Simppull Search
What is Simppull Search?
Simppull Search is a web browser extension that changes the browsers search and home pages as well as delivers. In order to provide search advertising revenue, the software is designed not only to modify the search provider but to protect it so that it remains the default browser search engine. It is typically installed via a bundled offer within a third-party software distribution. As for distribution, the toolbar is typically bundled with 3rd party publishers in order to try to maximize install revenue as typically payouts per installation is between a few cents and a couple dollars depending on the geographical location of the host.
What the toolbar does:
- Change of the default search engine, including the Browser's built-in search box, and address bar.
- Change of the default Home Page and/or New Tabs, and protect your search settings.
- Addition of alternative error page functionality, such as “Page Not Found”.
Overview
The most used version is 1.0.2.0, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. The main program executable is Desktop.Search.Stub.exe. A vast majority of those who have this installed end up removing it just after a couple weeks. The software installer includes 2 files.
- May modify the web browser's home page
- Many experts agree, if you don't use it you should remove it!
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\W3i\Simppull Search\
Uninstaller: msiexec.exe /x {900E4E93-5EE1-4D6E-9D2B-7968964675AF}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Simppull Search
| Program executable: | Desktop.Search.Stub.exe |
| Name: | Simppull Search Stub |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\W3i\Simppull Search\Desktop.Search.Stub.exe |
| MD5: | 442d365d966a178bb35add1e30a9db07 |
Additional files:
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Desktop.Search.Stub.exe - Simppull Search Stub
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Desktop.Search.Application.dll - Simppull Search
How do I remove Simppull Search?
You can uninstall Simppull Search 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 Simppull Search, 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 Simppull Search.
- 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.
OS VERSIONS
Win XP 50%
Win 7 (SP1) 50%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 61%
Keep it 39%
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COUNTRY POPULARITY
83.33%
United States
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows XP |
50.00% |
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| Windows 7 |
50.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
50.00% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
50.00% |
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Geography
83.33% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
83.33% |
| Iran |
16.67% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
50.00% |
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| Dell |
50.00% |
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About W3i
W3i developes a product called InstallIQ that allows software publishers montize software distribution by co-installed bundled software as well as interapp advertising.
Publisher URL: www.w3i.com