Should I remove ReImageCompanion?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
71% remove it29% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #26,723
United States Rank #15,948
Reach 0.0061%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 600.32 days
1523.06 days >
Average installed length: 800.25 days
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ReImageCompanion
from Reimage
What is ReImageCompanion?
This bundled software will install a Blabbers/Crossrider BrowserCompanion toolbar. ReImage Companion is registry cleaner, a class of third party software utility designed for the Microsoft Windows operating system, whose purported purpose is to remove redundant items from the Windows registry. Registry cleaners try to automate the process of looking for invalid entries, missing file references or broken links within the registry and resolving or removing them. Reimage is part of Crossrider group.
About (from Reimage)
Reimage will Scan and Detect and Fix and Repair your PC by utilizing the follow features and benefits. Scan Reimage scans through your entire PC, uncovering information about your Windows Operating System in order to learn about your PC's Hardware, Stability, and Security Issues. Detect Reimage detects damage to your P... Read more
Overview
It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. The primary executable is named BCHelperReImage.exe. A majority of users end up uninstalling this less than a week of it being installed. The setup package generally installs about 8 files and is usually about 974.05 KB (997,432 bytes).
- Malware detected in the program
- Integrates into the web browser
- Typically distributed through a pay-per-install bundle
- The wisdom of the experts agree, if you don't use it you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in ReImageCompanion.
BCHelperReImage.exe (eab1c2beebd51f1eac8ddfbe669ca60b) has been flagged by the following 4 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
Emsisoft Anti-Malware |
8.14.01.08.08 |
Trojan.Win32.BrowserCompanion.AMN |
ESET-NOD32 |
8.8158 |
a variant of Win32/BrowserCompanion.A |
Malwarebytes |
v2014.01.08.08 |
PUP.Blabbers |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
7.2.8 |
TROJ_GEN.F47V0320 |
uninstall.exe (6019916c118419d70b443fe0034230f8) has been flagged by the following 2 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
CAT-QuickHeal |
12.00 |
(Suspicious) - DNAScan |
Dr.Web |
7.0.2.04281 |
Trojan.AVKill.17376 |
ReImageCompanion has been found to be bundled with 3rd party software. If you have not purposefully installed this, you should be safe uninstalling it.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\reimagecompanion
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\ReImageCompanion\uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 974.05 KB
Files installed by ReImageCompanion
Program executable: | BCHelperReImage.exe |
Name: | Browser Companion Helper |
Path: | C:\Program Files\reimagecompanion\BCHelperReImage.exe |
MD5: | ef4077a3347267d9197294cd2cbdae3d |
Additional files:
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jsloader.dll - ReImage Browser Helper for Internet Explorer (ReImage Browser Helper)
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widgetserv.exe - ReImage widget server for Internet Explorer (ReImage widgetserv)
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tdataprotocol.dll - ReImage plug-in for Internet Explorer (reimage data protacol for IE w/c)
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toolbar.dll - ReImage toolbar for Internet Explorer (ReImage Browser Helper toolbar)
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uninstall.exe
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(Malware detected) BCHelperReImage.exe (by Blabbers Communications LTD) - Browser Companion Helper
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sqlite3.dll
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updatebhoWin32.dll - ReImage Helper Verifier
Behaviors exhibited
2 Internet Explorer BHOs
- updatebhoWin32.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'ReImage Helper Verifier' with the class of {963B125B-8B21-49A2-A3A8-E37092276531} (Update Timer).
- jsloader.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'ReImage Browser Helper' with the class of {a0e8bc7d-6959-40b6-8e05-204d9768ad6e} (script helper for ie).
How do I remove ReImageCompanion?
You can uninstall ReImageCompanion 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 ReImageCompanion, 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 ReImageCompanion.
- 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.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by ReImageCompanion 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) 60%
Win Vista 1%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 71%
Keep it 29%
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GLOBAL RANK
#26,723
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
62.50% |
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Windows XP |
20.00% |
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Windows Vista |
15.83% |
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Windows 10 |
1.67% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
40.68% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
20.34% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
12.71% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
11.86% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
8.47% |
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Windows Vista Ultimate |
2.54% |
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Geography
84.49% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
84.49% |
United Kingdom |
4.81% |
Australia |
3.21% |
Canada |
1.60% |
Hong Kong |
0.53% |
Sweden |
0.53% |
Greece |
0.53% |
Austria |
0.53% |
NA |
0.53% |
Japan |
0.53% |
IS |
0.53% |
Ireland |
0.53% |
Poland |
0.53% |
Malaysia |
0.53% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
36.49% |
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Dell |
28.38% |
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Acer |
13.51% |
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American Megatrends |
8.11% |
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GIGABYTE |
6.76% |
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Gateway |
5.41% |
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Apple |
1.35% |
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Common models |
Dell Dell DXP061 |
2.04% |
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HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
2.04% |
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HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
2.04% |
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Dell Studio XPS 8100 |
2.04% |
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HP ProBook 4530s |
2.04% |
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HP Pavilion dv9500 Notebo... |
1.02% |
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