Should I remove BcoolApp?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
67% remove it33% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #31,076
Reach 0.0044%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 35.13 days
1036.48 days >
Average installed length: 544.59 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
1.18.149.149 |
100.00% |
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BcoolApp
What is BcoolApp? (from Bcool)
Bcool gives you easy access to the best videos around the web. Whether its viral video, movies, shows, previews, news or more, Bcool will take you there!. In world where people are turning to the web for their entertainment needs and with the growing number of websites that offer great content, it is important to have ... Read more
Overview
BcoolApp is a program developed by Bcool. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. The main program executable is BcoolApp.exe. A vast majority of those who have this installed end up removing it just after a couple weeks. The software installer includes 4 files and is usually about 3.36 MB (3,524,889 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows Vista (SP2). While about 25% of users of BcoolApp come from the United States, it is also popular in Brazil and United Kingdom.
The program is built using the Crossrider framework, a cross browser monetization platform used to deploy a toolbar and extension for modern web browsers with monetization features including browser search and homepage redirection, contextual coupons and in-line text advertising. Crossrider extensions include background processes to monitor, update and automatically download new features/code without direct user interaction.
- Possible malware installed by this program
- Loads into the web browser
- Built on the Crossrider toolbar platform and potentially unwanted
- May inject ads in the web browser
- 'Offers' to modify the browser's home and search pages by default
- Many experts agree, if you don't use it you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in BcoolApp.
BcoolApp.exe (b57dfc9cdc288b8f349a089e23905c3c) has been flagged by the following 5 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
Dr.Web |
9.0.0.0143 |
Adware.Plugin.24 |
Malwarebytes |
v2013.05.23.11 |
PUP.CrossRider.BCA |
PC Tools |
2013 |
Adware.Crossid!rem |
Symantec |
5/23/2013 rev. 5 |
Adware.Crossid |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
7.2.143 |
TROJ_GEN.R47H1G7 |
Program details
Displayed publisher: BcoolTeam
URL: bcoolapp.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\bcoolapp
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\BcoolApp\Uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 3.36 MB
Files installed by BcoolApp
Program executable: | BcoolApp.exe (Malware detected) |
Name: | BcoolApp |
| BcoolApp exe |
Path: | C:\Program Files\bcoolapp\BcoolApp.exe |
MD5: | b57dfc9cdc288b8f349a089e23905c3c |
Additional files:
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BcoolApp.dll - BcoolApp (BcoolApp BHO)
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(Malware detected) BcoolApp.exe - BcoolApp exe
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BcoolAppGui.exe
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Uninstall.exe - BcoolApp Installer
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- BcoolApp.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'BcoolApp' with the class of {11111111-1111-1111-1111-110111181125} (CrossriderApp0011825).
How do I remove BcoolApp?
You can uninstall BcoolApp 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 BcoolApp, 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 BcoolApp.
- 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 BcoolApp 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) 74%
Win XP 1%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 67%
Keep it 33%
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GLOBAL RANK
#31,076
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
81.61% |
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Windows Vista |
12.64% |
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Windows XP |
5.75% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
44.19% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
19.77% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
9.30% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
6.98% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
5.81% |
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Windows 7 Home Basic |
4.65% |
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Geography
24.75% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
24.75% |
Brazil |
4.95% |
United Kingdom |
4.95% |
Spain |
3.96% |
Iran |
3.96% |
Netherlands |
3.96% |
Slovenia |
2.97% |
Taiwan |
2.97% |
Sweden |
2.97% |
Czech Republic |
2.97% |
Italy |
2.97% |
Belgium |
1.98% |
France |
1.98% |
Kuwait |
1.98% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
37.50% |
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Acer |
18.75% |
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ASUS |
14.06% |
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Dell |
7.81% |
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GIGABYTE |
7.81% |
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Toshiba |
4.69% |
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Samsung |
4.69% |
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Sony |
3.13% |
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Lenovo |
1.56% |
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Common models |
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
5.19% |
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HP Pavilion g4 Notebook P... |
3.90% |
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Samsung 305E4A/305E5A/305... |
2.60% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite C660 |
2.60% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite L635 |
1.30% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite C655 |
1.30% |
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About (from Bcool)
We are people just like you. We love the internet and what it has to offer.
Publisher URL: www.bcoolapp.com