Should I remove Version Checker for Funmoods?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
81% remove it19% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Reach 0.0009%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 20.43 days
602.68 days >
Average installed length: 316.66 days
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Version Checker for Funmoods
What is Version Checker for Funmoods?
This is the updater mechanism for the funmood web browser extension and toolbar. It checks to make sure that the toolbar is up to date and if not it will automatically download and install the latest version. It runs daily as a Windows scheduled task in order to avoid User Access Controls (UAC) security checks.
Excerpt from the license: "In order to provide you with the most up-to-date version of the Software and/or Services, we may update the Software and/or Services once a new version is released and send you relevant notifications."
About (from Volonet Ltd)
In order to provide you with the most up-to-date version of the Software and/or Services, we may update the Software and/or Services once a new version is released and send you relevant notifications. Funmoods develops and offers you the downloadable Software and related Services as detailed below, which are all govern... Read more
Overview
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 main program executable is updatetask.exe. Typically most users end up uninstalling this just after a few days. The software installer includes 5 files.
- Possible malware installed by this program
- Typically distributed through a pay-per-install bundle
- The experts agree, you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in Version Checker for Funmoods.
| updatetask.exe (82505ac4ae4839d83b76065c6f6f58c6) has been flagged by the following 4 scanners: |
| Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
| avast! |
2014.9-130615 |
Win32:Downloader-SPD [PUP] |
| Kingsoft AntiVirus |
331020.49267 |
Win32.Troj.VBKrypt.bj.(kcloud) |
| Rising Antivirus |
23.00.65.13613 |
Trojan.Win32.Generic.148B87EC |
| TrendMicro-HouseCall |
7.2.166 |
TROJ_GEN.F47V0222 |
Version Checker for Funmoods has been found to be bundled with 3rd party software. If you have not purposefully installed this, you should be safe uninstalling it.
Program details
URL: funmoods.com
Installation folder: C:\users\user\appdata\roaming\funmoods\updateproc
Uninstaller: C:\users\user\appdata\Roaming\Funmoods\UpdateProc\UpdateTask.exe /Uninstall
Files installed by Version Checker for Funmoods
| Program executable: | updatetask.exe (Malware detected) |
| Signed by: | Hoolapp |
| Path: | C:\users\user\appdata\roaming\funmoods\updateproc\updatetask.exe |
| MD5: | 82505ac4ae4839d83b76065c6f6f58c6 |
Additional files:
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CPWriter2.exe
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pdfwriter.exe (by Acro Software) - PDF Writer Application
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Preferences.exe (by Acro Software)
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uninstpw.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- UpdateTask.exe is scheduled as a task named 'At5' (runs weekly on Thursdays at 7:20 PM).
How do I remove Version Checker for Funmoods?
You can uninstall Version Checker for Funmoods 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 Version Checker for Funmoods, 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 Version Checker for Funmoods.
- 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 7 (SP1) 65%
Win 10 12%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 81%
Keep it 19%
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AVERAGE INSTALL LIFESPAN
316.66
Days
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
88.24% |
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| Windows 10 |
11.76% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
35.29% |
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| Windows 7 Home Basic |
23.53% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
23.53% |
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| Windows 7 Starter |
5.88% |
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| Windows 8 |
5.88% |
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| Windows 8 Pro |
5.88% |
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Geography
33.33% of installs come from Brazil
Which countries install it?
| Brazil |
33.33% |
| United States |
23.81% |
| Israel |
9.52% |
| Belgium |
4.76% |
| GH |
4.76% |
| India |
4.76% |
| MK |
4.76% |
| Philippines |
4.76% |
| Poland |
4.76% |
| Russia |
4.76% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Acer |
33.33% |
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| Dell |
20.00% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
20.00% |
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| American Megatrends |
6.67% |
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| Toshiba |
6.67% |
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| Medion |
6.67% |
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| GIGABYTE |
6.67% |
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Common models |
| TOSHIBA Satellite L855 |
7.14% |
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| Positivo Positivo M... |
7.14% |
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| PositivoEINM10CB |
7.14% |
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| MEDIONPC MS-7646 |
7.14% |
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| HP-Pavilion RX885AA-ABA a... |
7.14% |
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| HP ProBook 4410s |
7.14% |
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About (from Volonet Ltd)
Volonet develops, designs, and markets highly engaging software that adds rich content to social networks communication channels, and is enjoyed by millions of daily active users.
Publisher URL: www.volo-net.com