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How to remove Webcake Deals (ads, banners, deals)



Threat's profile Threat indicator: HIGH

Name of the threat:Webcake Deals

Command or file name:WebCakeDesktop.exe

Threat type:Adware

Affected OS:Win32/Win64 (Windows XP, Vista/7, 8/8.1, Windows 10)

Affected browsers:Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari

WebCake Deals and WebCake Ads is an advertising browser add-on that is usually comes bundled with free programs that you download from the Internet (especially download archives). Sometimes when you install free programs there is an option box that tells WebCake Deals will be installed along with it. After installation, this adware will display ads on search engine result pages and will also display a deal box that drops down within your browser when visiting certain sites.


Webcake Deals intrusion method

Webcake Deals

Webcake Deals installs on your PC along with free software. This method is called "bundled installation". Freeware offers you to install additional module (Webcake Deals). Then if you fail to decline the offer it starts hidden installation. Webcake Deals copies its file(s) to your hard disk. Its typical file name is WebCakeDesktop.exe. Then it creates new startup key with name Webcake Deals and value WebCakeDesktop.exe. You can also find it in your processes list with name WebCakeDesktop.exe or Webcake Deals. Also, it can create folder with name Webcake Deals under C:\Program Files\ or C:\ProgramData. If you have further questions about Webcake Deals, please ask below. You can use programs to remove Webcake Deals from your browsers below.


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How to remove Webcake Deals manually

This problem can be solved manually by deleting all registry keys and files connected with Webcake Deals, removing it from startup list and unregistering all corresponding DLLs. Additionally missing DLL's should be restored from distribution in case they are corrupted by Webcake Deals.

To get rid of Webcake Deals, you should:

1. Kill the following processes and delete the appropriate files:

  • C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Application Data\WebCake\dat\Desktop.OS.dll
  • C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Application Data\WebCake\dat\Desktop.OS.Plugin.dll
  • C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Application Data\WebCake\PlugIns.cache
  • C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Application Data\WebCake\WebCakeDesktop.exe
  • C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Tarma Installer\{C4ED781C-7394-4906-AAFF-D6AB64FF7C38}\Setup.exe
  • C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Tarma Installer\{C4ED781C-7394-4906-AAFF-D6AB64FF7C38}\_Setup.dll
  • C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Tarma Installer\{C4ED781C-7394-4906-AAFF-D6AB64FF7C38}\_Setupx.dll
  • C:\Program Files\WebCake\OptChrome.exe
  • C:\Program Files\WebCake\sqlite3.exe
  • C:\Program Files\WebCake\WebCakeDesktop.Updater.exe
  • C:\Program Files\WebCake\WebCakeIEClient.dll
  • C:\Program Files\WebCake\WebCakeLayers.crx

Warning: you should delete only those files which checksums are listed as malicious. There may be valid files with the same names in your system. We recommend you to use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool for safe problem solution.

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2. Delete the following malicious folders:

  • %APPDATA%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\fjr1r2fn.default-1351671331708\extensions\plugin@getwebcake.com
  • %APPDATA%\WebCake
  • %APPDATA%\Tarma Installer
  • %PROGRAMFILES%\WebCake

3. Delete the following malicious registry entries and\or values:

  • Key: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\AppID\WebCakeIEClient.DLL
  • Key: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\AppID\{7169BBB3-3289-4696-B35D-4A88BCF6FB12}
  • Key: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{2A5A2A90-3B30-4E6E-A955-2F232C6EF517}
  • Key: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{41c3f0a0-de7a-4bf3-9ab6-16ccde2d4655}
  • Key: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{A0B10EBE-4E51-4CAE-949B-E6B9E7D68CEA}
  • Key: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{AF6B0594-6008-4327-93E5-608AD710A6FA}
  • Key: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{BB975E58-E769-4E5A-BA12-B765BC559FF3}
  • Key: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{DF84E609-C3A4-49CB-A160-61767DAF8899}
  • Key: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{F511AFDB-726E-4458-90E7-1ECB97406544}
  • Key: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{FB684D26-01F4-4D9D-87CB-F486BEBA56DC}
  • Key: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{0AFD55C8-ADF8-4A33-A6E1-DEDB7A36AEB4}
  • Key: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{DF84E609-C3A4-49CB-A160-61767DAF8899}
  • Key: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\TypeLib\{EFDF368C-8DD9-4E05-87CD-16AA5CB03CB8}
  • Key: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\WebCakeIEClient.Api
  • Key: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\WebCakeIEClient.Api.1
  • Key: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\WebCakeIEClient.Layers
  • Key: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\WebCakeIEClient.Layers.1
  • Key:
    HKLM\SOFTWARE\Google\Chrome\Extensions\fjoijdanhaiflhibkljeklcghcmmfffh
  • Key: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects
    \{2A5A2A90-3B30-4E6E-A955-2F232C6EF517}
  • Key:
    HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\PreApproved\{AF6B0594-6008-4327-93E5-608AD710A6FA}
  • Key:
    HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{C4ED781C-7394-4906-AAFF-D6AB64FF7C38}
  • Key: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Tarma Installer
  • Key: HKLM\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Enum\Root\LEGACY_WEBCAKE_DESKTOP_UPDATER
  • Key:
    HKLM\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\Eventlog\Application\WebCakeUpdaterService
  • Key: HKLM\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\WebCake Desktop Updater
  • Key: HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\LEGACY_WEBCAKE_DESKTOP_UPDATER
  • Key:
    HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Eventlog\Application\WebCakeUpdaterService
  • Key: HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WebCake Desktop Updater
  • Key: HKU\S-1-5-21-329068152-1390067357-682003330-500\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer
    \Recovery\AdminActive
  • Key: HKU\S-1-5-21-329068152-1390067357-682003330-500\Software\Microsoft\SystemCertificates
    \CA\Certificates\7C4656C3061F7F4C0D67B319A855F60EBC11FC44

