Symnet Redirector Updater
Overview
Symnet Redirector Updater is a program developed by Symantec. 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 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 5 files and is usually about 4 MB (4,192,256 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 XP as well as Windows Vista (SP2). While about 75% of users of Symnet Redirector Updater come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and Belgium.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\common files\adobe\help\en_us\adobe reader\8.0
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{CACE0C9D-9EF7-4F3B-9C64-88FBA245BA9C}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 4 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Symnet Redirector Updater
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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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pdfshell.dll - Adobe PDF Shell Extension (PDF Shell Extension)
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".
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- adobeupdater.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Updater5\AdobeUpdater.exe'.
How do I remove Symnet Redirector Updater?
You can uninstall Symnet Redirector Updater 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 Symnet Redirector Updater, 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 Symnet Redirector Updater.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Symnet Redirector Updater 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 XP 67%
Win 7 (SP1) 17%
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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 5%
Keep it 95%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows XP |
66.67% |
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Windows Vista |
16.67% |
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Windows 7 |
16.67% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Microsoft Windows XP |
66.67% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
16.67% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
16.67% |
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Geography
75.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
75.00% |
Germany |
16.67% |
Belgium |
8.33% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
GIGABYTE |
40.00% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
40.00% |
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Dell |
20.00% |
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Common models |
Hewlett-Packard p7-1167c |
25.00% |
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GBT AWRDACPI |
25.00% |
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Fujitsu Siemens GA-8ISXT |
25.00% |
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Dell Computer OptiPlex GX... |
25.00% |
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About Symantec
Symantec developers security software for business and consumers and helps customers protect their computers, information, identities and infrastructure by delivering software and services that address risks to security with various products such as Norton AntiVirus, Internet security, and anti-spyware products e.
Publisher URL: www.symantec.com