Name | BrowseFox |
Type | Adware, .Exe File |
Short Description | Ad-supported software can employ .exe files. Plugin.exe can monitor the system’s applications. |
Symptoms | Adware generates intrusive advertisements and may collect PII and non-PII information from users. |
Distribution Method | In freeware installers (the bundling method). |
Detection tool | Download SpyHunter, to See If Your System Has Been Affected By BrowseFox |
Plugin.exe is an executable file that may belong to one or several software products. According to File.net, the process may belong to:
→Project1, Smiley District, Express Find, Internet Program, Digital More, Assist Point.
According to our research, Plugin.exe currently may be associated with any of the following:
- mywebsearch
- BrowseFox
- Trojan/VBS.Runner.el
- Trojan.DR.Agent
- W32/MultiPlug.O.gen
- W32/Mabezat
- AdClicker
It appears that Plugin.exe is most likely being used by the Browse Fox adware and similar applications. As we have already written here at SensorsTech, the BrowseFox plugin is described as useful and user-friendly. It comes with various tools designed to help the user organize the information he encounters online. However, the plugin is typically distributed via freeware installers and can be responsible for the display of advertisements.
File Description: Is Plugin.exe Essential to Windows?
File.net has outlined the file as not essential to Windows. Furthermore, it may turn out to be quite troublesome. Here are some of its specifications:
- It is located in a subfolder of “C:\Program Files”.
- Its size is estimated as 53,248 bytes on Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows XP.
According to security researchers, Plugin.exe is capable of monitoring other applications running on the system. Thus, the executable can put the PC at risk and should be removed.
Other .exe Files to Keep Away from:
What Is the Connection Between Adware and Executable Files?
An .exe file or program, often called just an executable, employs the system to perform determined tasks according to instructions put into code. .Exe files differ from data files that need to be parsed by a program to be resolved. The encoded instructions in an executable are usually just machine code for a physical CPU (Central Processing Unit). Anyhow, a file with instructions for a software interpreter* can also be presumed executable. That is why it is crucial to know what the exact interpretation is. In the context of computer malware and online security, all files associated with dubious instruction execution can be combined.
How Can I Remove Plugin.exe, BrowseFox, SmileyDistrict?
To eradicate all traces of the executable, more than one program may have to be removed from the system. You can always search for hazardous applications manually. We have provided some easy steps to follow. However, after you have uninstalled them, you may want to scan your system via professional anti-malware software.
To stay protected, make sure to enable your firewall and keep your anti-virus program intact and running.
*In computing, Interpreter is a computer program that directly executes instructions written in a scripting or programming language.
Spy Hunter scanner will only detect the threat. If you want the threat to be automatically removed, you need to purchase the full version of the anti-malware tool.Find Out More About SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool / How to Uninstall SpyHunter
- Guide 1: How to Remove BrowseFox from Windows.
- Guide 2: Get rid of BrowseFox from Mac OS X.
- Guide 3: Remove BrowseFox from Google Chrome.
- Guide 4: Erase BrowseFox from Mozilla Firefox.
- Guide 5: Uninstall BrowseFox from Microsoft Edge.
- Guide 6: Remove BrowseFox from Safari.
- Guide 7: Eliminate BrowseFox from Internet Explorer.
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How to Remove BrowseFox from Windows.
Step 1: Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove BrowseFox





Step 2: Uninstall BrowseFox and related software from Windows
Here is a method in few easy steps that should be able to uninstall most programs. No matter if you are using Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista or XP, those steps will get the job done. Dragging the program or its folder to the recycle bin can be a very bad decision. If you do that, bits and pieces of the program are left behind, and that can lead to unstable work of your PC, errors with the file type associations and other unpleasant activities. The proper way to get a program off your computer is to Uninstall it. To do that:



Step 3: Clean any registries, created by BrowseFox on your computer.
The usually targeted registries of Windows machines are the following:
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
You can access them by opening the Windows registry editor and deleting any values, created by BrowseFox there. This can happen by following the steps underneath:



Before starting "Step 4", please boot back into Normal mode, in case you are currently in Safe Mode.
This will enable you to install and use SpyHunter 5 successfully.
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Get rid of BrowseFox from Mac OS X.
Step 1: Uninstall BrowseFox and remove related files and objects
1. Hit the ⇧+⌘+U keys to open Utilities. Another way is to click on “Go” and then click “Utilities”, like the image below shows:
- Go to Finder.
- In the search bar type the name of the app that you want to remove.
- Above the search bar change the two drop down menus to “System Files” and “Are Included” so that you can see all of the files associated with the application you want to remove. Bear in mind that some of the files may not be related to the app so be very careful which files you delete.
- If all of the files are related, hold the ⌘+A buttons to select them and then drive them to “Trash”.
In case you cannot remove BrowseFox via Step 1 above:
In case you cannot find the virus files and objects in your Applications or other places we have shown above, you can manually look for them in the Libraries of your Mac. But before doing this, please read the disclaimer below:
You can repeat the same procedure with the following other Library directories:
→ ~/Library/LaunchAgents
/Library/LaunchDaemons
Tip: ~ is there on purpose, because it leads to more LaunchAgents.
Step 2: Scan for and remove BrowseFox files from your Mac
When you are facing problems on your Mac as a result of unwanted scripts and programs such as BrowseFox, the recommended way of eliminating the threat is by using an anti-malware program. SpyHunter for Mac offers advanced security features along with other modules that will improve your Mac’s security and protect it in the future.
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Remove BrowseFox from Google Chrome.
Step 1: Start Google Chrome and open the drop menu
Step 2: Move the cursor over "Tools" and then from the extended menu choose "Extensions"
Step 3: From the opened "Extensions" menu locate the unwanted extension and click on its "Remove" button.
Step 4: After the extension is removed, restart Google Chrome by closing it from the red "X" button at the top right corner and start it again.
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Erase BrowseFox from Mozilla Firefox.
Step 1: Start Mozilla Firefox. Open the menu window
Step 2: Select the "Add-ons" icon from the menu.
Step 3: Select the unwanted extension and click "Remove"
Step 4: After the extension is removed, restart Mozilla Firefox by closing it from the red "X" button at the top right corner and start it again.
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Uninstall BrowseFox from Microsoft Edge.
Step 1: Start Edge browser.
Step 2: Open the drop menu by clicking on the icon at the top right corner.
Step 3: From the drop menu select "Extensions".
Step 4: Choose the suspected malicious extension you want to remove and then click on the gear icon.
Step 5: Remove the malicious extension by scrolling down and then clicking on Uninstall.
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Remove BrowseFox from Safari.
Step 1: Start the Safari app.
Step 2: After hovering your mouse cursor to the top of the screen, click on the Safari text to open its drop down menu.
Step 3: From the menu, click on "Preferences".
Step 4: After that, select the 'Extensions' Tab.
Step 5: Click once on the extension you want to remove.
Step 6: Click 'Uninstall'.
A pop-up window will appear asking for confirmation to uninstall the extension. Select 'Uninstall' again, and the BrowseFox will be removed.
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Eliminate BrowseFox from Internet Explorer.
Step 1: Start Internet Explorer.
Step 2: Click on the gear icon labeled 'Tools' to open the drop menu and select 'Manage Add-ons'
Step 3: In the 'Manage Add-ons' window.
Step 4: Select the extension you want to remove and then click 'Disable'. A pop-up window will appear to inform you that you are about to disable the selected extension, and some more add-ons might be disabled as well. Leave all the boxes checked, and click 'Disable'.
Step 5: After the unwanted extension has been removed, restart Internet Explorer by closing it from the red 'X' button located at the top right corner and start it again.