Should I remove Web Software?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
79% remove it21% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Reach 0.0008%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 11.19 days
330.14 days >
Average installed length: 173.46 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
Web Software |
100.00% |
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Other programs by Best Social Feed
Web Software
from Best Social Feed Inc.
What is Web Software?
This toolbar/web browser extension is ad/search-supported that is typically installed as an optional offer, users generally have this bundled with 3rd party software. During setup, this toolbar will modify the home page and new tab pages to an affiliate search portal using a primary search engine in order to collect shared search revenue. It will also modify the default search provider as well.
Overview
It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. The main program executable is ietb.dll. Typically most users end up uninstalling this just after a few days. The software installer includes 6 files and is usually about 539.67 KB (552,621 bytes).
- Loads into the web browser
- Typically distributed through a pay-per-install bundle
- Hijacks the web browser's home page
- Hijacks the browser's default search provider
- The wisdom of the crowd agrees, you should remove it!
Web Software 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 Software
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\web software
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Web Software\Uninst.exe
Estimated size: 539.67 KB
Files installed by Web Software
Program module: | ietb.dll |
| BestSocialFeed - Connect with friends |
Path: | C:\Program Files\web software\ietb.dll |
MD5: | 5131bfe9c70772164be68a247660e696 |
Additional files:
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Uninst.exe (by BestSocialFeed) - BestSocialFeed - Connect with Friends
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deskbar.dll (by BestSocialFeed) - BestSocialFeed - Connect With Friends (BestSocialFeed Desktop Search)
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basic.js
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jquery.js
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jquery.simplemodal.js
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- ietb.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'System Search Software' with the class of {AE5CB94E-0C0F-405D-B81B-ED8F6EB0725E} (BestSocialFeed).
Internet Explorer URL Search Hook
- ietb.dll loads into IE as a URL Search Hook named 'BestSocialFeed - Connect with Friends' with a class of {D69C47D9-4C95-4A1D-95EE-CCD910A8A7BC} in order to redirect unknown URL searches.
How do I remove Web Software?
You can uninstall Web Software 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 Software, 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 Software.
- 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 Software 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 7 (SP1) 63%
Win Vista (SP2) 6%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 79%
Keep it 21%
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AVERAGE INSTALL LIFESPAN
173.46
Days
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
62.50% |
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Windows 10 |
25.00% |
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Windows XP |
6.25% |
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Windows Vista |
6.25% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Professional |
31.25% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
25.00% |
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Windows 8.1 Pro |
12.50% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
6.25% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
6.25% |
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Windows 8 |
6.25% |
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Geography
38.89% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
38.89% |
Iran |
11.11% |
United Arab Emirates |
5.56% |
Belgium |
5.56% |
Canada |
5.56% |
Indonesia |
5.56% |
Israel |
5.56% |
India |
5.56% |
Mexico |
5.56% |
Norway |
5.56% |
Slovakia |
5.56% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
35.71% |
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Dell |
14.29% |
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Acer |
14.29% |
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ASUS |
14.29% |
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GIGABYTE |
7.14% |
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Sony |
7.14% |
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Intel |
7.14% |
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Common models |
Sony VPCEA22FX |
6.67% |
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MSI MS-7697 |
6.67% |
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INTEL DH77EB |
6.67% |
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HP ProBook 4540s |
6.67% |
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HP Pavilion Sleekbook 14 ... |
6.67% |
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HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
6.67% |
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