Should I remove PricePeep for Google Chrome?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
64% remove it36% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #21,848
United States Rank #16,405
Reach 0.0092%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 33.51 days
988.64 days >
Average installed length: 519.46 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
2.1.293.0 |
5.52% |
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2.1.255.0 |
0.55% |
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2.1.233.0 |
13.26% |
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2.1.230.0 |
0.55% |
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2.1.204.0 |
6.63% |
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2.1.196.0 |
0.55% |
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2.1.189.0 |
1.10% |
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2.1.187.0 |
1.10% |
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2.1.184.0 |
0.55% |
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2.1.180.0 |
2.76% |
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2.1.175.0 |
0.55% |
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2.1.132.0 |
13.26% |
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2.1.126.0 |
3.31% |
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2.1.118.0 |
0.55% |
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2.1.112.0 |
1.66% |
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2.1.83.0 |
7.18% |
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2.1.65.0 |
0.55% |
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2.1.44.0 |
4.42% |
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2.1.39.0 |
2.76% |
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2.1.23.0 |
1.10% |
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2.1.22.0 |
2.21% |
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2.1.19.0 |
8.84% |
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2.1.0.22 |
8.29% |
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2.1.0.20 |
8.84% |
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2.1.0.19 |
3.87% |
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PricePeep for Google Chrome
from betwikx LLC
What is PricePeep for Google Chrome?
PricePeep for Google Chrome is a browser add-on is designed to compare products and prices while you browse the Internet using Internet Explorer. When you visit certain websites containing products or services, PricePeep will detect the product or service and automatically search for better prices. Alternative prices and other product information will then be displayed in your browser for comparison. When visiting one of the domains on the limited list, the PricePeep add-on will send the product or service information you are viewing to its servers in order to search for alternatives.
About (from betwikx)
PricePeep is a web browser plug-in designed to give you the best online shopping experience. While you shop online PricePeep rushes to search thousands of sites and shows you the best offers on the net, without you needing to leave the site you're on. When PricePeep recognizes that you are looking at products on a shop... Read more
Overview
The most common release is 2.1.233.0, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. In the Google Chrome browser, it will add an extension. The primary executable is named pricepeep.dll. Many users end up uninstalling this after less than a month of it being installed. The setup package generally installs about 4 files and is usually about 837.47 KB (857,574 bytes).
- Malware detected in the program
- Integrates into the web browser
- The wisdom of the experts agree, if you don't use it you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in PricePeep for Google Chrome.
pricepeep.dll (ceb1e45c11b212a15b0f3ec37c9f19cf) has been flagged by the following 4 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
AVG |
2014.0.3604 |
AdInject.Betwikx |
Dr.Web |
9.0.0.0143 |
Adware.Shopper.297 |
Malwarebytes |
v2013.10.29.10 |
Adware.Agent |
NANO AntiVirus |
0.26.0.54404 |
Trojan.Win32.Shopper.bbfofb |
uninstall.exe (ac2b196adffd1d36fe8eccbb68032e0b) has been flagged by the following 3 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
Malwarebytes |
1.75.0.1 |
PUP.Optional.PricePeep.A |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
9.700.0.1001 |
TROJ_GEN.R006H08I813 |
VIPRE Antivirus |
25042 |
Pinball Corporation (fs) |
Program details
URL: www.getpricepeep.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\pricepeep
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\PricePeep\uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 837.47 KB
Files installed by PricePeep for Google Chrome
Program module: | pricepeep.dll (Malware detected) |
Name: | PricePeep |
Signed by: | betwikx |
Path: | C:\Program Files\pricepeep\pricepeep.dll |
MD5: | ceb1e45c11b212a15b0f3ec37c9f19cf |
| PricePeep is a browser add-on is designed to compare products and prices on the Internet. When you visit certain websites containing products or services, PricePeep will detect the product or service and automatically search for better... |
Additional files:
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pricepeep.crx
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uninstall.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- pricepeep.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'PricePeep' with the class of {FD6D90C0-E6EE-4BC6-B9F7-9ED319698007}.
How do I remove PricePeep for Google Chrome?
You can uninstall PricePeep for Google Chrome 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 PricePeep for Google Chrome, 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 PricePeep for Google Chrome.
- 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 PricePeep for Google Chrome 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 Vista 2%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 64%
Keep it 36%
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GLOBAL RANK
#21,848
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
71.43% |
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Windows Vista |
17.58% |
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Windows XP |
5.49% |
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Windows 10 |
5.49% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
61.88% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
16.02% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
6.63% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
5.52% |
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Windows 8 Pro |
1.66% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
1.66% |
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Geography
60.89% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
60.89% |
Germany |
8.87% |
France |
8.47% |
United Kingdom |
4.44% |
Canada |
3.23% |
Brazil |
1.61% |
Iran |
1.61% |
Sweden |
1.61% |
Italy |
1.21% |
Australia |
1.21% |
Spain |
0.81% |
DK |
0.81% |
Belgium |
0.81% |
Ireland |
0.81% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
33.07% |
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Acer |
16.54% |
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Toshiba |
14.96% |
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Dell |
13.39% |
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ASUS |
6.30% |
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Sony |
3.94% |
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Samsung |
3.15% |
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GIGABYTE |
2.36% |
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Medion |
2.36% |
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American Megatrends |
1.57% |
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Lenovo |
1.57% |
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Intel |
0.79% |
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Common models |
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
4.10% |
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HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
3.28% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite C655D |
3.28% |
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HP Pavilion g7 Notebook P... |
2.46% |
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HP 2000 Notebook PC |
1.64% |
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HP G62 Notebook PC |
1.64% |
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