Should I remove 3DSlots2GO?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
44% remove it56% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
United States Rank #47,854
Reach 0.0007%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 686.56 days
1457.52 days >
Average installed length: 765.82 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
1.18.149.149 |
42.86% |
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1.16.149.149 |
14.29% |
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1.14.149.149 |
7.14% |
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1.11.146.147 |
7.14% |
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1.9.146.147 |
7.14% |
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1.8.146.147 |
21.43% |
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3DSlots2GO
from Product Madness Inc.
Overview
3DSlots2GO is a software program developed by Product Madness. The most common release is 1.18.149.149, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. The primary executable is named 3DSlots2GOGui.exe. The setup package generally installs about 8 files and is usually about 3.38 MB (3,546,682 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows Vista (SP2). While about 80% of users of 3DSlots2GO come from the United States, it is also popular in Australia and PR.
This browser extension utilizes Crossrider framework, a cross-browser toolbar/plugin platform used to develop, deploy and monetize web browser toolbars for Internet Explorer, Chrome and Firefox. Crossrider extension provide monetization options, mostly potentially unwanted apps, for toolbars including coupons, search assistant (home page and search hijacking) and in-text contextual advertising. Many adware programs (defined by a number of anti-virus vendors) are built using Crossrider as it provides a quick an easy way to deploy ad-supported features that will assist in browser search hijacking.
- Integrates into the web browser
- Uses the Crossrider toolbar framework
- During install it may hijack/modify the browser's homepage and search provider
- Runs disconnected from the browser as a background process
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\3dslots2go
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\3DSlots2GO\Uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 3.38 MB
Files installed by 3DSlots2GO
Program executable: | 3DSlots2GOGui.exe |
Name: | 3DSlots2GO |
| 3DSlots2GO exe |
Path: | C:\Program Files\3dslots2go\3DSlots2GOGui.exe |
MD5: | b5c8a402b8091eeebd4bbea7def49931 |
Additional files:
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3DSlots2GO.dll - 3DSlots2GO (3DSlots2GO BHO)
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3DSlots2GO.exe - 3DSlots2GO exe
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3DSlots2GOGui.exe
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Uninstall.exe - 3DSlots2GO Installer
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- 3DSlots2GO.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name '3DSlots2GO' with the class of {11111111-1111-1111-1111-110011201183} (CrossriderApp0002083).
Internet Explorer URL Search Hook
- 3DSlots2GO.dll loads into IE as a URL Search Hook named '3DSlots2GO' with a class of {11111111-1111-1111-1111-110011201183} in order to redirect unknown URL searches.
How do I remove 3DSlots2GO?
You can uninstall 3DSlots2GO 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 3DSlots2GO, 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 3DSlots2GO.
- 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 3DSlots2GO 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) 64%
Win Vista 7%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 44%
Keep it 56%
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US RANK
#47,854
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
64.29% |
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Windows Vista |
21.43% |
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Windows XP |
14.29% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
64.29% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
14.29% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
14.29% |
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Windows Vista Home Basic |
7.14% |
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Geography
80.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
80.00% |
Australia |
10.00% |
PR |
5.00% |
Poland |
5.00% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
46.15% |
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Dell |
23.08% |
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Acer |
15.38% |
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Toshiba |
7.69% |
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American Megatrends |
7.69% |
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Common models |
TOSHIBA Satellite P755 |
7.69% |
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Micro-Star MS-7528 |
7.69% |
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Dell Inspiron M5030 |
7.69% |
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Dell Dell System Inspir... |
7.69% |
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HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
7.69% |
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Hewlett-Packard Compaq Pr... |
7.69% |
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