Should I remove WebProtect IE?
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?
Global Rank #29,704
United States Rank #31,382
Reach 0.0049%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 6.42 days
189.52 days >
Average installed length: 99.58 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
4.2.0.2645 |
1.03% |
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4.2.0.2477 |
3.09% |
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4.2.0.2463 |
1.03% |
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4.2.0.2449 |
1.03% |
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4.2.0.2435 |
3.09% |
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4.2.0.2428 |
2.06% |
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4.2.0.2421 |
1.03% |
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4.2.0.2414 |
1.03% |
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4.2.0.2407 |
1.03% |
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4.2.0.2400 |
2.06% |
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4.2.0.2393 |
1.03% |
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4.2.0.2386 |
1.03% |
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4.2.0.2379 |
3.09% |
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4.2.0.2372 |
1.03% |
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4.2.0.2365 |
1.03% |
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4.2.0.2358 |
4.12% |
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4.2.0.2351 |
4.12% |
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4.2.0.2330 |
2.06% |
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4.2.0.2323 |
1.03% |
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4.2.0.2316 |
1.03% |
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4.2.0.2309 |
1.03% |
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4.2.0.2302 |
2.06% |
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4.2.0.2288 |
1.03% |
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4.2.0.2281 |
2.06% |
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4.2.0.2267 |
3.09% |
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4.2.0.2246 |
2.06% |
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4.2.0.2239 |
2.06% |
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4.2.0.2232 |
1.03% |
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4.2.0.2225 |
2.06% |
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4.2.0.2218 |
1.03% |
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4.2.0.2211 |
3.09% |
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4.2.0.2204 |
2.06% |
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4.2.0.2197 |
4.12% |
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4.2.0.2190 |
1.03% |
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4.2.0.2183 |
1.03% |
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4.2.0.2176 |
1.03% |
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4.2.0.2169 |
2.06% |
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4.2.0.2162 |
3.09% |
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4.2.0.2155 |
3.09% |
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4.2.0.2134 |
5.15% |
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4.2.0.2113 |
5.15% |
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4.2.0.2106 |
4.12% |
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4.2.0.2099 |
6.19% |
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4.2.0.2092 |
3.09% |
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4.2.0.2085 |
2.06% |
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WebProtect IE
from web-protector.net
Overview
WebProtect IE is a program developed by web-protector.net. The most used version is 4.2.0.2099, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. The program adds a toolbar to Microsoft Internet Explorer. The main program executable is WebProtector.dll. Typically most users end up uninstalling this just after a few days. The software installer includes 3 files and is usually about 1.01 MB (1,061,546 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 38% of users of WebProtect IE come from the United States, it is also popular in India and Egypt.
- Possible malware installed by this program
- Loads into the web browser
- Typically distributed through a pay-per-install bundle
- The wisdom of the crowd agrees, you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in WebProtect IE.
WebProtector.dll (15b7619a279fad2277e1fbeec5ba9761) has been flagged by the following 27 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
Lavasoft Ad-Aware |
537 |
Application.Generic.1448328 |
Agnitum Outpost |
7.1.1 |
PUA.Toolbar.Agent |
Antiy-AVL |
1.0.0.1 |
RiskWare[WebToolbar:not-a-virus]/Win32.Agent |
Arcabit |
1.0.0.425 |
Application.Generic.D161988 |
avast! |
2014.9-150816 |
Win32:Adware-gen [Adw] |
AVware |
1.5.0.21 |
Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT |
Baidu-International |
4.0.3.15816 |
PUA.Win32.GadgetBox.G |
Bitdefender |
1.0.20.1140 |
Application.Generic.1448328 |
Cyren |
5.4.16.7 |
W32/Application.YUIR-8677 |
Dr.Web |
9.0.0.0228 |
Adware.Shopper.927 |
ESET-NOD32 |
9.12063 |
a variant of Win32/Toolbar.GadgetBox.G potentially unwanted |
Fortinet FortiGate |
8/16/2015 |
Riskware/GadgetBox |
F-Secure |
11.2015-16-08_1 |
