How to uninstall WeDownload Manager

What kind of program is WeDownload Manager?

WeDownload manager is an unwanted application, which displays pop-up ads when users search the Internet using popular Internet search engines such as Google, Yahoo, Bing, etc. Pop-ups generated by this application offer installation of additional programs and browser plugins.

Note that while WeDownload Manager is not technically a virus or malware, the browser extensions offered by it may lead to serious privacy and computer security issues. This browser add-on is compatible with Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox.

Many computer users refer to this browser extension as a virus or malware. These negative associations are made since WeDownload Manager is promoted using a deceptive software distribution method called 'bundling'.

More about WeDownload Manager

The majority of Internet users install WeDownload Manager inadvertently without their consent together with free software downloaded from the Internet. Internet users should be aware that, today, most free software download websites use 'download clients' to monetize their incoming web traffic.

Not paying close enough attention during the installation steps of freeware may result in installation of potentially unwanted browser add-ons, which cause unwanted ads and browser redirects. WeDownload Manager is not a computer virus, however, it is an unwanted application or adware.

Therefore, if you observe pop-up ads generated by this plugin, do not download any programs offered. You are strongly advised to eliminate this adware from your Internet browser/s.

WeDownload Manager is similar to other unwanted applications distributed through free software downloads, including LemurLeap or Lucky Leap. Most browser extensions bundled with free software add no real value for Internet users, and furthermore, cause pop-up ads and may lead to serious computer security and privacy issues.

How to avoid unwanted installations?

To avoid installation of such unwanted applications, be attentive when installing free software and ensure you choose the 'Custom' or 'Advanced' installation options, rather than 'Quick' or 'Typical'. This will allow you to opt-out of installation of promoted browser plugins.

If you already observe WeDownload Manager pop-up ads, use the removal guide provided to eliminate this adware from your computer.

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Quick menu:

• What is WeDownload Manager?
• STEP 1. Uninstall WeDownload Manager application using Control Panel.
• STEP 2. Remove WeDownload Manager add-on from Internet Explorer.
• STEP 3. Remove WeDownload Manager plugin from Google Chrome.
• STEP 4. Remove WeDownload Manager extension from Mozilla Firefox.
• STEP 5. Remove WeDownload Manager extension from Safari.
• STEP 6. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.

WeDownload Manager removal:

Windows 11 users:

Right-click on the Start icon, select Apps and Features. In the opened window search for the application you want to uninstall, after locating it, click on the three vertical dots and select Uninstall.

Windows 10 users:

Right-click in the lower left corner of the screen, in the Quick Access Menu select Control Panel. In the opened window choose Programs and Features.

Windows 7 users:

Click Start (Windows Logo at the bottom left corner of your desktop), choose Control Panel. Locate Programs and click Uninstall a program.

macOS (OSX) users:

Click Finder, in the opened screen select Applications. Drag the app from the Applications folder to the Trash (located in your Dock), then right click the Trash icon and select Empty Trash.

In the uninstall programs window, look for "weDownload Manager", select this entry and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".

After uninstalling WeDownload Manager, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components or possible malware infections. Recommended malware removal software.

Remove WeDownload Manager from Internet browsers:

Video showing how to remove unwanted browser add-ons:

Remove malicious add-ons from Internet Explorer:

Click on the "gear" icon (at the top right corner of Internet Explorer) select "Manage Add-ons". Look for "weDownload Manager" and disable it.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the wedownload manager ads, reset your Internet Explorer settings to default.

Windows XP users: Click Start, click Run, in the opened window type inetcpl.cpl In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.

Windows Vista and Windows 7 users: Click the Windows logo, in the start search box type inetcpl.cpl and click enter. In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.

Windows 8 users: Open Internet Explorer and click the gear icon. Select Internet Options.

In the opened window, select the Advanced tab.

Click the Reset button.

Confirm that you wish to reset Internet Explorer settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

Remove malicious extensions from Google Chrome:

Click the Chrome menu icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome) select "Tools" and click on "Extensions".  Locate: "weDownload Manager" select it and click on the trash can icon.

If the WeDownload Manager extension is greyed-out and you cannot remove it ("This extension is managed and cannot be removed of disabled"), please follow this removal guide - how to remove a managed Google Chrome extension?

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the wedownload manager ads, reset your Google Chrome browser settings. Click the Chrome menu icon  (at the top right corner of Google Chrome) and select Settings. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen. Click the Advanced… link.

After scrolling to the bottom of the screen, click the Reset (Restore settings to their original defaults) button.

In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Google Chrome settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

Remove malicious plugins from Mozilla Firefox:

Click on the Firefox menu (at the top right corner of the main window) select "Add-ons". Click on "Extensions" and disable this add-on: "weDownload Manager".

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with wedownload manager ads removal can reset their Mozilla Firefox settings.

Open Mozilla Firefox, at the top right corner of the main window, click the Firefox menu, in the opened menu, click Help.

Select Troubleshooting Information.

In the opened window, click the Refresh Firefox button.

In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Mozilla Firefox settings to default by clicking the Refresh Firefox button.

Remove malicious extensions from Safari:

Make sure your Safari browser is active, click Safari menu, and select Preferences....

In the opened window click Extensions, locate any recently installed suspicious extension, select it and click Uninstall.

Optional method:

Make sure your Safari browser is active and click on Safari menu. From the drop down menu select Clear History and Website Data...

In the opened window select all history and click the Clear History button.

Remove malicious extensions from Microsoft Edge:

Click the Edge menu icon  (at the upper-right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons and click "Remove" below their names.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the wedownload manager ads, reset your Microsoft Edge browser settings. Click the Edge menu icon  (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge) and select Settings.

In the opened settings menu select Reset settings.

Select Restore settings to their default values. In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Microsoft Edge settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

• If this did not help, follow these alternative instructions explaining how to reset the Microsoft Edge browser.

Summary:

Commonly, adware or potentially unwanted applications infiltrate Internet browsers through free software downloads. Note that the safest source for downloading free software is via developers' websites only. To avoid installation of adware, be very attentive when downloading and installing free software. When installing previously-downloaded free programs, choose the custom or advanced installation options – this step will reveal any potentially unwanted applications listed for installation together with your chosen free program.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What harm can adware cause?

Computers with adware installed often run slower. Also, ads displayed by adware usually cover the contents of visited pages or diminish the Internet browsing experience in other ways.

What does adware do?

All adware shows intrusive/annoying advertisements. Additionally, software of this type can hijack a web browser to promote some fake search engine and gather data.

How do adware developers generate revenue?

One of the most popular ways to monetize adware is to participate in affiliate programs. In any case, adware generates revenue for its developer by promoting various pages, products, websites, etc.

Will Combo Cleaner remove WeDownload Manager adware?

Combo Cleaner will remove adware and other unwanted software from the operating system. It is worth mentioning that it can be difficult to remove adware manually without leaving any of its data in the operating system. Combo Cleaner removes adware without leaving any of its components.

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