Should I remove RebateInformer?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
86% remove it14% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #6,776
United States Rank #4,269
Reach 0.0642%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 40.56 days
1196.45 days >
Average installed length: 628.64 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
4.2.5.28 |
0.24% |
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2.0.0.7 |
3.64% |
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1.0.0.90 |
16.76% |
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1.0.0.89 |
4.98% |
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1.0.0.88 |
3.32% |
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1.0.0.87 |
2.37% |
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1.0.0.85 |
4.19% |
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1.0.0.83 |
40.55% |
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1.0.0.82 |
5.61% |
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1.0.0.79 |
5.06% |
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1.0.0.78 |
0.16% |
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1.0.0.77 |
0.40% |
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1.0.0.75 |
5.69% |
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1.0.0.72 |
0.87% |
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1.0.0.67 |
2.29% |
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1.0.0.54 |
3.56% |
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1.0.0.51 |
0.08% |
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1.0.0.49 |
0.16% |
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1.0.0.44 |
0.08% |
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RebateInformer
What is RebateInformer?
RebateInformer (RebateGiant) is a web browser plugin for Internet Explorer that monitors the web pages the user is visiting and checks against an affiliate database for various rebates and coupons related to the context of the products being shown in the browser. The RebateInformer web browser add-in analyzes web sites your browser visits and attempts to find deals associated with the merchant's product offerings. If RebateInformer sees a corresponding deal, it will attempt to inject an affiliate 'code' in order to collect various affiliate based commissions if a purchase is made while trying to offer you the best price of that particular product or show you an alternative product even if it is sold by a different merchant. RebateInformer also bundles various software during installation such as the Inbox.com Toolbar for RebateInformer.
About (from Inbox.com)
RebateInformer is an optional application powered by RebateGiant. RebateGiant offers consumers money-saving services including cash back rebates, discount coupons, special promotions and free shipping offers from top brand providers. Our growing number of affiliate online retailers covers every category from apparel,... Read more
Overview
- Malware detected in the program
- Automatically starts with Windows
- Integrates into the web browser
- Connects to the Internet
- Typically distributed through a pay-per-install bundle
- The experts agree, you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in RebateInformer.
RebateI.dll (4d4fc32d01654d3c8b16c6590e5d12e8) has been flagged by the following 7 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
Bkav FE |
1.3.0.4562 |
W32.Clod5d4.Trojan |
ESET-NOD32 |
7.9080 |
a variant of Win32/Toolbar.Inbox.B |
Kingsoft AntiVirus |
331020.49267 |
Win32.Troj.Generic.a.(kcloud) |
Malwarebytes |
v2013.11.22.09 |
PUP.Optional.RebateInformer.A |
McAfee |
5600.7266 |
Artemis!4D4FC32D0165 |
McAfee-GW-Edition |
7.7266 |
Artemis!4D4FC32D0165 |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
7.2.326 |
TROJ_GEN.F47V1015 |
RebateInf.exe (99ec717462bd684228a5fe399b53f576) has been flagged by the following 7 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
Bkav FE |
1.3.0.4562 |
W32.Clod684.Trojan.eed9 |
ESET-NOD32 |
9086 |
a variant of Win32/Toolbar.Inbox.B |
Kingsoft AntiVirus |
2013.4.9.267 |
Win32.Troj.Generic.a.(kcloud) |
Malwarebytes |
1.75.0.1 |
PUP.Optional.RebateInformer.A |
McAfee |
5.600.0.1067 |
Artemis!99EC717462BD |
McAfee-GW-Edition |
2013 |
Artemis!99EC717462BD |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
9.700.0.1001 |
TROJ_GEN.F47V1016 |
RebInf64.dll (3140f0ce334bdfb9d07db7bf8b4e1a44) has been flagged by the following 3 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
Malwarebytes |
1.75.0001 |
PUP.Optional.RebateInformer.A |
Trend Micro |
9.740-1012 |
ADW_BHO |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
9.700-1001 |
ADW_BHO |
View all 17 all detections

RebateInformer 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
URL: www.rebateinformer.com
Help link: www.rebateinformer.com/faq.aspx
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Inbox.com\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\RebateInformer\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 3.31 MB
Files installed by RebateInformer
Program executable: | rebateinf.exe |
Name: | RebateInformer |
Path: | C:\Program Files\rebateinformer\rebateinf.exe |
MD5: | a548ed8ac9b25cf1a166420ead0322cc |
Additional files:
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RebateI.dll - RebateInformer (RebateInformer Browser Object)
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RebInf64.dll
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unins000.exe - Setup/Uninstall
Behaviors exhibited
2 Internet Explorer BHOs
- RebInf64.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a Browser Helper Object with the class of {CCB69577-088B-4004-9ED8-FF5BCC83A039}.
