Do you know what WinWeb Protection is?
WinWeb Protection is an adware application. It is a potential computer security threat and it would be in your best interest to remove WinWeb Protection from your computer as in the long run adware applications could expose you to potentially dangerous infections. Although no unwanted activity is detected when WinWeb Protection gets installed on your system, you should not keep on your computer a program that you had no intention of installing. Also, if you think that there might be other potentially unwanted programs installed on your computer, run a full system scan with a reliable computer security tool.
At first glance WinWeb Protection does not strike as a computer infection, because it even has an official website at winwebprotection.info. There the application is presented as a tool that can protect your computer against online threats that could affect you via web browsers. In order to do that, however, WinWeb Protection keeps track of your online activities. Despite the fact that it may actually help you ensure your system’s security, you cannot ignore the fact that this application gets installed on your computer without your permission, and then it connects to the Internet to update itself and share the collected data with affiliated parties.
There are more applications that share the same Privacy Policy with WinWeb Protection. Their websites can be easily accessed online via 5stardeals.org, newsaver.info, randomprice.net. All of these websites are designed by WaySol, and it is obvious that they are related to adware applications. The adware applications supposedly have been created to help you save money when you shop online. They display various coupons and discount offers in pop-up ads. The ads contain third party content that is embedded there by third parties.
Unlike other applications from the same group, WinWeb Protection does not display any ads, and there are no add-ons installed on your browsers. However, when the application is installed on your computer, it immediately connects to the internet without even notifying you, and then deletes the installer. Although this program does not exhibit any intrusive behavior, you can find its service running in Task Manager under the name of “WinWeb Protection”.
The reason why you are advised to remove WinWeb Protection from your computer is because the installer file generally arrives bundled with any adware. Not to mention that it can also be used as an adware help that prevents you from removing potentially dangerous adware applications. Thus, to ensure your system’s security, you should uninstall WinWeb Protection from your computer and then scan it with licensed antimalware tool that would help you to get rid of dangerous applications if any.
Manual WinWeb Protection Removal
Windows 8
- Move mouse cursor to the bottom right of the screen.
- Click Settings on Charm bar and then select Control Panel.
- Go to Uninstall a program and remove WinWeb Protection.
Windows Vista & Windows 7
- Open Start menu and click Control Panel.
- Go to Uninstall a program and remove WinWeb Protection.
Windows XP
- Click Start menu and select Control Panel.
- Go to Add or remove programs and uninstall WinWeb Protection.
In non-techie terms:
WinWeb Protection is a potentially unwanted program that could be exploited by dangerous adware applications to prevent removal. You are strongly advised to remove WinWeb Protection from your computer to ensure system stability.
Aliases: WinWebProtection.