Should I remove SmartSignin?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
27% remove it73% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Reach 0.0001%
Versions
Version | Distribution |
2012.8.31 |
100.00% |
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SmartSignin
from SmartSignin Inc
Overview
SmartSignin is a software program developed by SmartSignin Inc. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. The primary executable is named bho32.dll. The setup package generally installs about 9 files and is usually about 5.89 MB (6,174,895 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of those who have this installed, most are running it on Windows 7 (SP1). While about 80% of users of SmartSignin come from the United States, it is also popular in Canada.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\smartsignin
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\SmartSignin\Uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 5.89 MB
Files installed by SmartSignin
Program module: | bho32.dll |
| Forge BHO |
Path: | C:\Program Files\smartsignin\bho32.dll |
MD5: | 7065322ce7ebfe5f245e5bc5a231544e |
Additional files:
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Uninstall.exe (by [email protected]) - SmartSignin
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bho64.dll (by trigger.io) - Forge (Forge BHO)
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forge32.dll (by trigger.io) - Forge API support
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forge64.dll
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forge32.exe
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forge64.exe
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frame32.dll
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frame64.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- bho32.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'SmartSignin' with the class of {595B017C-02FD-54A2-9EEB-995F5E73B85B} (SmartSignin BHO).
How do I remove SmartSignin?
You can uninstall SmartSignin 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 SmartSignin (remove only), 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 SmartSignin.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by SmartSignin 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.
USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 27%
Keep it 73%
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MOST USED OS
~99%
Windows 7 (SP1)
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COUNTRY POPULARITY
80.00%
United States
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Geography
80.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
80.00% |
Canada |
20.00% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Lenovo |
50.00% |
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Acer |
50.00% |
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