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What percent of users and experts removed it?
48% remove it52% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Bad
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How common is it?
Global Rank #671
United States Rank #2,640
Reach 1.0110%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 38.61 days
1138.95 days >
Average installed length: 598.43 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
0.9 100.00%

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JDownloader 0.9

What is JDownloader?

JDownloader is a download manager, written in Java, which allows the automatic downloading of files and split files from one-click hosting sites such as RapidShare. JDownloader supports the use of premium accounts. JDownloader supports the RapidShare "waiting time" and CAPTCHA recognition, enabling batch downloads without user input.

About  (from AppWork GmbH)

JDownloader is a free, open-source download management tool with a huge community of developers that makes downloading as easy and fast as it should be. Users can start, stop or pause downloads, set bandwith limitations, auto-extract archives and much more. It's an easy-to-extend framework that can save hours of your v...  Read more

Overview

It adds registry entry for the current user which will allow the program to automatically start each time it is rebooted. The program adds a toolbar to Microsoft Internet Explorer. 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 JDownloader.exe. The setup package generally installs about 99 files and is usually about 25.99 MB (27,251,464 bytes). The installed file Updater.exe is the auto-update component of the program which is designed to check for software updates and notify and apply them when new versions are discovered.
JDownloader has been seen bundling various 3rd party software during the installation process. Make sure to check for and remove unused programs.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.jdownloader.org
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\JDownloader
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\JDownloader\JDUninstall.exe
Estimated size: 25.99 MB

Program filesFiles installed by JDownloader 0.9

Program executable:JDownloader.exe
Name:JDownloader Launcher v3
Path:C:\Program Files\JDownloader\JDownloader.exe
MD5:5061f57926d36662e4b139d2282d79d0
Additional files:
  • JDownloader.exe - JDownloader Launcher v3
  • JDownloaderBETA.exe - JDownloader Launcher v4
  • JDownloaderD3D.exe
  • JDownloaderLOG.exe
  • JDownloaderNIGHTLY.exe
  • JDUninstall.exe - JDownloader Uninstaller (JDownloader)
  • Uninstall JDownloader.exe
  • Updater.exe - JDownloader Updater
  • JDownloaderPortable.exe - JDownloader 0.9
  • JDLauncher.exe - JDownloader (JDownloader Launcher)
  • JDownloader by nero008.exe
  • JDownloader2.exe - JDownloader 2 Launcher
  • JDownloaderSetup.exe
  • uninstall.exe - JDownloader Setup for Windows
  • WebInstaller-0.9.581.exe
  • JDownloaderToolbarHelper.exe (by Conduit) - ToolbarHelper Application
  • hk64tbJDo2.dll (by Conduit) - Conduit Toolbar
  • hktbJDo2.dll
  • ldrtbJDo2.dll
  • ldrtbJDow.dll
  • prxtbJDow.dll
  • tbJDo2.dll
  • tbJDow.dll
  • JDUpdate.exe

