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Should I remove RewardsArcadeSuite?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
80% remove it20% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Bad
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #12,741
United States Rank #9,170
Reach 0.0247%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 38.99 days
1150.09 days >
Average installed length: 604.28 days

RewardsArcadeSuite

What is RewardsArcadeSuite?

Rewards Arcade Suite by 215 Apps is a Browser Helper Object installed into Internet Explorer that monitors web pages for possible affiliate merchant partners. RewardsArcade will let you know when there are coupons by showing a counter in the top right of Web sites. Rewards Arcade is an adware type program that has causes serious performance issues to your PC by installing a number of plug-ins and add-ins to your web browser and Windows. It injects ads directly by modifying web pages based on your surfing habits. When you install the plug-in, it also has a background process that will attempt to disabled other 'conflicting' extensions that might interfere with it, this includes other competing products as well as some security products (in the software's EULA, you actually agreed to this) "By installing the Plugin, you consent to the Plugin in disabling other conflicting software and we understand you have chosen to use our software to customize your social media pages over other available software packages".

About  (from 215 Apps)

The sponsored links may sometimes appear as "in-text" advertising, which is a term we use for a feature of the Plugin that makes advertising links appear when you hover your cursor over certain words and phrases on a website you are visiting. We try to make the links relevant to these bits of text. (The website itself ...  Read more
Overview
  • Malware detected in the program
  • Integrates into the web browser
  • Delivered through a thrid-party offer
  • This program has a poor reputation
  • The experts agree, you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in RewardsArcadeSuite.
RewardsArcadeSuite.dll (7d79ddf162cc74ca920ed2c8fce53ac4) has been flagged by the following 3 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareVersionDetection
Dr.Web 9.0.0.0146 Adware.GamePlayLabs.17
Sophos 4.93 AppRider
VIPRE Antivirus 22636 GamePlayLabs (v)
Uninstall.exe (279d41a4f43803e4a5869188ce3aa6fd) has been flagged by the following 2 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareSoftware versionDetection
Sophos 4.94.0 AppRider
VIPRE Antivirus 23258 GamePlayLabs (fs)
RewardsArcadeSuite.exe (34f94392fc41b63d5d7b9c3fb8a4028c) has been flagged by the following 2 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareSoftware versionDetection
Sophos 4.94.0 AppRider
VIPRE Antivirus 23258 GamePlayLabs (v)
UserConfirmation.exe (b36ca3ee2c34cd60e87afece46246d61) has been flagged by the following 2 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareSoftware versionDetection
Sophos 4.96.0 AppRider
VIPRE Antivirus 24922 GamePlayLabs (fs)
RewardsArcadeSuite has been found to be bundled with 3rd party software. If you have not purposefully installed this, you should be safe uninstalling it.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.50onred.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\rewardsarcadesuite
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\RewardsArcadeSuite\Uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 3.76 MB

Program filesFiles installed by RewardsArcadeSuite

Program module:RewardsArcadeSuite.dll (Malware detected)
Name:RewardsArcade Suite
RewardsArcade Suite BHO
Path:C:\Program Files\rewardsarcadesuite\RewardsArcadeSuite.dll
MD5:7d79ddf162cc74ca920ed2c8fce53ac4
Rewards Arcade Suite from 215 Apps installs a web browser extension to view web pages loaded and looks for affiliated merchants in order to possibly provide better pricing or alternative deals on a given product or merchant. If Rewards...
Additional files:
  • (Malware detected) RewardsArcadeSuite.dll - RewardsArcade Suite (RewardsArcade Suite BHO)
  • (Malware detected) RewardsArcadeSuite.exe - RewardsArcade Suite Helper
  • (Malware detected) Uninstall.exe - RewardsArcade Suite Installer
  • (Malware detected) UserConfirmation.exe - RewardsArcade (UserConfirmation)

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Internet Explorer BHO
  • RewardsArcadeSuite.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'RewardsArcadeSuite' with the class of {B6EF6C45-5E8D-4c3b-B580-A5073261A381}.

How do I remove RewardsArcadeSuite?

You can uninstall RewardsArcadeSuite from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  1. 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.
  2. When you find the program RewardsArcadeSuite, 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).
  3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove RewardsArcadeSuite.
  4. 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 RewardsArcadeSuite you can restore them to their previous default settings.
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OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 69%
Win Vista (SP1) 1%
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 80%
Keep it 20%
 
GLOBAL RANK
#12,741

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 74.33%
Windows Vista 13.35%
Windows XP 9.03%
Windows 10 3.29%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 52.81%
Windows Vista Home Premiu... 10.60%
Microsoft Windows XP 8.94%
Windows 7 Ultimate 8.11%
Windows 7 Professional 7.69%
Windows 7 Home Basic 2.70%

Distribution by countryGeography

63.98% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 63.98%
  Israel 2.89%
  Italy 2.28%
  Germany 2.13%
  Netherlands 1.98%
  France 1.22%
  Iran 1.22%
  Taiwan 1.22%
  Belgium 1.06%
  Japan 1.06%
  Canada 0.91%
  Mexico 0.91%
  Australia 0.76%
  DK 0.76%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 36.45%
Dell 20.56%
Toshiba 14.95%
Acer 9.35%
ASUS 5.92%
GIGABYTE 4.36%
Lenovo 2.49%
Intel 1.87%
Samsung 1.25%
American Megatrends 0.93%
Gateway 0.93%
Sony 0.93%
Common models
HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... 6.81%
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... 5.76%
TOSHIBA Satellite C655 4.19%
Dell Inspiron N5110 3.14%
HP G62 Notebook PC 3.14%
TOSHIBA Satellite L755 3.14%

About 215 Apps

215 Apps developes a number of adware driven toolbar programs such as DropinSavings, Vid-Saver, Giant Savings, Savings Sidekick, etc.
Publisher URL: www.215apps.com

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