Should I remove Local Directory for IE?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
21% remove it79% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Reach 0.0002%
Versions
Version | Distribution |
1.0 |
100.00% |
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Local Directory for IE
from LocalDirectory, Inc
Overview
Local Directory for IE is a software program developed by LocalDirectory, Inc. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. The setup package generally installs about 3 files and is usually about 508.05 KB (520,243 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows Vista (SP2). While about 90% of users of Local Directory for IE come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\LocalDirectory for IE
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\LocalDirectory for IE\Uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 508.05 KB
Files installed by Local Directory for IE
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LocalDirectory.dll (by Think Tank Labs) - Local Directory (Local Directory Widget)
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Uninstall.exe - ${} (Local Directory for Microsoft Internet Explorer)
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slider.min.js
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- LocalDirectory.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Local Directory' with the class of {0CC8DEF1-DAE8-46ED-99F0-EDF14FF6DD73}.
How do I remove Local Directory for IE?
You can uninstall Local Directory for IE 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 Local Directory for IE, 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 Local Directory for IE.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Local Directory for IE 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) 50%
Win 10 25%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 21%
Keep it 79%
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COUNTRY POPULARITY
90.00%
United States
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
50.00% |
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Windows Vista |
25.00% |
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Windows 10 |
25.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
50.00% |
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Windows 8.1 Pro |
25.00% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
25.00% |
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Geography
90.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
90.00% |
United Kingdom |
10.00% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Acer |
50.00% |
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Lenovo |
25.00% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
25.00% |
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Common models |
LENOVO 2516CTO |
25.00% |
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HP Pavilion dv9000 (GA355... |
25.00% |
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Gateway NV53A |
25.00% |
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Acer AX1700-U3700A |
25.00% |
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