Should I remove WebSearcher?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
75% remove it25% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
United States Rank #33,799
Reach 0.0010%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
Average installed length: 28.17 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
1.6.0 |
10.00% |
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1.0.3 |
45.00% |
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1.0.2 |
45.00% |
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WebSearcher
from Visual Media Online Ltd
What is WebSearcher?
websearcher is an adware program that installs as a web browser plugin to inject and display advertisements. Once installed the program will deliver ads including but not limited to banner ads, text-links, coupons and other offers both by injecting them in the user's web browser as well as displaying popups outside of the browser.
From the TOS: "When you access the Web Site through the Applications, the Web Site sets a "cookie" that collects information about your use of the Applications including the unique identification code of your Applications, the queries you submit through the Applications, your IP address, and whether you clicked on search results or advertising links. When you start your browser, the Applications also sends a configuration request which also includes your computer's IP address, browser type, and information about the specific release date and distribution source of your Applications. This information allows WebSearcher to distinguish your Applications for purposes of compensating third parties who distribute its products and to analyze retention and usage on an aggregated basis. Such "cookies" and configuration settings are reset every 24 hours, but the information collected is stored in a query log for up to six months."
About (from Visual Media Online Ltd)
This browser application integrates a new feature that displays search results from some of your favorite sites directly in the window that you are viewing. WebSearcher does not have any affiliation to these third-party sites, but provides this as a quick reference service to the user. The WebSearcher provides this fe... Read more
Overview
- Integrates into the web browser
- Adds a background Windows Service
- Injects advertisements unassociated with the underlying web page
- The experts agree, you should remove it!
Program details
Displayed publisher: WebSearcher
URL: www.websearcher.eu
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\websearcher
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\WebSearcher\uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 4.77 MB
Files installed by WebSearcher
Program executable: | WebSearcher.crx |
Path: | C:\Program Files\websearcher\WebSearcher.crx |
MD5: | 121c7751f723c5b528cb4de87b611212 |
Additional files:
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ScriptHost.dll - Add-ons Framework
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ScriptHost64.dll
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WebSearcherUpdater.exe (by Search Enhancement Tools) - VebaSearch (WebSearcherUpdater)
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getaffid.js
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uninstall.exe
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FiddlerCoreWrapper.dll - FiddlerCoreWrapper
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Sniffer.exe
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Service.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- ScriptHost.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'WebSearcher' with the class of {D4A9BD79-745D-45C3-A16B-3939A9F0E4F0}.
2 Services
- WebSearcherUpdater.exe runs as a service named 'WebSearcherUpdater' (WebSearcherUpdater).
- Service.exe runs as a service named 'Service.exe' (Service.exe).
How do I remove WebSearcher?
You can uninstall WebSearcher 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 WebSearcher, 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 WebSearcher.
- 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 WebSearcher 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 65%
Win XP 5%
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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 75%
Keep it 25%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 10 |
65.00% |
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Windows 7 |
30.00% |
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Windows XP |
5.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
25.00% |
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Windows 8.1 |
20.00% |
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Windows 8.1 Connected |
20.00% |
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Windows 10 Home |
20.00% |
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Windows 8.1 Pro |
5.00% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
5.00% |
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Geography
97.14% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
97.14% |
India |
2.86% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Acer |
27.78% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
27.78% |
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Dell |
22.22% |
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Lenovo |
5.56% |
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ASUS |
5.56% |
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Sony |
5.56% |
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Toshiba |
5.56% |
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Common models |
TOSHIBA Satellite C55D-A |
5.26% |
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Sony VPCEH390X |
5.26% |
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Sony Reserved |
5.26% |
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SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO.,L... |
5.26% |
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LENOVO 10093 |
5.26% |
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Hewlett-Packard s5610f |
5.26% |
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