Web Shield
What is Web Shield?
Web Shield is software application developed by Parallel Lines Development, LLC. It is most commonly found on computers running Windows 7 with nearly 72.54% of installations running this operating system. Web Shield's installer is typically 1.00 MB in size and installs around 5 files. The most common release is 2.6.53 with 38.03% of all installations currently using this version.
Web Shield is most popular in the United States with 55.80% of installations residing in this country.
About Web Shield?
This software is supported by advertisements, including banner ads, in-text ads, interstitial ads, and other types of ads. Our advertising partners work to deliver relevant, high-quality ads, and we make efforts to avoid showing ads that may be considered inappropriate. The software may make changes to your web browser's settings, including the homepage, search provider, and other browser settings. It may also modify or disable certain web browser or operating system features for efficient functionality. Additionally, the software may include features to notify you of potential interference with installed applications. After a system reboot, the software may modify your computer's startup menu items or other system settings. While the uninstaller makes an effort to revert any changes upon uninstallation, perfect uninstall performance cannot be guaranteed due to the complex nature of software and other third-party software that may be installed.
Multiple virus scanners have detected malware in Web Shield.
| Scanner Software | Version | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Dr.Web | 9.0.0.0113 | Adware.Plugin.128 |
| Malwarebytes | v2014.04.23.01 | PUP.Optional.InternetUpdater.A |
| TrendMicro-HouseCall | 7.2.113 | TROJ_GEN.F47V0117 |
Software Behaviors
- Services:
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- WebShieldService.exe runs as a service named 'Web Shield' (WebShield) "Provides system level support for Web Shield.".
Software Details
- URL:
- https://www.webshieldonline.com
- Support:
- https://www.webshieldonline.com/about.html
- Installation path:
- C:\ProgramData\webshield
- Uninstaller:
- C:\ProgramData\WebShield\uninstall.exe /kb=y /ic=1
- Size:
- 1.00 MB
- Language:
- English
Web Shield Executable Details
- Primary executable:
- WebShield.exe
- Name:
- Web Shield
- Path:
- C:\ProgramData\webshield\WebShield.exe
- MD5:
- 2873e770ba6068a48fb269c88bd02040
- SHA-1:
- –
- SHA-256:
- –