Should I remove WinPro?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
8% remove it92% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0006%
WinPro
from NBIZ
Overview
WinPro is a program developed by NBIZ. Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. The software installer includes 5 files and is usually about 664.62 KB (680,571 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 7. While about 50% of users of WinPro come from the United States, it is also popular in Korea and China.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\winpro
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\WinPro\Uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 664.62 KB
Files installed by WinPro
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Helper.dll
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Uninstall.exe - WinPro
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WinPro.exe
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WinPro.dll - WinPro Module
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WinProHelper.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- WinPro.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'WinPro' with the class of {339E5541-DA75-412A-9F9B-3C014BE1050B}.
Internet Explorer Bar
- WinPro.dll installs an Explorer Bar in Internet Explorer called 'WinPro' with a class of {F543A3E8-AC7D-4A6E-86A8-5916DC31256D}.
Startup File (All Users Run)
- WinPro.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'WinPro' which loads as C:\Program Files\WinPro\WinPro.exe.
How do I remove WinPro?
You can uninstall WinPro 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 WinPro, 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 WinPro.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by WinPro 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) 58%
Win Vista (SP2) 8%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 8%
Keep it 92%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
83.33% |
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Windows XP |
8.33% |
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Windows Vista |
8.33% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
58.33% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
16.67% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
8.33% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
8.33% |
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Windows Vista Home Basic |
8.33% |
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Geography
50.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
50.00% |
Korea |
44.44% |
China |
5.56% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Toshiba |
22.22% |
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Samsung |
22.22% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
22.22% |
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American Megatrends |
22.22% |
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GIGABYTE |
11.11% |
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Common models |
TOSHIBA Satellite L775 |
11.11% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite C665 |
11.11% |
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Samsung R720 |
11.11% |
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Samsung QX310/QX410/QX510... |
11.11% |
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LG Electronics Inc. R570-... |
11.11% |
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LG Electronics Inc. R405-... |
11.11% |
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