Should I remove teXXas?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
25% remove it75% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #12,880
United States Rank #37,450
Reach 0.0243%
Versions
Version | Distribution |
1 |
100.00% |
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teXXas
from metaspinner media GmbH
Overview
teXXas is a software program developed by metaspinner media GmbH. 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 setup package generally installs about 6 files and is usually about 6.17 MB (6,470,446 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 10. While about 83% of users of teXXas come from Germany, it is also popular in the United States and Austria.
Program details
URL: www.texxas.de
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\teXXas
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\teXXas\Uninstall.exe" "C:\Program Files\teXXas\install.log"
Estimated size: 6.17 MB
Files installed by teXXas
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IEButtonAmazonInterface.dll
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Uninstall.exe
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IEButtonEbayInterface.dll
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teXXas.exe
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setup_texxas.exe
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teXXasExeExchange.exe
Behaviors exhibited
2 Internet Explorer BHOs
- IEButtonAmazonInterface.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'amazon' with the class of {84B94901-3645-4D80-A6B7-4D0050B19455}.
- IEButtonEbayInterface.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'metaspinner GmbH' with the class of {CD9B7762-DFBC-42B1-BB30-02A78287B456}.
Scheduled Task
- teXXas.exe is scheduled as a task named 'teXXas'.
Startup File (User Run)
- teXXas.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'teXXas.exe' and executes as "C:\Program Files\teXXas\teXXas.exe" /autorun.
How do I remove teXXas?
You can uninstall teXXas 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 teXXas, 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 teXXas.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by teXXas 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 XP 0%
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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 25%
Keep it 75%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
61.30% |
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Windows 10 |
25.31% |
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Windows XP |
7.95% |
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Windows Vista |
5.44% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
39.50% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
13.03% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
8.61% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
7.98% |
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Windows 8.1 |
7.98% |
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Windows 10 Home |
4.83% |
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Geography
83.23% of installs come from Germany
Which countries install it?
Germany |
83.23% |
United States |
5.66% |
Austria |
4.61% |
Spain |
1.47% |
Switzerland |
1.26% |
United Kingdom |
0.84% |
Italy |
0.84% |
Hungary |
0.42% |
BA |
0.21% |
France |
0.21% |
Luxembourg |
0.21% |
Romania |
0.21% |
Sweden |
0.21% |
Thailand |
0.21% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Medion |
30.47% |
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Acer |
20.70% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
15.23% |
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GIGABYTE |
10.94% |
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Dell |
7.81% |
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ASUS |
5.86% |
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Intel |
4.30% |
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Sahara |
3.13% |
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Lenovo |
1.56% |
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Common models |
MEDION MS-7797 |
2.70% |
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MEDION MS-7800 |
2.70% |
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MEDIONPC MS-7366 |
2.70% |
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MEDIONPC MS-7728 |
2.70% |
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Acer Aspire 7750G |
2.16% |
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Medion P8614 |
2.16% |
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