Web Browser Packages
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What is Web Browser Packages?
Web Browser Packages is a software bundle distributed through the InstallCore download manager. These packages may be ad-supported that include the original program as well as the included advertiser software which in some cases may include adware. This particular software is just an uninstaller that is designed to remove the bundled programs.
Form the publisher - "The downloader manages the entire download process of your software from start to finish. If any offers are accepted, the download manager will include a bundle uninstaller (named "[downloadname] Packages") that will help uninstall all the offers that were included with the download as a group instead of individually. We're able to offer free software because we are advertiser supported. When you download software, it gives our advertisers a chance to speak to you."
About (from installCore)
During the installation process, the software may collect certain non-personally identifiable information about you, such as country, language, version ID, setup ID, affiliate IDs, and installation date. Other than this information the software will not collect nor maintain any other personally or non-personally identi... Read more
Overview
- Malware detected in the program
- Known to include offers within the setup
- The experts agree, you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in Web Browser Packages.
| uninstaller.exe (8c7fb9078a63b7e5e899e7a2dbb0db53) has been flagged by the following 6 scanners: |
| Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
| Avira AntiVir |
7.11.124.56 |
ADWARE/InstallCore.Gen |
| Dr.Web |
9.0.0.08 |
Adware.InstallCore.90 |
| ESET-NOD32 |
8.9264 |
Win32/InstallCore.AZ |
| F-Prot |
v6.4.7.1.166 |
W32/InstallCore.W.gen |
| Rising Antivirus |
23.00.65.14106 |
PE:Malware.XPACK-LNR/Heur!1.5594 |
| Vba32 AntiVirus |
3.12.24.3 |
BScope.P2P-Worm.Palevo |
Web Browser Packages has been seen bundling various 3rd party software during the installation process. Make sure to check for and remove unused programs.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\users\user\appdata\roaming\web browser packages
Uninstaller: C:\users\user\appdata\Roaming\Web Browser Packages\uninstaller.exe /Uninstall /NM="Web Browser Packages" /AN="" /MBN="Web Browser Packages"
Estimated size: 1.06 MB
Files installed by Web Browser Packages
| Program executable: | uninstaller.exe (Malware detected) |
| Path: | C:\users\user\appdata\roaming\web browser packages\uninstaller.exe |
| MD5: | 8c7fb9078a63b7e5e899e7a2dbb0db53 |
How do I remove Web Browser Packages?
You can uninstall Web Browser Packages 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 Browser Packages, 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 Browser Packages.
- 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.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 55%
Win XP 5%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 89%
Keep it 11%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #42,750
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
61.90% |
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| Windows 10 |
16.67% |
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| Windows XP |
14.29% |
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| Windows Vista |
7.14% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
28.57% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
14.29% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
14.29% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
11.90% |
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| Windows 7 Home Basic |
4.76% |
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| Windows 8 |
4.76% |
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Geography
43.86% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
43.86% |
| India |
10.53% |
| Colombia |
7.02% |
| Russia |
7.02% |
| Italy |
5.26% |
| Japan |
5.26% |
| United Arab Emirates |
3.51% |
| Poland |
3.51% |
| Portugal |
3.51% |
| Germany |
1.75% |
| Spain |
1.75% |
| France |
1.75% |
| Sweden |
1.75% |
| Turkey |
1.75% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
21.62% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
13.51% |
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| ASUS |
10.81% |
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| Acer |
10.81% |
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| Lenovo |
8.11% |
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| Samsung |
8.11% |
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| Packard Bell |
5.41% |
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| Toshiba |
5.41% |
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| Intel |
5.41% |
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| MSI |
2.70% |
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| Medion |
2.70% |
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| GIGABYTE |
2.70% |
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Common models |
| Packard Bell BV APL00 |
5.41% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite A660 |
2.70% |
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| TOSHIBA dynabook AX/740LS |
2.70% |
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| Samsung R528/R728 |
2.70% |
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| Samsung 350V5C/350V5X/350... |
2.70% |
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| PEGATRON CORPORATION H36S... |
2.70% |
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