WebUpdater

Posted by Lisa Blanc on April 22, 2016

What is WebUpdater?

WebUpdater is a potentially unwanted program that might be associated with several computer security problems. This program itself is not a dangerous infection, and it is quite common that users install it on their computers willingly (albeit unwittingly). Computer security experts recommend removing this application because it is barely useful, and it is redundant. Please scroll down to the bottom of this page for the manual removal instructions. If you think that manual removal may not be the choice for you, you can always invest in a licensed antispyware tool, and all the unwanted applications will be deleted for you automatically. test test test

Where does WebUpdater come from?

Whenever we deal with potentially unwanted programs (PUPs), we have to understand that such applications have several distribution methods. They can obviously be downloaded from their official websites because they do not hide their presence and they actively promote themselves through various means.

You can find the main website for WebUpdater at getwebupdater.com, and you can also read more about the program over there. The download button, obviously, works just fine, although we think that direct download is not the most common method of distribution for this application.

It is far more likely that users install this program when they download something from file-sharing websites. Software bundling is a very common way for freeware to spread around. Also, it is usually possible to avoid installing additional programs, as long as you go through the installation process carefully. Unfortunately, that is not something computer users do on a regular basis, and they quite often accidentally install the likes of WebUpdater on their computers. Here, we would like to emphasize that such programs are not malicious infections. Just because you did not notice how you installed it, it does not mean the program entered your system surreptitiously. The fact that you were the one who installed it remains.

What does WebUpdater do?

The official website says that this application can help you keep all of your programs updated, and you no longer have to worry about it. This is a legitimate claim, especially considering that updating programs could be a tedious task, especially if you do not have the automatic update function enabled. However, the question is whether it is safe to trust a third-party program with it. Especially if the application in question downloads AND installs the updates itself.

We believe that it is not a good idea because you can never know what additional applications might be installed on your computer with these updates. After all, the application works with third-party partners and connects to the cdn.software-updater.com server to look for program updates. From there, along with the updates for your system, it may also download adware and sometimes even malware. This sounds very much like the usual distribution tangent for freeware applications, and it is obvious that you should not entrust your system’s security into such shaky hands.

If you have been using this application for a while now, you should really scan your PC with a security tool of your choice to see if you had any unwanted program installed.

How do I remove WebUpdater?

Luckily, you can uninstall the application via Control Panel, and there should be no related files left on your system. The thing that worries us, though, is the fact that you may have more unwanted programs running, and some of them could be collecting your web browsing information. Some of that information might be used for online marketing purposes, and it is only a matter of time until you get exposed to the unreliable third-party content.

It goes without saying that constant exposure to unfamiliar content could eventually result in a malware infection. Every user should be aware of that. Thus, it would be for the best to install a powerful antispyware tool that would take care of all these issues for you. Automatic malware removal is the fastest and the most efficient way to deal with such problems. Not to mention that you will be able to safeguard your system against similar intruders with the security program of your choice. Just do not forget to leave the automatic update option on.

In case you need any guidance or assistance in the software removal process, or you want to find out more about computer security, please feel free to leave us a comment. Our team will be glad to consult you.