WebCake 3.0 is an adware program that displays coupons, advertisements and sponsored links via a pop-up box on Ebay, Amazon, Walmart and other shopping websites that you are visiting
WebCake pop-up ads will be shown as boxes containing various coupons that are available or as underlined keywords, which when clicked will display an advertisement that states it is brought to you by WebCake shop at first sight.
![[Image: WebCake virus]](https://malwaretips.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/mwt-media/e2/e2d4c8a38108368dc2cab238487f157c5da4dd7e3a65169e7ea206eaf400a71a/9dd0158d54c7eccdbab3567ea734b8e068399beea8d66538c0c2ce27665511a3-1241.webp "WebCake popup ads")
WebCake is an extension for Internet Explorer, Firefox and Chrome that is typically added when you install another free software (video recording/streaming, download-managers or PDF creators) that had bundled into their installation this adware program. Some of the programs that are known to bundle WebCake include 1ClickDownload, Superfish, Yontoo and FBPhotoZoom.
When the Webcake adware is installed on a computer, each time you visit an e-commerce website (eg: Amazon, Ebay, Walmart), you will see a “See Similar” button on product images.
The WebCake adware will also display advertising banners on the webpages that you are visiting, and as you browse the Internet, it will show coupons and other deals available on different websites.
WebCake it’s technically not a virus, but it does exhibit plenty of malicious traits, such as rootkit capabilities to hook deep into the operating system, browser hijacking, and in general just interfering with the user experience. The industry generally refers to it as a “PUP”, or potentially unwanted program.
You should always pay attention when installing software because often, a software installer includes optional installs, such as this WebCake adware. Be very careful what you agree to install.
Always opt for the custom installation and deselect anything that is not familiar, especially optional software that you never wanted to download and install in the first place. It goes without saying that you should not install software that you don’t trust.
WebCake by Conduit – Virus Removal Guide
This page is a comprehensive guide, which will remove WebCake from Internet Explorer, Firefox and Google Chrome.
Please perform all the steps in the correct order. If you have any questions or doubt at any point, STOP and ask for our assistance.
STEP 1: Remove WebCake adware from Internet Explorer, Firefox and Google Chrome with AdwCleaner
STEP 2: Remove WebCake virus with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free
STEP 3: Double-check for the WebCake infection with HitmanPro
STEP 1: Remove WebCake adware from Internet Explorer, Firefox and Google Chrome with AdwCleaner
The AdwCleaner utility will scan your computer for WebCake malicious files and registry keys, that may have been installed on your computer without your knowledge.
- You can download AdwCleaner utility from the below link.
Download AdwCleanerFree official download. Nothing to install. - Before starting AdwCleaner, close all open programs and internet browsers, then double-click on the AdwCleaner icon.
![[Image: AdwCleaner Icon]](https://malwaretips.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/mwt-media/ae/ae54421358390681d3945c646380e19b34d03e4827a53073e49cc8cb31911a4e/99f0dd93a9d513cc4b0c7955a0c5f93786f74d9bcc472950819fe74af1d6f342-123.webp "AdwCleaner Icon")
If Windows prompts you as to whether or not you wish to run AdwCleaner, please allow it to run. - When the AdwCleaner program will open, click on the Scan button as shown below.
![[Image: Adwcleaner Scan]](https://malwaretips.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/mwt-media/1d/1d7a61e03e9b975ca506c46364844867f265a178724d30e4ed025f8533673b08/e92584319c6274f525f060b4e0428fff8a5610ea04170027fd89556c5dc718b7-530.webp "Click on Scan button to search for WebCake infection")
AdwCleaner will now start to search for WebCake malicious files that may be installed on your computer. - To remove the WebCake malicious files that were detected in the previous step, please click on the Clean button.
![[Image: AdwCleaner removing infections]](https://malwaretips.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/mwt-media/f1/f153068da4256c4a86039c0d8bf75f9853f3e0615a05e30315dcb4e6c64f3c1f/3e94c26efa83f0b307a8ede30a8e1c2ca514d5a57523aa57e04b282a88c163e8-530.webp "Click on the Clean button to remove WebCake virus")
AdwCleaner will now prompt you to save any open files or data as the program will need to reboot the computer. Please do so and then click on the OK button.
STEP 2: Remove WebCake virus with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free utilizes Malwarebytes powerful technology to detect and remove all traces of malware including worms, trojans, rootkits, rogues, adware, spyware and more.
- You can download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free from the below link, then double-click on the icon named mbam-setup.exe to install this program.
