Should I remove iComment?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
1% remove it99% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
United States Rank #44,714
Reach 0.0005%
Versions
Version | Distribution |
2.1.4 |
100.00% |
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iComment 2.1.4
from iComment
Overview
iComment 2.1.4 is a program developed by iComment. 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 background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. The program adds a toolbar to Microsoft Internet Explorer. The software installer includes 4 files and is usually about 870.5 KB (891,392 bytes). updaterunner.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 7 (SP1) as well as Windows Vista (SP2). The distribution of this has mostly been seen in the United States.
Program details
Help link: icomment.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\icomment 2.1.4
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{82510AD4-9A48-44E6-988C-66763BB2D16D}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 870.5 KB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by iComment 2.1.4
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cfgbroker.exe - iComment (Broker for Internet Explorer.)
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toolbar.dll - Toolbar for Microsoft Internet Explorer.
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updaterunner.exe - Updates runner.
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upgradeservice.exe - Auto upgrade service.
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer Toolbar
- toolbar.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'iComment Toolbar' with the class of {2DF4A85E-0675-45AC-A380-D90E2DAF673C} (iComment Toolbar Extension).
Service
- upgradeservice.exe runs as a service named 'iComment Upgrade Service' (iComment Upgrade Service).
Startup File (All Users Run)
- updaterunner.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'iComment update runner' which loads as C:\Program Files\iComment 2.1.4\UpdateRunner.exe.
How do I remove iComment?
You can uninstall iComment 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 iComment 2.1.4, 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 iComment.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by iComment 2.1.4 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) 60%
Win XP 20%
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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 1%
Keep it 99%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
60.00% |
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Windows Vista |
20.00% |
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Windows XP |
20.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
60.00% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
20.00% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
20.00% |
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Geography
100.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
55.56% |
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Dell |
22.22% |
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Toshiba |
11.11% |
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Acer |
11.11% |
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Common models |
HP-Pavilion AY652AA-ABA s... |
20.00% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite C655 |
10.00% |
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MSI MS-7309 |
10.00% |
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HP-Pavilion RP827AV-ABA m... |
10.00% |
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HPE-310t |
10.00% |
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HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
10.00% |
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