Should I remove kikin plugin?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
46% remove it54% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #37,755
Reach 0.0028%
Versions
Version | Distribution |
2.9 |
100.00% |
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kikin plugin 2.9
from kikin
What is kikin plugin? (from kikin)
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Overview
kikin plugin 2.9 is a software program developed by kikin. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. The primary executable is named KikinBroker.exe. The setup package generally installs about 5 files and is usually about 1.34 MB (1,407,048 bytes). The installed file kikin_updater_2.0.0.11.exe is the auto-update component of the program which is designed to check for software updates and notify and apply them when new versions are discovered. Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows XP. While about 34% of users of kikin plugin come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and Argentina.
- Integrates into the web browser
Program details
URL: kikin.com/products/chrome
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\kikin
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\kikin\uninst.exe
Estimated size: 1.34 MB
Files installed by kikin plugin 2.9
Program executable: | KikinBroker.exe |
Name: | kikin broker process |
Path: | C:\Program Files\kikin\KikinBroker.exe |
MD5: | 6cfdb8cf116b526359d7aaa81836f009 |
Additional files:
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KikinBroker.exe - kikin broker process
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KikinCrashReporter.exe - kikin Issue Reporter (CrashReporter)
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ie_kikin.dll - kikin plugin
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uninst.exe
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kikin_updater_2.0.0.11.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- ie_kikin.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'kikin Plugin' with the class of {E601996F-E400-41CA-804B-CD6373A7EEE2}.
Internet Explorer Extension
- ie_kikin.dll is installed as an Internet Explorer extension using the class {0F7195C2-6713-4d93-A1BC-DA5FA33F0A65}.
How do I remove kikin plugin?
You can uninstall kikin plugin 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 kikin plugin 2.9, 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 kikin plugin.
- 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 kikin plugin 2.9 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) 41%
Win Vista (SP1) 2%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 46%
Keep it 54%
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GLOBAL RANK
#37,755
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
51.79% |
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Windows XP |
37.50% |
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Windows Vista |
10.71% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Microsoft Windows XP |
37.50% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
26.79% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
16.07% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
8.93% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
8.93% |
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Windows Vista Ultimate |
1.79% |
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Geography
34.25% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
34.25% |
Germany |
26.03% |
Argentina |
4.11% |
Austria |
4.11% |
Italy |
4.11% |
Brazil |
2.74% |
Canada |
2.74% |
Czech Republic |
2.74% |
Spain |
2.74% |
Japan |
2.74% |
Estonia |
1.37% |
Croatia |
1.37% |
Hungary |
1.37% |
Indonesia |
1.37% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Acer |
23.08% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
17.95% |
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GIGABYTE |
15.38% |
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American Megatrends |
12.82% |
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Intel |
10.26% |
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Dell |
7.69% |
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Medion |
5.13% |
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ASUS |
5.13% |
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Alienware |
2.56% |
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Common models |
MEDIONPC MS-7502 |
4.65% |
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Sony VGN-NW21ZF_S |
2.33% |
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Project White eXcompu... |
2.33% |
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PositivoAG31AP |
2.33% |
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PEGATRON CORPORATION A15 |
2.33% |
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Notebook SAM2010 |
2.33% |
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