PriceMeter Express
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What is PriceMeter Express?
This potentially unwanted software installs into the user's web browser and will display out-of context advertising on web sites that are not associated with the software or its affiliate partners. Advertisements will be displayed as banner and video ads.
About (from installCore)
Browse or shop at you favorite online retail stores, as you usually do. The PriceMeter Tool will offer you the best deal for the product or service you are looking for (and even discount coupons!) PriceMeter offers you an easy, friendly and safe way to find the best deals online, allowing you to save money and time whe... Read more
Overview
It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. Once installed, it will add an extension to both the Firefox and Chrome web browsers. The main program executable is PriceMeterExpressIE.dll. Typically most users end up uninstalling this just after a few days. The software installer includes 5 files and is usually about 1.04 MB (1,093,645 bytes).
- Possible malware installed by this program
- Runs in the Firefox, Chrome and Firefox web browsers
- Installed as part of a co-bundle
- The experts agree, you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in PriceMeter Express.
| PriceMeterExpressIE.dll (52e0790fae958cfa5a490d76f86a96fa) has been flagged by the following 3 scanners: |
| Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
| Dr.Web |
9.0.0.0171 |
Adware.SaveSense.1 |
| Trend Micro |
10.465.20 |
ADW_PRICMET |
| TrendMicro-HouseCall |
7.2.171 |
ADW_PRICMET |
PriceMeter Express 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
Displayed publisher: PriceMeter Express
URL: support.pricemeter.net
Help link: www.pricemeter.net
Installation folder: C:\users\user\appdata\local\pricemeter express
Uninstaller: "C:\users\user\appdata\Local\PriceMeter Express\uninst.exe" /uninstall
Estimated size: 1.04 MB
Files installed by PriceMeter Express
| Program module: | PriceMeterExpressIE.dll (Malware detected) |
| Name: | http://www.pricemeter.net/ |
| PriceMeter Express for IE |
| Path: | C:\users\user\appdata\local\pricemeter express\PriceMeterExpressIE.dll |
| MD5: | 52e0790fae958cfa5a490d76f86a96fa |
Additional files:
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uninst.exe
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PriceMeterExpress.crx
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PriceMeterExpress.xpi
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(Malware detected) PriceMeterExpressIE.dll (by PriceMeter) - http://www.pricemeter.net/ (PriceMeter Express for IE)
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- PriceMeterExpressIE.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'PriceMeter Express' with the class of {00f782f3-b496-4f0f-be51-8a51eba1acb1}.
How do I remove PriceMeter Express?
You can uninstall PriceMeter Express 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 PriceMeter Express (remove only), 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 PriceMeter Express.
- 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 PriceMeter Express 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) 46%
Win XP 1%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 87%
Keep it 13%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #27,255
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
55.17% |
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| Windows 10 |
28.45% |
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| Windows XP |
12.07% |
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| Windows Vista |
4.31% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
24.14% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
14.66% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
12.07% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
12.07% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
11.21% |
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| Windows 8.1 Single Langua... |
6.03% |
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Geography
20.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
20.00% |
| Brazil |
11.20% |
| Thailand |
8.00% |
| Germany |
8.00% |
| France |
6.40% |
| Italy |
5.60% |
| Vietnam |
4.80% |
| India |
4.80% |
| Turkey |
4.80% |
| Belgium |
4.00% |
| Mexico |
3.20% |
| Sweden |
2.40% |
| Japan |
2.40% |
| United Kingdom |
2.40% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
28.21% |
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| Acer |
21.79% |
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| Dell |
12.82% |
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| ASUS |
11.54% |
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| Toshiba |
7.69% |
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| Medion |
5.13% |
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| Samsung |
5.13% |
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| GIGABYTE |
2.56% |
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| Lenovo |
2.56% |
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| Intel |
2.56% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
2.94% |
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| Positivo Positivo MO... |
2.94% |
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| HP 2000 Notebook PC |
1.96% |
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| Samsung 530U3C/530U4C/532... |
1.96% |
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| Samsung 3570R/370R/470R/4... |
0.98% |
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| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
0.98% |
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