Should I remove browse pulse?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
81% remove it19% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #16,171
United States Rank #14,336
Reach 0.0162%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
Average installed length: 47.75 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
2.0.5599.1175 |
0.31% |
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2.0.5598.35365 |
0.31% |
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2.0.5598.17362 |
0.94% |
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2.0.5598.8359 |
0.31% |
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2.0.5597.42560 |
0.31% |
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2.0.5597.33566 |
0.31% |
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2.0.5597.24560 |
0.63% |
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2.0.5597.15564 |
0.94% |
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2.0.5597.6572 |
0.31% |
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2.0.5596.22762 |
0.31% |
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2.0.5596.6555 |
0.94% |
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2.0.5595.33551 |
0.31% |
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2.0.5595.15558 |
1.56% |
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2.0.5594.42562 |
0.94% |
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2.0.5594.26359 |
0.94% |
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2.0.5594.10151 |
0.94% |
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2.0.5593.37152 |
0.94% |
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2.0.5593.20951 |
1.25% |
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2.0.5593.4759 |
1.25% |
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2.0.5592.31752 |
0.94% |
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2.0.5592.15547 |
0.63% |
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2.0.5591.42546 |
1.88% |
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2.0.5591.26342 |
0.63% |
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2.0.5591.10149 |
0.63% |
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2.0.5590.37143 |
0.63% |
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2.0.5590.20948 |
0.63% |
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2.0.5590.4746 |
1.25% |
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2.0.5589.31737 |
0.94% |
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2.0.5589.15542 |
1.56% |
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2.0.5588.42538 |
1.56% |
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2.0.5588.26345 |
1.25% |
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2.0.5588.10142 |
0.94% |
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2.0.5587.37136 |
1.25% |
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2.0.5587.20936 |
1.25% |
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2.0.5587.4741 |
1.56% |
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2.0.5586.31736 |
1.25% |
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2.0.5586.15534 |
0.63% |
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2.0.5585.42532 |
0.94% |
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2.0.5585.26331 |
2.19% |
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2.0.5585.10129 |
1.56% |
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2.0.5584.37129 |
0.63% |
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2.0.5584.20926 |
0.63% |
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2.0.5584.4727 |
0.31% |
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2.0.5583.31735 |
0.63% |
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2.0.5583.15529 |
0.63% |
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2.0.5582.42524 |
0.94% |
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2.0.5582.27264 |
1.25% |
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2.0.5582.8323 |
1.88% |
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2.0.5581.35321 |
0.63% |
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2.0.5581.19318 |
2.19% |
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2.0.5581.4729 |
1.25% |
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98 versions |
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browse pulse
What is browse pulse?
An adware program that installs as a web browser plugin to inject and display advertisements. Once installed the program will deliver ads including but not limited to banner ads, text-links, coupons and other offers both by injecting them in the user's web browser as well as displaying popups outside of the browser.
Overview
The most common release is 2.0.5585.26331, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. The primary executable is named ed8e593d-1965-4e45-9d55-d56162dcde14.dll. A majority of users end up uninstalling this less than a week of it being installed. The setup package generally installs about 3 files and is usually about 970.02 KB (993,304 bytes).
- Malware detected in the program
- Integrates into the web browser
- Injects advertisements unassociated with the underlying web page
- This program has a poor reputation
- The experts agree, you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in browse pulse.
