Should I remove HD_Quality_v2?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
86% remove it14% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0001%
Versions
Version | Distribution |
1.35.3.9 |
50.00% |
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1.34.7.29 |
50.00% |
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Other programs by Evangelion Group
HD_Quality_v2
from Evangelion Group
Overview
HD_Quality_v2 is a software program developed by Evangelion Group. The most common release is 1.35.3.9, 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. 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 primary executable is named utils.exe. A majority of users end up uninstalling this less than a week of it being installed. The setup package generally installs about 25 files and is usually about 12.26 MB (12,851,899 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows Vista (SP2) and Windows 10. While about 71% of users of HD_Quality_v2 come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom.
This browser extension utilizes Crossrider framework, a cross-browser toolbar/plugin platform used to develop, deploy and monetize web browser toolbars for Internet Explorer, Chrome and Firefox. Crossrider extension provide monetization options, mostly potentially unwanted apps, for toolbars including coupons, search assistant (home page and search hijacking) and in-text contextual advertising. Many adware programs (defined by a number of anti-virus vendors) are built using Crossrider as it provides a quick an easy way to deploy ad-supported features that will assist in browser search hijacking.
- Starts automatically
- Integrates into the web browser
- Uses the Crossrider toolbar framework
- During install it may hijack/modify the browser's homepage and search provider
- Runs disconnected from the browser as a background process
- Delivered through a thrid-party offer
- The experts agree, you should remove it!
HD_Quality_v2 has been found to be bundled with 3rd party software. If you have not purposefully installed this, you should be safe uninstalling it.
Program details
Displayed publisher: HD_Quality_v2
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\hd_quality_v2
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\HD_Quality_v2\Uninstall.exe /fcp=1
Estimated size: 12.26 MB
Files installed by HD_Quality_v2
Program executable: | utils.exe |
Path: | C:\Program Files\hd_quality_v2\utils.exe |
MD5: | 179d7809bfd00a19818069b159d822bf |
Additional files:
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d7af74c2-d713-4817-aef3-2be3a9ff7824-11.exe - HD_Quality_v2 (HD_Quality_v2 exe)
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d7af74c2-d713-4817-aef3-2be3a9ff7824-2.exe
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d7af74c2-d713-4817-aef3-2be3a9ff7824-4.exe
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d7af74c2-d713-4817-aef3-2be3a9ff7824-5.exe
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HD_Quality_v2-bg.exe
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HD_Quality_v2-bho.dll - HD_Quality_v2 BHO
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HD_Quality_v2-bho64.dll
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HD_Quality_v2-codedownloader.exe
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Interop.IWshRuntimeLibrary.dll - Assembly imported from type library 'IWshRuntimeLibrary'.
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SuperSocket.ClientEngine.Common.dll (by SuperSocket) - SuperSocket ClientEngine (SuperSocket.ClientEngine.Common for .Net 2.0)
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SuperSocket.ClientEngine.Core.dll (by SuperSocket) - SuperSocket.ClientEngine.Core for .NET 2.0
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SuperSocket.ClientEngine.Protocol.dll - SuperSocket.ClientEngine.Protocol for .NET 2.0
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WebSocket4Net.dll (by WebSocket4Net) - WebSocket4Net (WebSocket4Net for .NET 2.0)
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Uninstall.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- HD_Quality_v2-bho.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'HD_Quality_v2' with the class of {11111111-1111-1111-1111-110611171168} (CrossriderApp0061768).
Scheduled Task
- d7af74c2-d713-4817-aef3-2be3a9ff7824-4.exe is scheduled as a task named '34365513-71a2-4547-92cd-fc83c144ecb0'.
5 Scheduled Tasks (Boot/Login)
- HD_Quality_v2-codedownloader.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named d7af74c2-d713-4817-aef3-2be3a9ff7824-1.
- d7af74c2-d713-4817-aef3-2be3a9ff7824-5.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named d7af74c2-d713-4817-aef3-2be3a9ff7824-5_user.
- d7af74c2-d713-4817-aef3-2be3a9ff7824-4.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named d7af74c2-d713-4817-aef3-2be3a9ff7824-4.
- d7af74c2-d713-4817-aef3-2be3a9ff7824-11.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named d7af74c2-d713-4817-aef3-2be3a9ff7824-3.
- d7af74c2-d713-4817-aef3-2be3a9ff7824-2.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named d7af74c2-d713-4817-aef3-2be3a9ff7824-2.
How do I remove HD_Quality_v2?
You can uninstall HD_Quality_v2 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 HD_Quality_v2, 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 HD_Quality_v2.
- 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 HD_Quality_v2 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 Vista (SP2) 50%
Win 10 50%
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HOW IT STARTS
Scheduled task? Yes
(Runs on Windows boot)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 86%
Keep it 14%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows Vista |
50.00% |
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Windows 10 |
50.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
50.00% |
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Windows 8.1 |
50.00% |
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Geography
71.43% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
71.43% |
United Kingdom |
28.57% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?