Should I remove weDownload?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
75% remove it25% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #22,734
United States Rank #14,375
Reach 0.0085%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 14.91 days
439.93 days >
Average installed length: 231.15 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
1.31.153.0 |
28.57% |
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1.30.153.1 |
7.74% |
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1.27.153.10 |
61.90% |
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1.27.153.8 |
1.79% |
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weDownload
from weDownload Ltd
What is weDownload?
WeDownload is a potentially unwanted web browser extension and Browser helper Object (for Internet Explorer) that delivers contextual based advertising to the web browser. In addition it will modify the user's browser home and search pages as well as 'New Tab' pages to push advertising and search.The software also bundled various potentially unwanted applications by the same publisher as well as third party apps.
About (from weDownload Ltd)
We are involved in software distribution via our installer platform (weDownload Manager) and via our download and reviews website toDownload.com. Also we are involved in software development and software publishing via our own software products like SmartPCFix.
Overview
The most used version is 1.27.153.10, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. During setup, the program registers itself to launch on boot through a Windows Schedule Task in order to automatically start-up (this is typically done to avoid any UAC prompts). It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. The main program executable is utils.exe. Typically most users end up uninstalling this just after a few days. The software installer includes 16 files and is usually about 5.8 MB (6,077,200 bytes). weDownload-updater.exe is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released.
The program is built using the Crossrider framework, a cross browser monetization platform used to deploy a toolbar and extension for modern web browsers with monetization features including browser search and homepage redirection, contextual coupons and in-line text advertising. Crossrider extensions include background processes to monitor, update and automatically download new features/code without direct user interaction.
- Possible malware installed by this program
- Automatically starts with Windows
- Loads into the web browser
- Built on the Crossrider toolbar platform and potentially unwanted
- May inject ads in the web browser
- 'Offers' to modify the browser's home and search pages by default
- Difficult to remove as it will reinstall itself
- Known to include offers within the setup
- Many experts agree, if you don't use it you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in weDownload.
utils.exe (3aaf79e22fa8ed6e5efe0d4484a642cb) has been flagged by the following 4 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
Baidu-International |
4.0.3.14126 |
Trojan.Win32.Packed.aZ |
ESET-NOD32 |
8.8985 |
Win32/Packed.ScrambleWrapper.C |
Symantec |
1/26/2014 rev. 1 |
WS.Reputation |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
7.2.297 |
TROJ_GEN.F47V0716 |
weDownload-updater.exe (994d74e080febf782c91d5dbc275a304) has been flagged by the following 11 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
AVG |
13.0.0.3169 |
Generic_r.GS |
Baidu-International |
3.5.1.41473 |
Adware.Win32.CrossRider.J |
Dr.Web |
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Trojan.Crossrider.32 |
ESET-NOD32 |
9257 |
a variant of Win32/Toolbar.CrossRider.J |
K7 AntiVirus |
9.175.10750 |
Trojan ( 0048c68d1 ) |
K7GW |
9.175.10750 |
Trojan ( 0048c68d1 ) |
Kingsoft AntiVirus |
2013.4.9.267 |
Win32.Troj.Generic.a.(kcloud) |
McAfee |
5.600.0.1067 |
Artemis!994D74E080FE |
McAfee-GW-Edition |
2013 |
Artemis!994D74E080FE |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
9.700.0.1001 |
TROJ_GEN.F47V1028 |
VIPRE Antivirus |
25156 |
Crossrider (fs) |
weDownload-bho.dll (6e33114fe670eb2088eac46e4ad27de0) has been flagged by the following 8 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
Dr.Web |
|
Trojan.Crossrider.1 |
ESET-NOD32 |
8889 |
a variant of Win32/Toolbar.CrossRider.H |
McAfee |
5.600.0.1067 |
Artemis!6E33114FE670 |
McAfee-GW-Edition |
2013 |
Artemis!6E33114FE670 |
Symantec |
20131.1.5.61 |
WS.Reputation.1 |
Trend Micro |
9.740.0.1012 |
ADW_GAMEPLAYLABS |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
9.700.0.1001 |
ADW_GAMEPLAYLABS |
VIPRE Antivirus |
22192 |
Crossrider (fs) |
weDownload-codedownloader.exe (97da8e17c0ff8c759c8c61c3b29dab50) has been flagged by the following 6 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
Baidu-International |
3.5.1.41473 |
Trojan.Win32.Toolbar.CrossRider.J |
Dr.Web |
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Trojan.Crossrider.1 |
ESET-NOD32 |
9022 |
a variant of Win32/Toolbar.CrossRider.J |
Kingsoft AntiVirus |
2013.4.9.267 |
Win32.Troj.Generic.a.(kcloud) |
McAfee-GW-Edition |
2013 |
Heuristic.BehavesLike.Win32.Suspicious-BAY.K |
VIPRE Antivirus |
23156 |
Crossrider (fs) |
weDownload-firefoxinstaller.exe (9ca06a46aee0910ce983794eb89d700d) has been flagged by the following 6 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
Baidu-International |
3.5.1.41473 |
Adware.Win32.CrossRider.K |
ESET-NOD32 |
9190 |
a variant of Win32/Toolbar.CrossRider.K |
McAfee |
6.0.4.564 |
Artemis!9CA06A46AEE0 |
McAfee-GW-Edition |
2013 |
Artemis!9CA06A46AEE0 |
Symantec |
20131.1.5.61 |
WS.Reputation.1 |
VIPRE Antivirus |
24754 |
Crossrider (fs) |
weDownload-chromeinstaller.exe (53775160b02c2c2b4d4b0f859ae6ee71) has been flagged by the following 5 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
Baidu-International |
3.5.1.41473 |
Adware.Win32.CrossRider.K |
ESET-NOD32 |
9190 |
a variant of Win32/Toolbar.CrossRider.K |
McAfee |
6.0.4.564 |
Artemis!53775160B02C |
McAfee-GW-Edition |
2013 |
Artemis!53775160B02C |
VIPRE Antivirus |
24752 |
Crossrider (fs) |
