Should I remove Thoosje Windows XP Quick Optimizer?

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Remove Thoosje Windows XP Quick Optimizer

Some versions of Thoosje Windows XP Quick Optimizer include a branded version of the Conduit Toolbar, which is a web browser extenstion that delivers search based advertising and results. During installation the user is presented with the option to install the toolbar. Once accepted, the packaged executable, ConduitInstaller.exe, will install the necessary components for the Conduit Toolbar to be added to the user's web browser (the home page and search pages will be modified in many cases).

Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. 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. 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 software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The primary executable is named un_Thoosje Windows XP Quick Optimizer Installer_56698.exe. The setup package generally installs about 8 files and is usually about 3.79 MB (3,972,135 bytes).

URL: www.thoosje.com

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\thoosje

Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\Thoosje\un_Thoosje Windows XP Quick Optimizer Installer_56698.exe"

Estimated size: 3.79 MB

1. 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.
2. When you find the program Thoosje Windows XP Quick Optimizer, 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).
3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Thoosje Windows XP Quick Optimizer.

1. Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
2. 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.
3. The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.

1. At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
2. To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
3. When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.

1. Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Restart Google Chrome.

OS VERSIONS Win XP 96% Win 7 (SP1) 4%

HOW DOES IT RUN? Plugs into Internet Explorer

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 13% Keep it 87%

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

United States	59.52%
Italy	14.29%
Romania	4.76%
Argentina	2.38%
Canada	2.38%
Switzerland	2.38%
United Kingdom	2.38%
India	2.38%
New Zealand	2.38%
Pakistan	2.38%
Saudi Arabia	2.38%
South Africa	2.38%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

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