Should I remove neurowise?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
84% remove it16% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #12,772
United States Rank #12,434
Reach 0.0246%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
Average installed length: 51.51 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 2015.04.19.114921 |
0.21% |
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| 2015.02.09.102451 |
0.21% |
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| 2015.02.05.162433 |
0.21% |
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| 2015.02.04.132434 |
0.21% |
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| 2015.02.04.082432 |
0.21% |
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| 2015.02.03.172438 |
0.21% |
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| 2015.02.01.152431 |
0.21% |
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| 2015.01.31.142424 |
0.21% |
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| 2015.01.30.182423 |
0.21% |
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| 2015.01.27.152410 |
0.21% |
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| 2015.01.25.122351 |
0.21% |
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| 2015.01.24.112348 |
0.21% |
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| 2015.01.15.072331 |
0.21% |
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| 2015.01.14.102256 |
0.21% |
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| 2015.01.14.052254 |
0.21% |
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| 2015.01.12.232250 |
0.21% |
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| 2015.01.10.212243 |
0.21% |
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| 2015.01.09.152244 |
0.21% |
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| 2015.01.08.142238 |
0.41% |
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| 2015.01.07.082232 |
0.41% |
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| 2015.01.06.222233 |
0.21% |
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| 2015.01.06.122231 |
0.21% |
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| 2015.01.06.072230 |
0.21% |
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| 2015.01.05.002314 |
0.21% |
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| 2015.01.02.222306 |
0.21% |
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| 2015.01.02.172305 |
0.21% |
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| 2015.01.01.112258 |
0.21% |
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| 2014.12.30.142252 |
0.21% |
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| 2014.12.27.152247 |
0.21% |
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| 2014.12.26.142248 |
0.21% |
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| 2014.12.26.092243 |
0.21% |
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| 2014.12.25.232243 |
0.21% |
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| 2014.12.24.122234 |
0.21% |
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| 2014.12.23.052153 |
0.21% |
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| 2014.12.21.232146 |
0.21% |
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| 2014.12.20.122138 |
0.21% |
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| 2014.12.17.222219 |
0.21% |
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| 2014.12.12.212057 |
0.21% |
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| 2014.12.12.162058 |
0.21% |
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| 2014.12.12.062056 |
0.21% |
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| 2014.12.08.142108 |
0.21% |
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| 2014.12.08.042104 |
0.21% |
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| 2014.12.07.132102 |
0.21% |
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| 2014.12.03.232213 |
0.21% |
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| 2014.12.03.132213 |
0.21% |
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| 2014.12.02.072200 |
0.21% |
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| 2014.11.30.192342 |
0.21% |
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| 2014.11.24.142206 |
0.21% |
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| 2014.11.22.172202 |
0.21% |
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| 2014.11.21.212200 |
0.21% |
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| 2014.11.21.162158 |
0.21% |
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| 315 versions |
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neurowise
What is neurowise?
neurowise is an advertising supported (adware) extension that runs in the context of the user's web browser as well as a process in the background. This adware program is typically bundled by a third-party download manager which bundles potentially unwanted software offers in order to monetize installs. Once running, the software is designed to deliver advertisements to the browser in a number of common formats such as banner, text hyper-links, inline text ads and/or transitional. These ads are not affiliated with nor endorsed by the underlying website on which they appear. Many banners are either injected in the header or footer of the web page or simply replace any legitimate ads the web site already has. Many of the advertisements are considered malvertising since they promote products that could cause harm to the user's PC. A typical promotion is for additional software downloads (including adware and bundlers) as well as price comparison and search ads. In some cases, ad placements may contain links to further information about the ad (by clicking the "About this Ad".)
Additionally, the software communicates with a remote server in order to report back the browsing habits of the user as well as URLs and domains the browser visits so that it can update its advertisements.
In some cases, the program's uninstaller will not function properly or will not remove the entire contents of the program and ads may still appear even after removal.
About (from Yontoo Technology)
These advertisements may be targeted to queries you make through the browser, the information stored or processed by the software, or other information provided by you or collected from you as a result of your use of the Software.
Overview
- Malware detected in the program
- Integrates into the web browser
- Installs a Windows Service
- Typically distributed through a pay-per-install bundle
- Injects advertisements unassociated with the underlying web page
- This program has a poor reputation
- Most users and experts agree, you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in neurowise.
