Should I remove EbookBrowse?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
86% remove it14% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #46,271
Reach 0.0017%
Versions
Version | Distribution |
2.2.0.1292 |
2.94% |
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EbookBrowse
What is EbookBrowse?
Distributed through Web-Pick, EbookBrowse.com includes an executable file during the download of any PDFs from the web site that are detected by malware by multiple anti-virus products. This is the BrowseToSave adware product which is a web browser extension that displays/injects advertisements within the web pages user visit.
Malware detections:
- VIPRE detects it as Artua Vladislav
- ESET-NOD32 as Win32/InstalleRex.I.Gen
- Avast detects it as Win32:InstalleRex-H [PUP]
- AntiVir classifies it as ADWARE/Adware.G
About (from EbookBrowse (Amazing Apps))
EbookBrowse.com (bundled with a variation of BrowseToSave) is a free search engine that provides an option to search for and download various PDF&DOC documents, data sheets etc. We don't host any files.
THE PLUGIN MAY COLLECT OR STORE INFORMATION FOR AMAZING APPS ABOUT THE WEB PAGES YOU VISIT AND YOUR ACTIVITY ... Read more
Overview
It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. The main program executable is 513e4462205d5.dll. Typically most users end up uninstalling this just after a few days. The software installer includes 5 files and is usually about 665.97 KB (681,958 bytes).
- Possible malware installed by this program
- Loads into the web browser
- Bundles additional prorgams in setup
- Injects advertisements unassociated with the underlying web page
- The experts agree, you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in EbookBrowse.
513e4462205d5.dll (00ce3831a16a62c6d7ea4b21049e4b22) has been flagged by the following 12 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
AVG |
2014.0.3449 |
Generic_c |
CAT-QuickHeal |
5.13.12.00 |
Adware.Saveas.gen (Not a Virus) |
Comodo Security |
16321 |
Application.Win32.AdWare.MultiPlug.~I |
Dr.Web |
9.0.0.0146 |
Adware.Plugin.49 |
ESET-NOD32 |
7.8375 |
a variant of Win32/Adware.MultiPlug.I |
F-Prot |
v6.4.7.1.166 |
W32/MegaSearch.A |
F-Secure |
11.2013-26-05_1 |
Adware:W32/SaveAs |
Kingsoft AntiVirus |
331020.49267 |
Win32.Troj.Agent.BV.(kcloud) |
Malwarebytes |
v2013.05.26.02 |
PUP.Adware.MultiPlug |
NANO AntiVirus |
0.24.0.52214 |
Trojan.Win32.Plugin.bnzmxw |
Vba32 AntiVirus |
3.12.22.1 |
BScope.Adware.MegaSearch |
VIPRE Antivirus |
18122 |
Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT |
51bb15de2fb28.dll (0f449a5256bcfd0c8d914040735f55de) has been flagged by the following 14 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
avast! |
8.0.1489.320 |
Win32:MultiPlug-X [PUP] |
AVG |
10.0.0.1190 |
Generic5.AAQX |
Comodo Security |
16537 |
ApplicUnwnt |
ESET-NOD32 |
8519 |
a variant of Win32/Adware.MultiPlug.I |
IKARUS anti.virus |
T3.1.4.3.0 |
Win32.SuspectCrc |
K7 AntiVirus |
9.170.8947 |
Riskware |
K7GW |
12.7.0.12 |
Riskware |
McAfee |
5.400.0.1158 |
Artemis!0F449A5256BC |
McAfee-GW-Edition |
2013 |
Artemis!0F449A5256BC |
Sophos |
4.90.0 |
FastSave |
Trend Micro |
9.740.0.1012 |
ADW_MULTIPLUG |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
9.700.0.1001 |
ADW_MULTIPLUG |
Vba32 AntiVirus |
3.12.22.2 |
BScope.Adware.MegaSearch |
VIPRE Antivirus |
19250 |
Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT |
5187f01e69f38.dll (0e39b69f32aafde9527e88beabef66af) has been flagged by the following 8 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
avast! |
6.0.1289.0 |
Win32:MultiPlug-X [PUP] |
AVG |
10.0.0.1190 |
Generic5.ZLR |
Comodo Security |
16325 |
ApplicUnwnt |
ESET-NOD32 |
8377 |
a variant of Win32/Adware.MultiPlug.I |
McAfee |
5.400.0.1158 |
RDN/Generic PUP.x!xo |
McAfee-GW-Edition |
2012.1 |
RDN/Generic PUP.x!xo |
Vba32 AntiVirus |
3.12.22.1 |
BScope.Adware.MegaSearch |
VIPRE Antivirus |
18138 |
Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT |
View all 34 all detections
EbookBrowse has been seen bundling various 3rd party software during the installation process. Make sure to check for and remove unused programs.
