Should I remove HttpWatchBasic?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
3% remove it97% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach <0.001%
Versions
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HttpWatchBasic
from Simtec Limited
What is HttpWatchBasic? (from Simtec Limited)
HttpWatch integrates with Internet Explorer and Firefox browsers to show you exactly what HTTP traffic is triggered when you access a web page. If you access a site that uses secure HTTPS connections, HttpWatch automatically displays the decrypted form of the network traffic. Conventional network monitoring tools just... Read more
Overview
HttpWatchBasic is a software program developed by Simtec Limited. During setup, the program creates a startup registration point in Windows in order to automatically start when any user boots the PC. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. The setup package generally installs about 5 files. Relative to the overall usage of those who have this installed, most are running it on Windows 7 (SP1). Most users that have installed this software come from the United States.
Program details
URL: www.httpwatch.com/support
Help link: esmservicerequest.wachovia.net/RequestEditorPage.aspx?requestID=13749
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\HttpWatch\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{01B845D4-B73E-4CF7-A377-94BC7BB4F77B}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by HttpWatchBasic
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uninstall.exe - HttpWatch 8.5 Basic Setup
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httpwatch.dll - HttpWatch Basic (HttpWatch Basic - HTTP Viewer for IE)
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httpwatchsc.dll
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httpwatchstudio.exe - HttpWatch Studio Basic
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regieplugin.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- httpwatchsc.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'HttpWatch Basic' with the class of {F1F69322-008F-4895-B2BF-AD194219825A}.
Internet Explorer Bar
- httpwatch.dll installs an Explorer Bar in Internet Explorer called 'HttpWatch Basic' with a class of {2B4C4770-27FD-4A09-B17D-33CA580965FB}.
Internet Explorer Extension
- httpwatch.dll is installed as an Internet Explorer extension using the class {D103E85B-5D67-42c1-8C83-F01079DBAB26}.
Startup File (All Users Run)
- regieplugin.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'HttpWatch_RegIEPlugin' which loads as C:\Program Files\HttpWatch\regieplugin.exe.
How do I remove HttpWatchBasic?
You can uninstall HttpWatchBasic 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 HttpWatchBasic, 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 HttpWatchBasic.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by HttpWatchBasic 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.
HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 3%
Keep it 97%
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MOST USED OS
~99%
Windows 7 (SP1)
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Geography
100.00% of installs come from the United States
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