Should I remove MySearch App?

Lifespan of installation (until removal)

Versions

Version	Distribution
12.47.4.277	0.63%
12.47.4.270	0.63%
12.45.1.4247	5.66%
12.40.6.1091	0.63%
12.40.6.954	1.89%
12.40.6.829	0.63%
12.40.6.698	5.03%
12.40.4.423	1.26%
12.40.4.172	0.63%
12.40.4.149	3.77%
12.40.2.3971	0.63%
12.38.0.3429	1.26%
12.38.0.3421	1.26%
12.37.1.3139	3.14%
12.37.1.3138	3.77%
12.37.1.3137	3.14%
12.37.1.3136	2.52%
12.37.1.3135	26.42%
12.37.0.2877	0.63%
12.37.0.2873	0.63%
12.37.0.2871	0.63%
12.37.0.2847	3.14%
12.36.1.2800	0.63%
12.36.1.2799	5.03%
12.36.1.2797	1.26%
12.36.1.2796	10.06%
12.36.1.2795	4.40%
12.35.0.2541	0.63%
12.35.0.2535	1.26%
12.35.0.2529	3.14%
12.35.0.2518	1.26%
12.35.0.2513	0.63%
12.34.2.2336	0.63%
12.34.2.2271	1.89%
12.34.2.2258	1.26%

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by APN, LLC

Remove MySearch App by APN

MySearch App is a program developed by APN. The most used version is 12.37.1.3135, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. The software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The main program executable is ToolbarIcon.exe. A vast majority of those who have this installed end up removing it just after a couple weeks. The software installer includes 11 files. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 10 as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 19% of users of MySearch App come from the United States, it is also popular in Italy and Brazil.

Help link: apnstatic.ask.com/static/toolbar/everest/documents/faq/index.html

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\updater

Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{4646332D-4332-2D32-00A7-A758B70C2300}

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 MySearch App, 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 MySearch App.
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.

OS VERSIONS Win 10 57% Win Vista 1%

HOW IT STARTS Automatically starts? Yes (Found in the run registry)

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 63% Keep it 37%

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

United States	18.59%
Italy	12.82%
Brazil	10.90%
Mexico	8.33%
Spain	5.13%
France	5.13%
Germany	3.85%
Colombia	3.21%
Russia	2.56%
Peru	2.56%
Belgium	1.92%
South Africa	1.92%
Australia	1.28%
MV	1.28%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

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