. The software installer includes 34 files and is usually about 22.05 MB (23,121,762 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows XP. While about 67% of users of KPN SMS mail come from Netherlands, it is also popular in the United States.
Program details
URL: www.kpn.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\kpn\kpn sms mail
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\KPN\KPN SMS mail\uninstall.exe" /AllUsers
Estimated size: 22.05 MB
Files installed by KPN SMS mail
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uninstall.exe - KPN SMS mail (Applikasjon for å sende SMS)
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mie.dll (by Mobispine) - eSMS Desktop Internet Explorer Toolbar
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GWCountryCodes.dll (by Mobispine) - GWCountryCodes Dynamic Link Library
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moe.dll - eSMS Desktop Outlook Express Plugin
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GWClientCore.dll - GWClientCore Dynamic Link Library
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GWRegister.dll - eSMS Desktop Registration Library
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NLog.dll (by NLog) - NLog - .NET Logging Library (NLog for .NET 2.0)
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MO.Outlook.Core.dll - MO.Outlook.Core
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GWFormServer.exe - eSMS Outlook
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MO5_2003.dll - MO5_2003
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MO5_core.dll - MO5_core
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AddinExpress.MAPI.dll
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AfterRegistration.exe
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MAPIEx.dll
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miebho.dll - Internet Explorer Browser Helper Object for eMMS Desktop
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mw.exe (by Soprano Design) - SMS/MMS
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- miebho.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'TBHelper Class' with the class of {E46A2169-E328-471A-9788-F2B52BB9C681}.
Internet Explorer Toolbar
- mie.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'KPN SMS mail Toolbar' with the class of {6B49F76B-190A-4FC6-83EA-BAAD234BAFF8}.
Startup File (All Users Run)
- mw.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'KPN SMS mail' which loads as "C:\Program Files\KPN\KPN SMS mail\mw.exe" /AutoStart.
How do I remove KPN SMS mail?
You can uninstall KPN SMS mail 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 KPN SMS mail, 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 KPN SMS mail.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by KPN SMS mail 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) 75%
Win XP 25%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 8%
Keep it 92%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
75.00% |
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Windows XP |
25.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
58.33% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
25.00% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
8.33% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
8.33% |
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Geography
66.67% of installs come from Netherlands
Which countries install it?
Netherlands |
66.67% |
United States |
33.33% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
36.36% |
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Intel |
27.27% |
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Dell |
18.18% |
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ASUS |
9.09% |
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Acer |
9.09% |
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Common models |
HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
22.22% |
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Hewlett-Packard G5220nl |
11.11% |
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MEDIONPC MS-7046 |
11.11% |
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Dell Dell XPS420 |
11.11% |
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Acer Aspire 7750G |
11.11% |
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HP Elite 7300 Series MT |
11.11% |
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