Google Legacy Browser Support
Overview
Google Legacy Browser Support is a program developed by Google Inc. The most used version is 4.0.0.0, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. The software installer includes 3 files and is usually about 2.16 MB (2,269,184 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 66% of users of Google Legacy Browser Support come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and United Kingdom.
Program details
URL: www.google.com/intl/en/chrome/business
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\google\legacy browser support
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{241A392C-A90E-49BA-9DFB-752AB69D8E79}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 2.16 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Google Legacy Browser Support
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lbs_native_host.exe - Browser Switcher Extension Native Host
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browser_switcher_bho.dll - Browser Switcher BHO
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- browser_switcher_bho.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Legacy Browser Support' with the class of {08B5789A-BD8E-4DAE-85DF-EF792C658B86}.
How do I remove Google Legacy Browser Support?
You can uninstall Google Legacy Browser Support 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 Google Legacy Browser Support, 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 Google Legacy Browser Support.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Google Legacy Browser Support 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) 58%
Win 7 1%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 11%
Keep it 89%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #29,131
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
59.41% |
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| Windows 10 |
38.61% |
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| Windows XP |
1.98% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Enterprise |
28.28% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
21.21% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
11.11% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
10.10% |
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| Windows 8.1 Enterprise |
5.05% |
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| Windows 10 Enterprise |
5.05% |
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Geography
66.19% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
66.19% |
| Germany |
4.32% |
| United Kingdom |
2.88% |
| Singapore |
2.16% |
| France |
2.16% |
| Canada |
2.16% |
| Peru |
2.16% |
| South Africa |
1.44% |
| Brazil |
1.44% |
| Colombia |
1.44% |
| Israel |
1.44% |
| Egypt |
1.44% |
| Saudi Arabia |
1.44% |
| Hong Kong |
0.72% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
45.35% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
23.26% |
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| Lenovo |
22.09% |
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| ASUS |
4.65% |
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| Acer |
2.33% |
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| Toshiba |
1.16% |
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| Sony |
1.16% |
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Common models |
| Dell OptiPlex 9020 AIO |
7.37% |
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| Dell Latitude E7450 |
6.32% |
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| Dell Latitude E5430 non-v... |
2.11% |
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| Dell Latitude E7240 |
2.11% |
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| Dell Latitude E6430 |
2.11% |
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| HP Compaq Pro 6300 SFF |
2.11% |
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