Download MalwarebytesFree official installer. Your download starts right away. - When the installation begins, keep following the prompts in order to continue with the setup process, then at the last screen click on the Finish button.
![[Image: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware final installation screen]](https://malwaretips.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/mwt-media/47/471448d4dd5aa1d55ea545effccf0ac9c8ccb5a29622da4e38ac677b5d8c37b5/9f473303c15a00262451cc5a56b904de929157b59e19e3cfb2c03ec88f643390-402.webp "Malwarebytes Anti-Malware installation screen")
- On the Scanner tab, select Perform quick scan, and then click on the Scan button to start searching for the WebCake malicious files.
![[Image: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Quick Scan]](https://malwaretips.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/mwt-media/1e/1eb209597ca2f06e596fd060345ac7e3100355f1ec8fc8ea2d9dec7abbb05ea0/3afba9b0b97b56945ffc33817ac48f7433c799241a22e422966180b76473a906-521.webp "Run a Quick Scan with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware")
- Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware will now start scanning your computer for WebCake as shown below.
![[Image: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware scanning for WebCake virus]](https://malwaretips.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/mwt-media/f6/f6ecfba43df64204df40586070483f260cb91fa07d5cc90cb4c3a588d159ff30/5b6b2687853201a40d29fe27e142cc66b0852745bbad3900a21030a10399cb4c-521.webp "Malwarebytes Anti-Malware scanning for WebCake")
- When the Malwarebytes Anti-Malware scan has finished, click on the Show Results button.
![[Image: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware scan results]](https://malwaretips.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/mwt-media/84/84c62dd46289424dbc686abc53672cb0810111920c8c0bbd69e973844d0a9ab0/a4c04aa700e641f47afec9965f79ff346740668e5952955ccbe5b4c3658b5897-521.webp "Malwarebytes when the system scan has completed")
- You will now be presented with a screen showing you the computer infections that Malwarebytes Anti-Malware has detected. Make sure that everything is Checked (ticked), then click on the Remove Selected button.
![[Image: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware removing WebCake]](https://malwaretips.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/mwt-media/d8/d86b6a8bac0e4ece9fd2d259a83db71487943f6b04b567edb0e9adcc3200f492/4eb94651b0e34cc99689c56dc71cd0a49444498ed05c5803ea55fda1cfee1b1f-521.webp "Malwarebytes Anti-Malwar removing WebCake")
STEP 3: Double-check for the WebCake infection with HitmanPro
HitmanPro is a second opinion scanner, designed to rescue your computer from malware (viruses, trojans, rootkits, etc.) that have infected your computer despite all the security measures you have taken (such as anti virus software, firewalls, etc.).
- You can download HitmanPro from the below link:
Download HitmanProOfficial Sophos download. Free scan, free 30-day trial to remove threats. - Double-click on the file named HitmanPro.exe (for 32-bit versions of Windows) or HitmanPro_x64.exe (for 64-bit versions of Windows). When the program starts you will be presented with the start screen as shown below.
Click on the Next button, to install HitmanPro on your computer.
- HitmanPro will now begin to scan your computer for WebCake malicious files.
- When it has finished it will display a list of all the malware that the program found as shown in the image below. Click on the Next button, to remove WebCake adware.
- Click on the Activate free license button to begin the free 30 days trial, and remove all the malicious files from your computer.
![[Image: HitmanPro 30 days activation button]](https://malwaretips.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/mwt-media/7f/7f063c87fa029d8cd40df3f7faf43765ba1bb9e82c8d5a64c8a49de788018196/2a8400863f3c81fd7d6411e20166dfacdf0bc73e14522edea93a637003240dc1-497.webp "HitmanPro free 30 days trial")
Your computer should now be free of the WebCake infection. If your current anti-virus solution let this infection through, you may want to consider purchasing the PRO version of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware to protect against these types of threats in the future, and perform regular computer scans with HitmanPro.
If you are still experiencing problems while trying to remove WebCake from your machine, please start a new thread in our Malware Removal Assistance forum.
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Thank you so much for your help! I was able to completely get rid of the webcake and a bunch of other malware by following the instructions on your website.
It’s also nice to know that you’re Romanian, just like me! Mersi :)
Thank you very much.
THIS SAVED MY COMPUTER THANK YOU SO MUCH!!
Thank you so much!!!
will using the techniques harm my norton security?
In reply to Marla Dean
Hello Marla,
No, all the tools are compatible with Norton, and should run without any issues. :)
THX!!!
Thanks for your help, Stelian!
Thank you so much! You rescued me! Hope you have lots of good karma cascading into your experience from rescuing so many people! God less you!
