Should I remove MetaWeb?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
23% remove it77% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #32,001
United States Rank #21,685
Reach 0.0042%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 14.06 days
414.82 days >
Average installed length: 217.95 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
3.3.1.0 |
6.10% |
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3.3.0.4 |
8.54% |
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3.3.0.0 |
1.22% |
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3.2.0.11 |
1.22% |
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3.2.0.2 |
70.73% |
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3.2.0.1 |
3.66% |
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3.1.1.16 |
2.44% |
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3.1.1 |
6.10% |
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MetaWeb
from CGM Technology Services
What is MetaWeb? (from CGM Technology Services)
With worldwide 100.000+ installations, MetaWeb is a leading WebCGM/TIFF viewer and annotation tool offering a host of functionalities. MetaWeb works within Microsoft Internet Explorer and can be freely downloaded and implemented.
Overview
MetaWeb is a software program developed by CGM Technology Services. The most common release is 3.2.0.2, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. The primary executable is named MetaPrint.exe. The setup package generally installs about 8 files and is usually about 3.96 MB (4,151,158 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 10. While about 73% of users of MetaWeb come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and Canada.
Program details
URL: www.cgmtech.de/metaweb.htm
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Ematek\MetaWeb\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{73DE96F9-C03B-4FF4-A027-FFBF6B087EBD}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 3.96 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by MetaWeb
Program executable: | MetaPrint.exe |
Path: | C:\Program Files\Ematek\MetaWeb\MetaPrint.exe |
MD5: | e8e790526c798379297fd73eccc11744 |
Additional files:
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Cgmimp32.dll - Microsoft Graphic Filters (CGM Import Filter)
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MetaWebURL.ocx (by Ematek Informatik GmbH) - MetaWeb ActiveX Control
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MetaBHO.dll - MetaBHO Module
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cgmcnv32.dll
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MetaPrint.exe
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Txt2Hs.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- MetaBHO.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'CGMFragment Class' with the class of {0695F52A-89A2-4246-81B5-AFAD2D3B865F} (Metaweb CGM Fragment BHO).
How do I remove MetaWeb?
You can uninstall MetaWeb 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 MetaWeb, 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 MetaWeb.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by MetaWeb 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) 72%
Win Vista (SP2) 4%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 23%
Keep it 77%
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GLOBAL RANK
#32,001
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
71.95% |
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Windows 10 |
18.29% |
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Windows XP |
6.10% |
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Windows Vista |
3.66% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Professional |
34.15% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
28.05% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
8.54% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
6.10% |
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Windows 10 Pro |
3.66% |
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Windows 8.1 |
3.66% |
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Geography
72.73% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
72.73% |
Germany |
7.44% |
Canada |
5.79% |
Brazil |
1.65% |
Australia |
1.65% |
Mexico |
1.65% |
Turkey |
1.65% |
Chile |
0.83% |
Slovenia |
0.83% |
Belgium |
0.83% |
Switzerland |
0.83% |
Austria |
0.83% |
Netherlands |
0.83% |
Czech Republic |
0.83% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell |
32.81% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
28.13% |
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Lenovo |
9.38% |
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ASUS |
6.25% |
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GIGABYTE |
4.69% |
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Acer |
4.69% |
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Toshiba |
4.69% |
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Medion |
3.13% |
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Intel |
3.13% |
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American Megatrends |
3.13% |
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Common models |
Dell Latitude E5530 non-v... |
2.78% |
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LENOVO 2056AF8 |
2.78% |
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Dell OptiPlex 980 |
2.78% |
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Dell OptiPlex 3010 |
1.39% |
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Dell Latitude E6440 |
1.39% |
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Dell Latitude 6430U |
1.39% |
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