Should I remove WikiBrowser?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
68% remove it32% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #37,428
United States Rank #37,032
Reach 0.0029%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
Average installed length: 43.56 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 39.0.2132.37 |
12.28% |
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| 39.0.2132.33 |
56.14% |
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| 39.0.2132.21 |
28.07% |
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| 39.0.2132.10 |
3.51% |
|
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WikiBrowser
from CLARALABSOFTWARE
Overview
WikiBrowser is a software program developed by CLARALABSOFTWARE. The most common release is 39.0.2132.33, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. 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 primary executable is named wikibrowser.exe. Many users end up uninstalling this after less than a month of it being installed. The setup package generally installs about 5 files and is usually about 292.44 MB (306,640,662 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 10 and Windows 7 (SP1). While about 41% of users of WikiBrowser come from the United States, it is also popular in France and Netherlands.
- Malware detected in the program
- The wisdom of the experts agree, if you don't use it you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in WikiBrowser.
| wikibrowser.exe (446f7f1a8931e6f5865fa67aba079e54) has been flagged by the following 3 scanners: |
| Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
| Dr.Web |
9.0.0.0228 |
Adware.Iminent.49 |
| Malwarebytes |
v2015.08.16.05 |
PUP.Optional.Clara.A |
| Symantec |
8/16/2015 rev. 1 |
WS.Reputation |
Program details
Displayed publisher: WikiBrowser
Installation folder: C:\users\user\appdata\Local\WikiBrowser\Application
Uninstaller: "C:\users\user\appdata\Local\WikiBrowser\Uninstall.exe" /S
Estimated size: 292.44 MB
Files installed by WikiBrowser
| Program executable: | wikibrowser.exe (Malware detected) |
| Name: | WikiBrowser |
| Path: | C:\users\user\appdata\local\wikibrowser\application\wikibrowser.exe |
| MD5: | 446f7f1a8931e6f5865fa67aba079e54 |
Additional files:
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chrome_elf.dll (by The Chromium Authors) - Chromium
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extension_list.json
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- wikibrowser.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{320F90CF-2BDC-4F97-945C-D65780315B60}' (runs on registration).
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- wikibrowser.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Documents and Settings\user\Application Data\WikiBrowser\Application\wikibrowser.exe'.
How do I remove WikiBrowser?
You can uninstall WikiBrowser 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 WikiBrowser, 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 WikiBrowser.
- 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 10 49%
Win XP 2%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 68%
Keep it 32%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #37,428
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 10 |
49.12% |
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| Windows 7 |
49.12% |
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| Windows XP |
1.75% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
28.07% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
26.32% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
14.04% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
7.02% |
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| Windows 8.1 Connected |
7.02% |
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| Windows 8 |
5.26% |
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Geography
41.43% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
41.43% |
| France |
17.14% |
| Netherlands |
7.14% |
| Italy |
5.71% |
| United Kingdom |
5.71% |
| Australia |
4.29% |
| Canada |
4.29% |
| Mexico |
2.86% |
| Saudi Arabia |
2.86% |
| Colombia |
1.43% |
| Latvia |
1.43% |
| Sweden |
1.43% |
| Argentina |
1.43% |
| Spain |
1.43% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
30.61% |
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| ASUS |
14.29% |
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| Acer |
14.29% |
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| Toshiba |
10.20% |
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| Dell |
8.16% |
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| Lenovo |
6.12% |
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| Samsung |
4.08% |
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| Sony |
4.08% |
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| Packard Bell |
2.04% |
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| MSI |
2.04% |
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| Medion |
2.04% |
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| American Megatrends |
2.04% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion 15 Notebook P... |
5.45% |
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| HP Pavilion g7 Notebook P... |
3.64% |
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| HP Pavilion 17 Notebook P... |
3.64% |
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| Gigabyte Z97X-UD5H |
3.64% |
|
| Wortmann_AG TERRA_MOBILE_... |
1.82% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite C55D-B |
1.82% |
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