Should I remove BargainMatch?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
62% remove it38% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
United States Rank #33,772
Reach 0.0011%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 141.15 days
711.10 days >
Average installed length: 373.63 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 1.0.5.3 |
100.00% |
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BargainMatch version 1.0.5.3
from Inuvo
What is BargainMatch? (from Inuvo)
It's very simple: stores pay us to send customers to their site, and we give you part of what we make. All you have to do is shop online at your favorite stores! We help you compare prices, find coupons, and get cash back to make sure you always get the best price. To make cash back even easier, we created the BargainM... Read more
Overview
BargainMatch version 1.0.5.3 is a program developed by Inuvo. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. The main program executable is bmbroker.exe. A vast majority of those who have this installed end up removing it just after a couple weeks. The software installer includes 7 files and is usually about 2.48 MB (2,603,308 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 97% of users of BargainMatch come from the United States, it is also popular in YE.
- Loads into the web browser
BargainMatch has been found to be bundled with 3rd party software. If you have not purposefully installed this, you should be safe uninstalling it.
Program details
URL: www.bargainmatch.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\BargainMatch\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\BargainMatch\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 2.48 MB
Files installed by BargainMatch version 1.0.5.3
| Program executable: | bmbroker.exe |
| Name: | Bargain Match Broker |
| Broker |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\BargainMatch\bmbroker.exe |
| MD5: | 3de3531c38e01de17b9ef632a03b062a |
Additional files:
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bmext.dll - BargainMatch IE Extension
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bmbroker64.exe - Bargain Match Broker (Broker)
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ienotifybar.dll (by Salsita) - IE Notification Bar
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framebutton.dll - Frame Button (Frame button)
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framebutton64.dll
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unins000.exe - Setup/Uninstall
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- bmext.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'BargainMatch Extension' with the class of {A1F60E28-5D50-447B-B4D9-3B4AB0D674E7} (BargainMatchExtension).
Internet Explorer Extension
- bmext.dll is installed as an Internet Explorer extension as 'BargainMatch Extension' with a class of {A1F60E28-5D50-447B-B4D9-3B4AB0D674E7}.
How do I remove BargainMatch?
You can uninstall BargainMatch 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 BargainMatch version 1.0.5.3, 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 BargainMatch.
- If for some reason uninstallation fails, please install Microsoft's uninstall fixer utility which will help fix problems with programs that can't be uninstalled at support.microsoft.com.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by BargainMatch version 1.0.5.3 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) 43%
Win 8.1 5%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 62%
Keep it 38%
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US RANK
 #33,772
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
42.86% |
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| Windows 10 |
33.33% |
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| Windows Vista |
23.81% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
38.10% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
19.05% |
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| Windows 8 |
14.29% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
9.52% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
4.76% |
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| Windows 8 Pro |
4.76% |
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Geography
97.14% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
97.14% |
| YE |
2.86% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Toshiba |
38.89% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
33.33% |
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| Acer |
16.67% |
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| Samsung |
5.56% |
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| Dell |
5.56% |
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Common models |
| TOSHIBA Satellite L755D |
5.00% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite C855D |
5.00% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite C855 |
5.00% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite C660 |
5.00% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite C655D |
5.00% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite A305 |
5.00% |
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