Remove WebCake Virus -Uninstall WebCake Adware with Manual Method

WebCake (Alias WebCake Deals, WebCake ads) virus has been classified as malicious adware infection which could do harm to browsers such as Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome. For detailed, it can modify DNS settings as well as other system settings via inserting its malicious codes and values. Typically, when you are surfing online, annoying WebCake popup will keep popping up without your expectation. It may exist on the corner of your screen or cover the full screen.

 As a vicious adware infection, WebCake is created by cyber criminals who want to make damage in affected PC and then they could be able to steal your sensitive data. Generally, WebCake can follow and trace your search history and habit so that to record your online data. That is to say, your bank card info, visa and any social online accounts could be opened to hackers.  Therefore, to avoid any unwanted data loss or damage, we should clean up WebCake ads from our PCs as soon as possible.

Basic symptoms of WebCake Ads

* Slow Computer Performance
* Annoying Pop-Ups
* Taskbar Warnings
* Strange new icons and desktop backgrounds
* Internet Browsing Re-directs and Hijacks
* High Pressure Marketing Tactics to "Purchase Full Version" of software

What is the effective way to remove WebCake virus?

The WebCake virus, as many other viruses, is created with malicious code and is changed daily or more often. That's why any of the antivirus programs can't keep up to remove the virus. When victim users tried with various security tools, they did not get rid of the virus, but messed up the computer more. Any unsure method is not recommended to remove the virus, but manual removal has always been the most effective way to get rid of it.

Here uses Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox as example: 

*Internet Explorer
1. Open the "Start" menu by clicking on the "Start" button from the taskbar.
2. Click on "Run" and type "appwiz.cpl" at the command prompt.
3. Look for " WebCake " in the list of programs that appears. Click on it to select it and click on the "remove" button. Confirm that you want to uninstall it if asked.
4. Reboot the computer to take effect.

*Mozilla Firefox
1. Open the Firefox browser firstly.
2. Open the "Tools" menu from the top of the browser window and then select "Add-Ons".
3. When the prompt comes out, choose the WebCake and click "uninstall" to remove it from Firefox.
4. Reboot the computer to take effect.

Tips for reseing Search Engine

* Google Chrome
Open your Google Chrome->Wrench Icon > Settings > Manage Search Engines->Remove any unnecessary Search Engines from the list and make a certain search engine you prefer as your default search engine.
* Mozilla Firefox
Open your Mozilla Firefox->Tools > Search Icon (Magnify Glass, Arrow) > Manage Search Engines->Remove any unnecessary Search Engines from the list and make a certain search engine you prefer as your default search engine.
* Internet Explorer
Open your Internet Explorer->Tools > Manage Add-ons > Search Providers->Remove any unnecessary Search Engines from the list and make a certain search engine you prefer as your default search engine.

NOTE:
1.    Please don’t download or open files from sources that you don't trust.
2.    Don’t visit websites that you don't trust.
3.    Don’t open email attachments from contacts that you don’t trust.

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