Should I remove mail.com Internet Explorer Addon?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
22% remove it78% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #43,556
United States Rank #30,159
Reach 0.0020%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 285.32 days
997.53 days >
Average installed length: 524.13 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
1.0.1.0 |
100.00% |
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Typically installed together
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mail.com Internet Explorer Addon
What is mail.com Internet Explorer Addon?
The software integrates into Internet Explore as a BHO (Browser helper Object) and provides quick access to view mail.com emails in the browser. Note, the installer will offer to modify the browser's default search engine to mail.com.
About (from 1&1 Mail & Media)
The MailCheck Chrome add-on provides instant access to your email account and automatic notification every time you receive a new email.
Overview
It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). The main program executable is ConfigTask.exe. The software installer includes 3 files and is usually about 498 KB (509,953 bytes).
Program details
URL: www.mail.com/toolbar
Installation folder: C:\ProgramData\1und1internetexploreraddon
Uninstaller: C:\ProgramData\1und1InternetExplorerAddon\uninst.exe
Estimated size: 498 KB
Files installed by mail.com Internet Explorer Addon
Program executable: | ConfigTask.exe |
Name: | MAIL.COM Configuration |
Path: | C:\ProgramData\1und1internetexploreraddon\ConfigTask.exe |
MD5: | f93dbfaa2a673089b99136e499e3df1a |
Additional files:
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uninst.exe - mail.com Internet Explorer Addon (mail.com Internet Explorer Addon Setup)
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BHOXML.dll - MAIL.COM Configuration
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ConfigTask.exe (by 1und1 Mail und Media GmbH)
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- BHOXML.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'MAIL.COM Configuration' with the class of {17166733-40EA-4432-A85C-AE672FF0E236}.
Scheduled Task
- ConfigTask.exe is scheduled as a task named '1und1 Configuration' (runs daily at 4:02 PM).
How do I remove mail.com Internet Explorer Addon?
You can uninstall mail.com Internet Explorer Addon 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 mail.com Internet Explorer Addon, 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 mail.com Internet Explorer Addon.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by mail.com Internet Explorer Addon 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) 75%
Win 10 3%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 22%
Keep it 78%
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GLOBAL RANK
#43,556
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
82.50% |
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Windows Vista |
12.50% |
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Windows XP |
2.50% |
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Windows 10 |
2.50% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
52.50% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
12.50% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
10.00% |
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Windows 7 Starter |
7.50% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
7.50% |
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Windows Vista Business |
2.50% |
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Geography
72.88% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
72.88% |
United Kingdom |
8.47% |
Australia |
3.39% |
Canada |
3.39% |
Singapore |
1.69% |
Israel |
1.69% |
Iran |
1.69% |
Turkey |
1.69% |
Italy |
1.69% |
Malaysia |
1.69% |
Guatemala |
1.69% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
36.11% |
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Acer |
22.22% |
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Dell |
16.67% |
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Toshiba |
8.33% |
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Lenovo |
8.33% |
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ASUS |
5.56% |
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Samsung |
2.78% |
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Common models |
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
5.00% |
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MSI MS-7592 |
5.00% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite P875 |
2.50% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite A665 |
2.50% |
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TOSHIBA Qosmio X505 |
2.50% |
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Sony VPCCW2HGX |
2.50% |
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