Should I remove BetterLinks?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
58% remove it42% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Reach 0.0004%
Versions
Version | Distribution |
1.7.6.28 |
100.00% |
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BetterLinks v1.7.6.28
from MashLogic Inc.
What is BetterLinks? (from MashLogic)
As you browse the web, BetterLinks inserts automatic links to great articles, images, and websites where you can learn more about the things you're interested in.
Overview
BetterLinks v1.7.6.28 is a software program developed by MashLogic. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. The primary executable is named BetterLinks.dll. The setup package generally installs about 5 files. The installed file update.js 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 7. Most users that have installed this software come from the United States.
- Integrates into the web browser
Program details
URL: www.betterlinks.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\BetterLinks
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\BetterLinks\uninstall.exe"
Files installed by BetterLinks v1.7.6.28
Program module: | BetterLinks.dll |
Name: | BetterLinks |
| BetterLinks automatically inserts relevant links to high quality content |
Path: | C:\Program Files\BetterLinks\BetterLinks.dll |
MD5: | 1d9a1088bd05b6e011127d1db20eb8fd |
Additional files:
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BetterLinks.dll - BetterLinks (BetterLinks automatically inserts relevant links to high quality content)
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Uninstall.exe
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page-loaded.js
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uninstall.js
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update.js
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- BetterLinks.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'BetterLinks' with the class of {6921710F-6AC6-4113-8AE6-82A1660EBB09} (BetterLinks BHO).
How do I remove BetterLinks?
You can uninstall BetterLinks 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 BetterLinks v1.7.6.28 (remove only), 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 BetterLinks.
- 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 BetterLinks v1.7.6.28 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) 86%
Win 7 14%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 58%
Keep it 42%
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COUNTRY POPULARITY
100.00%
United States
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Geography
100.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell |
42.86% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
28.57% |
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Toshiba |
14.29% |
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Lenovo |
14.29% |
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Common models |
TOSHIBA Satellite L455D |
14.29% |
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LENOVO H215 10029 |
14.29% |
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HP-Pavilion GG781AA-ABA a... |
14.29% |
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HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
14.29% |
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Dell Vostro1510 |
14.29% |
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Dell Inspiron N4010 |
14.29% |
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