Should I remove AlterGeo Magic Scanner?

Lifespan of installation (until removal)

Versions

Version	Distribution
3.3.2.779	45.05%
3.2.1.742	24.92%
2.8.8.615	21.41%
2.8.3.585	8.63%

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from AlterGeo

Remove AlterGeo Magic Scanner

AlterGeo is a web browser extension (BHO in IE) that is a a hybrid positioning system which combines the advantages of navigation based on WiFi, WiMAX, GSM, GPS, CDMA, IP and several other methods

and helps navigate in and around cities. "It provides an easy way to find new interesting places around, share current location with friends, give and receive useful recommendations, and get discounts and bonuses in restaurants and other recreational and business venues.

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The most common release is 3.3.2.779, 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 altergeo.browserplugin.dll. The setup package generally installs about 1 files.

URL: www.altergeo.ru

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\altergeo\altergeo magic scanner\3.2.1.742

Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{2338890B-4BE4-47FD-AD51-577465FA6ADA}

Language: English (United States)

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 AlterGeo Magic Scanner, 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 AlterGeo Magic Scanner.

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 7 (SP1) 59% Win Vista 0%

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 51% Keep it 49%

GLOBAL RANK #16,352

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

Russia	32.64%
United States	18.69%
Germany	6.23%
UA	5.34%
Iran	3.26%
AZ	2.97%
Kazakstan	2.67%
Sweden	2.37%
Turkey	2.08%
MA	1.48%
DZ	1.48%
BY	1.19%
India	1.19%
Netherlands	1.19%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

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