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Internet Explorer BHO
  • prxtbJDow.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'MyMatch_v2b Toolbar' with the class of {b860e266-f38a-4e23-a639-0fda18b1beaa} (MyMatch_v2b).
2 Internet Explorer Bars
  • tbJDow.dll installs an Explorer Bar in Internet Explorer called 'Avanquest App'-Anwendungsleiste Findbar' with a class of {C97793F6-325D-4A26-ACAB-D551FCBF6DE9}.
  • prxtbJDow.dll installs an Explorer Bar in Internet Explorer called 'BitTorrentControl_v10 Findbar' with a class of {61B7EA61-DF56-4683-A474-BFDE2AD56316}.
Internet Explorer Toolbar
  • prxtbJDow.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'MyMatch_v2b Toolbar' with the class of {b860e266-f38a-4e23-a639-0fda18b1beaa}.
Internet Explorer URL Search Hook
  • prxtbJDow.dll loads into IE as a URL Search Hook named 'MyMatch_v2b Toolbar' with a class of {b860e266-f38a-4e23-a639-0fda18b1beaa} in order to redirect unknown URL searches.
Internet Explorer Web Browser
  • prxtbJDow.dll installs an IE Web Browser in Internet Explorer named 'forarabnetwork Toolbar' with a class of {C9158ECF-5F0C-412E-856C-A9B6256AFF11}.
7 Scheduled Tasks
  • JDownloader.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{B3BE288D-BA43-4606-8323-8BECE880993F}' (runs on registration).
  • JDownloaderD3D.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{A9735997-A011-4E1B-82E7-29918C844BFD}' (runs on registration).
  • uninstall.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{42CD7A24-AF4B-44A0-A119-1C6F9B6E2A90}' (runs on registration).
  • JDownloaderPortable.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{BAD0CDBF-9699-44E4-8A8C-79B586735655}' (runs on registration).
  • JDUninstall.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{E68F46AD-A0B7-4EA1-B46A-4A9E699156DE}' (runs on registration).
  • JDownloader2.exe is scheduled as a task named 'Jdownloader' (runs daily at 00:30).
  • Plus 1 more
Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
  • JDownloaderBETA.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named jdon.
3 Startup Files (User Run)
  • JDownloader.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'JDownloader.exe' and executes as C:\Program Files\JDownloader\JDownloader.exe.
  • JDownloaderPortable.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'JDownloaderPortable.exe' and executes as C:\Program Files\JDownloader\JDownloaderPortable.exe.
  • JDownloaderD3D.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'jd' and executes as C:\Program Files\JDownloader\JDownloaderD3D.exe.
5 Windows Firewall Allowed Programs
  • JDownloaderPortable.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\JDownloader\JDownloaderPortable.exe'.
  • JDUpdate.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\JDownloader\JDUpdate.exe'.
  • JDownloader.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\JDownloader\JDownloader.exe'.
  • JDownloader2.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\JDownloader\JDownloader2.exe'.
  • JDownloaderToolbarHelper.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\eTvOnline.ro\eTvOnline.roToolbarHelper.exe'.

Program resource utilizationResource utilization averages

JDownloaderToolbarHelper.exe
Total CPU:0.4892737327%
0.031193% average
Kernel CPU:0.29804920%
0.016088% average
User CPU:0.19122453%
0.015104% average

How do I remove JDownloader?

You can uninstall JDownloader from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  1. 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.
  2. When you find the program JDownloader 0.9, 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).
  3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove JDownloader.

How do I reset my web browser?

If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by JDownloader 0.9 you can restore them to their previous default settings.
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OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 63%
Win 7 0%
 
WHEN IT STARTS
Auto-starting? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 48%
Keep it 52%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 69.54%
Windows 10 22.74%
Windows XP 4.90%
Windows Vista 2.78%
Windows Server 2003 0.04%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 28.18%
Windows 7 Ultimate 24.32%
Windows 7 Professional 12.80%
Windows 8.1 4.98%
Windows 8.1 Pro 4.92%
Microsoft Windows XP 4.88%

Distribution by countryGeography

19.59% of installs come from Germany
Which countries install it?
  Germany 19.59%
  United States 13.47%
  France 9.07%
  Spain 8.86%
  Italy 7.53%
  Argentina 3.48%
  Mexico 3.41%
  Brazil 3.03%
  Austria 2.13%
  United Kingdom 2.11%
  Chile 1.43%
  Belgium 1.43%
  Colombia 1.38%
  Canada 1.38%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 22.10%
Acer 19.69%
ASUS 15.83%
Dell 15.26%
GIGABYTE 11.20%
Samsung 4.84%
Toshiba 3.59%
Lenovo 2.89%
Intel 1.51%
American Megatrends 1.11%
MSI 1.06%
Medion 0.92%
Common models
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... 8.96%
HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... 4.53%
ASUS All Series 4.50%
HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... 4.47%
ASUSTeK K53SV 1.86%
MEDIONPC MS-7728 1.86%

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Publisher URL: www.wemakeyourappwork.com

comments3 comments

user comment
user comment
Jac Falconover a year ago
Didn't know it came bundled in with installers, but it is the best downloader for everything from file upload websites to bandcamp, grooveshark, and youtube.
user comment
SolidYoteover a year ago
Well besides the installer, I don't think its very harmful..
user comment
androalpover a year ago
best program if you are downloading files from online storages like rapids... and etc.