Should I remove Ad Remover?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
63% remove it37% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
United States Rank #34,338
Reach 0.0009%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
Average installed length: 27.74 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 2.1.3.11 |
38.89% |
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| 2.1.3.8 |
5.56% |
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| 2.1.2.24 |
5.56% |
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| 2.1.2.8 |
11.11% |
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| 2.1.2.6 |
5.56% |
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| 2.1.0.11 |
5.56% |
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| 2.1.0.6 |
5.56% |
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| 2.1.0.1 |
5.56% |
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| 2.1.0.0 |
5.56% |
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| 2.0.0.0 |
11.11% |
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Ad Remover
by Ad Remover, LLC.
What is Ad Remover? (from Ad Remover,)
Blocks all ads including banner ads, video ads, and popup ads.
Overview
Ad Remover is a program developed by Ad Remover,. The most used version is 2.1.3.11, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. During setup, the program registers itself to launch on boot through a Windows Schedule Task in order to automatically start-up (this is typically done to avoid any UAC prompts). It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. 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). A vast majority of those who have this installed end up removing it just after a couple weeks. The software installer includes 48 files and is usually about 31.92 MB (33,475,503 bytes). ADR_Updater.exe is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 10 as well as Windows 7 (SP1). The distribution of this has mostly been seen in the United States.
- Automatically starts with Windows
- Loads into the web browser
- Installs a Windows Service
Ad Remover has been found to be bundled with 3rd party software. If you have not purposefully installed this, you should be safe uninstalling it.
Program details
URL: www.adremover.org
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\adremover\adremover user interface.exe start
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\AdRemover\AdRemover User Interface.exe start\uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 31.92 MB
Files installed by Ad Remover
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uninstall.exe - Ad Remover
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AddStopperBrand.Core.dll - AddStopperBrand.Core
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ADR_Updater.exe - Ad Remover Updater Service
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AdRemover User Interface.exe - Ad Remover UI
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AdRemover.dll (by AdRemover)
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AdRemover.exe (by AdRemover)
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AdRemover64.dll
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AdRemoverCert.dll
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AdRemoverEngine.exe - AdRemover for IE (AdRemover for Internet Explorer)
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AdRemoverIE.dll
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AdRemoverlsp.exe - RegisterLSP
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AdRemoverlsp64.exe
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AdRemoverSettingsHelper.exe - AdRemover (AdRemoverSettingsHelper)
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adrwfp.sys - WFP driver
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adrwfp64.sys
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BlockingDLL.dll
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Caliburn.Micro.dll (by Blue Spire Consulting) - Caliburn.Micro (Caliburn Micro)
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freebl3.dll (by Mozilla Foundation) - Network Security Services (NSS freebl Library)
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Hardcodet.Wpf.TaskbarNotification.dll (by hardcodet.net) - NotifyIcon WPF (NotifyIcon for WPF)
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INIFileParser.dll - INIParser
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Interop.SHDocVw.dll - Assembly imported from type library 'SHDocVw'.
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libnspr4.dll (by Mozilla Foundation) - Netscape Portable Runtime (NSPR Library)
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libplc4.dll - PLC Library
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libplds4.dll - PLDS Library
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log4net.dll (by The Apache Software Foundation) - log4net (Apache log4net for .NET Framework 4.0)
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Microsoft.mshtml.dll - Assembly imported from type library MSHTML
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Microsoft.Windows.Shell.dll (by Microsoft) - Microsoft.Windows.Shell
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Newtonsoft.Json.dll (by Newtonsoft) - Json.NET (Json.NET .NET 4.0)
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nss3.dll - NSS Base Library
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nssckbi.dll - NSS Builtin Trusted Root CAs
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nssdbm3.dll - Legacy Database Driver
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nssutil3.dll - NSS Utility Library
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RPCInteropLib.dll
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smime3.dll - NSS S/MIME Library
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softokn3.dll - NSS PKCS #11 Library
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sqlite3.dll
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ssl3.dll - NSS SSL Library
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StructureMap.dll - StructureMap
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Caliburn.Micro.Platform.dll (by Blue Spire Consulting) - Caliburn Micro Platform
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default_config.json
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manifest.json
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Microsoft.Win32.TaskScheduler.dll (by CodePlex Community) - TaskService (Task Scheduler Wrapper)
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StructureMap.Net4.dll - StructureMap.Net4
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System.Windows.Interactivity.dll (by Microsoft) - System.Windows.Interactivity
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UIChangeManager.dll - UIChangeManager
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- AdRemoverIE.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'AdRemover for IE Browser Helper Object' with the class of {94193C60-4111-4337-9224-C7F63E60DB3B}.
Scheduled Task
- AdRemover User Interface.exe is scheduled as a task named 'AdRemoverNewDay' (runs daily at 10:00 AM).
Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
- AdRemover User Interface.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named AdRemover.
2 Services
- ADR_Updater.exe runs as a service named 'AdRemover Ad List Updater' (ADR_Updater).
- AdRemover.exe runs as a service named 'AdRemover' (AdRemover) "AdRemover".
How do I remove Ad Remover?
You can uninstall Ad Remover 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 Ad Remover, 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 Ad Remover.
- 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.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Ad Remover 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 10 89%
Win 7 (SP1) 11%
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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 63%
Keep it 37%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 10 |
88.89% |
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| Windows 7 |
11.11% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 10 Home |
66.67% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
16.67% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
11.11% |
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| Windows 8.1 Connected |
5.56% |
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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 |
31.25% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
31.25% |
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| Toshiba |
25.00% |
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| ASUS |
6.25% |
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| Intel |
6.25% |
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Common models |
| Dell Inspiron N5030 |
11.76% |
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| Dell Inspiron 1750 |
5.88% |
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| Dell Inspiron 1545 |
5.88% |
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| Compaq-Presario AY030AA-A... |
5.88% |
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| ASUSTeK CM5671 |
5.88% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite S75-A |
5.88% |
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