Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
What is Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on? (from Google Inc)
To provide website visitors more choice on how their data is collected by Google Analytics, we have developed the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. The add-on instructs the Google Analytics JavaScript not to send any information about the website visit to Google Analytics. If you want to opt-out, download and in... Read more
Overview
Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on is a software program developed by Google Inc. The most common release is 0.9.6.0, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. The setup package generally installs about 2 files. 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 57% of users of Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Netherlands.
Program details
URL: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\google\google analytics opt-out
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{CE6F9778-35DE-42D1-8C61-C5C69DCF8927}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
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gaoptout.dll - Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- gaoptout.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on' with the class of {75EF13CE-B59E-41ba-8A5A-A944031BD8B4}.
How do I remove Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on?
You can uninstall Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on 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 Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, 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 Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on 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) 55%
Win XP 0%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 8%
Keep it 92%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #10,179
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
55.83% |
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| Windows 10 |
34.96% |
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| Windows Vista |
5.90% |
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| Windows XP |
3.31% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
35.31% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
14.76% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
9.99% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
8.25% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
7.96% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
7.24% |
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Geography
56.70% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
56.70% |
| United Kingdom |
18.30% |
| Netherlands |
8.75% |
| Canada |
2.50% |
| Belgium |
1.70% |
| Australia |
1.48% |
| DK |
1.48% |
| Sweden |
1.02% |
| Spain |
1.02% |
| Germany |
1.02% |
| India |
0.80% |
| South Africa |
0.57% |
| Norway |
0.57% |
| Ireland |
0.45% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
31.12% |
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| Dell |
24.94% |
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| Acer |
15.56% |
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| Toshiba |
7.09% |
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| Lenovo |
5.72% |
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| ASUS |
5.72% |
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| GIGABYTE |
4.35% |
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| Medion |
2.29% |
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| Samsung |
1.37% |
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| Gateway |
1.14% |
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| Intel |
0.69% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
4.31% |
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| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
3.83% |
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| Dell Inspiron 530 |
3.35% |
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| ASUS All Series |
3.35% |
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| HP Pavilion g7 Notebook P... |
2.87% |
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| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
2.87% |
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