Should I remove PC Gizmos App?

Lifespan of installation (until removal)

Versions

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from PC-Gizmos

PC Gizmos App is a program developed by PC-Gizmos. The most used version is 77, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon installation, it defines an auto-start registry entry which allows the program run on each boot for the user which installed it. 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). Once installed, it will add an extension to both the Firefox and Chrome web browsers. The main program executable is PCGizmosBHO.dll. A vast majority of those who have this installed end up removing it just after a couple weeks. The software installer includes 20 files and is usually about 6.14 MB (6,442,443 bytes). SoftwareUpdater_silent_9898_98.exe is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 26% of users of PC Gizmos App come from the United States, it is also popular in Vietnam and Spain.

Displayed publisher: PC Gizmos LTD

URL: www.pc-gizmos.com

Installation folder: C:\Documents and Settings\user\Application Data\PC-Gizmos

Uninstaller: C:\Documents and Settings\user\Application Data\PC-Gizmos\Uninstall_170537.bat

Estimated size: 6.14 MB

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 PC Gizmos 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 PC Gizmos 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.

1. Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
2. 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.
3. The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.

1. At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
2. To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
3. When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.

1. Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Restart Google Chrome.

OS VERSIONS Win 7 (SP1) 44% Win XP 4%

WHEN IT STARTS Auto-starting? Yes (Found in the run registry)

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 65% Keep it 35%

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

United States	25.93%
Vietnam	22.22%
Spain	7.41%
South Africa	7.41%
New Zealand	3.70%
Czech Republic	3.70%
Japan	3.70%
Romania	3.70%
United Kingdom	3.70%
Korea	3.70%
Saudi Arabia	3.70%
Belgium	3.70%
MA	3.70%
Netherlands	3.70%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

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