Should I remove WebCake?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
84% remove it16% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #1,835
United States Rank #2,641
Reach 0.3646%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 12.66 days
373.61 days >
Average installed length: 196.31 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
3.00 |
100.00% |
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WebCake 3.00
from Web Cake LLC
What is WebCake?
The WebCake web browser plugin by sterkly LLC declares that it can sweeten browsing experience. It can modify Windows hosts file and DNS settings. Once installed, the WebCake Safe will display a see similar button on the product images of the shopping websites such as Amazon, Expedia, Best Buy, Facebook and so on. As long as you click the see similar button, the WebCake will pop up ads.
About (from Web Cake)
WebCake is designed to sweeten your browsing experience. You can compare shopping results, quickly search related topics, access web site ratings, etc. WebCake Compare is an easy way to compare prices for flights, hotels, cruises, insurance and more.
Certain browser and search engine settings may be adjusted to ... Read more
Overview
Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. 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. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). The primary executable is named WebCakeDesktop.Updater.exe. A majority of users end up uninstalling this less than a week of it being installed. The setup package generally installs about 5 files and is usually about 889.24 KB (910,580 bytes). The installed file WebCakeDesktop.Updater.exe is the auto-update component of the program which is designed to check for software updates and notify and apply them when new versions are discovered.
- Malware detected in the program
- Integrates into the web browser
- Adds a background Windows Service
- Delivered through a thrid-party offer
- This program has a poor reputation
- Most users and experts agree, you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in WebCake.
WebCakeDesktop.Updater.exe (e89d463ab373cfacccbb0645e9ae8154) has been flagged by the following 19 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
Agnitum Outpost |
7.1.1 |
Adware.WebCake |
AVG |
2014.0.3609 |
Generic5 |
CAT-QuickHeal |
11.13.12.00 |
Adware.WebCake.a |
Comodo Security |
17154 |
Application.Win32.Webcake.~BU |
Dr.Web |
9.0.0.0307 |
Adware.Plugin.92 |
Emsisoft Anti-Malware |
8.13.11.03.09 |
Adware.WebCake |
ESET-NOD32 |
7.8963 |
Win32/AdWare.Yontoo.E |
Fortinet FortiGate |
11/3/2013 |
Riskware/Yontoo |
F-Secure |
11.2013-03-11_1 |
Adware.WebCake.A |
G Data |
13.11.22 |
Adware.WebCake |
IKARUS anti.virus |
t3scan.2.0.127 |
AdWare.WebCake |
Jiangmin |
KV131103 |
AdWare/WebCake.a |
Kaspersky |
14.0.0.4339 |
not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.WebCake |
Kingsoft AntiVirus |
331020.49267 |
Win32.Troj.Generic.a.(kcloud) |
Malwarebytes |
v2013.11.03.09 |
Adware.WebCake |
Microsoft Security Essentials |
1.163.1557.3 |
Adware:Win32/WebCake |
MicroWorld-eScan |
14.0.0.921 |
Adware.WebCake.A |
NANO AntiVirus |
0.26.0.55532 |
Trojan.Win32.Plugin.cbqexz |
VIPRE Antivirus |
22702 |
Yontoo (fs) |
WebCakeIEClient.dll (bd26e058c1d58e83932dbe761d4d539e) has been flagged by the following 9 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
Comodo Security |
16540 |
ApplicUnwnt |
Dr.Web |
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Adware.Plugin.11 |
ESET-NOD32 |
8523 |
probably a variant of Win32/Adware.Yontoo.A |
Kingsoft AntiVirus |
2013.4.9.267 |
Win32.Troj.Yontoo.A.(kcloud) |
PC Tools |
9.0.0.2 |
SecurityRisk.Yontoo!rem |
Symantec |
20131.1.0.101 |
Yontoo |
Trend Micro |
9.740.0.1012 |
ADW_CAKEBEW |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
9.700.0.1001 |
ADW_CAKEBEW |
VIPRE Antivirus |
19272 |
Yontoo (fs) |
View all 28 all detections
WebCake 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: WebCake LLC
URL: www.getwebcake.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\WebCake
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files2\TARMAI~1\{C4ED7~1\Setup.exe /remove /q0
Estimated size: 889.24 KB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by WebCake 3.00
Program executable: | WebCakeDesktop.Updater.exe (Malware detected) |
Name: | WebCake.Desktop.Updater |
Path: | C:\Program Files\WebCake\WebCakeDesktop.Updater.exe |
MD5: | e89d463ab373cfacccbb0645e9ae8154 |
Additional files:
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(Malware detected) WebCakeDesktop.Updater.exe - WebCake.Desktop.Updater
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(Malware detected) WebCakeIEClient.dll - WebCake Runtime
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OptChrome.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- WebCakeIEClient.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'WebCake' with the class of {2A5A2A90-3B30-4E6E-A955-2F232C6EF517} (WebCake Layers).
Scheduled Task
- WebCakeDesktop.Updater.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{9BA2D81D-AE08-4167-B4CE-BD3088DD9E8F}' (runs on registration).
Service
- WebCakeDesktop.Updater.exe runs as a service named 'WebCake Desktop Updater' (WebCake Desktop Updater) "Provides limited updating assistance for WebCake Desktop".
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
WebCakeDesktop.Updater.exe |
Memory: | 12.74 MB | |
Total CPU: | 0.0040614637% | |
Kernel CPU: | 0.00129727% | |
User CPU: | 0.00276420% | |
CPU cycles/sec: | 22,883 | |
I/O reads/min: | 52 Bytes | |
I/O writes/min: | 19 Bytes | |
OptChrome.exe |
Memory: | 584 KB | |
Total CPU: | 0.0054529703% | |
Kernel CPU: | 0.00297973% | |
User CPU: | 0.00247324% | |
CPU cycles/sec: | 8,764,105 | |
How do I remove WebCake?
You can uninstall WebCake 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 WebCake 3.00, 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 WebCake.
- 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 WebCake 3.00 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) 59%
Win 10 0%
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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 84%
Keep it 16%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
67.99% |
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Windows 10 |
17.22% |
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Windows XP |
9.36% |
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Windows Vista |
5.37% |
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Windows Server 2003 |
0.06% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
33.28% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
18.44% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
9.35% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
8.97% |
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Windows 8 |
5.48% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
3.94% |
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Geography
33.58% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
33.58% |
Brazil |
10.73% |
Germany |
5.65% |
United Kingdom |
3.64% |
Italy |
3.64% |
Canada |
2.76% |
India |
2.53% |
France |
2.12% |
MA |
2.11% |
Australia |
1.73% |
Netherlands |
1.42% |
Israel |
1.25% |
Thailand |
1.24% |
Belgium |
1.17% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
29.02% |
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Acer |
20.28% |
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Dell |
18.21% |
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ASUS |
8.63% |
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Toshiba |
7.62% |
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Samsung |
5.55% |
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GIGABYTE |
4.05% |
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Lenovo |
3.79% |
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Intel |
1.76% |
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American Megatrends |
1.08% |
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Common models |
HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
8.32% |
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HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
6.38% |
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HP Pavilion g7 Notebook P... |
3.44% |
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HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
3.25% |
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Dell Inspiron N5110 |
2.63% |
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HP 2000 Notebook PC |
2.63% |
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