Should I remove ENEXT?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
76% remove it24% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Reach 0.0005%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 46.53 days
307.30 days >
Average installed length: 161.46 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
1.0 |
100.00% |
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ENEXT
Overview
ENEXT is a program developed by Forge. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. The main program executable is forge32.dll. Typically most users end up uninstalling this just after a few days. The software installer includes 6 files and is usually about 3.02 MB (3,171,014 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 50% of users of ENEXT come from the United States, it is also popular in Hong Kong and Switzerland.
- Loads into the web browser
- The experts agree, you should remove it!
Program details
Displayed publisher: ENEXT
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\enext
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\ENEXT\Uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 3.02 MB
Files installed by ENEXT
Program module: | forge32.dll |
| Forge API support |
Path: | C:\Program Files\enext\forge32.dll |
MD5: | a81b1f4ee49e8778b351ac109016e78d |
Additional files:
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Uninstall.exe - ENEXT
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bho32.dll (by trigger.io) - Forge (Forge BHO)
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forge32.exe
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frame32.dll
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manifest.json
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- bho32.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Enhance Net Extension' with the class of {DCBF2E0B-B6B5-D35E-B3A4-E49C6C7A5CE9} (Enhance Net Extension BHO).
How do I remove ENEXT?
You can uninstall ENEXT 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 ENEXT (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 ENEXT.
- 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 ENEXT 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) 56%
Win Vista (SP1) 11%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 76%
Keep it 24%
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AVERAGE INSTALL LIFESPAN
161.46
Days
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
55.56% |
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Windows 10 |
33.33% |
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Windows Vista |
11.11% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Ultimate |
33.33% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
22.22% |
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Windows 8 |
11.11% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
11.11% |
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Windows 10 Pro |
11.11% |
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Windows 8.1 |
11.11% |
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Geography
50.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
50.00% |
Hong Kong |
7.14% |
Switzerland |
7.14% |
Australia |
7.14% |
Argentina |
7.14% |
Philippines |
7.14% |
Canada |
7.14% |
United Kingdom |
7.14% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
42.86% |
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Acer |
42.86% |
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Gateway |
14.29% |
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Common models |
HP Pavilion g7 Notebook P... |
16.67% |
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HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
16.67% |
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HP Pavilion 15 Notebook P... |
16.67% |
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Gigabyte M68MT-S2 |
16.67% |
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Gigabyte EP45-UD3P |
16.67% |
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Acer Aspire E1-571 |
16.67% |
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