Should I remove COMPASSESL Internet?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
4% remove it96% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0003%
Versions
Version | Distribution |
2.03.0000 |
66.67% |
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2.02.0000 |
16.67% |
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2.01.0000 |
16.67% |
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COMPASSESL Internet Version
from ACT, Inc.
Overview
COMPASSESL Internet Version is a program developed by ACT. The most used version is 2.03.0000, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. The software installer includes 11 files. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows XP. The distribution of this has mostly been seen in the United States.
Program details
URL: www.ACT,Incorporated.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\ACT\COMPASSESL Internet Version Setup\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{3CFC2F7B-8EB7-4CA6-9114-DCD6A17CDC8F}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by COMPASSESL Internet Version
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LockdownBrowserExitProcess.exe (by ACT, Inc) - LockdownBrowserExitProcess Application
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LDBHelperObject.dll - LDBHelperObject Module (Lockdown Browser Helper Object)
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BrowserHooksDLL.dll (by ACT, Inc) - BrowserHooksDLL
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ActVda.dll - ActVda Module
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- LDBHelperObject.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'IEHelperObject Class' with the class of {A7CCC4AF-45A9-4B35-9AF4-F14339FA9063} (LockdownBrowser IE Helper Object).
How do I remove COMPASSESL Internet?
You can uninstall COMPASSESL Internet 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 COMPASSESL Internet Version, 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 COMPASSESL Internet.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by COMPASSESL Internet Version 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) 67%
Win XP 33%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 4%
Keep it 96%
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COUNTRY POPULARITY
100.00%
United States
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
66.67% |
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Windows XP |
33.33% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Professional |
50.00% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
33.33% |
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Windows 7 Enterprise |
16.67% |
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Geography
100.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell |
33.33% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
33.33% |
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Acer |
16.67% |
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Lenovo |
16.67% |
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Common models |
Dell OptiPlex 9010 |
16.67% |
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Dell OptiPlex GX620 ... |
16.67% |
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LENOVO 5030W2M |
16.67% |
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HP Compaq 8200 Elite SFF ... |
16.67% |
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Acer Veriton X4620 |
16.67% |
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HP Compaq 6000 Pro AiO Bu... |
16.67% |
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