Should I remove keepvid?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
18% remove it82% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Reach 0.0009%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 92.83 days
229.21 days >
Average installed length: 120.43 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
3.8.7.0 |
11.11% |
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3.8.6.0 |
5.56% |
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3.8.5.0 |
38.89% |
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3.8.2.0 |
11.11% |
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3.8.0.0 |
16.67% |
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3.7.6.0 |
5.56% |
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3.7.4.0 |
5.56% |
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3.7.2.0 |
5.56% |
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keepvid
from keepvid Company
Overview
keepvid is a program developed by keepvid Company. The most used version is 3.8.5.0, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon installation, it defines an auto-start registry entry which allows the program run on each boot for the user which installed it. The program adds a toolbar to Microsoft Internet Explorer. The main program executable is keepvid.exe. The software installer includes 26 files and is usually about 71.19 MB (74,645,400 bytes). The software utilizes the Nokia Qt cross-platforms C++ framework. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 39% of users of keepvid come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Italy.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\keepvid\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\keepvid\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 71.19 MB
Files installed by keepvid
Program executable: | keepvid.exe |
Name: | keepvid |
Path: | C:\Program Files\keepvid\keepvid.exe |
MD5: | 9798d6f5d3fa6190cf753627e2122e3f |
Additional files:
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libvlc.dll (by VideoLAN) - VLC media player (VLC media player 2.1.2)
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libvlccore.dll (by VideoLAN)
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SoundFrost.dll (by SoundFrost Company) - SoundFrost
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vlc-qt.dll (by Tadej Novak) - VLC-Qt (VLC-Qt - Qt bindings for libVLC)
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QtCore4.dll (by Digia Plc and/or its subsidiary(-ies)) - Qt4 (C++ application development framework.)
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QtGui4.dll (by Digia Plc and/or its subsidiary(-ies))
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QtNetwork4.dll
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QtScript4.dll
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QtWebKit4.dll
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QtXml4.dll
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keepvidService.exe
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unins000.exe - Setup/Uninstall
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- SoundFrost.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'SoundFrost' with the class of {5e9ca1f3-d2ae-42be-a528-542918b804ac}.
Internet Explorer Toolbar
- SoundFrost.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'Funmoods Toolbar' with the class of {A4C272EC-ED9E-4ACE-A6F2-9558C7F29EF3}.
2 Startup Files (User Run)
- keepvidService.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'keepvid Service' and executes as C:\Program Files\keepvid\keepvidService.exe.
- keepvid.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'keepvid' and executes as C:\Program Files\keepvid\keepvid.exe.
How do I remove keepvid?
You can uninstall keepvid 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 keepvid, 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 keepvid.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by keepvid 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) 50%
Win XP 6%
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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 18%
Keep it 82%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
61.11% |
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Windows 10 |
27.78% |
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Windows Vista |
5.56% |
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Windows XP |
5.56% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
33.33% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
16.67% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
5.56% |
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Windows 7 Starter |
5.56% |
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Windows 8 Enterprise N |
5.56% |
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Windows 8.1 Pro |
5.56% |
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Geography
39.13% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
39.13% |
United Kingdom |
8.70% |
Italy |
8.70% |
Canada |
8.70% |
Spain |
8.70% |
New Zealand |
4.35% |
Saudi Arabia |
4.35% |
Singapore |
4.35% |
Malaysia |
4.35% |
France |
4.35% |
Philippines |
4.35% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
ASUS |
42.86% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
21.43% |
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Acer |
14.29% |
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Sony |
7.14% |
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Intel |
7.14% |
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Toshiba |
7.14% |
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Common models |
Hewlett-Packard 810-209 |
7.14% |
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ASUSTeK K50IE |
7.14% |
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HP Compaq dx2300 Microtow... |
7.14% |
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FUJITSU LIFEBOOK LH530 |
7.14% |
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ASUSTeK N56VZ |
7.14% |
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ASUSTeK K50IJ |
7.14% |
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