Should I remove SelectionLinks?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
88% remove it12% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #2,432
United States Rank #1,824
Reach 0.2575%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 592.77 days
1426.37 days >
Average installed length: 749.45 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
1.0 |
100.00% |
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SelectionLinks
from Objectify Media
What is SelectionLinks?
SelectionLinks by Objectify Media is a web browser extension for Intenet Explorer and Firefox. SelectionLinks collects and stores information about your web browsing habits and sends this information to its remote servers so they can suggest services or provide advertising via the in-context search results. SelectionLinks shows advertisements or additional content within web pages rendered while the SelectionLinks is installed. SelectionLinks displays in-context link advertising in your web browser by installing a Browser helper Object for Internet Explorer.
About (from Objectify Media)
From the EULA: Objectify Media, Inc. may, at its sole discretion, show advertisements or additional content within web pages rendered while the SOFTWARE PRODUCT is installed. The SelectionLinks browser addon monitors and records the ways in which you use your computer and the websites you visit so that you can receive ... Read more
Overview
It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. The primary executable is named sl-dlc.exe. A majority of users end up uninstalling this less than a week of it being installed. The setup package generally installs about 32 files and is usually about 1.44 MB (1,508,753 bytes).
- Malware detected in the program
- Integrates into the web browser
- Delivered through a thrid-party offer
- Injects advertisements unassociated with the underlying web page
- The experts agree, you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in SelectionLinks.
sl-dlc.exe (660e5969dbfc223aff5c89dd4522b156) has been flagged by the following 3 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
Dr.Web |
9.0.0.0146 |
Trojan.DownLoader8.38363 |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
7.2.146 |
TROJ_GEN.RCBH1E9 |
VIPRE Antivirus |
23626 |
Adware.Win32.Facetheme (fs) |
bho.dll (55fc4410b8884936ce9721aebc64d76a) has been flagged by the following 29 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
Agnitum Outpost |
5.5.1.3 |
Adware.Facetheme!JzAkggfsjm0 |
Avira AntiVir |
7.11.78.234 |
ADWARE/Adware.Gen |
avast! |
6.0.1289.0 |
Win32:Adware-gen [Adw] |
AVG |
10.0.0.1190 |
Generic5.JCZ |
Bitdefender |
7.2 |
Application.Generic.408526 |
CAT-QuickHeal |
12.00 |
Adware.Adkubru (Not a Virus) |
Comodo Security |
16265 |
ApplicUnwnt.Win32.AdWare.Facetheme.d |
Dr.Web |
|
Adware.Bho.3868 |
Emsisoft Anti-Malware |
3.0.0.575 |
Application.Generic.408526 (B) |
eSafe |
7.0.17.0 |
Win32.Trojan |
ESET-NOD32 |
8339 |
a variant of Win32/Adware.Facetheme.D |
F-Secure |
11.0.19020.35 |
Application.Generic.408526 |
G Data |
22 |
Application.Generic.408526 |
IKARUS anti.virus |
T3.1.4.0.0 |
Win32.AdWare |
K7 AntiVirus |
9.166.8697 |
Riskware |
K7GW |
12.7.0.12 |
Riskware |
Kingsoft AntiVirus |
2013.4.9.267 |
Win32.Troj.Generic.kd.(kcloud) |
Malwarebytes |
1.75.0.1 |
PUP.FaceThemes |
McAfee |
5.400.0.1158 |
Artemis!55FC4410B888 |
McAfee-GW-Edition |
2012.1 |
Artemis!55FC4410B888 |
Microsoft Security Essentials |
1.9506 |
Adware:Win32/Adkubru |
MicroWorld-eScan |
12.0.250.0 |
Application.Generic.408526 |
NANO AntiVirus |
0.24.0.52214 |
Trojan.Win32.Facetheme.wlsba |
Panda Antivirus |
10.0.3.5 |
Trj/OCJ.A |
PC Tools |
9.0.0.2 |
Trojan.Adclicker!rem |
Symantec |
20121.3.0.76 |
Trojan.Adclicker |
Trend Micro |
9.740.0.1012 |
TROJ_GEN.RFFC7J5 |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
9.700.0.1001 |
TROJ_GEN.RFFC7J5 |
VIPRE Antivirus |
17798 |
Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT |
SelectionLinks.dll (22506a7578107b9f978cfef3aeecdb4f) has been flagged by the following 16 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
Bitdefender |
7.2 |
Trojan.GenericKD.986992 |
Comodo Security |
16529 |
ApplicUnwnt |
Dr.Web |
|
Trojan.Click2.55174 |
Emsisoft Anti-Malware |
3.0.0.583 |
Trojan.GenericKD.986992 (B) |
F-Secure |
11.0.19100.45 |
Trojan.GenericKD.986992 |
G Data |
22 |
Trojan.GenericKD.986992 |
IKARUS anti.virus |
T3.1.4.3.0 |
Trojan.SuspectCRC |
McAfee |
5.400.0.1158 |
Artemis!22506A757810 |
McAfee-GW-Edition |
2013 |
Artemis!22506A757810 |
Norman |
7.01.04 |
Suspicious_Gen5.YIPF |
nProtect |
2013-07-02.01 |
Trojan.GenericKD.986992 |
Sophos |
4.90.0 |
Selection Links |
SUPERAntiSpyware |
5.6.0.1008 |
Adware.FaceTheme |
Trend Micro |
9.740.0.1012 |
ADW_BHO |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
9.700.0.1001 |
ADW_BHO |
VIPRE Antivirus |
19220 |
Adware.Win32.Facetheme (fs) |
sl-adk_uninstall.exe (fbf9bbae080a41a69855f44557818a5d) has been flagged by the following 8 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