This works like a charm! Thanks so much Stelian! :)
I realized I installed WebCake by mistake when installing a font from an .exe file and I got annoyed by its random ads that popped up everywhere. Glad you have such a detailed explanation of the process! ♥
Hello,
Please follow this uninstall guide: http://malwaretips.com/blogs/webcake-popup-ads/
Hello Helen.
I have never seen something like that, most likely you have some kind of redirect. Do not write any review, or create any kind of account.
Here is the direct download link for Malwarebytes Anti-Malware: http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam/program/mbam-setup.exe
If the problem persist, drop a comment, and we will take a close look at what’s going on.
Stay safe!
THANK YOU ! You save my day…
Thank you!
i could kiss you. This worked. Thank you so so so much.
Hello,
Lets run a scan with these tools:
STEP 1: Run a scan with ESET Online Scanner
1.Download ESET Online Scanner utility.
ESET Online Scanner Download Link : http://download.eset.com/special/eos/esetsmartinstaller_enu.exe
2. Double click on the Eset installer program (esetsmartinstaller_enu.exe).
3.Check Yes, I accept the Terms of Use, then click the Start button.
4.Check Scan archives and push the Start button.
5. ESET will then download updates for itself, install itself, and begin scanning your computer. Please be patient as this can take some time.
6. When the scan completes, click on the Finish button.
STEP 2: Run a scan with Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool:
1. You can download from Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool from here : http://www.kaspersky.com/antivirus-removal-tool?form=1
2. Double click the setup file to run it, then follow the onscreen prompts until it is installed
Click the Options button (the ‘Gear’ icon), then make sure only the following are ticked:
System Memory
Hidden startup objects
Disk boot sectors
Local Disk (C:)
Also any other drives (Removable that you may have)
3. Then click on Actions on the left hand side
4. Click Select Action, then make sure both Disinfect and Delete if disinfection fails are ticked
5. Click on Automatic Scan, then click the Start Scanning button, to run the scan.
Stay safe!
Hello,
Most of these stuff are Potentially Unwanted Programs or adware which I would personally delete.
Are there any programs in this list, which you do not wish to remove??
Stay safe!
Hello,
Adwcleaner is usually enough, however this infection is constantly changing its delivering method, so just to be on the safe side, I always like to run these additional scans! It’s better to be safe than sorry!
Hello,
That’s strange. Lets run some scans:
STEP 1: Run a scan with ESET Online Scanner
1.Download ESET Online Scanner utility.
ESET Online Scanner Download Link : http://download.eset.com/special/eos/esetsmartinstaller_enu.exe
2. Double click on the Eset installer program (esetsmartinstaller_enu.exe).
3.Check Yes, I accept the Terms of Use, then click the Start button.
4.Check Scan archives and push the Start button.
5. ESET will then download updates for itself, install itself, and begin scanning your computer. Please be patient as this can take some time.
6. When the scan completes, click on the Finish button.
STEP 2: Run a scan with Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool:
1. You can download from Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool from here : http://www.kaspersky.com/antivirus-removal-tool?form=1
2. Double click the setup file to run it, then follow the onscreen prompts until it is installed
Click the Options button (the ‘Gear’ icon), then make sure only the following are ticked:
System Memory
Hidden startup objects
Disk boot sectors
Local Disk (C:)
Also any other drives (Removable that you may have)
3. Then click on Actions on the left hand side
4. Click Select Action, then make sure both Disinfect and Delete if disinfection fails are ticked
5. Click on Automatic Scan, then click the Start Scanning button, to run the scan.
Next, please download and run a scan with HitmanPro.
Stay safe!
You completely rock!! Thank you so much. I have been so aggravated with this obnoxious Webcake the past 3 weeks!!! No idea what I downloaded on my new computer that it was attached to. Malwarebytes didn’t detect it, ADW cleaner helped some and said it deleted some. But then the JRT took 4 hours to complete and when it listed the 15 suspicious folders, it said: “Unsuccessfully deleted”. That was a huge disappointment after waiting 4 hours. So, I just tried the last step of Hitman Pro, and it took only 2 minutes. Detected 25 problems, and now….they’re gone :) Thank you!!! I will definitely share with others on FB about your page here.
In reply to Katie Leonard-Doherty
Hello,
Never seen JRT take more than 20 minutes to complete, and it usually manages to remove the files. 4 hours is a long, long time… Anyway, as long as your issue is fixed, I can only say Stay safe! :D
Thank you so much – my brand new laptop arrived with webcake already on it and my antivirus only dealt with part of the problem. Your advice has really helped.