| neurowiseBHO.dll (6ef10233f1d956faeea5b6c85d43c369) has been flagged by the following 9 scanners: |
| Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
| Avira AntiVir |
7.11.167.212 |
APPL/BrowseFox.Gen2 |
| AVG |
2015.0.3371 |
BrowseFox.F |
| AVware |
1.5.0.16 |
Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT |
| Dr.Web |
9.0.0.0237 |
Trojan.BPlug.141 |
| ESET-NOD32 |
8.10274 |
a variant of Win32/BrowseFox.O |
| Malwarebytes |
v2014.08.25.12 |
PUP.Optional.Neurowise.A |
| McAfee |
5600.7027 |
Artemis!6EF10233F1D9 |
| TrendMicro-HouseCall |
7.2.237 |
Suspicious_GEN.F47V0811 |
| VIPRE Antivirus |
32324 |
Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT |
| updateneurowise.exe (9afccb6a5513b2721564384b978cf956) has been flagged by the following 38 scanners: |
| Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
| Lavasoft Ad-Aware |
12.0.163.0 |
Adware.BrowseFox.BP |
| ALYac |
1.0.1.4 |
Adware.BrowseFox.BP |
| Antiy-AVL |
1.0.0.1 |
RiskWare[WebToolbar]/Win32.Agent.bcw |
| Arcabit |
1.0.0.425 |
Adware.BrowseFox.BP |
| avast! |
8.0.1489.320 |
Win32:BrowseFox-EY [PUP] |
| AVG |
15.0.0.4355 |
Generic.832 |
| Avira |
8.3.1.6 |
ADWARE/BrowseFox.Gen7 |
| AVware |
1.5.0.21 |
Yontoo |
| Baidu-International |
3.5.1.41473 |
Adware.MSIL.BrowseFox.H |
| Bitdefender |
7.2 |
Adware.BrowseFox.BP |
| Bkav FE |
1.3.0.6379 |
W32.HfsAdware.218F |
| CAT-QuickHeal |
14.00 |
PUA.Tessview.Gen |
| Comodo Security |
22316 |
ApplicUnwnt |
| Cyren |
5.4.16.7 |
W32/S-26365c9e!Eldorado |
| Dr.Web |
7.0.12.3050 |
Trojan.Yontoo.1741 |
| Emsisoft Anti-Malware |
3.5.0.636 |
Adware.BrowseFox.BP (B) |
| ESET-NOD32 |
11722 |
a variant of MSIL/BrowseFox.H potentially unwanted |
| Fortinet FortiGate |
5.0.999.0 |
Riskware/Agent |
| F-Prot |
4.7.1.166 |
W32/S-26365c9e!Eldorado |
| F-Secure |
11.0.19100.45 |
Adware.BrowseFox.BP |
| G Data |
25 |
Adware.BrowseFox.BP |
| K7 AntiVirus |
9.204.16111 |
Adware ( 700000121 ) |
| K7GW |
9.204.16112 |
Adware ( 700000121 ) |
| Kaspersky |
15.0.1.10 |
not-a-virus:WebToolbar.Win32.Agent.bcw |
| McAfee |
6.0.5.614 |
BrowseFox-FTQ |
| McAfee-GW-Edition |
v2015 |
BrowseFox-FTQ |
| MicroWorld-eScan |
12.0.250.0 |
Adware.BrowseFox.BP |
| NANO AntiVirus |
0.30.24.1636 |
Riskware.Win32.BPlug.djpkri |
| nProtect |
2015-06-02.01 |
Adware.BrowseFox.BP |
| Panda Antivirus |
4.6.4.2 |
Trj/OCJ.F |
| Qihoo-360 |
1.0.0.1015 |
Win32/Virus.Adware.708 |
| Sophos |
4.98.0 |
Browse Fox |
| Symantec |
20141.2.0.56 |
Yontoo.C |
| Tencent |
1.0.0.1 |
Trojan.Win32.Qudamah.Gen.18 |
| Trend Micro |
9.740.0.1012 |
TROJ_GEN.R00UC0EAM15 |
| TrendMicro-HouseCall |
9.700.0.1001 |
TROJ_GEN.R00UC0EAM15 |
| VIPRE Antivirus |
40768 |
Yontoo |
| Zillya |
2.0.0.2201 |
Adware.Agent.Win32.52738 |
View all 47 all detections
neurowise 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
Displayed publisher: neurowise
URL: neurowise.info/support
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\neurowise
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\neurowise\neurowiseuninstall.exe
Estimated size: 1.3 MB
Files installed by neurowise
| Program module: | neurowiseBHO.dll (Malware detected) |
| Name: | neurowise |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\neurowise\neurowiseBHO.dll |
| MD5: | 6ef10233f1d956faeea5b6c85d43c369 |
Additional files:
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(Malware detected) neurowisebho.dll - neurowise
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neurowiseUninstall.exe
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updateneurowise.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- neurowisebho.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'neurowise' with the class of {d08ab008-0647-4784-8e2c-5769cd4a7c3a}.
2 Services
- updateneurowise.exe runs as a service named 'Update neurowise' (Update neurowise).
- utilneurowise.exe runs as a service named 'Update neurowise' (Update neurowise).
How do I remove neurowise?
You can uninstall neurowise 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 neurowise, 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 neurowise.
- 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 neurowise 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) 48%
Win Vista 0%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
 |
Uninstall it 84%
Keep it 16%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
55.05% |
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| Windows 10 |
35.67% |
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| Windows XP |
5.98% |
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| Windows Vista |
3.30% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
22.20% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
18.88% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
15.15% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
10.58% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
6.64% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
5.81% |
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Geography
44.91% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
44.91% |
| United Kingdom |
4.18% |
| India |
4.00% |
| Canada |
3.64% |
| Iran |
2.36% |
| Germany |
2.00% |
| Sweden |
1.64% |
| BD |
1.64% |
| Saudi Arabia |
1.64% |
| France |
1.45% |
| Netherlands |
1.45% |
| Malaysia |
1.45% |
| Norway |
1.27% |
| Taiwan |
1.27% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
27.38% |
|
| Dell |
25.94% |
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| Acer |
17.29% |
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| ASUS |
8.65% |
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| Lenovo |
5.76% |
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| Toshiba |
4.90% |
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| GIGABYTE |
3.75% |
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| Samsung |
3.17% |
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| Intel |
1.15% |
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| MSI |
1.15% |
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| American Megatrends |
0.86% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
3.66% |
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| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
3.66% |
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| HP 2000 Notebook PC |
3.66% |
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| ASUSTeK S301LP |
2.44% |
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| Dell Inspiron N5110 |
2.44% |
|
| Dell Inspiron N4050 |
2.44% |
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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