Should I block it?
60% of PCs block this file from running.
Possible reason:
Performance resource utilization
Additional versions
(Note, Web Cake publishes each variation of this file with the same version, but the hashes are unique.)
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Import table
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wbdesktop.updater.1.0.0.16.exe
By Web Cake (Signed)
| Version: | 1.0.0.3 |
| MD5: | 719ad5d66260cbb4a014719c20868b16 |
| SHA1: | 7a23c5e970c7a167ebf32191ffc66303e5a28a2a |
Overview
wbdesktop.updater.1.0.0.16.exe runs as a service under the name WebCakeUpdater (WebCake Desktop Updater) within the local user context. This is typically installed with the program Web-Cake 3.00 published by Web Cake LLC and is most likely removed by most users once installed (83% removed). The assembly utilizes the .NET run-time framework (which is required to be installed on the PC). The file is digitally signed by Web Cake which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).
Details
| File name: | wbdesktop.updater.1.0.0.16.exe |
| Publisher: | cake bake |
| Description: | Desktop.Updater |
| Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\wbdesktop.updater.1.0.0.16.exe |
| Original name: | Desktop.Updater.exe |
| File version: | 1.0.0.3 |
| Size: | 50.77 KB (51,992 bytes) |
| Build date: | 8/14/2013 11:42 AM |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | Web Cake |
| Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
| Effective date: | Tuesday, April 9, 2013 |
| Expiration date: | Friday, April 10, 2015 |
| Digital DNA |
| File packed: | No |
| Code language: | Microsoft Visual C# / Basic .NET |
| .NET CLR: | Yes |
| .NET NGENed: | No |
More details
Programs
The following program will install this file
The WebCake web browser plugin by sterkly LLC declares that it can sweeten browsing experience. It can modify Windows hosts file and DNS settings. Once installed, the WebCake Safe will display a see similar button on the product images of the shopping websites such as Amazon, Expedia, Best Buy, Facebook and so on. As long as you click the see similar button, the WebCake will pop up ads.
Behaviors
Services
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
- 'WebCake Desktop Updater'
- 'WebCakeUpdater'
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows 8 Single Language |
50.00% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
33.33% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
16.67% |
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Distribution by country
Ecuador installs about 33.33% of wbdesktop.updater.1.0.0.16.exe.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| Sony |
44.44% |
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| Acer |
22.22% |
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| Dell |
22.22% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
11.11% |
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