- RebateI.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a Browser Helper Object with the class of {CCB69577-088B-4004-9ED8-FF5BCC83A039}.
Internet Explorer Toolbar
- RebateI.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'Funmoods Toolbar' with the class of {A4C272EC-ED9E-4ACE-A6F2-9558C7F29EF3}.
Internet Explorer Web Browser
- RebateI.dll installs an IE Web Browser in Internet Explorer named '&Inbox Toolbar' with a class of {D7E97865-918F-41E4-9CD0-25AB1C574CE8}.
2 Scheduled Tasks
- RebateInf.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{4EBB650F-99FD-4771-B3F1-86558E75944E}' (runs on registration).
- unins000.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{D7A8C094-DD31-4970-9A9E-4D9D562A8CB7}' (runs on registration).
2 Startup Files (User Run)
- RebateInf.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'RebateInformer' and executes as C:\Program Files1\REBATE~1\REBATE~1.EXE /STARTUP.
- REBATE~1.EXE is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'RebateInformer' and executes as C:\Program Files2\REBATE~1\REBATE~1.EXE /STARTUP.
Network connections
- RebateInf.exe connects to 64.135.77.160 (port 80).
- RebateInf.exe connects to 64.135.77.160 (port 80).
- RebateInf.exe connects to 64.135.77.160 (port 80).
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
RebateInf.exe |
Memory: | 5.68 MB | |
Total CPU: | 0.0215635762% | |
Kernel CPU: | 0.01576832% | |
User CPU: | 0.00579525% | |
Switches/sec: | 8 | |
How do I remove RebateInformer?
You can uninstall RebateInformer 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 RebateInformer, 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 RebateInformer.
- 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 RebateInformer 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) 65%
Win 7 0%
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WHEN IT STARTS
Auto-starting? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
 |
Uninstall it 86%
Keep it 14%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
70.05% |
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Windows Vista |
16.16% |
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Windows 10 |
8.64% |
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Windows XP |
5.15% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
57.58% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
12.52% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
5.58% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
4.94% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
4.86% |
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Windows Vista Home Basic |
3.19% |
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Geography
73.88% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
73.88% |
United Kingdom |
5.57% |
Germany |
4.37% |
Australia |
2.30% |
Canada |
1.86% |
France |
1.75% |
Iran |
1.42% |
Mexico |
1.15% |
Japan |
1.09% |
Brazil |
0.98% |
Ireland |
0.71% |
India |
0.55% |
Austria |
0.33% |
Czech Republic |
0.33% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
36.65% |
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Dell |
22.12% |
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Acer |
15.75% |
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Toshiba |
14.41% |
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ASUS |
4.25% |
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GIGABYTE |
1.68% |
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Samsung |
1.56% |
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Lenovo |
1.34% |
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American Megatrends |
0.89% |
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NEC |
0.78% |
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Medion |
0.56% |
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Common models |
HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
5.75% |
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HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
4.72% |
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HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
3.90% |
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Dell Inspiron 1545 |
3.90% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite C655 |
2.67% |
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HP Pavilion g7 Notebook P... |
2.67% |
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About Inbox.com
Part of the Xacti network and developed by Crawler.com it distributes a free web based email service as well as a toolbar called the Inbox.com Toolbar.
Publisher URL: www.inbox.com