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Should I remove ProVideoDownloader?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
80% remove it20% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Bad
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0001%

Versions

VersionDistribution
2.6.43 50.00%
2.6.21 50.00%

ProVideoDownloader

What is ProVideoDownloader?

This adware from Injekt, LLC injects advertising in the user's Internet browser by running as an extension and/or add-on. Ads are delivered in the form of search-related ads, banner and video ads, and text-links and some popup/pop-under advertisements. These ads are typically injected in the header of footer are of the web page. It will also convert words on pages you view into hyperlinks that are linked to advertisements. "In order to keep ProVideoDownloader free, we've partnered with high-quality ad providers and you may see additional ads when ProVideoDownloader is installed." - from Injekt.

This application is classified as adware and/or a PUP based on its behavior. The software is distributed through 3rd-party download managers and installers that may include it as an additional or sponsored offers including adware.

"In some cases, we may display product offers during your installation process. Of course, you will have the ability to accept or pass on these offers. We try our very best to make sure any product offering follows best practices and actually provides something of value to you."

About  (from Data Beat Solutions)

ProVideoDownloader works by installing a browser extension in Internet Explorer, Firefox and Google Chrome. All of the files for ProVideoDownloader are installed in the standard 'C:\Program Files (x86)' location - there is no funny business or extra files added. Included in those files is an un-installer that is also r...  Read more
Overview
  • Typically distributed through a pay-per-install bundle
  • Displays unwanted advertisements
  • The experts agree, you should remove it!
ProVideoDownloader has been found to be bundled with 3rd party software. If you have not purposefully installed this, you should be safe uninstalling it.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.provideodownloader.com
Help link: www.provideodownloader.com/about.html
Installation folder: C:\ProgramData\provideodownloader
Uninstaller: C:\ProgramData\ProVideoDownloader\uninstall.exe /kb=y /ic=1
Estimated size: 1.66 MB

Program filesFiles installed by ProVideoDownloader

  • Uninstall.exe

How do I remove ProVideoDownloader?

You can uninstall ProVideoDownloader from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  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 ProVideoDownloader, 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 ProVideoDownloader.
  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.

PC BRAND OF CHOICE
100%
Acer
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 80%
Keep it 20%
 
MOST USED OS
~99%
Windows 7 (SP1)

Distribution by countryGeography

71.43% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 71.43%
  Ireland 14.29%
  United Kingdom 14.29%

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