Should I remove PicLens for Internet Explorer?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
18% remove it82% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #38,326
United States Rank #30,801
Reach 0.0027%
Versions
Version | Distribution |
1.8.0.4272 |
24.07% |
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1.8.0.4133 |
1.85% |
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1.7.1.3938 |
11.11% |
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1.7.1.3900 |
5.56% |
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1.7.0.3459 |
9.26% |
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1.7.0.3458 |
16.67% |
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1.6.4.3021 |
1.85% |
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1.6.4.2795 |
1.85% |
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1.6.3.2361 |
12.96% |
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1.6.2.1661 |
1.85% |
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1.6.2.1651 |
3.70% |
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1.6.1.1127 |
5.56% |
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1.6.1.1040 |
1.85% |
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1.5.17 |
1.85% |
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PicLens for Internet Explorer
from Cooliris Inc.
Overview
PicLens for Internet Explorer is a program developed by Cooliris. The most used version is 1.8.0.4272, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. The software installer includes 55 files and is usually about 1.66 MB (1,741,312 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows Vista (SP2) as well as Windows XP. While about 59% of users of PicLens for Internet Explorer come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Israel.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\piclensie
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{5B5B1BD4-1450-355C-92AF-2DA0C9DF1A7F}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 1.66 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by PicLens for Internet Explorer
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piclens.dll - PicLens for Internet Explorer
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pixomatic.dll (by RAD Game Tools) - Pixomatic
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avcodec-51.dll
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avformat-52.dll
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avutil-49.dll
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freetype.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- piclens.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a Browser Helper Object with the class of {EAEE5C74-6D0D-4aca-9232-0DA4A7B866BA}.
Internet Explorer Extension
- piclens.dll is installed as an Internet Explorer extension using the class {3437D640-C91A-458f-89F5-B9095EA4C28B}.
How do I remove PicLens for Internet Explorer?
You can uninstall PicLens for Internet Explorer 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 PicLens for Internet Explorer, 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 PicLens for Internet Explorer.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by PicLens for Internet Explorer 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 Vista (SP2) 39%
Win XP 7%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 18%
Keep it 82%
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GLOBAL RANK
#38,326
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows XP |
46.30% |
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Windows Vista |
38.89% |
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Windows 7 |
14.81% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Microsoft Windows XP |
45.28% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
32.08% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
9.43% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
5.66% |
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Windows Vista Business |
3.77% |
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Windows Vista Ultimate |
1.89% |
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Geography
58.57% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
58.57% |
United Kingdom |
7.14% |
Israel |
5.71% |
Germany |
4.29% |
Australia |
2.86% |
Canada |
2.86% |
Czech Republic |
2.86% |
Hungary |
2.86% |
Italy |
2.86% |
Belgium |
2.86% |
Sweden |
1.43% |
Taiwan |
1.43% |
Japan |
1.43% |
MA |
1.43% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell |
34.04% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
19.15% |
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Intel |
10.64% |
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Acer |
10.64% |
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Sahara |
6.38% |
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American Megatrends |
6.38% |
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Gateway |
4.26% |
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Toshiba |
4.26% |
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GIGABYTE |
2.13% |
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Sony |
2.13% |
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Common models |
Dell Inspiron 530 |
4.35% |
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Dell Dell XPS420 |
4.35% |
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Dell Dell DXP061 |
2.17% |
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Dell Dell DM061 |
2.17% |
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TOSHIBA SATELLITE C670D-1... |
2.17% |
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Micro-Star MS-7379 |
2.17% |
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