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Versions

Version	Distribution
3.0.14	100.00%

Sprint Points Shopping Assistant

by RetailBenefits

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What is Sprint Points Shopping Assistant?

This is a toolbar/extension for most web browsers. The Software assists users in identifying and accessing Sprint Points’ opportunities while using the website or application. The Software also communicates with Sprint and its licensor’s servers information regarding your use of the Program (such as IP address, type of browser, referring URL), which may include personally identifying information and other information obtained through your use of the Software including, but not limited to, information about your browsing activity, purchases, and program award disbursements.Members will earn Sprint Points, subject to these Sprint Points Terms of Service, as a percentage of the net purchases they make at the stores affiliated with and accessed via the Program (“Affiliated Stores”). The specific points associated with each Affiliated Store will be posted on https://sprintpoints.retailbenefits.com/stores. The net purchase is defined as the total amount paid to the Affiliated Store minus tax, gift wrapping, shipping, promotional credits, returns, cancellations, and transaction fees or as the Affiliated Store defines on their respective website.

About (from RetailBenefits)

Earn rewards from your phone, tablet or computer. Shop the stores you love from your device of choice. It's kind of like your friend who conveniently reminds you that earning points is just a few clicks away. Sprint Points requires relevant contact and other information in order to facilitate its service offerings. Thi... Read more

Overview

Malware detected in the program

Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in Sprint Points Shopping Assistant.

BackgroundHost.exe (b39b5968517cd801f953d67b4f77efcb) has been flagged by the following 7 scanners:
Anti-Virus software	Version	Detection
AVware	1.5.0.21	Besttoolbars (fs)
Baidu-International	4.0.3.15816	PUA.Win32.Besttoolbars.G
Dr.Web	9.0.0.0228	Adware.BGuard.85
ESET-NOD32	9.11961	a variant of Win32/Toolbar.Besttoolbars.G potentially unwanted
Fortinet FortiGate	8/16/2015	Riskware/Besttoolbars
NANO AntiVirus	0.30.24.2487	Riskware.Win32.BGuard.dpyemn
VIPRE Antivirus	42130	Besttoolbars (fs)

Program details

URL: sprintpoints.retailbenefits.com

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\sprint points shopping assistant

Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Sprint Points Shopping Assistant\uninstall.exe

Estimated size: 6.62 MB

Files installed by Sprint Points Shopping Assistant

Program executable:	BackgroundHost.exe (Malware detected)
Name:	Add-ons Framework
Path:	C:\Program Files\sprint points shopping assistant\BackgroundHost.exe
MD5:	b39b5968517cd801f953d67b4f77efcb

Additional files:

ScriptHost.dll - Add-ons Framework
ScriptHost64.dll
AddonsFramework.Typelib.dll
AddonsFramework.Typelib64.dll
(Malware detected) BackgroundHost.exe
BackgroundHost64.exe
ButtonSite.dll
ButtonSite64.dll
IEUpdater.exe
IEUpdater64.exe
AddonsHelper.exe
brand-info.json
jquery-1.9.1.min.js
json2.min.js
manifest.json
uninstall.exe

How do I remove Sprint Points Shopping Assistant?

You can uninstall Sprint Points Shopping Assistant 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 Sprint Points Shopping Assistant, 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 Sprint Points Shopping Assistant.
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.