Should I remove wxDownload?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
69% remove it31% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #12,718
United States Rank #18,873
Reach 0.0248%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 35.76 days
1054.95 days >
Average installed length: 554.29 days
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wxDownload
from Best Application
What is wxDownload? (from Best Application)
wxDownload Pro is an open source download manager. It is also multi-threaded transfers download manager which means it can split a file into several parts and download them simultaneously. wxDownload Pro helps increase download speed by up to 5 times, resume and schedule downloads, allows recovery of lost or interrupte... Read more
Overview
wxDownload is a program developed by Best Application. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. In the Google Chrome browser, it will add an extension. The main program executable is 5102f2e335e9c.dll. A vast majority of those who have this installed end up removing it just after a couple weeks. The software installer includes 13 files and is usually about 895.48 KB (916,968 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 7. While about 22% of users of wxDownload come from the United States, it is also popular in Iran and Canada.
- Possible malware installed by this program
- Loads into the web browser
- Many experts agree, if you don't use it you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in wxDownload.
5102f2e335e9c.dll (44f1dc155d3d083b677f20ed0fab8404) has been flagged by the following 7 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
AVG |
2014.0.3445 |
Generic_c |
Clam AntiVirus |
0.98/18155 |
WIN.Adware.Multiplug |
Dr.Web |
9.0.0.0143 |
Adware.Plugin.38 |
ESET-NOD32 |
7.8360 |
a variant of Win32/Adware.MultiPlug.I |
Sophos |
4.89 |
FastSave |
Vba32 AntiVirus |
3.12.22.1 |
BScope.Adware.MegaSearch |
VIPRE Antivirus |
17992 |
Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT |
505086d959654.dll (4b35f6c1f932f52fa9901fbc47b432df) has been flagged by the following 24 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
Agnitum Outpost |
5.5.1.3 |
Adware.MultiPlug!jIi3Hs0/X+0 |
AhnLab-V3 |
2013.05.22.05 |
Win-Trojan/Injector.M.142848 |
Avira AntiVir |
7.11.79.166 |
ADWARE/Adware.Gen |
avast! |
6.0.1289.0 |
Win32:Adware-gen [Adw] |
AVG |
10.0.0.1190 |
Skodna.Generic.ADV |
Commtouch SDK |
5.4.1.7 |
W32/BHO.GFXI-8075 |
Comodo Security |
16299 |
Application.Win32.AdWare.BHO.~A |
Dr.Web |
|
Adware.Bho.3865 |
Emsisoft Anti-Malware |
3.0.0.575 |
VirTool.Win32.Injector.AMN (A) |
eSafe |
7.0.17.0 |
Win32.Trojan |
ESET-NOD32 |
8361 |
Win32/Adware.MultiPlug |
Fortinet FortiGate |
5.0.43.0 |
Adware/MultiPlug |
F-Prot |
4.7.1.166 |
W32/BHO.GB |
G Data |
22 |
Win32:Adware-gen |
K7 AntiVirus |
9.168.8730 |
Riskware |
McAfee |
5.400.0.1158 |
Generic PUP.x!brl |
McAfee-GW-Edition |
2012.1 |
Generic PUP.x!brl |
Microsoft Security Essentials |
1.9506 |
VirTool:Win32/Injector.DM |
NANO AntiVirus |
0.24.0.52214 |
Trojan.Win32.Bho.vgpfw |
Sophos |
4.89.0 |
CNav |
Total Defense |
37.0.10432 |
Win32/BHO.NFI |
Trend Micro |
9.740.0.1012 |
ADW_MULTIPLUG |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
9.700.0.1001 |
ADW_MULTIPLUG |
VIPRE Antivirus |
17994 |
Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT |
50e97a7fbb58b.dll (6696822add17061dc0bb8ee5b42cc2d4) has been flagged by the following 19 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
AhnLab-V3 |
2013.06.02.00 |
Win-Adware/BHO.Zoomex.118272 |
AVG |
10.0.0.1190 |
Skodna.Generic.AIX |
Clam AntiVirus |
0.97.3.0 |
WIN.Adware.BHO-449 |
Comodo Security |
16356 |
UnclassifiedMalware |
Dr.Web |
|
Adware.Plugin.31 |
Emsisoft Anti-Malware |
3.0.0.576 |
Adware.Win32.BHO.axtn.AMN (A) |
ESET-NOD32 |
8399 |
Win32/Adware.MultiPlug.G |
Fortinet FortiGate |
5.0.43.0 |
Adware/BHO |
Jiangmin |
16.0.100 |
Adware/BHO.ega |
McAfee |
5.400.0.1158 |
Adware-WinAd.dldr |
McAfee-GW-Edition |
2012.1 |
Adware-WinAd.dldr |
NANO AntiVirus |
0.24.0.52593 |
Trojan.Win32.Plugin.bgdzjg |
PC Tools |
9.0.0.2 |
Adware.Adpopup!rem |
Sophos |
4.89.0 |
Generic PUA NE |
Symantec |
20131.1.0.101 |
Adware.Adpopup |
Total Defense |
37.0.10447 |
Win32/SillyBHO.HAV |
Trend Micro |
9.740.0.1012 |
ADW_MULTIPLUG |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
9.700.0.1001 |
ADW_MULTIPLUG |
VIPRE Antivirus |
18322 |
Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT |
50524eef41dcf.dll (633e7480df2a82ffb537684d1c4b5be1) has been flagged by the following 15 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
