Should I remove WOT Services?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
45% remove it55% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
United States Rank #32,195
Reach 0.0012%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 1.00.0000 |
100.00% |
|
WOT Services
What is WOT Services?
The installed WOT browser add-on shows its users the reputations of websites, which are calculated through a combination of user ratings and data from other sources. The WOT browser add-on does two things: (1) it sends user ratings to the WOT site, and (2) it displays the computed results via color-coded icons in the user's browser tool-bar and next to external links on the pages of leading search engines, email services and social network sites.
About (from the publisher)
WOT is a free website reputation, rating and review tool that helps find trustworthy websites. WOT shows you which websites you can trust based on millions of users’ experiences around the world to help you stay safe when you search, surf, and shop online. Traffic light style icons guide you find trustworthy links on s... Read more
Overview
It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. The setup package is about 885.84 KB (907,104 bytes) when donwloaded.
- Installs a Windows Service
Program details
URL: www.mywot.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\WOT Services\
Uninstaller: RunDll32 C:\Program Files1\COMMON~1\INSTAL~1\PROFES~1\RunTime\11\00\Intel32\Ctor.dll,LaunchSetup "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{E
Estimated size: 885.84 KB
Language: English
Files installed by WOT Services
-
AMPing.exe (by Automated Programming Technologies) - WOT + Bing Bar (AMPing (Company=22, Product=16))
-
InstallManager_BAB_BAB.exe (by Microsoft) - MSN® Toolbar
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- AMPing.exe runs as a service named 'AMPingService' (AMPingService) "AMPing Service".
How do I remove WOT Services?
You can uninstall WOT Services 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 WOT Services, 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 WOT Services.
- 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) 54%
Win 10 4%
|
|
HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
|
|
USER ACTIONS
 |
Uninstall it 45%
Keep it 55%
|
|
Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
54.17% |
|
| Windows Vista |
33.33% |
|
| Windows XP |
8.33% |
|
| Windows 10 |
4.17% |
|
Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
45.83% |
|
| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
29.17% |
|
| Windows 7 Professional |
8.33% |
|
| Microsoft Windows XP |
8.33% |
|
| Windows Vista Ultimate |
4.17% |
|
| Windows 10 Home |
4.17% |
|
Geography
97.44% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
97.44% |
| Canada |
2.56% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
29.17% |
|
| Hewlett-Packard |
16.67% |
|
| Acer |
16.67% |
|
| Toshiba |
12.50% |
|
| Sony |
8.33% |
|
| Samsung |
4.17% |
|
| Intel |
4.17% |
|
| Gateway |
4.17% |
|
| Lenovo |
4.17% |
|
Common models |
| Dell Inspiron 530 |
8.70% |
|
| Gateway LX6810-01 |
8.70% |
|
| TOSHIBA Satellite C655 |
8.70% |
|
| HP-Pavilion GC673AA-ABA m... |
8.70% |
|
| Gateway T5062 |
4.35% |
|
| TOSHIBA Satellite A505 |
4.35% |
|