Should I remove BuzzSocialPoints_DNS?
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 #21,995
United States Rank #11,329
Reach 0.0091%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 23.80 days
702.17 days >
Average installed length: 368.94 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
1.0 |
100.00% |
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BuzzSocialPoints_DNS version 1.0
from BuzzSocialPoints
What is BuzzSocialPoints_DNS?
This is a web browser plugin that is potentially unwanted and ad-supported. In addition to displaying advertisements, as part of the installation process the publisher may offer changes to the web browser settings. Such changes may include the following:
- Modifying/changing the default home page and tab URL
- Changing the search assistance provider (built-in search box) and search pages
- Adds additional menus and buttons to the browser
- Updating some browser settings which might lower overall security
- May provide automatic updates and present the user with additional software offers
About (from BuzzSocialPoints)
Make searches, earn points and convert them into donations for your charity. Accomplish good deeds while you browse the web. It's that easy to make a difference. Boost your web and social search with BuzzSocialPoints! Our plugin lets you perform an Internet search using multiple search engines, deal websites, and socia... Read more
Overview
- Displays unwanted advertisements
- May modify the web browser's home page
- Many experts agree, if you don't use it you should remove it!
Program details
URL: www.buzzsocialpoints.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\BuzzSocialPoints_DNS\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\BuzzSocialPoints_DNS\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 2.11 MB
Files installed by BuzzSocialPoints_DNS version 1.0
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chrome.crx
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unins000.exe - Setup/Uninstall
How do I remove BuzzSocialPoints_DNS?
You can uninstall BuzzSocialPoints_DNS 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 BuzzSocialPoints_DNS version 1.0, 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 BuzzSocialPoints_DNS.
- 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 BuzzSocialPoints_DNS version 1.0 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) 71%
Win Vista (SP1) 1%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 67%
Keep it 33%
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GLOBAL RANK
#21,995
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
73.18% |
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Windows 10 |
15.64% |
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Windows Vista |
8.94% |
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Windows XP |
2.23% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
63.48% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
6.74% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
5.62% |
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Windows 8 |
5.06% |
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Windows 8.1 |
5.06% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
3.37% |
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Geography
96.05% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
96.05% |
Canada |
2.30% |
Hong Kong |
0.33% |
UA |
0.33% |
India |
0.33% |
Iran |
0.33% |
China |
0.33% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
42.76% |
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Dell |
20.39% |
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Acer |
13.16% |
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Toshiba |
11.84% |
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ASUS |
3.95% |
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GIGABYTE |
2.63% |
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Samsung |
1.32% |
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Sony |
1.32% |
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Gateway |
1.32% |
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Compaq |
0.66% |
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Alienware |
0.66% |
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Common models |
HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
5.19% |
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HP Pavilion g7 Notebook P... |
3.70% |
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HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
3.70% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite C655D |
2.96% |
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HP 2000 Notebook PC |
2.22% |
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HP G60 Notebook PC |
2.22% |
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