We-Care.com Adware

What is We-Care.com?

The We-care.com program claims to help raise money for charities. The software runs in the background whilst users surf the Internet, providing the ability to track the amount of money raised.

While such functionality may seem legitimate, computer users should be aware that the We-care.com app is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted application since it displays coupon ads on various online shopping websites.

Many computer users report that this browser plug-in was installed on their Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) without their consent, and furthermore, many experience unwanted coupon ads and diminished browser performance.

The developers of the We-care plug-in employ a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' for distribution.

Unwilling installation of this adware is often a consequence of not paying close enough attention when downloading and installing free software. Be aware that many download websites and freeware developers bundle their free downloads and programs with additional, promoted software such as toolbars, browser add-ons, etc.

This is in order to monetize incoming web traffic. If you do not pay close attention by checking each step during the freeware installation phase, you may inadvertently install We-care or other adware. This plug-in is not technically a computer virus, however, it is categorized as adware and you are advised to remove it from your computer.

Most adware is distributed via small programs called 'download managers' within freeware download websites such as download.com, soft32.com, softonic.com, and many others. We-care adware is similar to other potentially unwanted programs, which are distributed via free software downloads.

Examples include Browse for the Cause and iRobinHood. Most freeware download websites employ download managers to monetize their free services by offering installation of promoted browser extensions together with the chosen free software. Thus, careless download and installation of free software may lead to adware or malware infections.

This situation can be prevented by closely inspecting each step of the freeware download process and never accepting installation of any additional applications offered.

If you are installing downloaded software, select the 'Custom' or 'Advanced' installation options, rather than 'Typical' or 'Quick' - this will reveal any bundled applications listed for installation and you will be able to decline them. Computer users who have installed We-care should follow this removal guide to eliminate this adware from their Internet browsers. 

Deceptive free software installers used in We-care adware distribution:

ChocolateBar by We-Care.com:

Cause of the Month Reminder browser add-on by We-Care.com:

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Quick menu:

• What is We-care?
• STEP 1. Uninstall COTM App by We-Care.com application using Control Panel.
• STEP 2. Remove we-care add-on from Internet Explorer.
• STEP 3. Remove we-care plugin from Google Chrome.
• STEP 4. Remove we-care extension from Mozilla Firefox.
• STEP 5. Remove we-Care.com extension from Safari.
• STEP 6. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.

We-care adware 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 "COTM APP by We-Care.com", select this entry and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".

After uninstalling the potentially unwanted program (which causes we-care ads), scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components or possible malware infections. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.

Remove We-care adware from Internet browsers:

Video showing how to remove potentially unwanted browser add-ons:

Remove malicious add-ons from Internet Explorer:

Click the "gear" icon (at the top right corner of Internet Explorer), select "Manage Add-ons". Look for "WeCareReminder Class" and "We-Care Add-on", select these entries and click "Remove".

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the powered by we-care.com 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: "COTM App by We-care.com", select this entry and click the trash can icon.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the powered by we-care.com 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 the Firefox menu (at the top right corner of the main window), select "Add-ons". Click on "Extensions", in the opened window remove "COTM App by We-Care.com".

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with powered by we-care.com 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 powered by we-care.com 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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