Should I remove Clip-HD?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
88% remove it12% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Reach 0.0009%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 8.14 days
240.25 days >
Average installed length: 126.23 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
1.32.153.0 |
100.00% |
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Other programs by Bundlore LTD
Clip-HD
from Bundlore LTD
What is Clip-HD?
Clip-HD is a potentially unwanted web browser extension that is ad-supported and will display various popup and banner ads as well as modify the user's web browser search and home page settings. This plugin will update Internet Explorer (as a BHO), Chrome (as an extension) and Firefox (as an add-in). In some cases, the program will monitor a user's behavior (which the user agreed to if they did not read the full EULA) and will inject rival advertisements over existing one or just inject new ones all together. This toolbar is typically bundled by third party download managers/installers or through questionable online ads.
Overview
During setup, the program registers itself to launch on boot through a Windows Schedule Task in order to automatically start-up (this is typically done to avoid any UAC prompts). It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. Once installed, it will add an extension to both the Firefox and Chrome web browsers. The main program executable is utils.exe. Typically most users end up uninstalling this just after a few days. The software installer includes 17 files and is usually about 6.34 MB (6,652,225 bytes). Clip-HD-updater.exe is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released.
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.
- Starts automatically
- Runs in the Firefox, Chrome and Firefox web browsers
- 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
- Bundles additional prorgams in setup
- Injects advertisements unassociated with the underlying web page
- Hijacks the web browser's home page
- Generally known to have a low reputation
- The experts agree, you should remove it!
Clip-HD has been seen bundling various 3rd party software during the installation process. Make sure to check for and remove unused programs.
Program details
URL: www.bundlore.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\clip-hd
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Clip-HD\Uninstall.exe /fromcontrolpanel=1
Estimated size: 6.34 MB
Files installed by Clip-HD
Program executable: | utils.exe |
Path: | C:\Program Files\clip-hd\utils.exe |
MD5: | 6af7a3b7d5ea480f446766e7075d7642 |
Additional files:
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Clip-HD-bg.exe - Clip-HD (Clip-HD exe)
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Clip-HD-bho.dll - Clip-HD BHO
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Clip-HD-bho64.dll
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Clip-HD-buttonutil.exe
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Clip-HD-buttonutil64.exe
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Clip-HD-chromeinstaller.exe
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Clip-HD-codedownloader.exe
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Clip-HD-enabler.exe
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Clip-HD-firefoxinstaller.exe
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Clip-HD-updater.exe
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48314.crx
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48314.xpi
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Clip-HD-buttonutil.dll
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Clip-HD-buttonutil64.dll
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Clip-HD-helper.exe
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Uninstall.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- Clip-HD-bho.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Clip-HD' with the class of {11111111-1111-1111-1111-110411831114} (CrossriderApp0048314).
5 Scheduled Tasks (Boot/Login)
- Clip-HD-updater.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named Clip-HD-updater.
- Clip-HD-enabler.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named Clip-HD-enabler.
- Clip-HD-firefoxinstaller.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named Clip-HD-firefoxinstaller.
- Clip-HD-codedownloader.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named Clip-HD-codedownloader.
- Clip-HD-chromeinstaller.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named Clip-HD-chromeinstaller.
How do I remove Clip-HD?
You can uninstall Clip-HD 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 Clip-HD, 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 Clip-HD.
- 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 Clip-HD 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) 50%
Win Vista (SP2) 6%
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HOW IT STARTS
Scheduled task? Yes
(Runs on Windows boot)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 88%
Keep it 12%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
50.00% |
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Windows 10 |
33.33% |
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Windows XP |
11.11% |
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Windows Vista |
5.56% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
27.78% |
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Windows 8.1 |
22.22% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
11.11% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
11.11% |
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Windows 7 Home Basic |
5.56% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
5.56% |
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Geography
50.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
50.00% |
Italy |
15.38% |
United Kingdom |
11.54% |
Argentina |
7.69% |
Australia |
3.85% |
Canada |
3.85% |
Spain |
3.85% |
India |
3.85% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
33.33% |
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ASUS |
22.22% |
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Acer |
16.67% |
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Dell |
11.11% |
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Toshiba |
11.11% |
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Sony |
5.56% |
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Common models |
ASUSTeK X55C |
12.50% |
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ASUSTeK X501A1 |
6.25% |
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Acer Aspire 9300 |
6.25% |
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Acer Aspire 5750G |
6.25% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite Pro C65... |
6.25% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite C655D |
6.25% |
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