Should I remove PSX Extension 1?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
53% remove it47% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Reach 0.0004%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 45.36 days
223.29 days >
Average installed length: 117.32 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
1.33.153.1 |
57.14% |
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1.30.153.1 |
42.86% |
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PSX Extension 1
from Swap Developer
Overview
PSX Extension 1 is a program developed by Swap Developer. The most used version is 1.33.153.1, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. The main program executable is PSX Extension 1-bg.exe. The software installer includes 13 files and is usually about 5.27 MB (5,527,771 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. The distribution of this has mostly been seen in the United States.
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
- 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
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in PSX Extension 1.
PSX Extension 1-bho64.dll (e2cab8fab87a3c0e0685b2e08fd5a21c) has been flagged by the following 5 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
Baidu-International |
4.0.3.14422 |
Adware.Win64.Crossrider.C |
Dr.Web |
9.0.0.0112 |
Adware.Toolbar.232 |
ESET-NOD32 |
8.9459 |
a variant of Win64/Toolbar.Crossrider.C |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
7.2.112 |
TROJ_GEN.F47V0211 |
VIPRE Antivirus |
26746 |
Crossrider (fs) |
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\psx extension 1
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\PSX Extension 1\Uninstall.exe /fromcontrolpanel=1
Estimated size: 5.27 MB
Files installed by PSX Extension 1
Program executable: | PSX Extension 1-bg.exe |
Name: | PSX Extension 1 |
| PSX Extension 1 exe |
Path: | C:\Program Files\psx extension 1\PSX Extension 1-bg.exe |
MD5: | 1f5667458afc3df45a59698baf660e4d |
Additional files:
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PSX Extension 1-bg.exe - PSX Extension 1 (PSX Extension 1 exe)
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PSX Extension 1-bho.dll - PSX Extension 1 BHO
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(Malware detected) PSX Extension 1-bho64.dll
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PSX Extension 1-buttonutil.exe
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PSX Extension 1-buttonutil64.exe
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PSX Extension 1-chromeinstaller.exe
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PSX Extension 1-codedownloader.exe
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PSX Extension 1-buttonutil.dll
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PSX Extension 1-buttonutil64.dll
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PSX Extension 1-helper.exe
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Uninstall.exe
Behaviors exhibited
2 Internet Explorer BHOs
- PSX Extension 1-bho64.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'PSX Extension 1' with the class of {11111111-1111-1111-1111-110411451138} (CrossriderApp0044538).
- PSX Extension 1-bho.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'PSX Extension 1' with the class of {11111111-1111-1111-1111-110411451138} (CrossriderApp0044538).
How do I remove PSX Extension 1?
You can uninstall PSX Extension 1 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 PSX Extension 1, 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 PSX Extension 1.
- 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 PSX Extension 1 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) 57%
Win XP 14%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 53%
Keep it 47%
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AVERAGE INSTALL LIFESPAN
117.32
Days
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
57.14% |
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Windows 10 |
28.57% |
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Windows XP |
14.29% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
28.57% |
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Windows 8 |
14.29% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
14.29% |
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Windows 8.1 |
14.29% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
14.29% |
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Windows 7 Enterprise |
14.29% |
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Geography
100.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell |
57.14% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
28.57% |
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Toshiba |
14.29% |
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Common models |
TOSHIBA Satellite C55-A |
14.29% |
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HP G60 Notebook PC |
14.29% |
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Hewlett-Packard h8-1287c |
14.29% |
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Dell XPS M1330 |
14.29% |
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Dell OptiPlex GX520 ... |
14.29% |
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Dell Inspiron 660s |
14.29% |
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