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Should I remove Hao 123 Search Removal Tool?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
68% remove it32% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Bad
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0001%

Versions

VersionDistribution
build_1.0.0.143_rev_3131_date_15:30:42 15-07-13 50.00%
1.0 50.00%

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Hao 123 Search Removal Tool

What is Hao 123 Search Removal Tool?

During installation, the Security Stronghold Removal Tool utility will provide various bundled applications including RegClean Pro registry cleaner. It will then download utilities from its server and scan the user's PC. After scanning, it will show a number of 'malware' files found, including the bundled RegClean it installed. In order to remove the 'malware' you are required to purchase a product called True Sword Antispyware or Stronghold Antivirus.

About  (from Security Stronghold)

Hao123 Toolbar copies its file(s) to your hard disk. Its typical file name is hao123.exe. Then it creates new startup key with name Hao123 Toolbar and value hao123.exe. You can also find it in your processes list with name hao123.exe or Hao123 Toolbar. Fast, easy, and handy, Hao123 Toolbar Removal Tool protects your co...  Read more

Overview

The most common release is build_1.0.0.143_rev_3131_date_15:30:42 15-07-13, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. The primary executable is named hao123searchremovaltool.exe. Many users end up uninstalling this after less than a month of it being installed. The setup package generally installs about 2 files and is usually about 6.11 MB (6,409,213 bytes).
  • Known to include offers within the setup
  • The wisdom of the experts agree, if you don't use it you should remove it!
Hao 123 Search Removal Tool has been seen bundling various 3rd party software during the installation process. Make sure to check for and remove unused programs.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.SecurityStronghold.com
Help link: www.SecurityStronghold.com/support
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Hao 123 Search Removal Tool\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\Hao 123 Search Removal Tool\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 6.11 MB

Program filesFiles installed by Hao 123 Search Removal Tool

Program executable:hao123searchremovaltool.exe
Path:C:\Program Files\hao 123 search removal tool\hao123searchremovaltool.exe
MD5:6ae55051c455e982e24b97ae2491ed3f
Additional files:
  • unins000.exe - Setup/Uninstall

How do I remove Hao 123 Search Removal Tool?

You can uninstall Hao 123 Search Removal Tool from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  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 Hao 123 Search Removal Tool, 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 Hao 123 Search Removal Tool.
  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.

USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 68%
Keep it 32%
 
MOST USED OS
~99%
Windows 7 (SP1)
 
COUNTRY POPULARITY
71.43%
United States

Distribution by countryGeography

71.43% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 71.43%
  Brazil 14.29%
  Egypt 14.29%

About (from Security Stronghold)

Company Profile Security Stronghold Company was founded by several computer security professionals.
Publisher URL: www.securitystronghold.com

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