Should I remove FB Zoom?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
26% remove it74% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Reach 0.0004%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 11.32 days
334.09 days >
Average installed length: 175.54 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 87 |
14.29% |
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| 85 |
28.57% |
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| 83 |
57.14% |
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Other programs by PC Gizmos LTD
FB Zoom
Overview
FB Zoom is a program developed by PC Gizmos LTD. The most used version is 83, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon installation, it defines an auto-start registry entry which allows the program run on each boot for the user which installed it. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. 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 main program executable is FBzoom-PC_179192.en_88.exe. The software installer includes 14 files and is usually about 3.89 MB (4,081,016 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows Vista (SP2). While about 95% of users of FB Zoom come from the United States, it is also popular in Canada.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\users\user\appdata\Roaming\PC-Gizmos
Uninstaller: C:\users\user\appdata\Roaming\PC-Gizmos\Uninstall_179192.bat
Estimated size: 3.89 MB
Files installed by FB Zoom
| Program executable: | FBzoom-PC_179192.en_88.exe |
| Name: | PC Gizmos |
| Path: | C:\users\user\appdata\Roaming\PC-Gizmos\FBzoom-PC_179192.en_88.exe |
| MD5: | e7adedb846073f885ede9788679d36e1 |
Additional files:
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PCGizmosBHO.20.dll - SoundCloud Downloader
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PCGizmosBHO.dll - PC Gizmos BHO
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FBzoom-PC_179192.en_83.exe - PC Gizmos
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FBzoom-PC_179192.en_88.exe
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PC_137133.en_78.exe
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PC_179192.en_85.exe
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PC_179199.en_87.exe
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libeay32.2.dll (by The OpenSSL Project, http://www.openssl.org/) - The OpenSSL Toolkit (OpenSSL Shared Library)
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libeay32.dll (by The OpenSSL Project, http://www.openssl.org/)
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ssleay32.dll
Behaviors exhibited
2 Internet Explorer BHOs
- PCGizmosBHO.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'FB Zoom' with the class of {A817C286-3D6B-4ECD-A99C-E44E50DBC523} (PCGizmosBHO).
- PCGizmosBHO.20.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'SoundCloud Downloader' with the class of {A817C286-3D6B-4ECD-A99C-E44E50DBC523} (PCGizmosBHO).
3 Startup Files (User Run)
- FBzoom-PC_179192.en_88.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'PC_GIZMOS' and executes as "C:\users\user\appdata\Roaming\PC-Gizmos\BlockAds-PC_136519.en_86.exe" --update.
- FBzoom-PC_179192.en_83.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'PC_GIZMOS' and executes as "C:\users\user\appdata\Roaming\PC-Gizmos\PC_136528.en_83.exe" --update.
- PC_137133.en_78.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'PC_GIZMOS' and executes as "C:\users\user\appdata\Roaming\PC-Gizmos\PC_152072.en_78.exe" --update.
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- FBzoom-PC_179192.en_88.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\users\user\appdata\Roaming\PC-Gizmos\PC_136519.en_88.exe'.
How do I remove FB Zoom?
You can uninstall FB Zoom 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 FB Zoom, 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 FB Zoom.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by FB Zoom 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) 71%
Win XP 14%
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WHEN IT STARTS
Auto-starting? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 26%
Keep it 74%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
71.43% |
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| Windows Vista |
14.29% |
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| Windows XP |
14.29% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
57.14% |
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| Windows Vista Ultimate |
14.29% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
14.29% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
14.29% |
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Geography
95.24% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
95.24% |
| Canada |
4.76% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| American Megatrends |
28.57% |
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| Sony |
28.57% |
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| Dell |
14.29% |
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| Toshiba |
14.29% |
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| Lenovo |
14.29% |
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Common models |
| TOSHIBA Satellite C655 |
20.00% |
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| Sony VPCF1390X |
20.00% |
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| Sony SVE1511JFXW |
20.00% |
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| LENOVO Lenovo H405 |
20.00% |
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| Dell Inspiron 531 |
20.00% |
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About (from PC Gizmos LTD)
Here at PC-Gizmos we are dedicated to creating simple, easy to use tools that tweak your favorite websites to make your life easier.
Publisher URL: www.pc-gizmos.com