Should I remove Novus PDF?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
20% remove it80% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0004%
Versions
Version | Distribution |
1.0.38 |
71.43% |
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1.0.37 |
28.57% |
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Novus PDF
from BCG Software
Overview
Novus PDF is a program developed by BCG Software. The most used version is 1.0.38, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. The program adds a toolbar to Microsoft Internet Explorer. When installed, it will add a context menu handler to the Windows shell in order to provide quick access to the program. The software installer includes 16 files and is usually about 74.32 MB (77,934,782 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 7. While about 42% of users of Novus PDF come from the United States, it is also popular in Jordan and TN.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Novus PDF\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{B92C4E2A-D1E8-4F7E-92CB-578E8043BCA3}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 74.32 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Novus PDF
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ConversionService.exe - ConversionService (PDF Conversion Service)
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PDFIEPlugin.dll - Novus PDF Toolbar
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AxPDFReader.dll - Novus PDF Reader
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Novus PDF.exe - Novus PDF (Novus PDF Application)
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ContextMenuExt.dll
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PDFIEHelper.dll
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PDFPreviewer.dll
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PDFServerEngine.exe
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PreviewerSurrogate.exe
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libeay32.dll (by The OpenSSL Project, http://www.openssl.org/) - The OpenSSL Toolkit (OpenSSL Shared Library)
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ssleay32.dll (by The OpenSSL Project, http://www.openssl.org/)
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libcurl.dll (by The cURL library, http://curl.haxx.se/) - The cURL library (libcurl Shared Library)
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ps2pdf.exe (by VeryDOC) - VeryDOC PSTools
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FdfTk.dll (by Adobe Systems) - FdfTk (FDF Toolkit)
Behaviors exhibited
Context Menu Handler
- ContextMenuExt.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'NovusPDFExtension' with a class of {5BFA2765-6C23-4018-8262-A04F0D33DFEB}.
Internet Explorer BHO
- PDFIEHelper.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Novus PDF Helper' with the class of {63F649B9-9E46-4928-AE4F-68729B2F1AC0}.
Internet Explorer Toolbar
- PDFIEPlugin.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'Novus PDF Toolbar' with the class of {FEE306A4-BA16-4eb2-90CD-1C104E73566A}.
Service
- ConversionService.exe runs as a service named 'Novus PDF Service' (Novus PDF Service).
How do I remove Novus PDF?
You can uninstall Novus PDF 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 Novus PDF, 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 Novus PDF.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Novus PDF 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) 57%
Win Vista (SP2) 14%
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HOW DOES IT RUN?
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Plugs into Internet Explorer
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 20%
Keep it 80%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
85.71% |
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Windows Vista |
14.29% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Professional |
28.57% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
28.57% |
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Windows 7 Starter |
14.29% |
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Windows Vista Business |
14.29% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
14.29% |
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Geography
41.67% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
41.67% |
Jordan |
25.00% |
TN |
8.33% |
RS |
8.33% |
Mexico |
8.33% |
Egypt |
8.33% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Toshiba |
57.14% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
42.86% |
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Common models |
TOSHIBA Satellite A300 |
28.57% |
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TOSHIBA SATELLITE L755 |
14.29% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite C660 |
14.29% |
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HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
14.29% |
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HP 2133 |
14.29% |
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Compaq-Presario WN226AA-A... |
14.29% |
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