Should I remove Magnet Downloader?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
88% remove it12% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Reach 0.0009%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 90.97 days
326.81 days >
Average installed length: 171.71 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
1.29.153.3 |
100.00% |
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Magnet Downloader
from InstallDaddy Services Ltd.
What is Magnet Downloader?
Magnet Downloader uses the Installdaddy download and install manager which is designed to co-bundle additional offers which include toolbars, web browser extensions as well as various potentially unwanted applications. Installdaddy is a software network that enables software developers to distribute their software and earn money in the process.
Overview
During setup, the program registers itself to launch on boot through a Windows Schedule Task in order to automatically start-up (this is typically done to avoid any UAC prompts). It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. The main program executable is utils.exe. Typically most users end up uninstalling this just after a few days. The software installer includes 13 files and is usually about 6.13 MB (6,424,848 bytes). Magnet Downloader-updater.exe is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released.
The program is built using the Crossrider framework, a cross browser monetization platform used to deploy a toolbar and extension for modern web browsers with monetization features including browser search and homepage redirection, contextual coupons and in-line text advertising. Crossrider extensions include background processes to monitor, update and automatically download new features/code without direct user interaction.
- Possible malware installed by this program
- Automatically starts with Windows
- Loads into the web browser
- Built on the Crossrider toolbar platform and potentially unwanted
- May inject ads in the web browser
- 'Offers' to modify the browser's home and search pages by default
- Difficult to remove as it will reinstall itself
- Known to include offers within the setup
- The experts agree, you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in Magnet Downloader.
utils.exe (e1e26a582c4fb9e6e338554167742f43) has been flagged by the following 3 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
Dr.Web |
9.0.0.026 |
Trojan.Crossrider.9 |
Symantec |
1/26/2014 rev. 1 |
WS.Reputation |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
7.2.26 |
TROJ_GEN.F47V1111 |
Magnet Downloader-codedownloader.exe (ec744fe35dceed24e3ae6673adff4b99) has been flagged by the following 10 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
Baidu-International |
3.5.1.41473 |
HackTool.Win32.CrossRider.K |
Bkav FE |
1.3.0.4562 |
W32.Clodae1.Trojan.2550 |
ESET-NOD32 |
9097 |
a variant of Win32/Toolbar.CrossRider.K |
K7 AntiVirus |
9.174.10319 |
Trojan ( 0048e2021 ) |
K7GW |
9.174.10319 |
Trojan ( 0048e2021 ) |
Kingsoft AntiVirus |
2013.4.9.267 |
Win32.Troj.Generic.a.(kcloud) |
McAfee |
5.600.0.1067 |
Artemis!EC744FE35DCE |
McAfee-GW-Edition |
2013 |
Artemis!EC744FE35DCE |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
9.700.0.1001 |
TROJ_GEN.F47V1112 |
VIPRE Antivirus |
23744 |
Crossrider (fs) |
Magnet Downloader-updater.exe (ab441ab8e667b6ab013306e8b1ffcad4) has been flagged by the following 8 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
Baidu-International |
3.5.1.41473 |
HackTool.Win32.CrossRider.K |
ESET-NOD32 |
9097 |
a variant of Win32/Toolbar.CrossRider.K |
Kingsoft AntiVirus |
2013.4.9.267 |
Win32.Troj.Generic.a.(kcloud) |
McAfee |
5.600.0.1067 |
Artemis!AB441AB8E667 |
McAfee-GW-Edition |
2013 |
Artemis!AB441AB8E667 |
Symantec |
20131.1.5.61 |
WS.Reputation.1 |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
9.700.0.1001 |
TROJ_GEN.F47V1112 |
VIPRE Antivirus |
23744 |
Crossrider (fs) |
Magnet Downloader-enabler.exe (d194d797ddc928efada3ff01ff863572) has been flagged by the following 7 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
Baidu-International |
3.5.1.41473 |
HackTool.Win32.CrossRider.K |
ESET-NOD32 |
9097 |
a variant of Win32/Toolbar.CrossRider.K |
Kingsoft AntiVirus |
2013.4.9.267 |
Win32.Troj.Generic.a.(kcloud) |
McAfee |
5.600.0.1067 |
Artemis!D194D797DDC9 |
McAfee-GW-Edition |
2013 |
Artemis!D194D797DDC9 |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
9.700.0.1001 |
TROJ_GEN.F47V1111 |
VIPRE Antivirus |
23744 |
Crossrider (fs) |
Magnet Downloader-bho64.dll (b9a2117dc80885f536f44690c7cfaa0f) has been flagged by the following 5 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
Baidu-International |
3.5.1.41473 |
Adware.Win64.Crossrider.B |
ESET-NOD32 |
9761 |
a variant of Win64/Toolbar.Crossrider.B |
Malwarebytes |
1.75.0001 |
PUP.Optional.MagnetDownloader.A |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
9.700-1001 |
TROJ_GEN.F47V0413 |
VIPRE Antivirus |
28904 |
Crossrider (fs) |
View all 33 all detections
Magnet Downloader has been seen bundling various 3rd party software during the installation process. Make sure to check for and remove unused programs.
