Should I remove MyPermissions Cleaner?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
69% remove it31% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
United States Rank #45,605
Reach 0.0011%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 7.18 days
142.25 days >
Average installed length: 74.74 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
1.9.3 |
4.55% |
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1.9.1 |
4.55% |
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1.8.8 |
4.55% |
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1.6.9 |
13.64% |
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1.6.4 |
9.09% |
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1.6.2 |
4.55% |
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1.5.1 |
9.09% |
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1.4.8 |
4.55% |
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1.3.8 |
4.55% |
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0.8.2 |
4.55% |
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0.8.0 |
4.55% |
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0.6.2 |
4.55% |
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0.5.1 |
4.55% |
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0.3.8 |
4.55% |
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0.3.7 |
9.09% |
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0.3.3 |
9.09% |
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Other programs by KangoExtensions
MyPermissions Cleaner
from KangoExtensions
What is MyPermissions Cleaner? (from KangoExtensions)
Do you know how many apps and services have permission to access your private info? What about often those services access your data? Use MyPermissions to find out and regain control of your privacy! MyPermissions is a free, powerful way to scan, track and control how applications access your personal information onlin... Read more
Overview
MyPermissions Cleaner is a software program developed by KangoExtensions. The most common release is 1.6.9, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. The program adds a toolbar to Microsoft Internet Explorer. The primary executable is named KangoEngine.exe. Many users end up uninstalling this after less than a month of it being installed. The setup package generally installs about 44 files and is usually about 1 MB (1,049,865 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 10. While about 60% of users of MyPermissions Cleaner come from the United States, it is also popular in Netherlands and Canada.
- Malware detected in the program
- Integrates into the web browser
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in MyPermissions Cleaner.
KangoBHO.dll (8cc59c5d8b89edf343ee40afc20b3505) has been flagged by the following 3 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
Antiy-AVL |
1.0.0.1 |
Trojan/Win32.SGeneric |
Dr.Web |
9.0.0.0229 |
Adware.Toolbar.333 |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
7.2.229 |
Suspicious_GEN.F47V1126 |
Program details
URL: mypermissions.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\MyPermissions Cleaner\0.3.3
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\MyPermissions Cleaner\0.3.3\uninstall.exe"
Estimated size: 1 MB
Files installed by MyPermissions Cleaner
Program executable: | KangoEngine.exe |
Name: | Kango framework |
| Kango Engine |
Path: | C:\Program Files\MyPermissions Cleaner\0.8.2\KangoEngine.exe |
MD5: | 5c23214860625014672263e84b01212b |
Additional files:
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KangoBHO.dll - Kango (Kango BHO)
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KangoEngine.exe - Kango Engine
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Uninstall.exe
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base_service.js
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content.js
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content_ext_marker.js
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developers.js
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dropbox.js
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dropbox_content.js
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extension_info.json
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facebook.js
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facebook_content.js
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facebook_login_content.js
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fbp.js
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foursquare.js
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foursquare_content.js
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google.js
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google_content.js
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google_login_content.js
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instagram.js
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instagram_content.js
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jquery-1.10.2.js
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jquery-1.8.3.js
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json2.js
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KangoBHO64.dll - Kango framework
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linkedin.js
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linkedin_content.js
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main.js
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messages.js
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mixpanel.js
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MyPermissionsCleanerExtension.js
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popup.js
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tumblr.js
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tumblr_content.js
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twitter.js
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twitter_content.js
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twitter_login_content.js
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urls.js
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user.js
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yahoo.js
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yahoo_content.js
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yahoojapan.js
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yahoojapan_content.js
Behaviors exhibited
2 Internet Explorer BHOs
- KANGOBHO - Copy.DLL is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'MyPermissions CleanerBHO' with the class of {615975a3-aa20-11e1-b387-109add603214} (MyPermissions Cleaner BHO).
- KangoBHO.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'MyPermissions CleanerBHO' with the class of {615975a3-aa20-11e1-b387-109add603214} (MyPermissions Cleaner BHO).
2 Internet Explorer Toolbars
- KANGOBHO - Copy.DLL is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'MyPermissions Cleaner' with the class of {6159772b-aa20-11e1-8aa6-109add603214}.
- KangoBHO.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'MyPermissions Cleaner' with the class of {6159772b-aa20-11e1-8aa6-109add603214}.
2 Internet Explorer Web Browsers
- KANGOBHO - Copy.DLL installs an IE Web Browser in Internet Explorer named 'MyPermissions Cleaner' with a class of {6159772B-AA20-11E1-8AA6-109ADD603214}.
- KangoBHO.dll installs an IE Web Browser in Internet Explorer named 'MyPermissions Cleaner' with a class of {6159772B-AA20-11E1-8AA6-109ADD603214}.
How do I remove MyPermissions Cleaner?
You can uninstall MyPermissions Cleaner 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 MyPermissions Cleaner, 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 MyPermissions Cleaner.
- 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 MyPermissions Cleaner 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) 68%
Win 10 32%
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HOW DOES IT RUN?
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Plugs into Internet Explorer
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 69%
Keep it 31%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
68.18% |
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Windows 10 |
31.82% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
27.27% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
22.73% |
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Windows 8.1 |
18.18% |
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Windows 8.1 Pro |
9.09% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
9.09% |
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Windows 7 Enterprise |
9.09% |
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Geography
60.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
60.00% |
Netherlands |
6.67% |
Canada |
3.33% |
Germany |
3.33% |
Spain |
3.33% |
Thailand |
3.33% |
Sweden |
3.33% |
United Kingdom |
3.33% |
India |
3.33% |
Saudi Arabia |
3.33% |
BG |
3.33% |
Israel |
3.33% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell |
22.22% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
22.22% |
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Acer |
16.67% |
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GIGABYTE |
11.11% |
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Toshiba |
11.11% |
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ASUS |
11.11% |
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Sony |
5.56% |
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Common models |
TOSHIBA SATELLITE C70D-B |
5.00% |
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HP-Pavilion AY608AA-ABA H... |
5.00% |
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Gateway NE722 |
5.00% |
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FUJITSU LifeBook T4220 |
5.00% |
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TOSHIBA SATELLITE L750D |
5.00% |
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Sony VPCL213FX |
5.00% |
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