Should I remove KeywordSpy SEO/PPC Plug-in?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
27% remove it73% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0001%
Versions
Version | Distribution |
1.0.1 |
100.00% |
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KeywordSpy SEO/PPC Plug-in 1.0.1
from KeywordSpy.com
What is KeywordSpy SEO/PPC Plug-in? (from KeywordSpy.com)
You can use the KeywordSpy SEO/PPC plug-in data to investigate lots of important SEOparameters, both in the result pages of search engines and in the site pages that you visit. Quickly uncover any Adwords advertisers' PPC keywords and Destination URLs.
Overview
KeywordSpy SEO/PPC Plug-in 1.0.1 is a software program developed by KeywordSpy.com. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 and Windows 10. While about 83% of users of KeywordSpy SEO/PPC Plug-in come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom.
Program details
URL: www.keywordspy.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\keywordspy seoppc plug-in
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\KeywordSpy SEOPPC Plug-in\uninst.exe
Files installed by KeywordSpy SEO/PPC Plug-in 1.0.1
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KeywordSpySEO.dll - KeywordSpySEO Module
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uninst.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- KeywordSpySEO.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'KeywordSpySEO Helper' with the class of {5F9575C2-1AB4-4883-8505-5C6D0DFDF2D5} (BHOPopup).
Internet Explorer URL Search Hook
- KeywordSpySEO.dll loads into IE as a URL Search Hook named 'KeywordSpySEO Helper' with a class of {5F9575C2-1AB4-4883-8505-5C6D0DFDF2D5} in order to redirect unknown URL searches.
How do I remove KeywordSpy SEO/PPC Plug-in?
You can uninstall KeywordSpy SEO/PPC Plug-in 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 KeywordSpy SEO/PPC Plug-in 1.0.1, 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 KeywordSpy SEO/PPC Plug-in.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by KeywordSpy SEO/PPC Plug-in 1.0.1 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 50%
Win 10 50%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 27%
Keep it 73%
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COUNTRY POPULARITY
83.33%
United States
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
50.00% |
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Windows 10 |
50.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
50.00% |
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Windows 8.1 |
50.00% |
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Geography
83.33% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
83.33% |
United Kingdom |
16.67% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Toshiba |
50.00% |
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Acer |
50.00% |
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