Should I remove Enhance Net Extension?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
80% remove it20% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #32,263
United States Rank #45,758
Reach 0.0041%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 8.90 days
262.69 days >
Average installed length: 138.03 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
1.0 |
100.00% |
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Enhance Net Extension
by Enhance Net Extension
What is Enhance Net Extension?
Enhance Net Extension is an adware (advertising support) web browser application that is designed to display banner ads as well as contextual link ads (such as hyperlinks the user will see underlined). The ads are injected by the web browser plugin (IE, FF and Chrome) and will display on any web site, even those not associated or affiliated with the publisher. The application is usually bundled by 3rd-party download managers that utilize deceptive advertising techniques in order to install the software on the user's computer. In addition to advertisements being displayed, the app will also modify the browser settings which could include lowering the normal security settings of the browser as well as changing the home page and search provider (known as hijacking).
Overview
It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. The main program executable is forge32.exe. 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 (3,166,657 bytes).
- Loads into the web browser
- Injects advertisements unassociated with the underlying web page
- Hijacks the web browser's home page
- Hijacks the browser's default search provider
- The experts agree, you should remove it!
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\enhance net extension
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Enhance Net Extension\Uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 3.02 MB
Files installed by Enhance Net Extension
Program executable: | forge32.exe |
Path: | C:\Program Files\enhance net extension\forge32.exe |
MD5: | e9061c699b4e891017934882644d179b |
Additional files:
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Uninstall.exe - Enhance Net Extension
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bho32.dll (by trigger.io) - Forge (Forge BHO)
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forge32.dll (by trigger.io) - Forge API support
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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 Enhance Net Extension?
You can uninstall Enhance Net Extension 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 Enhance Net Extension (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 Enhance Net Extension.
- 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 Enhance Net Extension 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 10 47%
Win Vista (SP2) 1%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 80%
Keep it 20%
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GLOBAL RANK
#32,263
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
50.62% |
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Windows 10 |
46.91% |
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Windows Vista |
2.47% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Ultimate |
20.00% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
17.50% |
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Windows 8.1 |
15.00% |
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Windows 8.1 Pro |
8.75% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
8.75% |
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Windows 8 |
5.00% |
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Geography
20.93% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
20.93% |
Italy |
12.79% |
Turkey |
3.49% |
United Kingdom |
3.49% |
Lithuania |
3.49% |
Brazil |
2.33% |
France |
2.33% |
India |
2.33% |
Mexico |
2.33% |
DZ |
2.33% |
Philippines |
2.33% |
BD |
2.33% |
Spain |
2.33% |
Israel |
2.33% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Acer |
26.42% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
18.87% |
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ASUS |
15.09% |
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Lenovo |
13.21% |
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Dell |
11.32% |
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GIGABYTE |
5.66% |
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Samsung |
3.77% |
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MSI |
1.89% |
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Medion |
1.89% |
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American Megatrends |
1.89% |
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Common models |
TOSHIBA SATELLITE C850-19... |
1.61% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite C660 |
1.61% |
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Gigabyte M52L-S3P |
1.61% |
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Gigabyte H81M-S2PV |
1.61% |
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Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 |
1.61% |
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Gigabyte GA-78LMT-S2P |
1.61% |
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