Should I remove RefGrab-It Internet Explorer Plugin?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
25% remove it75% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #48,363
United States Rank #40,309
Reach 0.0016%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 206.95 days
740.88 days >
Average installed length: 389.28 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
2.0.0.1 |
100.00% |
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RefGrab-It Internet Explorer Plugin
from ProQuest LLC.
Overview
RefGrab-It Internet Explorer Plugin is a software program developed by ProQuest. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. The setup package generally installs about 4 files and is usually about 1.64 MB (1,717,760 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 10. While about 58% of users of RefGrab-It Internet Explorer Plugin come from the United States, it is also popular in Canada and United Kingdom.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\refworks\refgrab-it
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{841B9339-2368-45B8-8657-5BE020E4BA16}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 1.64 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by RefGrab-It Internet Explorer Plugin
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interop.shdocvw.dll - Assembly imported from type library 'SHDocVw'.
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microsoft.mshtml.dll - Assembly imported from type library MSHTML
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exporthandler.exe - ExportHandler
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refgrabitbho.dll - RefGrabItBHO
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- refgrabitbho.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'RefGrabItBHO.RefGrabIt' with the class of {07E561F6-B19A-4400-8247-1FB2CBCB6E6E}.
Internet Explorer Extension
- refgrabitbho.dll is installed as an Internet Explorer extension as 'RefGrabItBHO.RefGrabItToolMenu' with a class of {F6C144AC-EA6A-446d-90D7-68D71B60750F}.
How do I remove RefGrab-It Internet Explorer Plugin?
You can uninstall RefGrab-It Internet Explorer Plugin 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 RefGrab-It Internet Explorer Plugin, 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 RefGrab-It Internet Explorer Plugin.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by RefGrab-It Internet Explorer Plugin 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) 61%
Win 7 3%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 25%
Keep it 75%
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GLOBAL RANK
#48,363
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
64.52% |
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Windows 10 |
19.35% |
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Windows Vista |
12.90% |
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Windows XP |
3.23% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
38.71% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
12.90% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
9.68% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
9.68% |
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Windows 8.1 |
6.45% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
3.23% |
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Geography
57.50% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
57.50% |
Canada |
15.00% |
United Kingdom |
10.00% |
Australia |
5.00% |
Netherlands |
5.00% |
Austria |
2.50% |
PR |
2.50% |
SY |
2.50% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell |
37.93% |
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Toshiba |
24.14% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
13.79% |
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Sony |
10.34% |
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Acer |
3.45% |
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ASUS |
3.45% |
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Samsung |
3.45% |
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Lenovo |
3.45% |
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Common models |
TOSHIBA Satellite P105 |
3.23% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite L505D |
3.23% |
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TOSHIBA SATELLITE C870-17... |
3.23% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite C650D |
3.23% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite C650 |
3.23% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite A505 |
3.23% |
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