Should I remove SeeSimilar?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
83% remove it17% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #15,483
United States Rank #18,579
Reach 0.0176%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 15.77 days
465.10 days >
Average installed length: 244.37 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
1.0.0.6 |
12.10% |
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1.0.0.5 |
87.90% |
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Rankings
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SeeSimilar
from See Simular.com
What is SeeSimilar?
SeeSimular is typically a co-bundled application with various Conduit features such as SearchProtect and the AppBario Toolbar and in many cases used the PerformerSoft InstallBrain bundler.
From the terms:
"In addition to the Conduit Software licensed to you, Conduit also provides a platform to Publishers and other third parties in which they are presented with a large number of tools to enable them to create interesting and unique apps, buttons and gadgets that they may distribute to you as Customized Software. Some of these tools may give these third parties the ability to access, collect, store and/or share your information. The Product and Plugin may automatically download and install updates from time to time from Licensor. These updates are designed to improve, enhance and further develop the Product and may take the form of bug fixes, enhanced functions, new software modules and completely new versions. You agree to receive such updates (and permit Licensor to deliver these to you) as part of your use of the Product and Plugin."
About (from See Simular.com)
SeeSimilar brings you the best online coupons while you shop, also you will get their updater. The Toolbar includes Value Apps which selects the best daily apps based on your browsing information. Set my default search and home page to Conduit Search & install Search Protect by conduit.
Search Protect identifies... Read more
Overview
- Loads into the web browser
- Typically distributed through a pay-per-install bundle
- The experts agree, you should remove it!
SeeSimilar 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
Displayed publisher: SeeSimilar.com
URL: www.seesimilar.com
Help link: ct3227981.ourtoolbar.com/terms
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\seesimilar
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\SeeSimilar\uninst.exe
Estimated size: 2.44 MB
Files installed by SeeSimilar
Program executable: | BackgroundHost64.exe |
Name: | Add-ons Framework |
| BackgroundHost |
Path: | C:\Program Files\seesimilar\BackgroundHost64.exe |
MD5: | 964799f133f2cae67ed584f256a8ea5f |
Additional files:
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ScriptHost.dll (by SeeSimilar.com) - Add-ons Framework (ScriptHost)
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ScriptHost64.dll (by SeeSimilar.com)
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uninst.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- ScriptHost.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'SeeSimilar' with the class of {F225A2E3-8EE1-4204-B7A0-F4C551578A87}.
How do I remove SeeSimilar?
You can uninstall SeeSimilar 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 SeeSimilar, 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 SeeSimilar.
- 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 SeeSimilar 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) 59%
Win XP 0%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 83%
Keep it 17%
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GLOBAL RANK
#15,483
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
63.98% |
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Windows 10 |
27.09% |
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Windows XP |
4.61% |
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Windows Vista |
4.32% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
46.80% |
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Windows 8 |
12.79% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
8.14% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
6.69% |
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Windows 8.1 |
6.69% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
4.65% |
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Geography
33.33% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
33.33% |
Germany |
21.01% |
France |
8.40% |
Canada |
8.40% |
Italy |
7.00% |
United Kingdom |
5.88% |
Spain |
3.64% |
South Africa |
3.36% |
Poland |
2.80% |
Switzerland |
1.68% |
New Zealand |
1.40% |
Iran |
0.56% |
MK |
0.28% |
Belgium |
0.28% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
28.70% |
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Acer |
24.78% |
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Dell |
13.48% |
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ASUS |
8.70% |
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Toshiba |
6.52% |
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Samsung |
6.52% |
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Medion |
5.65% |
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GIGABYTE |
4.35% |
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Lenovo |
1.30% |
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Common models |
HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
7.24% |
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HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
4.61% |
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HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
4.61% |
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HP ENVY m6 Notebook PC |
2.63% |
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Samsung 300E4C/300E5C/300... |
2.63% |
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Dell Inspiron One 2330 |
1.97% |
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