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What percent of users and experts removed it?
19% remove it81% keep it
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5.11.2.1277 100.00%

Download Master version 5.11.2.1277

What is Download Master?  (from WestByte)

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Overview

Download Master version 5.11.2.1277 is a software program developed by WestByte. It adds registry entry for the current user which will allow the program to automatically start each time it is rebooted. The program adds a toolbar to Microsoft Internet Explorer. The primary executable is named dmaster.exe. The setup package generally installs about 9 files and is usually about 9.01 MB (9,449,030 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 7. While about 36% of users of Download Master come from the United States, it is also popular in Russia and Kazakstan.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.westbyte.com
Help link: downloadmaster.ru/forum
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Download Master\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\Download Master\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 9.01 MB

Program filesFiles installed by Download Master version 5.11.2.1277

Program executable:dmaster.exe
Name:Download Master
Path:C:\Program Files\Download Master\dmaster.exe
MD5:5b3ef867d7e7bfdbc6b380050476df1b
Additional files:
  • npdm.dll - Download Master click monitoring plug-in
  • dmbar.dll - DMBar
  • dmie.dll
  • dmiehlp.dll
  • unrar.dll (by Alexander Roshal) - RAR decompression library
  • downloader.exe - Setup Downloader
  • unins000.exe - Setup/Uninstall
  • unzip32.dll (by Info-ZIP) - Info-ZIP's UnZip Windows DLL (Info-ZIP's UnZip DLL for Win32)

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Google Chrome Plugin
  • npdm.dll is loaded in the Google Chrome web browser as 'npdm.dll'.
Internet Explorer BHO
  • dmiehlp.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'IE 4.x-6.x BHO for Download Master' with the class of {9961627E-4059-41B4-8E0E-A7D6B3854ADF}.
Internet Explorer Extension
  • dmaster.exe is installed as an Internet Explorer extension using the class {8DAE90AD-4583-4977-9DD4-4360F7A45C74}.
Internet Explorer Toolbar
  • dmbar.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'DM Bar' with the class of {0E1230F8-EA50-42A9-983C-D22ABC2EED3C}.
Internet Explorer Web Browser
  • dmbar.dll installs an IE Web Browser in Internet Explorer named 'DM Bar' with a class of {0E1230F8-EA50-42A9-983C-D22ABC2EED3C}.
Startup File (User Run)
  • dmaster.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'Download Master' and executes as C:\Program Files\Download Master\dmaster.exe -autorun.

How do I remove Download Master?

You can uninstall Download Master from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  1. 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.
  2. When you find the program Download Master version 5.11.2.1277, 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).
  3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Download Master.

How do I reset my web browser?

If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Download Master version 5.11.2.1277 you can restore them to their previous default settings.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Mozilla Firefox
Google Chrome

OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 79%
Win 10 11%
 
WHEN IT STARTS
Auto-starting? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 19%
Keep it 81%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 89.47%
Windows 10 10.53%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Ultimate 42.11%
Windows 7 Home Basic 21.05%
Windows 7 Home Premium 15.79%
Windows 7 Starter 5.26%
Windows 10 Home Single La... 5.26%
Windows 7 Professional 5.26%

Distribution by countryGeography

36.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 36.00%
  Russia 36.00%
  Kazakstan 8.00%
  UA 4.00%
  Finland 4.00%
  Australia 4.00%
  Netherlands 4.00%
  Germany 4.00%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Acer 23.53%
ASUS 23.53%
Samsung 17.65%
Alienware 17.65%
Sony 5.88%
Lenovo 5.88%
Hewlett-Packard 5.88%
Common models
Sony VPCY11M1R 6.25%
Samsung RV420/RV520/RV720... 6.25%
Samsung N150P 6.25%
Samsung 900X3C/900X3D/900... 6.25%
Packard Bell EasyNote TS1... 6.25%
MSI MS-7673 6.25%

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