Bitdefender |
7.2 |
Adware.Generic.537829 |
Emsisoft Anti-Malware |
3.0.0.583 |
Adware.Generic.537829 (B) |
F-Secure |
11.0.19100.45 |
Adware.Generic.537829 |
G Data |
22 |
Adware.Generic.537829 |
K7 AntiVirus |
9.170.9138 |
Riskware |
K7GW |
12.7.0.12 |
Riskware |
MicroWorld-eScan |
12.0.250.0 |
Adware.Generic.537829 |
VIPRE Antivirus |
20016 |
Adware.Win32.Facetheme (fs) |
sl-dlc_uninstall.exe (b71255ec2fad4f51c04ba2875ce6870f) has been flagged by the following 2 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
9.700.0.1001 |
TROJ_GEN.R0CBH08IB13 |
VIPRE Antivirus |
23868 |
Adware.Win32.Facetheme (fs) |
View all 58 all detections
SelectionLinks has been found to be bundled with 3rd party software. If you have not purposefully installed this, you should be safe uninstalling it.
Program details
Displayed publisher: SelectionLinks
URL: www.selectionlinks.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\oapps
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\OApps\sl-adk_uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 1.44 MB
Files installed by SelectionLinks
Program executable: | sl-dlc.exe (Malware detected) |
Path: | C:\Program Files\oapps\sl-dlc.exe |
MD5: | 660e5969dbfc223aff5c89dd4522b156 |
Additional files:
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(Malware detected) bho.dll - SelectionLinks
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(Malware detected) SelectionLinks.dll - Select Words: Get Links
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dler.exe
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sl-adk_uninstall.exe
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sl-apl_uninstall.exe
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sl-dlc_uninstall.exe
Behaviors exhibited
2 Internet Explorer BHOs
- SelectionLinks.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'SelectionLinks' with the class of {7365A975-D1E8-41ed-8C66-FA70EDB97A39} (SelectionLinksBHO).
- bho.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'SelectionLinks' with the class of {7C74FF88-1A7D-406E-B94B-7DD8ABCC9DCC} (BHO_PROJECT).
How do I remove SelectionLinks?
You can uninstall SelectionLinks 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 SelectionLinks, 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 SelectionLinks.
- 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 SelectionLinks 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) 62%
Win 10 0%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 88%
Keep it 12%
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GLOBAL RANK
#2,432
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
68.37% |
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Windows 10 |
12.90% |
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Windows XP |
10.58% |
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Windows Vista |
8.11% |
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Windows Server 2003 |
0.04% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
39.11% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
16.31% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
10.44% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
8.95% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
6.33% |
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Windows 8 |
4.05% |
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Geography
63.02% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
63.02% |
India |
2.34% |
United Kingdom |
2.15% |
Israel |
1.79% |
Philippines |
1.19% |
Iran |
1.19% |
Malaysia |
1.09% |
Turkey |
1.07% |
Saudi Arabia |
1.07% |
Italy |
1.05% |
Netherlands |
0.97% |
Greece |
0.94% |
MK |
0.88% |
Thailand |
0.85% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
31.64% |
|
Dell |
24.61% |
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Acer |
14.32% |
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Toshiba |
8.60% |
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ASUS |
6.60% |
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GIGABYTE |
4.85% |
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Lenovo |
3.34% |
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Samsung |
2.93% |
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Intel |
1.95% |
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American Megatrends |
1.16% |
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Common models |
HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
6.67% |
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HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
5.69% |
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HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
5.62% |
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Dell Inspiron N5110 |
3.60% |
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HP 2000 Notebook PC |
3.60% |
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HP Pavilion g7 Notebook P... |
3.30% |
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