Should I remove SIMCardReaderPro?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
1% remove it99% keep it
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How common is it?
Global Rank #39,931
United States Rank #42,259
Reach 0.0025%
Versions
Version | Distribution |
1.0.0 |
100.00% |
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SIMCardReaderPro
by Moai
Overview
SIMCardReaderPro is a program developed by Moai. Upon installation, it defines an auto-start registry entry which allows the program run on each boot for the user which installed it. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). The software installer includes 13 files and is usually about 3.23 MB (3,391,488 bytes). adobeupdater.exe is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 39% of users of SIMCardReaderPro come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and France.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\windows\twain_32\hp deskjet 3050a j611 series
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{B5A7081A-0C91-41C1-9EFF-5BD8696053A2}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 3.23 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by SIMCardReaderPro
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hpscanui.dll (by Hewlett-Packard Co) - HP Digital Imaging (HPScanUI)
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acroiehelper.dll (by Adobe Systems) - AcroIEHelper Library (Adobe PDF Helper for Internet Explorer)
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acropdf.dll (by Adobe Systems) - Adobe PDF Browser Control (PDF Browser Control)
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adobeupdater.exe - Adobe Updater
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adobeupdaterinstallmgr.exe - Adobe Updater Install Manager
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help.js
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huluwatcher.exe (by Teknowebworks) - HuluWatcher
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insertflashpopup.js
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pdfshell.dll - Adobe PDF Shell Extension (PDF Shell Extension)
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scripts.js
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terms.js
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treeview.js
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utilities.js
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- acroiehelper.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Adobe PDF Reader Link Helper' with the class of {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3}.
Scheduled Task
- adobeupdater.exe is scheduled as a task named 'Adobe online update program' (runs weekly on Mondays at 10:00 AM).
Startup File (User Run)
- adobeupdater.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'AdobeUpdater' and executes as C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Updater5\AdobeUpdater.exe.
How do I remove SIMCardReaderPro?
You can uninstall SIMCardReaderPro 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 SIMCardReaderPro, 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 SIMCardReaderPro.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by SIMCardReaderPro 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) 49%
Win XP 2%
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WHEN IT STARTS
Auto-starting? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 1%
Keep it 99%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
51.02% |
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Windows 10 |
16.33% |
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Windows Vista |
16.33% |
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Windows XP |
16.33% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
23.40% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
17.02% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
14.89% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
10.64% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
8.51% |
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Windows 10 Home |
6.38% |
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Geography
38.60% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
38.60% |
Germany |
12.28% |
France |
7.02% |
Spain |
5.26% |
Italy |
5.26% |
Australia |
3.51% |
United Kingdom |
3.51% |
Philippines |
3.51% |
Turkey |
3.51% |
Argentina |
1.75% |
DZ |
1.75% |
Estonia |
1.75% |
Greece |
1.75% |
Israel |
1.75% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
31.58% |
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Dell |
13.16% |
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Acer |
10.53% |
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Medion |
7.89% |
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Samsung |
7.89% |
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GIGABYTE |
5.26% |
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Toshiba |
5.26% |
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American Megatrends |
5.26% |
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Sahara |
2.63% |
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Lenovo |
2.63% |
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Intel |
2.63% |
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Alienware |
2.63% |
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Common models |
Hewlett-Packard Compaq Pr... |
5.26% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite Pro L30... |
2.63% |
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Sony VPCF23S1E |
2.63% |
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Samsung QX310/QX410/QX510... |
2.63% |
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Samsung 535U4C |
2.63% |
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MSI MS-7758 |
2.63% |
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