Smilies
What is Smilies?
Smilies is installed with the software bundler called InstallIQ, an install manager that will make recommendations for additional advertising supported or other 3rd party software that may include toolbars, browser add-ons, and other types of potentially unwanted programs. Although you are not required to install any additional software, you need to manually uncheck the bundled offers.
Overview
It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). The software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The software installer includes 3 files.
Smilies has been seen bundling various 3rd party software during the installation process. Make sure to check for and remove unused programs.
Program details
Displayed publisher: Freeze.com, LLC
URL: www.freeze.com
Help link: www.freeze.com/help/customersupport.aspx
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Freeze.com\Smilies
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files1\Freeze.com\Smilies\UNINSTAL.EXE"
Files installed by Smilies
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undata.exe
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UNINSTAL.EXE
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Mario_ForeverToolbarHelper.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- undata.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{F71A9918-1861-4EFE-AE94-530BDDE46DD4}' (runs on registration).
Service
- undata.exe runs as a service named 'Browser System Enahncer' (671c50b0).
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- undata.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files1\Yahoo!\MESSEN~1\UNWISE.EXE'.
How do I remove Smilies?
You can uninstall Smilies 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 Smilies, 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 Smilies.
OS VERSIONS
Win XP 29%
Win Vista (SP1) 14%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 40%
Keep it 60%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows Vista |
42.86% |
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| Windows XP |
28.57% |
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| Windows 7 |
28.57% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
42.86% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
28.57% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
28.57% |
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Geography
69.23% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
69.23% |
| Belgium |
7.69% |
| Brazil |
7.69% |
| Canada |
7.69% |
| Czech Republic |
7.69% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
42.86% |
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| Toshiba |
14.29% |
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| NEC |
14.29% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
14.29% |
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| Acer |
14.29% |
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Common models |
| TOSHIBA Satellite P200 |
14.29% |
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| NEC Computers Internation... |
14.29% |
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| HP Pavilion dv5 Notebook ... |
14.29% |
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| Dell OptiPlex 755 |
14.29% |
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| Dell Inspiron 530 |
14.29% |
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| Dell Inspiron 1750 |
14.29% |
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About Freeze.com
Freeze.com aggrigates the traffic of multiple Web sites they own including Freeze.com, ScreenSaver.com, and Wallpapers.
Publisher URL: www.freeze.com