Should I remove Macro Broadcast?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
82% remove it18% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Reach 0.0009%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 14.07 days
415.14 days >
Average installed length: 218.13 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
1.0.0.0 |
100.00% |
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Macro Broadcast
What is Macro Broadcast?
This adware (AKA WinCheck, CMI, ConvertAd) is an ad Injector that is typically bundled with unwanted software offers. This particular ad injector is an unwanted software program that is deceptive, difficult to remove as well as impacts the security of the user's privacy and computer health. It also displays intrusive advertisements in the browser which promote and trick users into installing other unwanted adware or malware. The program, which runs as a startup process in the background works by injecting into the browser ads on web pages that either do not normally appear or by replacing existing ads that are part of the existing site with ads from different companies with low quality offerings as well as malware. It works by monitoring and intercepting the user's bewb browser connections and injecting new content before the browser serve it up.
Overview
The main program executable is ansc6285.exe. Typically most users end up uninstalling this just after a few days. The software installer includes 6 files and is usually about 2.22 MB (2,329,740 bytes).
- Possible malware installed by this program
- Difficult to remove as it will reinstall itself
- Displays unwanted advertisements
- The experts agree, you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in Macro Broadcast.
ansc6285.exe (1d45f4ff8c41f21ffff96c5bb4ca5f97) has been flagged by the following 18 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
Lavasoft Ad-Aware |
537 |
Application.Generic.1253020 |
Agnitum Outpost |
7.1.1 |
PUA.ConvertAd |
avast! |
2014.9-150816 |
Win32:Dropper-gen [Drp] |
AVG |
2016.0.3015 |
Generic6 |
Baidu-International |
4.0.3.15816 |
PUA.Win32.ConvertAd.81 |
Bitdefender |
1.0.20.1140 |
Application.Generic.1253020 |
Comodo Security |
22034 |
Application.Win32.ConvertAd.~DAQ |
Dr.Web |
9.0.0.0228 |
Adware.ClickMeIn.908 |
ESET-NOD32 |
9.11592 |
a variant of Win32/Adware.ConvertAd.GI |
F-Secure |
11.2015-16-08_1 |
Application.Generic.1253020 |
G Data |
15.8.25 |
Application.Generic.1253020 |
K7 AntiVirus |
13.203.15838 |
Adware |
K7GW |
13.203.15840 |
Adware ( 004bdba31 ) |
MicroWorld-eScan |
16.0.0.684 |
Application.Generic.1253020 |
NANO AntiVirus |
0.30.24.1357 |
Riskware.Win32.ClickMeIn.dqzpmc |
Qihoo-360 |
1.0.0.1015 |
Win32/Virus.Adware.355 |
Symantec |
8/16/2015 rev. 1 |
WS.Reputation |
Tencent |
1.0.0.1 |
Win32.Risk.Agent.Dzkf |
View all 18 all detections
Program details
Installation folder: C:\users\user\appdata\local\b5be07f2-1428704870-e411-85c7-f0761c87e0fe
Uninstaller: "C:\users\user\appdata\Local\B5BE07F2-1428704870-E411-85C7-F0761C87E0FE\uninstall.exe"
Estimated size: 2.22 MB
Files installed by Macro Broadcast
Program executable: | ansc6285.exe (Malware detected) |
Path: | C:\users\user\appdata\local\b5be07f2-1428704870-e411-85c7-f0761c87e0fe\ansc6285.exe |
MD5: | 1d45f4ff8c41f21ffff96c5bb4ca5f97 |
Additional files:
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rnso67A7.exe
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Uninstall.exe
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rnsc17F5.exe
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rnsd53A4.exe
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rnsn9D1E.exe
How do I remove Macro Broadcast?
You can uninstall Macro Broadcast 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 Macro Broadcast, 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 Macro Broadcast.
- 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 53%
Win 7 6%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 82%
Keep it 18%
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AVERAGE INSTALL LIFESPAN
218.13
Days
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 10 |
52.94% |
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Windows 7 |
41.18% |
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Windows Vista |
5.88% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 8.1 |
23.53% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
17.65% |
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Windows 8.1 Pro |
11.76% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
11.76% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
11.76% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
5.88% |
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Geography
64.52% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
64.52% |
Brazil |
6.45% |
Portugal |
6.45% |
Germany |
6.45% |
Chile |
3.23% |
France |
3.23% |
Russia |
3.23% |
Philippines |
3.23% |
Italy |
3.23% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Acer |
26.67% |
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Samsung |
13.33% |
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Dell |
13.33% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
13.33% |
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Toshiba |
13.33% |
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ASUS |
6.67% |
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GIGABYTE |
6.67% |
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Sahara |
6.67% |
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Common models |
TOSHIBA SATELLITE PRO C50... |
6.25% |
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Samsung 300E5EV/300E4EV/2... |
6.25% |
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FUJITSU CELSIUS W38... |
6.25% |
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Dell Inspiron 1545 |
6.25% |
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BIOSTAR Group TA780G M2+ |
6.25% |
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ASUSTeK K53E |
6.25% |
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