Should I remove Loki Browser Plugin?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
20% remove it80% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #19,137
United States Rank #12,798
Reach 0.0119%
Versions
Version | Distribution |
3.4.4.02 |
13.25% |
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3.4.2.18 |
0.85% |
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3.4.1.14 |
17.52% |
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3.3.3.29 |
63.68% |
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1.0.0.0 |
4.70% |
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Loki Browser Plugin
from SkyhookWireless
What is Loki Browser Plugin? (from SkyhookWireless)
Skyhook's Wi-Fi Positioning System WPS can determine the position of a mobile device within 10–20 meters. It provides service similar to GPS without GPS hardware and can also integrate with GPS-enabled devices to provide hybrid positioning. Loki is a free 'virtual GPS' toolbar that automatically integrates a user's loc... Read more
Overview
Loki Browser Plugin is a program developed by SkyhookWireless. The most used version is 3.3.3.29, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. The software installer includes 20 files and is usually about 2.23 MB (2,341,888 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 7. While about 70% of users of Loki Browser Plugin come from the United States, it is also popular in Brazil and Canada.
Program details
URL: www.skyhookwireless.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\skyhook wireless\loki plugin
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{60C58642-B64D-43E6-B7EF-7928019AA012}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 2.23 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Loki Browser Plugin
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loki.dll - Loki Plugin
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nploki.dll - Loki Plugin v.3.3.3.29
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lokidialogs.chs.dll
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lokidialogs.cht.dll
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lokidialogs.deu.dll
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lokidialogs.enu.dll
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lokidialogs.esp.dll
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lokidialogs.fra.dll
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lokidialogs.ita.dll
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lokidialogs.jpn.dll
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lokidialogs.kor.dll
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lokidialogs.nld.dll
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lokidialogs.ptb.dll
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lokidialogs.rus.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Google Chrome Plugin
- nploki.dll is loaded in the Google Chrome web browser as 'nploki.dll'.
Internet Explorer BHO
- loki.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'LocationFinder Class' with the class of {BC0E8AD7-13AA-4694-8EDD-0246BC47A35F}.
Mozilla Plugin
- nploki.dll is loaded into Mozilla Firefox under the product name 'Loki Plugin' with a plugin key of '@skyhookwireless.com/LokiPlugin' for all users of the PC.
How do I remove Loki Browser Plugin?
You can uninstall Loki Browser Plugin 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 Loki Browser Plugin, 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 Loki Browser Plugin.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Loki Browser Plugin 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) 77%
Win XP 0%
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HOW DOES IT RUN?
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Plugs into Mozilla Firefox
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 20%
Keep it 80%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
88.89% |
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Windows 10 |
10.68% |
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Windows XP |
0.43% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
45.06% |
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Windows 7 Starter |
40.77% |
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Windows 10 Home |
8.58% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
1.29% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
1.29% |
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Windows 8 Pro |
0.86% |
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Geography
70.45% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
70.45% |
Brazil |
4.78% |
Canada |
4.48% |
France |
2.69% |
Colombia |
1.49% |
Chile |
1.19% |
El Salvador |
1.19% |
Mexico |
0.90% |
Argentina |
0.90% |
Spain |
0.90% |
Germany |
0.90% |
Poland |
0.90% |
Italy |
0.90% |
Malaysia |
0.90% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
76.21% |
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Dell |
22.03% |
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Lenovo |
0.88% |
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Samsung |
0.44% |
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ASUS |
0.44% |
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Common models |
HP Mini 110-3000 |
22.27% |
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HP Pavilion dm1 Notebook ... |
17.47% |
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HP Pavilion dv5 Notebook ... |
13.97% |
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Dell Inspiron 1090 |
12.23% |
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HP Mini 210-2000 |
4.80% |
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Dell Inspiron 1120 |
4.37% |
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