Should I remove SkeedReceiver?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
2% remove it98% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0005%
Versions
Version | Distribution |
1.09.081 |
88.89% |
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1.09.07 |
11.11% |
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SkeedReceiver
from Dreamboat co.,ltd.
Overview
SkeedReceiver is a program developed by Dreamboat co.,ltd. The most used version is 1.09.081, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. The software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The software installer includes 6 files and is usually about 1.4 MB (1,469,392 bytes). SkeedUpdate.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 XP. While about 58% of users of SkeedReceiver come from the United States, it is also popular in Japan.
Program details
URL: www.dreamboat.co.jp
Help link: www.skeedtools.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Dreamboat\SkeedReceiver\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{4D6B688C-9D2E-4CE0-8CE7-3E07362E2076}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 1.4 MB
Language: Japanese (Japan)
Files installed by SkeedReceiver
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npsric.dll - SkeedReceiver Installation Check Plug-in
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SkeedUpdate.exe
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npSkeedReceiver.dll - SkeedReceiverPlugin
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npSkeedReceiver64.dll
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SkeedReceiver.exe - SkeedReceiver (Skeed Receiver)
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libeay32.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Google Chrome Plugin
- npsric.dll is loaded in the Google Chrome web browser as 'npsric.dll'.
Mozilla Plugin
- npsric.dll is loaded into Mozilla Firefox under the product name 'SkeedReceiver' with a plugin key of '@skeedtools.com/NpSric, version=1.0' for all users of the PC.
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- SkeedReceiver.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Dreamboat\SkeedReceiver\SkeedReceiver.exe'.
How do I remove SkeedReceiver?
You can uninstall SkeedReceiver 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 SkeedReceiver, 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 SkeedReceiver.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by SkeedReceiver 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) 56%
Win Vista (SP2) 11%
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HOW DOES IT RUN?
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Plugs into Mozilla Firefox
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 2%
Keep it 98%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
55.56% |
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Windows XP |
33.33% |
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Windows Vista |
11.11% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
37.50% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
25.00% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
25.00% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
12.50% |
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Geography
58.33% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
58.33% |
Japan |
41.67% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell |
42.86% |
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NEC |
28.57% |
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American Megatrends |
14.29% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
14.29% |
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Common models |
NEC PC-VR500MG |
12.50% |
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NEC PC-VN770WJ1JW |
12.50% |
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KOUZIRO KOUZIRODT |
12.50% |
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FUJITSU FMVLX70J |
12.50% |
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Dell Inspiron 560 |
12.50% |
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Dell Inspiron 545s |
12.50% |
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