Should I remove GeniusBox?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
81% remove it19% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Reach 0.0002%
Versions
Version | Distribution |
1.0 |
100.00% |
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GeniusBox
from Adknowledge, Inc.
What is GeniusBox?
GeniusBox is an adware program that installs as a web browser plugin to inject and display advertisements. Once installed the program will deliver ads including but not limited to banner ads, text-links, coupons and other offers both by injecting them in the user's web browser as well as displaying popups outside of the browser.
According to the GeniusBox terms, "The Software interacts with your computer by converting words on pages you view into hyperlinks that are linked to advertisements; communicating with our servers to check for new offers, the placement of offers, the date and time you install and uninstall the Software, and whether an updated version of the Software is available; monitoring and recording the domain name of each page you view, the advertisements that appear on these pages, and the advertisements that you click."
Overview
It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. The primary executable is named GeniusBox.dll. A majority of users end up uninstalling this less than a week of it being installed.
- Integrates into the web browser
- Known to include offers within the setup
- Injects advertisements unassociated with the underlying web page
- The experts agree, you should remove it!

GeniusBox has been seen bundling various 3rd party software during the installation process. Make sure to check for and remove unused programs.
Program details
Displayed publisher: GeniusBox
Installation folder: C:\users\user\appdata\Local\GeniusBoxBHO
Uninstaller: C:\users\user\appdata\Local\GeniusBoxBHO\Uninstall.exe
Files installed by GeniusBox
Program module: | GeniusBox.dll |
Name: | GeniusBox |
Path: | C:\users\user\appdata\Local\GeniusBoxBHO\GeniusBox.dll |
MD5: | 5ebadefe8bccb87aabcac03faf37cee0 |
Additional files:
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GeniusBox.dll - GeniusBox
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Uninstall.exe - Uninstall
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- GeniusBox.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'GeniusBox' with the class of {919497B5-C978-4929-929F-1B686624F71C}.
How do I remove GeniusBox?
You can uninstall GeniusBox 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 GeniusBox, 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 GeniusBox.
- 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 GeniusBox 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 75%
Win 7 (SP1) 25%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 81%
Keep it 19%
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COUNTRY POPULARITY
100.00%
United States
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 10 |
75.00% |
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Windows 7 |
25.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 10 Pro |
50.00% |
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Windows 10 Home |
25.00% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
25.00% |
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Geography
100.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell |
66.67% |
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GIGABYTE |
33.33% |
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Common models |
Hewlett-Packard p7-1047c |
25.00% |
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Gigabyte M61PME-S2P |
25.00% |
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Dell OptiPlex 745 ... |
25.00% |
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Dell Dell System Inspir... |
25.00% |
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