Should I remove Netviewer Support?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
27% remove it73% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Reach 0.0013%
Versions
Version | Distribution |
1.0.0.49 |
3.85% |
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1.0.0.46 |
11.54% |
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1.0.0.44 |
15.38% |
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1.0.0.43 |
3.85% |
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1.0.0.42 |
3.85% |
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1.0.0.33 |
11.54% |
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1.0.0.29 |
15.38% |
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1.0.0.28 |
7.69% |
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1.0.0.23 |
26.92% |
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Netviewer Support
from Netviewer AG
Overview
Netviewer Support is a software program developed by Netviewer AG. The most common release is 1.0.0.23, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. The program adds a toolbar to Microsoft Internet Explorer. The setup package generally installs about 11 files and is usually about 5.66 MB (5,938,176 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows XP. While about 42% of users of Netviewer Support come from Germany, it is also popular in the United States and France.
Program details
Help link: www.netviewer.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\netviewer\support\manuals
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{AE75AF6A-22AC-4497-AE20-9FA4F4B10029}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 5.66 MB
Language: German (Germany)
Files installed by Netviewer Support
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nviepluginsupport.dll - Netviewer plugin
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nvofficepluginsupport.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- nviepluginsupport.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Netviewer Support' with the class of {4BE8B65B-EE14-40C1-B6BB-31E494FE6EBA}.
Internet Explorer Toolbar
- nviepluginsupport.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name '&Netviewer Support' with the class of {E1F9EDE7-EF90-4A65-A5A4-D2FFEEA5D469}.
How do I remove Netviewer Support?
You can uninstall Netviewer Support 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 Netviewer Support, 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 Netviewer Support.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Netviewer Support 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) 65%
Win 10 4%
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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 27%
Keep it 73%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
69.23% |
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Windows XP |
19.23% |
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Windows Vista |
7.69% |
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Windows 10 |
3.85% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Professional |
28.00% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
28.00% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
16.00% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
12.00% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
8.00% |
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Windows 10 Home |
4.00% |
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Geography
41.94% of installs come from Germany
Which countries install it?
Germany |
41.94% |
United States |
29.03% |
France |
12.90% |
Mexico |
6.45% |
Austria |
6.45% |
Israel |
3.23% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
16.67% |
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Sony |
11.11% |
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MSI |
11.11% |
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Lenovo |
11.11% |
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Toshiba |
11.11% |
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Dell |
5.56% |
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Acer |
5.56% |
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Sahara |
5.56% |
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Intel |
5.56% |
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American Megatrends |
5.56% |
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Packard Bell |
5.56% |
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Samsung |
5.56% |
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Common models |
TOSHIBA Satellite L675D |
4.00% |
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Sony VGN-FW51MF_H |
4.00% |
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Packard Bell BV IMEDIA D9... |
4.00% |
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Packard Bell imedia S3720 |
4.00% |
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T-Systems PCM Computer Gm... |
4.00% |
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Sony SVS1311P9EB |
4.00% |
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