ed8e593d-1965-4e45-9d55-d56162dcde14.dll (74a83affddd03e6d8bfb5ae87e673673) has been flagged by the following 24 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
Lavasoft Ad-Aware |
663 |
Adware.BrowseFox.CJ |
AhnLab-V3 |
2015.04.12 |
PUP/Win32.BrowseFox |
ALYac |
1.0.1.4 |
Adware.BrowseFox.CJ |
Antiy-AVL |
1.0.0.1 |
GrayWare[AdWare:not-a-virus]/Win32.Agent |
AVG |
2016.0.3141 |
BrowseFox |
AVware |
1.5.0.21 |
Adware.BrowseFox |
Bitdefender |
1.0.20.515 |
Adware.BrowseFox.CJ |
Bkav FE |
1.3.0.6379 |
W32.HfsAdware |
Cyren |
5.4.16.7 |
W32/S-9cde2735!Eldorado |
Dr.Web |
9.0.0.0103 |
Trojan.Yontoo.1757 |
Emsisoft Anti-Malware |
8.15.04.13.04 |
Adware.BrowseFox.CJ |
F-Prot |
v6.4.7.1.166 |
W32/S-9cde2735 |
F-Secure |
11.2015-13-04_2 |
Adware.BrowseFox.CJ |
G Data |
15.4.25 |
Adware.BrowseFox.CJ |
McAfee |
5600.6797 |
Artemis!74A83AFFDDD0 |
MicroWorld-eScan |
16.0.0.309 |
Adware.BrowseFox.CJ |
NANO AntiVirus |
0.30.10.952 |
Trojan.Win32.Yontoo.dpgswu |
nProtect |
15.04.10.01 |
Adware.BrowseFox.CJ |
Panda Antivirus |
15.04.13.04 |
PUP/BrowsePulse |
Qihoo-360 |
1.0.0.1015 |
Win32/Virus.Adware.708 |
Sophos |
4.98 |
Browse Fox |
Tencent |
1.0.0.1 |
Win32.Risk.Adware.Ahym |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
7.2.103 |
Suspicious_GEN.F47V0401 |
VIPRE Antivirus |
39268 |
Adware.BrowseFox |
View all 24 all detections
Program details
Displayed publisher: browse pulse
URL: www.browsepulse.net/support
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\browse pulse
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\browse pulse\uninstaller.exe"
Estimated size: 970.02 KB
Files installed by browse pulse
Program module: | ed8e593d-1965-4e45-9d55-d56162dcde14.dll (Malware detected) |
Path: | C:\Program Files\browse pulse\Extensions\ed8e593d-1965-4e45-9d55-d56162dcde14.dll |
MD5: | 74a83affddd03e6d8bfb5ae87e673673 |
Additional files:
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7za.exe (by Igor Pavlov) - 7-Zip (7-Zip Standalone Console)
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Uninstaller.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- ed8e593d-1965-4e45-9d55-d56162dcde14.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'browse pulse' with the class of {ed8e593d-1965-4e45-9d55-d56162dcde14}.
How do I remove browse pulse?
You can uninstall browse pulse 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 browse pulse, 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 browse pulse.
- 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 browse pulse 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 49%
Win 8.1 0%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 81%
Keep it 19%
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GLOBAL RANK
#16,171
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 10 |
49.06% |
|
Windows 7 |
44.69% |
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Windows XP |
3.75% |
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Windows Vista |
2.50% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 8.1 |
28.84% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
20.06% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
13.48% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
9.40% |
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Windows 8.1 Connected |
5.33% |
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Windows 8.1 Pro |
4.70% |
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Geography
48.25% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
48.25% |
Germany |
10.50% |
France |
10.50% |
Brazil |
5.75% |
United Kingdom |
3.50% |
MA |
2.50% |
DZ |
2.25% |
Australia |
1.50% |
Poland |
1.25% |
Italy |
1.25% |
Canada |
1.00% |
Spain |
1.00% |
Netherlands |
1.00% |
DK |
0.75% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
34.65% |
|
Acer |
17.98% |
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Dell |
15.35% |
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ASUS |
10.09% |
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Toshiba |
5.70% |
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Lenovo |
5.26% |
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Medion |
4.82% |
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Samsung |
3.95% |
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GIGABYTE |
1.32% |
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Compaq |
0.88% |
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Common models |
HP 15 Notebook PC |
11.19% |
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HP Pavilion 17 Notebook P... |
3.50% |
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HP Pavilion 15 Notebook P... |
2.10% |
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Dell Inspiron 3542 |
2.10% |
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HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
2.10% |
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LENOVO 80G0 |
1.40% |
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About Yontoo Technology
Yontoo, a subsidiary/alias of ad-hijacker Sambreel, is a publisher of ad-supported web browser extensions designed to inject and display advertisements within the browser.
Publisher URL: www.yontoo.com