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What percent of users and experts removed it?
22% remove it78% keep it
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How common is it?
Global Rank #2,075
United States Rank #4,228
Reach 0.3131%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 17.95 days
529.45 days >
Average installed length: 278.19 days
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Orbit Downloader
What is Orbit Downloader?
Orbit Downloader is a download manager for Windows that has the ability to grab and download embedded Flash Video files from sites like YouTube, Dailymotion, Metacafe, etc. Orbit Downloader also accelerates downloads by acting as a peer-to-peer client, utilizing bandwidth of other users. Orbit Downloader is an advertising-supported product since it may change the web browser's homepage upon installation and also offers to install software that are not critical for its operation. Some versions use the OpenCandy software library as well as the Conduit Toolbar to bundle potentially unwanted software offers during installation.
About (from www.orbitdownloader.com)
Orbit Downloader, leader of download manager revolution, is devoted to new generation web (web2.0) downloading, such as video/music/streaming media from Myspace, YouTube, Imeem, Pandora, Rapidshare, support RTMP. And to make general downloading easier and faster. Orbit Downloader, leader of download manager revolution,... Read more
Overview
- Starts automatically
- Loads into the web browser
- Connects to a server over the Internet
- Bundles additional prorgams in setup
Orbit Downloader has been seen bundling various 3rd party software during the installation process. Make sure to check for and remove unused programs.
Program details
URL: www.orbitdownloader.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Orbitdownloader\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\Orbitdownloader\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 14.25 MB
Files installed by Orbit Downloader
| Program executable: | orbitdm.exe |
| Name: | Orbit Downloader |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\orbitdownloader\orbitdm.exe |
| MD5: | 70514a6f2e484a01897e864f2864d22c |
Additional files:
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orbitnet.exe (by Orbitdownloader.com) - P2P service of Orbit Downloader
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winfile.dll (by Innoshock) - Innoshock winfile (winfile)
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SoftUpdater.dll - Orbit Downloader (Software Updater)
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GrabKernel.dll - GrabKern DLL (GrabKern DLL)
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download.dll (by Orbitdownloader.com)
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Grab.exe (by orbitdownloader.com) - Grab Module (Grab++)
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wtlctrl.dll - ProgSense (wtlCtrl)
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GrabPro.dll - Grab Pro
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orbitcth.dll - Orbitcth
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orbitmxt.dll - Orbitmxt
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GrabDll.dll (by orbitdownloader.com) - GrabDll
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idht.dll - idht
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saction.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- orbitcth.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Octh Class' with the class of {000123B4-9B42-4900-B3F7-F4B073EFC214} (btorbit.com).
Internet Explorer Toolbar
- GrabPro.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'Grab Pro' with the class of {C55BBCD6-41AD-48AD-9953-3609C48EACC7}.
Internet Explorer Web Browser
- GrabPro.dll installs an IE Web Browser in Internet Explorer named 'Grab Pro' with a class of {C55BBCD6-41AD-48AD-9953-3609C48EACC7}.
Scheduled Task
- orbitdm.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{222C3C6A-AA03-4CF4-96D5-F1079303529A}' (runs on registration).
Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
- orbitdm.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named Orbit.
2 Windows Firewall Allowed Programs
- orbitnet.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Orbitdownloader\orbitnet.exe'.
- orbitdm.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Orbitdownloader\orbitdm.exe'.
Network connections
- orbitdm.exe connects to 184.172.2.123-static.reverse.softlayer.com (184.172.2.123 port 80).
- orbitnet.exe connects to 45.af.84ae.static.theplanet.com (174.132.175.69 port 443).
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
| orbitnet.exe |
| Memory: | 3.3 MB | |
| Total CPU: | 0.0001994656% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.00008833% | |
| User CPU: | 0.00011113% | |
| orbitdm.exe |
| Memory: | 14.85 MB | |
| Total CPU: | 0.0004315032% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.00026488% | |
| User CPU: | 0.00016662% | |
How do I remove Orbit Downloader?
You can uninstall Orbit Downloader 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 Orbit Downloader, 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 Orbit Downloader.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Orbit Downloader 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) 56%
Win 7 0%
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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 22%
Keep it 78%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
66.33% |
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| Windows 10 |
16.43% |
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| Windows XP |
11.86% |
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| Windows Vista |
5.33% |
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| Windows Server 2003 |
0.05% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
25.89% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
24.21% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
11.77% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
10.45% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
4.26% |
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| Windows 8 Pro |
2.61% |
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Geography
21.27% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
21.27% |
| Brazil |
9.92% |
| Germany |
9.07% |
| Iran |
7.39% |
| India |
4.64% |
| Italy |
4.63% |
| Japan |
4.11% |
| United Kingdom |
2.45% |
| Taiwan |
2.20% |
| Thailand |
1.68% |
| Australia |
1.47% |
| France |
1.41% |
| Canada |
1.40% |
| Malaysia |
1.37% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
22.27% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
20.09% |
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| Acer |
19.45% |
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| ASUS |
10.28% |
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| GIGABYTE |
10.25% |
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| Samsung |
4.19% |
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| Toshiba |
3.70% |
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| Lenovo |
3.23% |
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| Intel |
2.62% |
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| American Megatrends |
2.07% |
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| Sahara |
1.02% |
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| NEC |
0.84% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
5.86% |
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| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
4.50% |
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| Dell Inspiron N5010 |
4.14% |
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| Dell Inspiron N5110 |
3.69% |
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| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
3.06% |
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| Dell Inspiron 1545 |
2.70% |
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About www.orbitdownloader.com
Orbit Downloader is a download manager for Windows which has the ability to grab and download embedded Flash Video files from sites like YouTube, Dailymotion, Metacafe.
Publisher URL: www.orbitdownloader.com