Program details
Displayed publisher: installdaddy
URL: installdaddy.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\magnet downloader
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Magnet Downloader\Uninstall.exe /fromcontrolpanel=1
Estimated size: 6.13 MB
Files installed by Magnet Downloader
Program executable: | utils.exe (Malware detected) |
Path: | C:\Program Files\magnet downloader\utils.exe |
MD5: | e1e26a582c4fb9e6e338554167742f43 |
Additional files:
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Magnet Downloader-bg.exe - Magnet Downloader (Magnet Downloader exe)
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Magnet Downloader-bho.dll - Magnet Downloader BHO
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(Malware detected) Magnet Downloader-bho64.dll
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Magnet Downloader-buttonutil.exe
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Magnet Downloader-buttonutil64.exe
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(Malware detected) Magnet Downloader-codedownloader.exe
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(Malware detected) Magnet Downloader-enabler.exe
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(Malware detected) Magnet Downloader-updater.exe
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Magnet Downloader-buttonutil.dll
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Magnet Downloader-buttonutil64.dll
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Magnet Downloader-helper.exe
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Uninstall.exe
Behaviors exhibited
2 Internet Explorer BHOs
- Magnet Downloader-bho64.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Magnet Downloader' with the class of {11111111-1111-1111-1111-110411551108} (CrossriderApp0045508).
- Magnet Downloader-bho.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Magnet Downloader' with the class of {11111111-1111-1111-1111-110411551108} (CrossriderApp0045508).
3 Scheduled Tasks (Boot/Login)
- Magnet Downloader-updater.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named Magnet Downloader-updater.
- Magnet Downloader-enabler.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named Magnet Downloader-enabler.
- Magnet Downloader-codedownloader.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named Magnet Downloader-codedownloader.
How do I remove Magnet Downloader?
You can uninstall Magnet Downloader 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 Magnet Downloader, 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 Magnet Downloader.
- 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 Magnet Downloader 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 XP 6%
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HOW IT STARTS
Scheduled task? Yes
(Runs on Windows boot)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 88%
Keep it 12%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
61.11% |
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Windows 10 |
27.78% |
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Windows XP |
11.11% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
27.78% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
16.67% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
16.67% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
11.11% |
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Windows 8 |
5.56% |
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Windows 8 Enterprise |
5.56% |
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Geography
31.82% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
31.82% |
Brazil |
9.09% |
India |
9.09% |
Netherlands |
9.09% |
Belgium |
4.55% |
Canada |
4.55% |
Spain |
4.55% |
United Kingdom |
4.55% |
Greece |
4.55% |
Portugal |
4.55% |
Romania |
4.55% |
Saudi Arabia |
4.55% |
Turkey |
4.55% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Acer |
37.50% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
37.50% |
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Dell |
12.50% |
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Toshiba |
6.25% |
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ASUS |
6.25% |
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Common models |
HP G62 Notebook PC |
13.33% |
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TOSHIBA SATELLITE C875-15... |
6.67% |
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Packard Bell imedia S3800 |
6.67% |
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innotek GmbH VirtualBox |
6.67% |
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Hewlett-Packard p7-1130br |
6.67% |
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HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
6.67% |
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