weDownload-enabler.exe (d91dc8ec3e3e9dcfb0e244a911f79e2c) has been flagged by the following 5 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
Baidu-International |
3.5.1.41473 |
Adware.Win32.CrossRider.K |
ESET-NOD32 |
9190 |
a variant of Win32/Toolbar.CrossRider.K |
McAfee |
6.0.4.564 |
Artemis!D91DC8EC3E3E |
McAfee-GW-Edition |
2013 |
Artemis!D91DC8EC3E3E |
VIPRE Antivirus |
24754 |
Crossrider (fs) |
View all 45 all detections
weDownload has been seen bundling various 3rd party software during the installation process. Make sure to check for and remove unused programs.
Program details
Displayed publisher: weDownload
URL: www.wedownload.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\wedownload
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\weDownload\Uninstall.exe /fromcontrolpanel=1
Estimated size: 5.8 MB
Files installed by weDownload
Program executable: | utils.exe (Malware detected) |
Name: | weDownload |
| weDownload Installer |
Path: | C:\Program Files\wedownload\utils.exe |
MD5: | 3aaf79e22fa8ed6e5efe0d4484a642cb |
Additional files:
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weDownload-bg.exe - weDownload (weDownload exe)
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(Malware detected) weDownload-bho.dll - weDownload BHO
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weDownload-bho64.dll
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weDownload-buttonutil.exe
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weDownload-buttonutil64.exe
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weDownload-chromeinstaller.exe
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weDownload-codedownloader.exe
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(Malware detected) weDownload-enabler.exe
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weDownload-firefoxinstaller.exe
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weDownload-updater.exe
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Uninstall.exe
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weDownload-buttonutil.dll
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weDownload-buttonutil64.dll
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weDownload-helper.exe
Behaviors exhibited
2 Internet Explorer BHOs
- weDownload-bho64.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'weDownload' with the class of {11111111-1111-1111-1111-110411581120} (CrossriderApp0045820).
- weDownload-bho.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'weDownload' with the class of {11111111-1111-1111-1111-110411581120} (CrossriderApp0045820).
5 Scheduled Tasks (Boot/Login)
- weDownload-firefoxinstaller.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named weDownload-firefoxinstaller.
- weDownload-updater.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named weDownload-updater.
- weDownload-enabler.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named weDownload-enabler.
- weDownload-codedownloader.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named weDownload-codedownloader.
- weDownload-chromeinstaller.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named weDownload-chromeinstaller.
How do I remove weDownload?
You can uninstall weDownload 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 weDownload, 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 weDownload.
- 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.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by weDownload 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) 61%
Win XP 1%
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HOW IT STARTS
Scheduled task? Yes
(Runs on Windows boot)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 75%
Keep it 25%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
67.26% |
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Windows 10 |
21.43% |
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Windows Vista |
5.95% |
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Windows XP |
5.36% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
42.86% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
14.88% |
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Windows 8 |
7.74% |
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Windows 8.1 |
7.74% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
6.55% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
5.36% |
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Geography
79.92% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
79.92% |
India |
4.60% |
Romania |
3.35% |
Germany |
2.93% |
Australia |
1.67% |
Iran |
0.84% |
Netherlands |
0.84% |
Italy |
0.84% |
United Kingdom |
0.84% |
South Africa |
0.42% |
Brazil |
0.42% |
Taiwan |
0.42% |
Belgium |
0.42% |
France |
0.42% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
29.75% |
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Dell |
27.27% |
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Acer |
12.40% |
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ASUS |
9.92% |
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Lenovo |
9.09% |
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Toshiba |
3.31% |
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Alienware |
1.65% |
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Samsung |
1.65% |
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MSI |
1.65% |
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Sony |
1.65% |
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Intel |
0.83% |
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American Megatrends |
0.83% |
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Common models |
HP 2000 Notebook PC |
2.80% |
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ASUSTeK K54C |
1.87% |
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Dell Dell DXC061 |
1.87% |
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HP Pavilion g7 Notebook P... |
1.87% |
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ASUSTeK X501U |
1.87% |
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Dell Inspiron N5050 |
1.87% |
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