Should I remove WinBMD?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
4% remove it96% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0003%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 5.0.0 |
100.00% |
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WinBMD
from FreeBMD
Overview
WinBMD is a program developed by FreeBMD. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. 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 software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The main program executable is Winbmd.exe. The software installer includes 4 files and is usually about 1.8 MB (1,884,387 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows Vista (SP2) as well as Windows XP. While about 50% of users of WinBMD come from United Kingdom, it is also popular in the United States.
Program details
URL: freebmd.rootsweb.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\WinBMD\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{4A5073DD-B109-4B91-98C7-54260D916432}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 1.8 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by WinBMD
| Program executable: | Winbmd.exe |
| Name: | WinBMD |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\WinBMD\Winbmd.exe |
| MD5: | cef4a07d51dc52ffb663f288d70a4ee5 |
Additional files:
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Winbmd.exe - WinBMD
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UNWISE.EXE
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WinBMDSubC.dll - WinBMDSubC
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WiseUpdt.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- UNWISE.EXE is scheduled as a task with the class '{F71A9918-1861-4EFE-AE94-530BDDE46DD4}' (runs on registration).
Service
- UNWISE.EXE runs as a service named 'Browser System Enahncer' (671c50b0).
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- UNWISE.EXE is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files1\Yahoo!\MESSEN~1\UNWISE.EXE'.
How do I remove WinBMD?
You can uninstall WinBMD 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 WinBMD, 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 WinBMD.
OS VERSIONS
Win Vista (SP2) 40%
Win 7 (SP1) 20%
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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 4%
Keep it 96%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows Vista |
40.00% |
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| Windows XP |
40.00% |
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| Windows 7 |
20.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Microsoft Windows XP |
40.00% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
20.00% |
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| Windows Vista Business |
20.00% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
20.00% |
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Geography
50.00% of installs come from United Kingdom
Which countries install it?
| United Kingdom |
50.00% |
| United States |
50.00% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Toshiba |
25.00% |
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| Intel |
25.00% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
25.00% |
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| Dell |
25.00% |
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Common models |
| TOSHIBA Satellite Pro L30... |
25.00% |
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| HP-Pavilion GQ510AA-ABU s... |
25.00% |
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| Dell Dell XPS420 |
25.00% |
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| AOpen MX46-533V |
25.00% |
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