Should I remove getPlus?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
26% remove it74% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #34,378
United States Rank #23,069
Reach 0.0036%
Versions
Version | Distribution |
1.5.2.19 |
100.00% |
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getPlus
from NOS Microsystems Ltd.
What is getPlus? (from NOS Microsystems)
The getPlus download manager is both the smallest and the most reliable download manager on the market. Utilizing our patented getPlus technology, getPlus is ideal for businesses with less than 50,000 downloads per year, and who do not need a fully customized product but want all the benefits of a sophisticated downloa... Read more
Overview
getPlus is a program developed by NOS Microsystems. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. The main program executable is getPlus_HelperSvc.exe. The software installer includes 7 files and is usually about 508.78 KB (520,992 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows Vista (SP2) as well as Windows XP. While about 78% of users of getPlus come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Australia.
Program details
URL: www.nosltd.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\nos\bin
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\NOS\bin\getPlus_HelperSvc.exe" /UninstallGet1
Estimated size: 508.78 KB
Files installed by getPlus
Program executable: | getPlus_HelperSvc.exe |
| getPlus(R) Helper |
Path: | C:\Program Files\nos\bin\getPlus_HelperSvc.exe |
MD5: | b39b797d461ff081407ce842e75dd868 |
Additional files:
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np_gp.dll - getPlusPlus for Adobe 16299 (getplusplusadobe16299)
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getPlusPlus_Adobe.exe - getPlus+(R)
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getPlusUninst_Adobe.exe
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gp.ocx
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getPlus_Helper.dll - getPlus(R) Helper
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getPlus_Helper_3004.dll
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getPlus_HelperSvc.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Google Chrome Plugin
- np_gp.dll is loaded in the Google Chrome web browser as 'np_gp.dll'.
Mozilla Plugin
- np_gp.dll is loaded into Mozilla Firefox under the product name 'getPlus+(R)' with a plugin key of '@nosltd.com/getPlus+(R),version=1.6.2.99' for all users of the PC.
Service
- getPlus_HelperSvc.exe runs as a service named 'getPlus(R) Helper' (getPlus(R) Helper).
3 Startup Files (All Users Run Once)
- getPlusUninst_Adobe.exe is loaded once in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'Uninstall Adobe Download Manager' which loads as "C:\Program Files\NOS\bin\getPlusUninst_Adobe.exe" /Get1noarpe.
- getPlus_Helper_3004.dll is loaded once in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'Uninstall Adobe Download Manager' which loads as "C:\Windows\system32\rundll32.exe" "C:\Program Files\NOS\bin\getPlus_Helper_3004.dll",Uninstall /IE2883E8F-472F-4fb0-9522-AC9BF37916A7 /Get1noarp.
- getPlus_Helper.dll is loaded once in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'Uninstall Adobe Download Manager' which loads as "C:\Windows\system32\rundll32.exe" "C:\Program Files\NOS\bin\getPlus_Helper.dll",Uninstall /IE2883E8F-472F-4fb0-9522-AC9BF37916A7 /Get1noarp.
How do I remove getPlus?
You can uninstall getPlus 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 getPlus(R), 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 getPlus.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by getPlus 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 Vista (SP2) 53%
Win 7 1%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 26%
Keep it 74%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows Vista |
55.71% |
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Windows XP |
31.43% |
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Windows 7 |
11.43% |
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Windows Server 2003 |
1.43% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
40.91% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
31.82% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
10.61% |
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Windows Vista Home Basic |
9.09% |
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Windows Vista Business |
4.55% |
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Windows Vista Ultimate |
3.03% |
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Geography
77.78% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
77.78% |
United Kingdom |
8.08% |
Australia |
2.02% |
Germany |
2.02% |
Argentina |
1.01% |
Brazil |
1.01% |
Canada |
1.01% |
CY |
1.01% |
Spain |
1.01% |
France |
1.01% |
Israel |
1.01% |
Italy |
1.01% |
Netherlands |
1.01% |
Slovenia |
1.01% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell |
35.71% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
26.79% |
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Intel |
7.14% |
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Acer |
7.14% |
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Toshiba |
7.14% |
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Sony |
5.36% |
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American Megatrends |
3.57% |
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Sahara |
3.57% |
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Lenovo |
1.79% |
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Gateway |
1.79% |
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Common models |
Dell Inspiron 530 |
7.69% |
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Dell Dell DM061 |
3.85% |
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HP Pavilion dv6700 Notebo... |
3.85% |
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TOSINV SB600 |
1.92% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite P200 |
1.92% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite L10 |
1.92% |
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