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Should I remove TeamViewer Packages?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
88% remove it12% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Bad
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #25,384
United States Rank #24,844
Reach 0.0068%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 7.72 days
227.78 days >
Average installed length: 119.68 days

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TeamViewer Packages

What is TeamViewer Packages?

This is a software bundle distributed through the InstallCore download manager. These packages may be ad-supported that include the original program as well as the included advertiser software which in some cases may include adware. This particular software is just an uninstaller that is designed to remove the bundled programs.

Form the publisher - "The downloader manages the entire download process of your software from start to finish. If any offers are accepted, the download manager will include a bundle uninstaller (named "[downloadname] Packages") that will help uninstall all the offers that were included with the download as a group instead of individually. We're able to offer free software because we are advertiser supported. When you download software, it gives our advertisers a chance to speak to you."

About  (from installCore)

The downloader manages the entire download process of your software from start to finish. If any offers are accepted, the download manager will include a bundle uninstaller (named "[downloadname] Packages") that will help uninstall all the offers that were included with the download as a group instead of individually. ...  Read more
Overview
  • Possible malware installed by this program
  • Bundles additional prorgams in setup
  • The experts agree, you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in TeamViewer Packages.
uninstaller.exe (8c7fb9078a63b7e5e899e7a2dbb0db53) has been flagged by the following 6 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareVersionDetection
Avira AntiVir 7.11.124.56 ADWARE/InstallCore.Gen
Dr.Web 9.0.0.08 Adware.InstallCore.90
ESET-NOD32 8.9264 Win32/InstallCore.AZ
F-Prot v6.4.7.1.166 W32/InstallCore.W.gen
Rising Antivirus 23.00.65.14106 PE:Malware.XPACK-LNR/Heur!1.5594
Vba32 AntiVirus 3.12.24.3 BScope.P2P-Worm.Palevo
TeamViewer Packages has been seen bundling various 3rd party software during the installation process. Make sure to check for and remove unused programs.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.installcore.com
Installation folder: C:\users\user\appdata\roaming\0b1t1l2v1t1j1l\teamviewer packages
Uninstaller: C:\users\user\appdata\Roaming\0B1T1L2V1T1J1L\TeamViewer Packages\uninstaller.exe /Uninstall /NM="TeamViewer Packages" /AN="0B1T1L2V1T1J1L" /MBN="TeamV
Estimated size: 1.06 MB

Program filesFiles installed by TeamViewer Packages

Program executable:uninstaller.exe (Malware detected)
Name:Installer
Installer Setup
Path:C:\users\user\appdata\roaming\0b1t1l2v1t1j1l\teamviewer packages\uninstaller.exe
MD5:8c7fb9078a63b7e5e899e7a2dbb0db53

How do I remove TeamViewer Packages?

You can uninstall TeamViewer Packages from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  1. 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.
  2. When you find the program TeamViewer Packages, 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).
  3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove TeamViewer Packages.
  4. 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 7 (SP1) 46%
Win Vista (SP2) 2%
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 88%
Keep it 12%
 
GLOBAL RANK
#25,384

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 57.46%
Windows 10 35.82%
Windows XP 4.48%
Windows Vista 2.24%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 17.16%
Windows 7 Professional 15.67%
Windows 7 Ultimate 15.67%
Windows 8.1 13.43%
Windows 10 Home 6.72%
Microsoft Windows XP 4.48%

Distribution by countryGeography

42.14% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 42.14%
  India 16.35%
  Germany 4.40%
  Australia 3.77%
  Italy 3.77%
  Brazil 3.14%
  France 2.52%
  United Kingdom 2.52%
  Canada 1.89%
  Indonesia 1.89%
  Netherlands 1.89%
  Saudi Arabia 1.89%
  United Arab Emirates 1.26%
  Mexico 1.26%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 35.96%
Acer 23.60%
Dell 17.98%
Lenovo 8.99%
ASUS 6.74%
Intel 5.62%
American Megatrends 1.12%
Common models
HP Pavilion 17 Notebook P... 2.04%
HP Pavilion 15 Notebook P... 2.04%
ASUS All Series 2.04%
ASUSTeK M11BB 2.04%
HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... 2.04%
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... 2.04%

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