Ranked
#9,575
Worldwide
Ranked
#15,380
US
Lifespan
330.8
Days
 

WxDFast Updater

Published by Best Application

Details

Location:C:\Documents and Settings\user\Application data\wxdfast
Install size:551.88 KB (565,124 bytes)
Uninstall:"C:\ProgramData\WxDFast\WxDFast.exe" /disable /profilepath "C:\ProgramData\WxDFast\profile.ini"
The trust score is the reputation of WxDFast Updater based on a number of factors including malware scans, behvaior, uninstall trends and general user experiences.
Poor Below average Good Excellent

Reasons behind trust score

  • Files installed (WxDFast.exe) are flagged as malware by multiple antivirus programs.
  • Adds a recurring scheduled task to Windows.
  • Integrates into Internet Explorer through a BHO extension.
  • Very poorly rated by third-party sources and expert users.
  • Known to be bundled through third-party download managers.

3
Malware detections

WxDFast.exe has been detected by the following 3 antivirus programs:
ESET NOD32
 as Win32/GenUpdater
Malwarebytes
 as Trojan.Dropper
eScan by MicroWorld
 as Win32/GenUpdater (ES)
In addition, a total of 7 unique files installed by WxDFast Updater contain malware detections. Detections include bhoclass.dll,ix_updater.exe,uninstall.exe,runtime.dll.
(Malware scans performed using the herdProtect meta-scan engines)

Global Reach

Install and Uninstall Trends

WxDFast.exe (Main Executable)
Common path:C:\Documents and Settings\user\Application data\wxdfast\WxDFast.exe
Behavior:Scheduled Task
MD5:
3
2096b76b1a5d4e5ce2bcb19c0fada911
bhoclass.dll
Behavior:Internet Explorer BHO
Description:IEPlugin
MD5:
14
ac13c733379328f86568f6e514c2f7f8
ix_updater.exe
Behavior:Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
MD5:
4
886535829d76a50ae0c1b605f4d3883f
uninstall.exe
MD5:45f32f2d141605cb66c95edee216ae77
runtime.dll
Name:TODO:
MD5:1bb0a58bac2d525b029f487dd07bdb0e

Installs by Country

24.0%
10.3%
5.5%
4.8%
4.1%
3.4%
2.7%
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2.1%
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1.4%
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1.4%
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Installs in the United States

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Facts

  • WxDFast Updater is developed by Best Application.
  • It contains malware with multiple detections from the top antivirus engines.
  • This software is potentially unwanted based on the trust factor and experience of other users.
  • This software is typically packaged with 3rd-party software bundlers and installed as an optional 'offer'.
  • The current user reach of this app is about 0.0008% of all PC users, however this reach has declined from a lifetime average of 0.0509%.
  • This program has a higher than normal uninstall rate of about 86.0%.
  • A browser helper object is added to Internet Explorer.
  • A scheduled task is added to Windows that will execute when a user logs in. The task is named '\CodecUpdaterTask{9B42BAF4-2B77-48B5-A03E-80170BC46C25}'.

Operating Systems

Windows 7 67.79%
Windows XP 22.82%
Windows Vista 9.40%

PC Manufacturers

HP 22.13%
Dell 20.49%
Acer 18.85%
GIGABYTE 9.02%
Intel 5.74%
Toshiba 5.74%
Sony 4.10%
ASUS 3.28%
Sahara 2.46%
AMI 2.46%
Samsung 2.46%
Lenovo 1.64%
Gateway 0.82%
Medion 0.82%
 
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