Should I remove saFeweb?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
76% remove it24% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #26,041
United States Rank #44,357
Reach 0.0064%
Versions
Version | Distribution |
4.3.0.1718 |
12.60% |
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4.3.0.1667 |
36.22% |
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4.3.0.1107 |
1.57% |
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4.2.0.1671 |
0.79% |
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4.2.0.1657 |
0.79% |
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4.2.0.1591 |
3.94% |
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4.0.0.1634 |
1.57% |
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4.0.0.1064 |
0.79% |
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3.2.0.1200 |
0.79% |
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2.3.0.1483 |
5.51% |
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2.2.0.1281 |
5.51% |
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2.1.0.1945 |
6.30% |
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2.1.0.1195 |
3.15% |
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2.0.0.1832 |
1.57% |
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1.3.0.1798 |
8.66% |
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1.0.0.1374 |
1.57% |
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saFeweb
from InstalleRex-WebPick
What is saFeweb?
SaferWeb is a JustPlug.It web browser extension that is delivered via the WebPick InstalleRex download and install manager. In addition to be included with various adware offer bundles, the JustPlug.It cross browser extension runs with multiple parts including a Windows service, an auto-starting component and the browser toolbar/plugin which is designed to inject advertisements in the browser in form of banner ads, hyper-text links and popups. In addition, some version might hijack existing advertising on web sites as well as inject affiliate codes in links as coupon offers. During installation, the program will install itself in a folder with a random name in Program Files or ProgramData and each of the included files will also have a shared random generated name. The Windows Service that is installed runs with full administrator rights under the Services control app and connects to a remote server (toolkitsetbest.info, getapplicationmy.info) for updates as well as creates a server that listens for TCP network requests locally.
The advertisements that are displayed in the browser could include deceptive malvertising ads for 'required' updates of known common programs as well as unwanted pop-ups advertisements. If downloaded these programs install a number of bundled adware utilities and additional browser extensions. Additionally components of the program will modify the browser's default security levels.
A number of the versions may include a setup file signed by WEB PICK - INTERNET HOLDINGS LTD (this is the partner installer/distributor).
Overview
The most used version is 4.3.0.1667, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. The main program executable is ps.exe. Typically most users end up uninstalling this just after a few days. The software installer includes 54 files and is usually about 1.04 MB (1,092,450 bytes).
- Possible malware installed by this program
- Installs bundled adware using the WebPick InstalleRex
- Lowers the security level of the web browser
- Installs with little or no user consent as an 'optional' offer
- Displays unwanted advertisements
- The experts agree, you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in saFeweb.
ps.exe (b1f78e265f3fad9524cef2ba33a612c9) has been flagged by the following 10 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
AhnLab-V3 |
N |
Dropper/Win32.Preloader |
AVG |
2015.0.3497 |
Generic5 |
Comodo Security |
18148 |
Application.Win32.MultiPlug.SJ |
ESET-NOD32 |
8.9705 |
a variant of Win32/AdWare.MultiPlug.T |
Malwarebytes |
v2014.04.22.11 |
PUP.Optional.MultiPlug.A |
McAfee |
5600.7153 |
Artemis!B1F78E265F3F |
McAfee-GW-Edition |
7.7153 |
Heuristic.BehavesLike.Win32.Suspicious.H |
Symantec |
4/22/2014 rev. 3 |
WS.Reputation |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
7.2.112 |
TROJ_GEN.F47V0402 |
VIPRE Antivirus |
28486 |
Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT |
Program details
Displayed publisher: sAfeWeb
URL: safewebapp.info
Installation folder: C:\ProgramData\safeweb
Uninstaller: "C:\ProgramData\saFeweb\ps.exe" /s /n /C:"ExecuteCommands;UninstallCommands" ""
Estimated size: 1.04 MB
Files installed by saFeweb
Program executable: | ps.exe (Malware detected) |
Name: | concerned information of access |
| between structure |
Path: | C:\ProgramData\safeweb\ps.exe |
MD5: | b1f78e265f3fad9524cef2ba33a612c9 |
How do I remove saFeweb?
You can uninstall saFeweb 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 saFeweb, 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 saFeweb.
- 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.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 50%
Win Vista 1%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 76%
Keep it 24%
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GLOBAL RANK
#26,041
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
62.02% |
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Windows 10 |
25.58% |
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Windows XP |
7.75% |
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Windows Vista |
4.65% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Ultimate |
26.40% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
23.20% |
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Windows 8.1 |
8.00% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
6.40% |
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Windows 8 Pro |
5.60% |
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Windows 7 Home Basic |
5.60% |
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Geography
14.52% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
14.52% |
India |
8.06% |
Indonesia |
6.45% |
Italy |
6.45% |
MA |
4.03% |
Russia |
3.23% |
France |
3.23% |
Czech Republic |
2.42% |
Germany |
2.42% |
Spain |
2.42% |
Australia |
2.42% |
Brazil |
2.42% |
Egypt |
2.42% |
United Kingdom |
2.42% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
29.89% |
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Dell |
14.94% |
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Acer |
14.94% |
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GIGABYTE |
9.20% |
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ASUS |
9.20% |
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Samsung |
6.90% |
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Lenovo |
4.60% |
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Toshiba |
4.60% |
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American Megatrends |
2.30% |
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Sony |
2.30% |
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Alienware |
1.15% |
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Common models |
HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
4.85% |
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HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
2.91% |
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Dell Inspiron 3521 |
1.94% |
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INTELR AWRDACPI |
1.94% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite L750 |
1.94% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite Pro U40... |
0.97% |
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