Copernic Agent Basic
What is Copernic Agent Basic? (from Copernic)
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Overview
Copernic Agent Basic is a software program developed by Copernic. Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. The program adds a toolbar to Microsoft Internet Explorer. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). The software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The primary executable is named copernicagent.exe. The setup package generally installs about 4 files and is usually about 7.35 MB (7,711,902 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 10. While about 36% of users of Copernic Agent Basic come from the United States, it is also popular in France and Canada.
Program details
URL: www.copernic.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\copernic agent
Uninstaller: "C:\Windows\CopernicAgentUninstall(1).exe" /ARGSFILE="C:\Program Files\Copernic Agent\unwise.dat"
Estimated size: 7.35 MB
Files installed by Copernic Agent Basic
| Program executable: | copernicagent.exe |
| Name: | Copernic Agent Basic |
| Copernic Agent |
| Signed by: | Copernic Technologies Inc. |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\copernic agent\copernicagent.exe |
| MD5: | 52c3c3c417d2798aa817e68c99ce7829 |
Additional files:
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CopernicAgentExt.dll - Copernic Agent Basic (Extensions) (Copernic Agent Extensions)
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SSCE5232.dll (by Wintertree Software) - Sentry Spelling-Checker Engine
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UNWISE1.EXE
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer Bar
- CopernicAgentExt.dll installs an Explorer Bar in Internet Explorer called 'Copernic Agent' with a class of {F2E259E8-0FC8-438C-A6E0-342DD80FA53E}.
Internet Explorer Extension
- CopernicAgent.exe is installed as an Internet Explorer extension using the class {688DC797-DC11-46A7-9F1B-445F4F58CE6E}.
Internet Explorer Toolbar
- CopernicAgentExt.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'Copernic Agent' with the class of {F2E259E8-0FC8-438C-A6E0-342DD80FA53E}.
Internet Explorer URL Search Hook
- CopernicAgentExt.dll is loaded in Internet Explorer as a URL search hook using the CLSID {BE89472C-B803-4D1D-9A9A-0A63660E0FE3} and is used by IE to redirect the address of an unknown typed URLs.
Internet Explorer Web Browser
- CopernicAgentExt.dll installs an IE Web Browser in Internet Explorer named 'Copernic Agent' with a class of {F2E259E8-0FC8-438C-A6E0-342DD80FA53E}.
2 Scheduled Tasks
- UNWISE1.EXE is scheduled as a task with the class '{F71A9918-1861-4EFE-AE94-530BDDE46DD4}' (runs on registration).
- CopernicAgent.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{EE80C4DE-32F6-4CB8-9050-B4F46E920659}' (runs on registration).
Service
- UNWISE1.EXE runs as a service named 'Browser System Enahncer' (671c50b0).
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- UNWISE1.EXE is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files1\Yahoo!\MESSEN~1\UNWISE.EXE'.
How do I remove Copernic Agent Basic?
You can uninstall Copernic Agent Basic 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 Copernic Agent Basic, 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 Copernic Agent Basic.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Copernic Agent Basic 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) 46%
Win Vista (SP1) 1%
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HOW DOES IT RUN?
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Plugs into Internet Explorer
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 25%
Keep it 75%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
46.39% |
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| Windows 10 |
25.77% |
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| Windows Vista |
19.59% |
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| Windows XP |
8.25% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
29.90% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
12.37% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
10.31% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
8.25% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
8.25% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
6.19% |
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Geography
35.71% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
35.71% |
| France |
22.32% |
| Canada |
10.71% |
| Germany |
5.36% |
| Belgium |
3.57% |
| Italy |
3.57% |
| Netherlands |
3.57% |
| Spain |
2.68% |
| Australia |
1.79% |
| Austria |
0.89% |
| Colombia |
0.89% |
| DK |
0.89% |
| Ecuador |
0.89% |
| Estonia |
0.89% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
29.03% |
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| Dell |
24.19% |
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| Acer |
17.74% |
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| ASUS |
11.29% |
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| Toshiba |
6.45% |
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| GIGABYTE |
4.84% |
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| Intel |
3.23% |
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| Gateway |
1.61% |
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| American Megatrends |
1.61% |
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Common models |
| Dell Vostro 1700 |
2.30% |
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| HP Compaq 6830s |
2.30% |
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| MEDION E122X |
2.30% |
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| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
2.30% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite P200 |
1.15% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite P105 |
1.15% |
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About (from Copernic Inc.)
Copernic is dedicated to providing its customers the most innovative desktop search technology to optimize their computer utilization by increasing productivity.
Publisher URL: www.copernic.com