Program details
Displayed publisher: EbookBrowse
URL: ebookbrowse.com
Installation folder: C:\dokumente und einstellungen\all users\anwendungsdaten\ebookbroowssee
Uninstaller: "C:\Dokumente und Einstellungen\All Users\Anwendungsdaten\EbooKBroowssee\uninstall.exe" /path=C:\Dokumente und Einstellungen\All Users\Anwendungsdaten
Estimated size: 665.97 KB
Files installed by EbookBrowse
Program module: | 513e4462205d5.dll (Malware detected) |
Path: | C:\dokumente und einstellungen\all users\anwendungsdaten\ebookbroowssee\513e4462205d5.dll |
MD5: | 00ce3831a16a62c6d7ea4b21049e4b22 |
Additional files:
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uninstall.exe
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5159f837ec5ba.dll
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(Malware detected) 5187f01e69f38.dll
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(Malware detected) 51bb15de2fb28.dll
Behaviors exhibited
4 Internet Explorer BHOs
- 5187f01e69f38.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'SeEaRch--NiewTab' with the class of {E5E79E18-A717-0F4C-73D2-9C47CEEC1EF3}.
- 513e4462205d5.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Search-NewTAb' with the class of {6F4F20BB-AD84-CE48-C4C7-DE63E239F70B}.
- 51bb15de2fb28.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'saafE save' with the class of {D0F9E304-9940-5E44-0976-2AD8E348E37B}.
- 5159f837ec5ba.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'EbooKBrowse' with the class of {7C9EB824-A09B-E2C2-6A19-6605BB56F37C}.
How do I remove EbookBrowse?
You can uninstall EbookBrowse 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 EbookBrowse, 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 EbookBrowse.
- 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 EbookBrowse 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 Vista (SP2) 3%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 86%
Keep it 14%
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GLOBAL RANK
#46,271
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
61.76% |
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Windows XP |
20.59% |
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Windows 10 |
11.76% |
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Windows Vista |
5.88% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Professional |
23.53% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
23.53% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
20.59% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
11.76% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
5.88% |
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Windows 8 |
2.94% |
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Geography
18.42% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
18.42% |
India |
7.89% |
MK |
5.26% |
Belgium |
5.26% |
Netherlands |
5.26% |
Italy |
5.26% |
Chile |
2.63% |
Brazil |
2.63% |
TN |
2.63% |
Thailand |
2.63% |
Taiwan |
2.63% |
Colombia |
2.63% |
BM |
2.63% |
Costa Rica |
2.63% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
25.00% |
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Acer |
18.75% |
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Dell |
12.50% |
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Lenovo |
12.50% |
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Sony |
9.38% |
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Toshiba |
6.25% |
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GIGABYTE |
3.13% |
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American Megatrends |
3.13% |
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ASUS |
3.13% |
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Samsung |
3.13% |
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Medion |
3.13% |
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Common models |
Acer Aspire E1-571 |
6.45% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite C655 |
3.23% |
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Sony VPCEH2D4E |
3.23% |
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Sony VGN-FW51JF_H |
3.23% |
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Sony VGN-AR61E |
3.23% |
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Samsung 900X3B/900X4B |
3.23% |
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