Should I remove GetGo Download Manager?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
34% remove it66% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #17,096
United States Rank #18,440
Reach 0.0147%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 9.11 days
268.86 days >
Average installed length: 141.27 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
6.2.1.3200.64 |
0.69% |
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6.1.1.3100.64 |
0.69% |
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5.3.0.2712 |
14.88% |
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5.2.0.2429 |
12.11% |
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5.1.0.2224 |
10.73% |
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5.0.0.2145 |
4.15% |
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4.9.0.1982 |
10.73% |
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4.8.5.1687 |
19.38% |
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4.8.3.1545.sp |
0.69% |
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4.8.3.1545 |
6.23% |
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4.8.2.1450 |
2.42% |
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4.8.2.1346 |
3.11% |
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4.8.2.1233 |
3.46% |
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4.8.1.1171 |
3.81% |
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4.7.3.1085.sp |
0.35% |
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4.7.3.1085 |
0.69% |
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4.7.2.1004 |
2.42% |
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4.7.0.930 |
0.35% |
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4.6.1.775 |
0.69% |
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4.6.0.739 |
0.35% |
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4.5.2.696 |
0.35% |
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4.4.5.502a |
1.04% |
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4.3.0.382 |
0.35% |
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4.2.0.287 |
0.35% |
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GetGo Download Manager
from GetGo Software Ltd.
What is GetGo Download Manager? (from GetGo Software)
GetGo Download Manager is the Best FREE Internet Download Manager with strong YouTube Download support as well as tons of Download Management features. It is being actively developed and updated frequently. Designed for the new generation of web (2.0), GetGo Download Manager can easily download video/music/file from Yo... Read more
Overview
GetGo Download Manager is a software program developed by GetGo Software. The most common release is 4.8.5.1687, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. It adds registry entry for the current user which will allow the program to automatically start each time it is rebooted. The program adds a toolbar to Microsoft Internet Explorer. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). The programs's main executable is getgodm.exe and has been seen to consume an average CPU of less than one percent, and utilizes about 2.77 MB of memory. The setup package generally installs about 11 files and is usually about 10.69 MB (11,207,106 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 10. While about 37% of users of GetGo Download Manager come from the United States, it is also popular in India and Iran.
Program details
URL: www.getgosoft.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\getgo software\getgo download manager
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\GetGo Software\GetGo Download Manager\Uninstall.exe"
Estimated size: 10.69 MB
Files installed by GetGo Download Manager
Program executable: | getgodm.exe |
Name: | GetGo Download Manager |
Path: | C:\Program Files\getgo software\getgo download manager\getgodm.exe |
MD5: | d3bca1920f3590c334d008d3ec5fda2f |
| (From the publisher) “This Free Downloader is an Essential Internet Tool for Increasing Download Speed, Resuming, Scheduling, and Organizing Downloads. Easy to use, customizable modern interface allows you to download all of your favorite...” |
Additional files:
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HiddenNavigator.exe - HiddenNavigator Application
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GetGo.exe - GetGo Download Manager
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GGToolBand.dll - ToolBand Module (GGToolBand (BR))
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GGLauncher.exe - GGLauncher
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URLCatch.dll - URLCatch (URLCatcher)
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Parse.dll - Parse
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Uninstall.exe - GetGo Download Manager Installer
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- URLCatch.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'GetGo URLCatch' with the class of {0315AA2C-10C7-4504-A1C4-F552ABA8A095} (GetGo URL Catcher (dont remove!)).
2 Internet Explorer Extensions
- GetGoDM.exe is installed as an Internet Explorer extension using the class {01A13E40-2F55-4397-B39B-7851BCFB8008}.
- GetGo.exe is installed as an Internet Explorer extension using the class {01A13E40-2F55-4397-B39B-7851BCFB8008}.
Internet Explorer Toolbar
- GGToolBand.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'GetGo Toolbar' with the class of {075BBE29-FEC0-404a-A459-FF58713616FA}.
Internet Explorer Web Browser
- GGToolBand.dll installs an IE Web Browser in Internet Explorer named 'GetGo Toolbar' with a class of {075BBE29-FEC0-404A-A459-FF58713616FA}.
2 Scheduled Tasks
- GetGo.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{3776FA96-EB8F-479F-B216-FA8C45703D45}' (runs on registration).
- GetGoDM.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{544EDF64-3019-4DDF-9A26-AB81BA7453FE}' (runs on registration).
2 Startup Files (User Run)
- GetGo.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'GetGoDM' and executes as C:\Program Files\GetGo Software\GetGo Download Manager\GetGo.exe /minimizeC:.
- GetGoDM.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'GetGoDM' and executes as C:\Program Files\GetGo Software\GetGo Download Manager\GetGoDM.exe /minimizeC:.
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
getgodm.exe |
Memory: | 2.77 MB | |
Total CPU: | 0.0292635155% | |
Kernel CPU: | 0.02577449% | |
User CPU: | 0.00348902% | |
CPU cycles/sec: | 15,231 | |
Switches/sec: | 3 | |
I/O reads/min: | 174 Bytes | |
I/O writes/min: | 22 Bytes | |
How do I remove GetGo Download Manager?
You can uninstall GetGo Download Manager 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 GetGo Download Manager, 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 GetGo Download Manager.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by GetGo Download Manager 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) 51%
Win 7 0%
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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 34%
Keep it 66%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
64.36% |
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Windows 10 |
23.18% |
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Windows XP |
7.96% |
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Windows Vista |
4.50% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Ultimate |
29.12% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
21.40% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
8.42% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
7.72% |
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Windows 8.1 Pro |
3.86% |
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Windows 10 Pro |
3.51% |
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Geography
37.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
37.00% |
India |
10.09% |
Iran |
10.09% |
United Kingdom |
5.20% |
Germany |
3.36% |
Italy |
3.06% |
Russia |
2.75% |
Canada |
1.83% |
Malaysia |
1.83% |
Egypt |
1.53% |
DZ |
1.53% |
France |
1.53% |
South Africa |
1.22% |
Australia |
1.22% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
36.02% |
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Dell |
18.82% |
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Acer |
14.52% |
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Lenovo |
10.22% |
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GIGABYTE |
8.06% |
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ASUS |
6.99% |
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Samsung |
2.15% |
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Intel |
1.61% |
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Toshiba |
1.08% |
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NEC |
0.54% |
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Common models |
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
5.43% |
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HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
3.88% |
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HP 15 Notebook PC |
3.88% |
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HP-Pavilion AW023AV-ABA 6... |
3.88% |
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INTEL DG31PR |
2.33% |
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LENOVO INVALID |
2.33% |
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