Avira AntiVir |
7.11.66.44 |
ADWARE/Adware.Gen |
AVG |
10.0.0.1190 |
Generic5.KNT |
Dr.Web |
|
Adware.Plugin.15 |
Emsisoft Anti-Malware |
3.0.0.569 |
Adware.Win32.MultiPlug.AMN (A) |
eSafe |
7.0.17.0 |
Win32.Trojan |
ESET-NOD32 |
8147 |
Win32/Adware.MultiPlug.B |
Fortinet FortiGate |
5.0.43.0 |
Riskware/MultiPlug |
Jiangmin |
16.0.100 |
Trojan/Genome.dbov |
Malwarebytes |
1.70.0.9 |
PUP.DownloadnSave |
McAfee |
5.400.0.1158 |
Generic PUP.x!brx |
McAfee-GW-Edition |
2012.1 |
Generic PUP.x!brx |
NANO AntiVirus |
0.22.8.51404 |
Trojan.Win32.Plugin.xnzwc |
Trend Micro |
9.740.0.1012 |
TROJ_SPNR.14LM12 |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
9.700.0.1001 |
TROJ_SPNR.14LM12 |
VIPRE Antivirus |
16214 |
Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT |
50c698cb89c1a.ocx (582dca19bc19ee74e58625692d055b11) has been flagged by the following 14 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
Avira AntiVir |
7.11.79.122 |
ADWARE/Adware.Gen |
AVG |
10.0.0.1190 |
Generic_c.QK |
Comodo Security |
16295 |
UnclassifiedMalware |
Emsisoft Anti-Malware |
3.0.0.575 |
Adware.Win32.MultiPlug.AMN (A) |
eSafe |
7.0.17.0 |
Win32.Trojan |
ESET-NOD32 |
8358 |
Win32/Adware.MultiPlug.E |
F-Prot |
4.7.1.166 |
W32/AdAgent.AL.gen!Eldorado |
K7 AntiVirus |
9.168.8730 |
Adware |
Kingsoft AntiVirus |
2013.4.9.267 |
Win32.Troj.Agent.k.(kcloud) |
MicroWorld-eScan |
12.0.250.0 |
ADWARE/Adware.Gen (ES) |
NANO AntiVirus |
0.24.0.52214 |
Trojan.Win32.MultiPlug.bgdzhz |
Trend Micro |
9.740.0.1012 |
ADW_MULTIPLUG |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
9.700.0.1001 |
ADW_MULTIPLUG |
VIPRE Antivirus |
17966 |
Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT |
508f874454045.ocx (d637295a8426c7c4a8e9ef3e584839a2) has been flagged by the following 14 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
Agnitum Outpost |
5.5.1.3 |
Adware.MultiPlug!GWABRcNp/fU |
Avira AntiVir |
7.11.83.146 |
ADWARE/Adware.Gen |
Clam AntiVirus |
0.97.3.0 |
Win.Adware.Multiplug-1 |
Commtouch SDK |
5.4.1.7 |
W32/FastSave.FQMW-6395 |
Comodo Security |
16394 |
UnclassifiedMalware |
eSafe |
7.0.17.0 |
Win32.Trojan |
ESET-NOD32 |
8424 |
Win32/Adware.MultiPlug.D |
Fortinet FortiGate |
5.0.43.0 |
Adware/MultiPlug |
F-Prot |
4.7.1.166 |
W32/FastSave.A |
K7 AntiVirus |
9.170.8831 |
Riskware |
NANO AntiVirus |
0.24.0.52697 |
Trojan.Win32.MultiPlug.bgdzmf |
Sophos |
4.89.0 |
FastSave |
Trend Micro |
9.740.0.1012 |
ADW_MULTIPLUG |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
9.700.0.1001 |
ADW_MULTIPLUG |
50f809ec0680c.dll (da161da8bcb9b8032908cc303602f2ee) has been flagged by the following 13 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
Avira AntiVir |
7.11.84.68 |
ADWARE/Adware.Gen7 |
AVG |
10.0.0.1190 |
Generic5.TWY |
Dr.Web |
|
Adware.Plugin.37 |
eSafe |
7.0.17.0 |
Win32.Trojan |
ESET-NOD32 |
8439 |
Win32/Adware.MultiPlug.I |
NANO AntiVirus |
0.24.0.52848 |
Trojan.Win32.Plugin.bglnls |
PC Tools |
9.0.0.2 |
Adware.Adpopup!rem |
Sophos |
4.89.0 |
FastSave |
Symantec |
20131.1.0.101 |
Adware.Adpopup |
Trend Micro |
9.740.0.1012 |
ADW_MULTIPLUG |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
9.700.0.1001 |
ADW_MULTIPLUG |
Vba32 AntiVirus |
3.12.22.2 |
BScope.Adware.MegaSearch |
VIPRE Antivirus |
18640 |
Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT |
5068965386a78.ocx (c78c6140cb88ef4dc94f999291bb5ab1) has been flagged by the following 9 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
Comodo Security |
16425 |
UnclassifiedMalware |
ESET-NOD32 |
8445 |
Win32/Adware.MultiPlug.C |
Fortinet FortiGate |
5.1.146.0 |
Riskware/MultiPlug |
F-Prot |
4.7.1.166 |
W32/AdAgent.AL.gen!Eldorado |
K7 AntiVirus |
9.170.8860 |
Adware |
NANO AntiVirus |
0.24.0.52848 |
Trojan.Win32.MultiPlug.bgdzis |
SUPERAntiSpyware |
5.6.0.1008 |
Trojan.Agent/Gen-Malfem |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
9.700.0.1001 |
TROJ_GEN.RCBH1EO |
VIPRE Antivirus |
18680 |
Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT |
View all 115 all detections
Program details
Displayed publisher: wxDownload
URL: wxdownloadmanager.com
Installation folder: C:\ProgramData\wxdownload
Uninstaller: C:\ProgramData\wxDownload\uninstall.exe /path=C:\ProgramData\wxDownload
Estimated size: 895.48 KB
Files installed by wxDownload
Program module: | 5102f2e335e9c.dll (Malware detected) |
Path: | C:\ProgramData\wxdownload\5102f2e335e9c.dll |
MD5: | 44f1dc155d3d083b677f20ed0fab8404 |
Additional files:
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uninstall.exe