Warning: if value is listed for some registry entries, you should only clear these values and leave keys with such values untouched. We recommend you to use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool for safe problem solution.


Uninstall Webcake Deals related programs from Control Panel

We recommend you to check list of installed programs and search for Webcake Deals entry or other unknown and suspicious programs. Below are instructions for different version if Windows. In some cases adware programs are protected by malicious service or process and it will not allow you to uninstall it. If Webcake Deals won't uninstall or gives you error message that you do not have sufficient rights to do this perform below instructions in Safe Mode or Safe Mode with Networking or use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool.


Windows 10

  • Click on the Start menu and choose Settings
  • Then click on System and choose Apps & Features in the left column
  • Find Webcake Deals under in the list and click Uninstall button near it.
  • Confirm by clicking Uninstall button in opened window if necessary.

Windows 8/8.1

  • Right click on the bottom left corner of the screen (while on your desktop)
  • In the menu choose Control Panel
  • Click Uninstall a program under Programs and Features.
  • Locate programs that can be connected with Webcake Deals or other related suspicious program.
  • Click Uninstall button.
  • Wait until uninstall process is complete.

Windows 7/Vista

  • Click Start and choose Control Panel.
  • Choose Programs and Features and Uninstall a program.
  • In the list of installed programs find entries related to Webcake Deals
  • Click Uninstall button.

Windows XP

  • Click Start
  • In the menu choose Control Panel
  • Choose Add / Remove Programs.
  • Find Webcake Deals related entries.
  • Click Remove button.

Remove Webcake Deals related extensions from your browsers

Webcake Deals in some cases can be accompanied with browsers extension. We recommend you to use free option Toolbar Remover under Tools in Spyhunter Remediation Tool to remove unwanted browser extensions related to Webcake Deals. We recommend you to perform scan your PC with Removal Tool or Spyhunter Remediation Tool. To remove extenions from your browsers manually do the following:

Internet Explorer

  • While in Internet Explorer click cogwheel icon in the top right corner
  • In the menu choose the Manage Add-ons
  • Select Toolbar and Extension tab.
  • Choose add-on possibly related to Webcake Deals or other related adware BHO.
  • Click Disable button.

Warning: This option will only disable unwanted plugin. For effective Webcake Deals removal use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool.

Google Chrome

  • Start Google Chrome.
  • In the address bar type chrome://extensions/
  • In the list of add-ons find related to Webcake Deals and click recycle bin icon.
  • Confirm Webcake Deals removal.

Mozilla Firefox

  • Open Firefox
  • In the address bar type about:addons
  • Click Extensions tab.
  • In the list of extension locate ones related to Webcake Deals.
  • Click Remove button near it.

Protect computer and browsers from infection

Adware threats like Webcake Deals are very widespread and, unfortunately, many anti-virus programs fail to detect it. To protect your computer from future infection we recommend you to use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool, it has active protection module and browser settings guard. It does not conflict with any anti-virus programs and creates additional shield against threats like Webcake Deals.


Here are the descriptions of problems connected with Webcake Deals and WebCakeDesktop.exe we received earlier:

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Problem Summary: Webcake Pop-ups.

I downloaded the security stronghold adware removal program for the Webcake pop-ups, and ran a scan, but no virus was detected. However, these highly irritating pop-ups continue. What should I do?

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Problem Summary: webcakedesktop.exe-.net framework initialization error

webcakedesktop.exe-.net framework initialization error

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Problem Summary: Webcake

On my computer webcake is working, and I have absolutely no idea how to stop it, to remove!

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Problem Summary: unable to find a version of the run time to run this application

I can't open video in you tube

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Problem Summary: my cursor automatically selects last icon on desktop .web is not deleting from c drive .

webcake program is not deleting from my c drive bt i tried several times to remove it.it showin webcake application open in desktop .bt i m unable to find it in desktop.my cursor automatically selects last icon in desktop and then the page opened in my browser doesn't move up.so i hv to refresh it every 5 mins

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

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