Should I remove WebEnhancements?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
44% remove it56% keep it
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How common is it?
United States Rank #45,984
Reach 0.0006%
WebEnhancements
from WebEnhancements INC
Overview
WebEnhancements is a program developed by WebEnhancements INC. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. The software installer includes 4 files. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows Vista (SP2). While about 95% of users of WebEnhancements come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\webenhancements
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\WebEnhancements\uninst.exe
Files installed by WebEnhancements
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BrowserEnhancements.dll (by Company Name) - Product Name (File Description)
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uninst.exe
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RealPlayer_setup.exe (by RealNetworks) - RealNetworks Installer (32-bit) (RealNetworks Installer)
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uninstall.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- BrowserEnhancements.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Browser Enhancements' with the class of {40205287-E793-41AC-B95C-D8D064BA33CA} (Microsoft Configuration).
How do I remove WebEnhancements?
You can uninstall WebEnhancements 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 WebEnhancements, 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 WebEnhancements.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by WebEnhancements 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) 45%
Win 7 9%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 44%
Keep it 56%
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US RANK
#45,984
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
54.55% |
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Windows Vista |
36.36% |
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Windows XP |
9.09% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
54.55% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
27.27% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
9.09% |
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Windows Vista Business |
9.09% |
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Geography
94.74% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
94.74% |
United Kingdom |
5.26% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell |
30.00% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
30.00% |
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Acer |
20.00% |
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Sony |
20.00% |
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Common models |
Sony VGN-NW20EF_S |
9.09% |
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Sony VGN-NW120J |
9.09% |
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HP-Pavilion FK790AA-ABA m... |
9.09% |
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HP-Pavilion AY627AA-ABA a... |
9.09% |
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HP Pavilion dv9000 (GA356... |
9.09% |
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Gateway ZX4800 |
9.09% |
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