Should I remove 50ftwares?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
74% remove it26% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0003%
Versions
Version | Distribution |
1.27.153.7 |
100.00% |
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50ftwares
from Luca Barberis
What is 50ftwares?
The download manager co-bundles a number of potentially unwanted toolbars including Babylon Toolbar, Funmoods Toolbar, DealPly and GiantSavings through InstallCore.
About (from Luca Barberis)
All of the downloads on our website are completely free and are reviewed to make sure they are virus free. We use a smart download manager to manage all the downloads from this website. This download manager belongs to InstallCore.
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Overview
During setup, the program registers itself to launch on boot through a Windows Schedule Task in order to automatically start-up (this is typically done to avoid any UAC prompts). It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. The primary executable is named utils.exe. A majority of users end up uninstalling this less than a week of it being installed. The setup package generally installs about 14 files and is usually about 6.63 MB (6,956,986 bytes). The installed file 50ftwares-updater.exe is the auto-update component of the program which is designed to check for software updates and notify and apply them when new versions are discovered.
This browser extension utilizes Crossrider framework, a cross-browser toolbar/plugin platform used to develop, deploy and monetize web browser toolbars for Internet Explorer, Chrome and Firefox. Crossrider extension provide monetization options, mostly potentially unwanted apps, for toolbars including coupons, search assistant (home page and search hijacking) and in-text contextual advertising. Many adware programs (defined by a number of anti-virus vendors) are built using Crossrider as it provides a quick an easy way to deploy ad-supported features that will assist in browser search hijacking.
- Malware detected in the program
- Automatically starts with Windows
- Integrates into the web browser
- Uses the Crossrider toolbar framework
- During install it may hijack/modify the browser's homepage and search provider
- Runs disconnected from the browser as a background process
- Known to include offers within the setup
- The wisdom of the experts agree, if you don't use it you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in 50ftwares.
utils.exe (c9322f935a6ced74b2c62d674bf9e714) has been flagged by the following 4 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
ESET-NOD32 |
7.8613 |
a variant of Win32/Packed.VMDetector.A |
Kingsoft AntiVirus |
331020.49267 |
Win32.Troj.Generic.a.(kcloud) |
Sophos |
4.91 |
Browser Helper Object |
Symantec |
10/24/2013 rev. 5 |
WS.Reputation |
50ftwares-enabler.exe (752f52554dcfa5a3a6305f81f4369e03) has been flagged by the following 15 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
Avira AntiVir |
7.11.165.124 |
Adware/CrossRider.A.2846 |
AVG |
14.0.0.3986 |
Generic5.AJKA |
AVware |
1.5.0.16 |
Crossrider (fs) |
Baidu-International |
3.5.1.41473 |
Adware.Win32.CrossAd.aai |
Dr.Web |
7.0.9.4080 |
Trojan.Crossrider.27 |
ESET-NOD32 |
10210 |
a variant of Win32/Toolbar.CrossRider.J |
F-Prot |
4.7.1.166 |
W32/A-eb9ef301!Eldorado |
G Data |
24 |
Win32.Application.Plush.A |
Jiangmin |
16.0.100 |
AdWare/Lyckriks.ie |
Malwarebytes |
1.75.0.1 |
PUP.Optional.50ftwares.A |
NANO AntiVirus |
0.28.2.61349 |
Trojan.Win32.Crossrider.ctitwc |
Panda Antivirus |
10.0.3.5 |
PUP/PlusHD |
Sophos |
4.98.0 |
AppRider |
Symantec |
20131.1.5.61 |
Adware.Crossid |
VIPRE Antivirus |
31966 |
Crossrider (fs) |
View all 19 all detections
50ftwares has been seen bundling various 3rd party software during the installation process. Make sure to check for and remove unused programs.
Program details
URL: 50ftwares.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\50ftwares
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\50ftwares\Uninstall.exe /fromcontrolpanel=1
Estimated size: 6.63 MB
Files installed by 50ftwares
Program executable: | utils.exe (Malware detected) |
Name: | 50ftwares |
| 50ftwares Installer |
Path: | C:\Program Files\50ftwares\utils.exe |
MD5: | c9322f935a6ced74b2c62d674bf9e714 |
Additional files:
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50ftwares-bg.exe - 50ftwares (50ftwares exe)
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50ftwares-bho.dll - 50ftwares BHO
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50ftwares-buttonutil.exe
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50ftwares-buttonutil64.exe
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50ftwares-chromeinstaller.exe
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50ftwares-codedownloader.exe
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50ftwares-enabler.exe
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50ftwares-firefoxinstaller.exe
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50ftwares-updater.exe
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50ftwares-buttonutil.dll
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50ftwares-buttonutil64.dll
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50ftwares-helper.exe
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Uninstall.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- 50ftwares-bho.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name '50ftwares' with the class of {11111111-1111-1111-1111-110311551126} (CrossriderApp0035526).
5 Scheduled Tasks (Boot/Login)
- 50ftwares-enabler.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named 50ftwares-enabler.
- 50ftwares-chromeinstaller.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named 50ftwares-chromeinstaller.
- 50ftwares-updater.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named 50ftwares-updater.
- 50ftwares-firefoxinstaller.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named 50ftwares-firefoxinstaller.
- 50ftwares-codedownloader.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named 50ftwares-codedownloader.
How do I remove 50ftwares?
You can uninstall 50ftwares 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 50ftwares, 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 50ftwares.
- 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 50ftwares 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 10 33%
Win 7 (SP1) 17%
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HOW IT STARTS
Scheduled task? Yes
(Runs on Windows boot)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 74%
Keep it 26%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 10 |
33.33% |
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Windows 7 |
33.33% |
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Windows XP |
16.67% |
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Windows Vista |
16.67% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 8 Pro |
33.33% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
16.67% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
16.67% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
16.67% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
16.67% |
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Geography
63.64% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
63.64% |
India |
18.18% |
Brazil |
9.09% |
Mexico |
9.09% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell |
75.00% |
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Lenovo |
25.00% |
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Common models |
Positivo Informatica SA C... |
16.67% |
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LENOVO 20150 |
16.67% |
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ECS GF7100/7050PVT-M3 |
16.67% |
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Dell Vostro 1540 |
16.67% |
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Dell Studio XPS 7100 |
16.67% |
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Dell Dell DXC061 |
16.67% |
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