Application.Generic.1448328 |
G Data |
15.8.25 |
Application.Generic.1448328 |
K7 AntiVirus |
13.207.16827 |
Adware |
K7GW |
13.207.16827 |
Adware ( 004bbf571 ) |
Kaspersky |
14.0.0.1571 |
not-a-virus:WebToolbar.Win32.Agent |
McAfee |
5600.6671 |
RDN/Generic PUP.z |
McAfee-GW-Edition |
7.6671 |
RDN/Generic PUP.z |
MicroWorld-eScan |
16.0.0.684 |
Application.Generic.1448328 |
NANO AntiVirus |
0.30.24.3079 |
Riskware.Win32.Agent.duqfrd |
Panda Antivirus |
15.08.16.07 |
Trj/Genetic.gen |
Qihoo-360 |
1.0.0.1015 |
Win32/Virus.WebToolbar.83d |
Rising Antivirus |
23.00.65.15814 |
PE:Trojan.Win32.Generic.18E8C6DF!417908447 |
Sophos |
4.98 |
Generic PUA LJ (PUA) |
VIPRE Antivirus |
42714 |
Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT |
Zillya |
2.0.0.2341 |
Adware.Agent.Win32.61519 |
View all 27 all detections
WebProtect IE 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: WebProtector
URL: web-protector.net
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\webprotector
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\WebProtector\webprotector_uninstaller.exe
Estimated size: 1.01 MB
Files installed by WebProtect IE
Program module: | WebProtector.dll (Malware detected) |
Name: | Internet Explorer Web Protector Toolbar |
| Web Protector Toolbar |
Path: | C:\Program Files\webprotector\WebProtector.dll |
MD5: | 15b7619a279fad2277e1fbeec5ba9761 |
Additional files:
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WebProtector.dll (by Web Protector) - Internet Explorer Web Protector Toolbar (Web Protector Toolbar)
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webprotector_uninstaller.exe (by WebProtector4.2.0.2099) - WebProtector4.2.0.2099
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer Bar
- WebProtector.dll installs an Explorer Bar in Internet Explorer called 'WebProtector' with a class of {CCC7B151-1D8C-11E3-B2AD-F3EF3D58318D}.
Internet Explorer Extension
- WebProtector.dll is installed as an Internet Explorer extension using the class {CCC7B152-1D8C-11E3-B2AD-F3EF3D58318D}.
Internet Explorer Toolbar
- WebProtector.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'WebProtector' with the class of {CCC7B151-1D8C-11E3-B2AD-F3EF3D58318D} (Web Protector Toolbar).
Internet Explorer URL Search Hook
- WebProtector.dll loads into IE as a URL Search Hook named 'WebProtector' with a class of {CCC7B151-1D8C-11E3-B2AD-F3EF3D58318D} in order to redirect unknown URL searches.
How do I remove WebProtect IE?
You can uninstall WebProtect IE 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 WebProtect IE, 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 WebProtect IE.
- 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 WebProtect IE 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 46%
Win 7 1%
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HOW DOES IT RUN?
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Plugs into Internet Explorer
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 79%
Keep it 21%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 10 |
46.39% |
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Windows 7 |
46.39% |
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Windows XP |
4.12% |
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Windows Vista |
3.09% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Professional |
18.56% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
16.49% |
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Windows 8.1 Pro |
12.37% |
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Windows 8.1 |
8.25% |
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Windows 10 Pro |
7.22% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
7.22% |
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Geography
37.74% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
37.74% |
India |
5.66% |
Egypt |
3.77% |
Italy |
3.77% |
Saudi Arabia |
3.77% |
France |
2.83% |
Netherlands |
2.83% |
Norway |
2.83% |
Peru |
2.83% |
Austria |
1.89% |
SY |
1.89% |
Thailand |
1.89% |
Australia |
1.89% |
TN |
1.89% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
23.73% |
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Acer |
22.03% |
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Dell |
18.64% |
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ASUS |
15.25% |
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Lenovo |
6.78% |
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Toshiba |
5.08% |
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Intel |
3.39% |
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Samsung |
1.69% |
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Medion |
1.69% |
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American Megatrends |
1.69% |
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Common models |
HP ProBook 430 G2 |
2.41% |
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Acer Aspire ES1-511 |
2.41% |
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ASUS All Series |
2.41% |
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HP 15 Notebook PC |
2.41% |
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HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
2.41% |
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HP G62 Notebook PC |
2.41% |
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