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(Malware detected) 505086d959654.dll - IEPlugin
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(Malware detected) 50524eef41dcf.dll
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(Malware detected) 5068965386a78.ocx
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(Malware detected) 508f874454045.ocx
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50a7d31cce288.js
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(Malware detected) 50c698cb89c1a.ocx
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(Malware detected) 50e97a7fbb58b.dll
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(Malware detected) 50f809ec0680c.dll
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dhkmikffamckikeeelklfdbdjjhgoapk.crx
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ncjgjhaapcaklphjakbbbnmflndjlcln.crx
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pkehnhmmbioiakcnacdniedoohpihmbm.crx
Behaviors exhibited
8 Internet Explorer BHOs
- 50f809ec0680c.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'SaveByclick' with the class of {B6FCC81A-1940-9FD5-8A2E-BB3A0AD9F59E}.
- 508f874454045.ocx is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'SaveAs Class' with the class of {EC95788C-AB1E-2DAB-C7CB-15D12209B146} (SaveAs).
- 5102f2e335e9c.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Search-NewTab' with the class of {E5EF775E-16F5-6157-C393-D75E9A9F5AEC}.
- 50c698cb89c1a.ocx is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'SaveAs Class' with the class of {8B3658C5-42FD-304D-E004-C574E5EB25BE} (SaveAs).
- 505086d959654.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'wxDfast Class' with the class of {1411D437-F461-D99F-2C2A-CC6620D013C9} (wxDfast).
- 50e97a7fbb58b.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'continuetosave' with the class of {8B3A8F32-251D-F5D2-CB0A-D5A0696D51A9}.
Plus 2 more
How do I remove wxDownload?
You can uninstall wxDownload 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 wxDownload, 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 wxDownload.
- 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 wxDownload 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) 67%
Win 7 0%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 69%
Keep it 31%
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GLOBAL RANK
#12,718
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
81.07% |
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Windows XP |
8.85% |
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Windows Vista |
7.20% |
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Windows 10 |
2.88% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
37.47% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
28.36% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
8.70% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
7.25% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
5.18% |
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Windows 7 Home Basic |
3.73% |
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Geography
21.82% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
21.82% |
Iran |
16.13% |
Canada |
3.80% |
Taiwan |
2.66% |
United Kingdom |
2.66% |
Israel |
2.47% |
Australia |
2.28% |
Italy |
2.28% |
India |
2.09% |
Indonesia |
2.09% |
Malaysia |
1.90% |
Belgium |
1.71% |
MA |
1.52% |
Singapore |
1.52% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
23.67% |
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Dell |
21.89% |
|
Acer |
17.16% |
|
ASUS |
10.95% |
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GIGABYTE |
8.88% |
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Toshiba |
7.10% |
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Lenovo |
5.03% |
|
Samsung |
3.85% |
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Intel |
0.89% |
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MSI |
0.59% |
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Common models |
Dell Inspiron N5110 |
9.44% |
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HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
5.00% |
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HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
3.33% |
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Dell Inspiron N5010 |
2.22% |
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Dell Inspiron 1525 |
2.22% |
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Acer Aspire 4736Z |
1.67% |
|