Should I remove SearchBetter App?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
67% remove it33% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #46,346
Reach 0.0017%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 14.44 days
425.87 days >
Average installed length: 223.76 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
12.45.1.1279 |
8.82% |
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12.40.6.957 |
5.88% |
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12.40.6.956 |
2.94% |
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12.40.4.426 |
5.88% |
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12.40.3.4187 |
8.82% |
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12.38.0.3390 |
2.94% |
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12.38.0.3389 |
11.76% |
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12.38.0.3387 |
5.88% |
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12.38.0.3386 |
5.88% |
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12.37.0.2879 |
2.94% |
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12.37.0.2867 |
5.88% |
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12.37.0.2852 |
2.94% |
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12.37.0.2850 |
5.88% |
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12.35.0.2544 |
2.94% |
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12.35.0.2537 |
2.94% |
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12.35.0.2531 |
2.94% |
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12.35.0.2530 |
2.94% |
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12.35.0.2525 |
2.94% |
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12.35.0.2515 |
2.94% |
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12.34.2.2345 |
2.94% |
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12.34.2.2272 |
2.94% |
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SearchBetter App
by APN, LLC
Overview
SearchBetter App is a program developed by APN. The most used version is 12.38.0.3389, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. The software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. A vast majority of those who have this installed end up removing it just after a couple weeks. The software installer includes 6 files. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 10 as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 46% of users of SearchBetter App come from the United States, it is also popular in Italy and Spain.
- Automatically starts with Windows
- Many experts agree, if you don't use it you should remove it!
Program details
Help link: apnstatic.ask.com/static/toolbar/everest/documents/faq/index.html
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\updater
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{4152532D-4332-2D33-00A7-A758B70C2500}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Files installed by SearchBetter App
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tbnhlpr_x64.exe - APN Toolbar Notifier Helper
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tbnotifier.exe - Ask TBNotifier (Ask Toolbar Notifier)
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
- tbnotifier.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named 1.
Startup File (All Users Run)
- tbnotifier.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'ApnTBMon' which loads as "C:\Program Files\AskPartnerNetwork\Toolbar\Updater\TBNotifier.exe".
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- tbnotifier.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\AskPartnerNetwork\Toolbar\Updater\TBNotifier.exe'.
How do I remove SearchBetter App?
You can uninstall SearchBetter App 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 SearchBetter App, 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 SearchBetter App.
- 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.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 56%
Win Vista (SP1) 3%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 67%
Keep it 33%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 10 |
55.88% |
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Windows 7 |
35.29% |
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Windows XP |
5.88% |
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Windows Vista |
2.94% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 10 Home |
23.53% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
20.59% |
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Windows 10 Pro |
8.82% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
8.82% |
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Windows 8.1 |
8.82% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
5.88% |
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Geography
46.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
46.00% |
Italy |
16.00% |
Spain |
6.00% |
Peru |
6.00% |
France |
4.00% |
Romania |
4.00% |
Chile |
2.00% |
UA |
2.00% |
Belgium |
2.00% |
Mexico |
2.00% |
Greece |
2.00% |
Republic Of Moldova |
2.00% |
Austria |
2.00% |
Portugal |
2.00% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Acer |
28.57% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
21.43% |
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ASUS |
17.86% |
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Dell |
7.14% |
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Lenovo |
7.14% |
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Toshiba |
7.14% |
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GIGABYTE |
3.57% |
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Samsung |
3.57% |
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Intel |
3.57% |
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Common models |
HP G56 Notebook PC |
6.90% |
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MSI MS-7721 |
3.45% |
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HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
3.45% |
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Dell Inspiron N5050 |
3.45% |
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LENOVO 20366 |
3.45% |
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HP Pavilion Sleekbook 15 |
3.45% |
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