Should I remove Web Amplified?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
85% remove it15% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #41,750
Reach 0.0022%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 5.12 days
150.96 days >
Average installed length: 79.32 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
2016.03.17.030842 |
2.27% |
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2016.03.16.130857 |
2.27% |
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2016.02.24.201602 |
2.27% |
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2015.10.14.032001 |
2.27% |
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2015.10.12.071623 |
2.27% |
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2015.10.11.191619 |
2.27% |
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2015.10.10.231554 |
2.27% |
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2015.10.10.111658 |
2.27% |
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2015.10.10.071517 |
2.27% |
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2015.10.08.071702 |
2.27% |
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2015.10.07.191534 |
2.27% |
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2015.10.06.111538 |
2.27% |
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2015.10.02.231456 |
2.27% |
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2015.10.02.111641 |
4.55% |
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2015.09.29.211608 |
2.27% |
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2015.09.28.211619 |
2.27% |
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2015.09.28.171742 |
4.55% |
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2015.09.28.131618 |
2.27% |
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2015.09.28.091601 |
2.27% |
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2015.09.27.091636 |
2.27% |
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2015.09.26.131712 |
2.27% |
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2015.09.26.091553 |
2.27% |
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2015.09.25.183748 |
4.55% |
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2015.09.25.143705 |
4.55% |
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2015.09.25.103855 |
2.27% |
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2015.09.24.223732 |
2.27% |
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2015.09.24.183652 |
4.55% |
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2015.09.24.103810 |
2.27% |
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2015.09.23.103746 |
6.82% |
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2015.09.23.023648 |
2.27% |
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2015.09.22.123714 |
2.27% |
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2015.09.22.003908 |
2.27% |
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2015.09.21.163657 |
6.82% |
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2015.09.13.003647 |
2.27% |
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2015.06.06.102603 |
2.27% |
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Web Amplified
Overview
Web Amplified is a program developed by Yontoo Technology. The most used version is 2015.09.23.103746, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. Typically most users end up uninstalling this just after a few days. The software installer includes 19 files and is usually about 10.85 MB (11,380,599 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 10 as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 30% of users of Web Amplified come from the United States, it is also popular in France and Saudi Arabia.
- Loads into the web browser
- Installs a Windows Service
- Typically distributed through a pay-per-install bundle
- Generally known to have a low reputation
- The experts agree, you should remove it!
Web Amplified has been found to be bundled with 3rd party software. If you have not purposefully installed this, you should be safe uninstalling it.
Program details
Displayed publisher: Web Amplified
URL: mywebamplified.com/support
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Web Amplified
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Web Amplified\WebAmplifieduninstall.exe
Estimated size: 10.85 MB
Files installed by Web Amplified
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WebAmplifiedbho.dll - Web Amplified
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updateWebAmplified.exe
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WebAmplifiedUninstall.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- WebAmplifiedbho.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Web Amplified 1.0.0.7' with the class of {4f93c386-c677-4212-9bc8-47814de68c52}.
Service
- updateWebAmplified.exe runs as a service named 'Update Web Amplified' (Update Web Amplified).
How do I remove Web Amplified?
You can uninstall Web Amplified 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 Web Amplified, 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 Web Amplified.
- 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 Web Amplified 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 55%
Win 8.1 2%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 85%
Keep it 15%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 10 |
56.82% |
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Windows 7 |
40.91% |
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Windows XP |
2.27% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 10 Home |
27.27% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
15.91% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
13.64% |
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Windows 8.1 |
13.64% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
9.09% |
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Windows 10 Pro |
6.82% |
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Geography
29.63% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
29.63% |
France |
14.81% |
Saudi Arabia |
7.41% |
Canada |
5.56% |
Argentina |
5.56% |
Mexico |
5.56% |
Sweden |
5.56% |
Germany |
3.70% |
Brazil |
3.70% |
United Kingdom |
3.70% |
Switzerland |
1.85% |
Spain |
1.85% |
Poland |
1.85% |
Turkey |
1.85% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Acer |
38.24% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
26.47% |
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Dell |
8.82% |
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Lenovo |
5.88% |
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Sony |
5.88% |
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ASUS |
5.88% |
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American Megatrends |
5.88% |
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Toshiba |
2.94% |
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Common models |
HP 15 Notebook PC |
5.26% |
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LENOVO HuronRiver Platfor... |
2.63% |
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Hewlett-Packard SLIC-MPC |
2.63% |
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Hewlett-Packard p6560sc |
2.63% |
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Hewlett-Packard 520-1000i... |
2.63% |
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FUJITSU SIEMENS Amilo D S... |
2.63% |
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About Yontoo Technology
Yontoo, a subsidiary/alias of ad-hijacker Sambreel, is a publisher of ad-supported web browser extensions designed to inject and display advertisements within the browser.
Publisher URL: www.yontoo.com