Should I remove SmartSignin?

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Version	Distribution
2012.8.31	100.00%

from SmartSignin Inc

Remove SmartSignin

SmartSignin is a software program developed by SmartSignin Inc. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. The primary executable is named bho32.dll. The setup package generally installs about 9 files and is usually about 5.89 MB (6,174,895 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of those who have this installed, most are running it on Windows 7 (SP1). While about 80% of users of SmartSignin come from the United States, it is also popular in Canada.

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\smartsignin

Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\SmartSignin\Uninstall.exe

Estimated size: 5.89 MB

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 SmartSignin (remove only), 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 SmartSignin.

1. Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
2. 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.
3. The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.

1. At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
2. To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
3. When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.

1. Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Restart Google Chrome.

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 27% Keep it 73%

MOST USED OS ~99% Windows 7 (SP1)

COUNTRY POPULARITY 80.00% United States

United States	80.00%
Canada	20.00%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

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