Should I remove Firedive Downloader?

Lifespan of installation (until removal)

Versions

Version	Distribution
1.34.5.4	7.14%
1.34.4.10	3.57%
1.34.3.28	7.14%
1.34.3.6	35.71%
1.34.2.13	39.29%
1.34.1.29	7.14%

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Remove Firedive Downloader V9.0 by InstallDaddy...

This is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that bundles various additional offers during setup, typically ad-supported (adware) in functionality.

Firedive Downloader V9.0 is a program developed by InstallDaddy Services. The most used version is 1.34.2.13, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. 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. The main program executable is utils.exe. Typically most users end up uninstalling this just after a few days. The software installer includes 30 files and is usually about 6.91 MB (7,240,913 bytes). Firedive Downloader V9.0-updater.exe is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 22% of users of Firedive Downloader come from the United States, it is also popular in Israel and Iran.

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.

• FiredriveDownloader by firedrive-downloader.com

Displayed publisher: installdaddy

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\firedive downloader v9.0

Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Firedive Downloader V9.0\Uninstall.exe /fromcontrolpanel=1

Estimated size: 6.91 MB

1. 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.
2. When you find the program Firedive Downloader V9.0, 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).
3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Firedive Downloader.
4. 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.

1. Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
2. 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.
3. The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.

1. At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
2. To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
3. When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.

1. Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Restart Google Chrome.

OS VERSIONS Win 7 (SP1) 54% Win Vista (SP1) 4%

HOW IT STARTS Scheduled task? Yes (Runs on Windows boot)

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 82% Keep it 18%

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

United States	21.88%
Israel	12.50%
Iran	9.38%
Greece	6.25%
Saudi Arabia	6.25%
BO	3.13%
Chile	3.13%
Singapore	3.13%
TN	3.13%
Thailand	3.13%
SD	3.13%
India	3.13%
GH	3.13%
Argentina	3.13%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

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