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Should I remove Zoom In Article?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
74% remove it26% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Bad
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0003%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 8.33 days
209.80 days >
Average installed length: 110.24 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
1.0.0.0 100.00%

Zoom In Article

What is Zoom In Article?

Identified as a version of the CMI/ConvertAd family of malware ad-injectors, this adware which is typically bundled with third-party applications in unwanted software bundles will hijack the user's browser (Internet Explorer, Chrome and Firefox) and display unwanted ads. When running, the process will monitor and capture internet traffic and insert advertisements over existing ads or by placing new ads in white space. In either case, these ads are low in quality and even dangerous in many cases as they might be infected with malware javascript (malvertising). In addition to displaying these unwanted ads, the software runs as startup in the local application data via a registry run key and sends commands to the controlling server to request new ads based on the context of what the user is doing. This action will also report back to the server what domains the user visits, what URLs they enter as well as in some cases might send back cookies. If the sites visited are not SSL encrypted passwords and usernames might be sent to the server compromising the privacy and security of the user.

Overview

The main program executable is pnsdFBB2.exe. Typically most users end up uninstalling this just after a few days. The software installer includes 3 files and is usually about 707.29 KB (724,264 bytes).
  • Possible malware installed by this program
  • Displays unwanted advertisements
  • The wisdom of the crowd agrees, you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in Zoom In Article.
pnsdFBB2.exe (dbdc3facedfadea80bd7fdda1a5d3b02) has been flagged by the following 5 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareVersionDetection
Baidu-International 4.0.3.15816 Adware.Win32.ConvertAd.NK
ESET-NOD32 9.11876 a variant of Win32/Adware.ConvertAd.QH
Kaspersky 14.0.0.1571 not-a-virus:HEUR:Adware.NSIS.ConvertAd
Symantec 8/16/2015 rev. 1 WS.Reputation
Tencent 1.0.0.1 Nsis.Adware.Convertad.Wvku

Program detailsProgram details

Installation folder: C:\users\user\appdata\Local\44978D01-1429737315-11CB-91E6-C81AE167BCF2
Uninstaller: C:\users\user\appdata\Local\44978D01-1429737315-11CB-91E6-C81AE167BCF2\Uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 707.29 KB

Program filesFiles installed by Zoom In Article

Program executable:pnsdFBB2.exe (Malware detected)
Path:C:\users\user\appdata\Local\44978D01-1429737315-11CB-91E6-C81AE167BCF2\pnsdFBB2.exe
MD5:dbdc3facedfadea80bd7fdda1a5d3b02
Additional files:
  • Uninstall.exe
  • (Malware detected) pnsiBFAB.exe
  • rnshBF5A.exe

How do I remove Zoom In Article?

You can uninstall Zoom In Article from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  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 Zoom In Article, 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 Zoom In Article.
  4. 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.

OS VERSIONS
Win 10 67%
Win 7 (SP1) 33%
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 74%
Keep it 26%
 
AVERAGE INSTALL LIFESPAN
110.24
Days

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 10 66.67%
Windows 7 33.33%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 33.33%
Windows 8 16.67%
Windows 8.1 16.67%
Windows 8.1 Pro 16.67%
Windows 8.1 Single Langua... 16.67%

Distribution by countryGeography

75.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 75.00%
  Argentina 8.33%
  Brazil 8.33%
  Canada 8.33%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell 50.00%
Lenovo 33.33%
Acer 16.67%
Common models
LENOVO 20BG0014CA 20.00%
LENOVO 20257 20.00%
Dell XPS 8300 20.00%
Dell Inspiron 5537 20.00%
Dell Inspiron 3442 20.00%

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