Should I remove FastestTube?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
67% remove it33% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #19,650
United States Rank #37,034
Reach 0.0113%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 14.16 days
417.86 days >
Average installed length: 219.55 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
2.2.1.10 |
4.93% |
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2.2.1.7 |
0.90% |
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2.2.1.4 |
10.31% |
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2.2.1.0 |
1.79% |
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2.2.0.3 |
8.07% |
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2.1.9.4 |
9.87% |
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2.1.9.2 |
3.59% |
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2.1.9 |
14.35% |
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2.1.7 |
4.93% |
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2.1.5 |
8.52% |
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2.0.1 |
3.59% |
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2.0.0 |
9.87% |
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1.6.0 |
4.48% |
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1.5.2 |
3.59% |
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1.3.7 |
4.04% |
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1.3.6 |
2.24% |
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1.2.12 |
4.93% |
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Rankings
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- #19,650 FastestTube by Kwizzu
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FastestTube
from Kwizzu
What is FastestTube?
FastestTube installs the Adlesse web browser adware extension without the option not to include it. The extension will periodically popup advertising outside of the application. The FastestTube app itself installs a Brower Helper Object in Internet Explorer.
About (from Kwizzu)
"Also We are also giving you Adlesse Lite to enhance your Google and Facebook experience! Adlesse Lite offers an option to see alternative search results from Bing, Wikipedia and and Twitter instead of ads on Google search page. Adlesse also replaces Facebook Ads with your own Twitter stream."
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Overview
The most used version is 2.1.9, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. The main program executable is WombatBHO.dll. A vast majority of those who have this installed end up removing it just after a couple weeks. The software installer includes 19 files and is usually about 838.42 KB (858,540 bytes).
- Loads into the web browser
- Known to include offers within the setup
- Many experts agree, if you don't use it you should remove it!
FastestTube has been seen bundling various 3rd party software during the installation process. Make sure to check for and remove unused programs.
Program details
URL: fastesttube.kwizzu.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\FastestTube\2.1.5
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\FastestTube\2.1.5\uninstall.exe"
Estimated size: 838.42 KB
Files installed by FastestTube
Program module: | WombatBHO.dll |
Name: | Wombat |
Path: | C:\Program Files\FastestTube\2.1.9.4\WombatBHO.dll |
MD5: | 3486b4c9fe57ce355133ad15035f3881 |
Additional files:
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WombatBHO.dll - Wombat
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Uninstall.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- WombatBHO.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'FastestTubeBHO Class' with the class of {3E532CE8-C6D9-4A10-8ACE-4348C96E8B6A} (FastestTube BHO).
How do I remove FastestTube?
You can uninstall FastestTube 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 FastestTube, 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 FastestTube.
- 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 FastestTube 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) 65%
Win XP 0%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 67%
Keep it 33%
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GLOBAL RANK
#19,650
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
75.89% |
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Windows XP |
10.27% |
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Windows Vista |
7.59% |
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Windows 10 |
6.25% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
30.04% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
29.15% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
11.21% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
10.31% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
3.59% |
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Windows 7 Home Basic |
2.69% |
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Geography
12.61% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
12.61% |
Germany |
6.09% |
Iran |
6.09% |
Taiwan |
5.65% |
Israel |
5.22% |
Hungary |
4.35% |
Saudi Arabia |
3.48% |
Netherlands |
3.04% |
Japan |
3.04% |
TN |
2.61% |
France |
2.61% |
Brazil |
2.61% |
Belgium |
2.17% |
Canada |
2.17% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell |
25.89% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
25.89% |
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Acer |
13.39% |
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Toshiba |
9.82% |
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ASUS |
7.14% |
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GIGABYTE |
6.25% |
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Samsung |
6.25% |
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Medion |
1.79% |
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Intel |
1.79% |
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Lenovo |
1.79% |
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Common models |
MSI MS-7592 |
2.88% |
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Dell Inspiron N5010 |
2.88% |
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HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
1.92% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite C660 |
1.92% |
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Dell Vostro 1015 |
1.92% |
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Dell Inspiron 1564 |
1.92% |
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