Should I remove ShopGenius?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
6% remove it94% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
United States Rank #45,698
Reach 0.0007%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
Average installed length: 35.75 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
1.34.8.12 |
7.69% |
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1.31.153.4 |
61.54% |
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1.31.153.2 |
7.69% |
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1.28.153.3 |
23.08% |
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ShopGenius
from NetPlenish
Overview
ShopGenius is a program developed by NetPlenish. The most used version is 1.31.153.4, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. The software installer includes 13 files and is usually about 1.86 MB (1,949,996 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 10 as well as Windows 7 (SP1). 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.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\shopgenius
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\ShopGenius\Uninstall.exe /fromcontrolpanel=1
Estimated size: 1.86 MB
Files installed by ShopGenius
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ShopGenius-bg.exe - ShopGenius (ShopGenius exe)
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ShopGenius-bho.dll - ShopGenius BHO
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ShopGenius-bho64.dll
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ShopGenius-buttonutil.exe
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ShopGenius-buttonutil64.exe
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ShopGenius-chromeinstaller.exe
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ShopGenius-codedownloader.exe
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ShopGenius-enabler.exe
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ShopGenius-firefoxinstaller.exe
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Uninstall.exe - ShopGenius Installer
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- ShopGenius-bho.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'ShopGenius' with the class of {11111111-1111-1111-1111-110211591154} (CrossriderApp0025954).
How do I remove ShopGenius?
You can uninstall ShopGenius 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 ShopGenius, 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 ShopGenius.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by ShopGenius 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 10 46%
Win Vista (SP2) 15%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 6%
Keep it 94%
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US RANK
#45,698
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 10 |
46.15% |
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Windows 7 |
38.46% |
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Windows Vista |
15.38% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
38.46% |
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Windows 8 |
23.08% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
15.38% |
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Windows 8 Pro |
7.69% |
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Windows 8.1 |
7.69% |
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Windows 10 Home |
7.69% |
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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?
Hewlett-Packard |
60.00% |
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ASUS |
10.00% |
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Acer |
10.00% |
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Dell |
10.00% |
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Gateway |
10.00% |
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Common models |
MSI MS-7693 |
9.09% |
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HP ENVY 14 Notebook PC |
9.09% |
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Gateway NE56R |
9.09% |
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Dell Inspiron 530 |
9.09% |
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ASUSTeK S500CA |
9.09% |
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HP 650 Notebook PC |
9.09% |
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