ADSRemoval
What is ADSRemoval?
Part of IObit Malware Fighter.
Overview
ADSRemoval is a software program developed by IObit. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. The setup package generally installs about 8 files and is usually about 7.83 MB (8,205,964 bytes). The installed file AdbUpdate.exe is the auto-update component of the program which is designed to check for software updates and notify and apply them when new versions are discovered. Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 10. While about 45% of users of ADSRemoval come from the United States, it is also popular in Sweden and United Kingdom.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\IObit\IObit Malware Fighter\adsremoval\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\IObit\IObit Malware Fighter\adsremoval\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 7.83 MB
Files installed by ADSRemoval
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unins000.exe - Setup/Uninstall
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AdBExtFc.dll (by Adblock) - Ads Removal (Helps you remove browser ads!)
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Adblock.dll (by Adblock)
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Adblock.exe
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AdbUpdate.exe
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BigUpgrade_SM.exe - Start Menu 8 Upgrade
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NPAdbExternal.dll (by Software) - NPAdbExternal Plugin (NPAdbExternal Plugin DLL)
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sqlite3.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- Adblock.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Ads Removal' with the class of {9D974C8C-6D92-44FB-BEAF-B45A1C0CF17F}.
How do I remove ADSRemoval?
You can uninstall ADSRemoval 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 ADSRemoval, 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 ADSRemoval.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by ADSRemoval 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 7 1%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 23%
Keep it 77%
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GLOBAL RANK
#33,608
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
47.30% |
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Windows 10 |
31.08% |
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Windows Vista |
13.51% |
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Windows XP |
8.11% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
22.22% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
16.67% |
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Windows 8 |
15.28% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
12.50% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
9.72% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
6.94% |
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Geography
44.71% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
44.71% |
Sweden |
10.59% |
United Kingdom |
5.88% |
Italy |
4.71% |
Brazil |
3.53% |
Germany |
3.53% |
Australia |
2.35% |
BG |
2.35% |
DK |
2.35% |
Israel |
2.35% |
Russia |
2.35% |
Taiwan |
2.35% |
Austria |
1.18% |
DZ |
1.18% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Acer |
25.45% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
25.45% |
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ASUS |
21.82% |
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Dell |
16.36% |
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GIGABYTE |
3.64% |
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Lenovo |
1.82% |
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Gateway |
1.82% |
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Alienware |
1.82% |
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American Megatrends |
1.82% |
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Common models |
ASUSTeK X550CL |
15.38% |
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Dell Latitude D620 |
3.08% |
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Dell Inspiron N5110 |
3.08% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite L505 |
1.54% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite C655 |
1.54% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite A215 |
1.54% |
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About (from IObit)
Founded in 2004 by two creative and enthusiastic programmers, IObit is focused on providing consumers with innovative and comprehensive system utilities and security software for superior PC performance and security.
Publisher URL: www.iobit.com