Should I remove YouTube Convertor?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
46% remove it54% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Reach 0.0003%
Versions
Version | Distribution |
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100.00% |
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YouTube Convertor
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Overview
YouTube Convertor is a software program developed by PC Gizmos LTD. It adds registry entry for the current user which will allow the program to automatically start each time it is rebooted. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. 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. Once installed, it will add an extension to both the Firefox and Chrome web browsers. The primary executable is named pc_165639.en_78.exe. The setup package generally installs about 10 files and is usually about 3.78 MB (3,959,590 bytes). The installed file SoftwareUpdater_silent_9898_98.exe is the auto-update component of the program which is designed to check for software updates and notify and apply them when new versions are discovered. Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 10. Most users that have installed this software come from the United States.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\users\user\appdata\roaming\pc-gizmos
Uninstaller: C:\users\user\appdata\Roaming\PC-Gizmos\Uninstall_165639.bat
Estimated size: 3.78 MB
Files installed by YouTube Convertor
Program executable: | pc_165639.en_78.exe |
Name: | PC Gizmos |
Path: | C:\users\user\appdata\roaming\pc-gizmos\pc_165639.en_78.exe |
MD5: | 8bcc42c02e37a20eea4888adf8917ecb |
Additional files:
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PCGizmosBHO.dll - YouTube Video Downloader
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PC_165639.en_83.exe - PC Gizmos
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PC_165639.en_88.exe
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libeay32.dll (by The OpenSSL Project, http://www.openssl.org/) - The OpenSSL Toolkit (OpenSSL Shared Library)
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ssleay32.dll (by The OpenSSL Project, http://www.openssl.org/)
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SoftwareUpdater_silent_9898_98.exe (by Auto-Update.me) - Software Updater
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Chrome_Extension.crx
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FF_Plugin.xpi
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libeay32.2.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- PCGizmosBHO.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'YouTube Video Downloader' with the class of {A817C286-3D6B-4ECD-A99C-E44E50DBC523} (PCGizmosBHO).
Scheduled Task
- SoftwareUpdater_silent_9898_98.exe is scheduled as a task named 'Script updater task'.
3 Startup Files (User Run)
- SoftwareUpdater_silent_9898_98.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'PC_GIZMOS' and executes as "C:\users\user\appdata\Roaming\PC-Gizmos\SoftwareUpdater_silent_9898_98.exe" --update.
- PC_165639.en_88.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'PC_GIZMOS' and executes as "C:\users\user\appdata\Roaming\PC-Gizmos\BlockAds-PC_136519.en_86.exe" --update.
- PC_165639.en_83.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'PC_GIZMOS' and executes as "C:\users\user\appdata\Roaming\PC-Gizmos\PC_136528.en_83.exe" --update.
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- PC_165639.en_88.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\users\user\appdata\Roaming\PC-Gizmos\PC_136519.en_88.exe'.
How do I remove YouTube Convertor?
You can uninstall YouTube Convertor 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 YouTube Convertor, 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 YouTube Convertor.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by YouTube Convertor 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) 60%
Win 10 40%
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WHEN IT STARTS
Auto-starting? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 46%
Keep it 54%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
60.00% |
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Windows 10 |
40.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
40.00% |
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Windows 8.1 |
40.00% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
20.00% |
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Geography
100.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell |
60.00% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
40.00% |
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Common models |
HP 2000 Notebook PC |
20.00% |
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Hewlett-Packard 520-1020 |
20.00% |
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Dell Inspiron One 2020 |
20.00% |
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Dell Inspiron 530s |
20.00% |
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Dell Inspiron 530 |
20.00% |
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About (from PC Gizmos LTD)
Here at PC-Gizmos we are dedicated to creating simple, easy to use tools that tweak your favorite websites to make your life easier.
Publisher URL: www.pc-gizmos.com