| Name | RayDownload |
| Type | PUP |
| Short Description | The program is advertised a friendly download manager. |
| Symptoms | The user may have other threats installed on the PC. |
| Distribution Method | Bundling, the official page, other freeware websites. |
| Detection tool | Download Malware Removal Tool, to See If Your System Has Been Affected By RayDownload |
RayDownload is a legitimate application – download manager – developed by WoodTale Technology Inc. According to its official website, the program supports the following:
- Watching downloaded HD videos.
- Playing HD videos while downloading.
- Multiple download protocol supporting.
RayDownload seems like a useful and friendly application. However, AV solutions may detect the program as potentially unwanted – PUP. RayDownload:
RayDownload Distribution and Security Risks
The application is advertised on its official website and other freeware pages. Currently, the installer on the official page works properly. Nonetheless, security researchers at PCThreat warn that the application may access the user’s computer via other suspicious installers. In other words, the program may be spread via the bundling method, and may have been used in a silent or unattended download.
Researchers at PCThreat suspect that RayDownload may be installed by the infamous browser hijacker known as Istartsurf.com .
RayDownload Processes
- ihpmserver.exe
- raydld.exe
According to the scan reports at VirusTotal, the files’ detection rate is quite low. They may appear safe to use. However, as we already mentioned in the beginning, RayDownload may be spread via third-party, unknown installers and may compromise the PC.
Download managers may not guarantee the safety of the files downloaded onto the PC. Thus, the computer may be infected with malicious software.
RayDownload Removal Options
The program can be uninstalled from the Uninstall a program feature. After uninstalling it, you may want to scan your system, since more potentially unwanted software may have sneaked. After all, sustaining AV software and enabling the Windows Firewall are the best ways to guard your system against intrusive programs.
If you have troubles locating and uninstalling the program, you can refer to our removal manual.
NOTE
RayDownload is not known to alter the browser’s settings. However, if the program has been brought by an adware application or browser hijacker, the browser’s settings will have to restored to normal.
Step 1: Remove/Uninstall RayDownload in Windows
Here is a method in few easy steps to remove that program. No matter if you are using Windows 8, 7, Vista or XP, those steps will get the job done. Dragging the program or its folder to the recycle bin can be a very bad decision. If you do that, bits and pieces of the program get left behind, and that can lead to unstable work of your PC, mistakes with the file type associations and other unpleasant activities. The proper way to get a program off your computer is to Uninstall it. To do that:
Select the program that you want to remove, and press “Uninstall” (fig.3).
Follow the instructions above and you will successfully uninstall RayDownload.
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- Guide 1: How to Remove RayDownload from Windows.
- Guide 2: Get rid of RayDownload from Mac OS X.
- Guide 3: Remove RayDownload from Google Chrome.
- Guide 4: Erase RayDownload from Mozilla Firefox.
- Guide 5: Uninstall RayDownload from Microsoft Edge.
- Guide 6: Remove RayDownload from Safari.
- Guide 7: Eliminate RayDownload from Internet Explorer.
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How to Remove RayDownload from Windows.
Step 1: Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove RayDownload
Step 2: Uninstall RayDownload and related software from Windows
Here is a method in few easy steps that should be able to uninstall most programs. No matter if you are using Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista or XP, those steps will get the job done. Dragging the program or its folder to the recycle bin can be a very bad decision. If you do that, bits and pieces of the program are left behind, and that can lead to unstable work of your PC, errors with the file type associations and other unpleasant activities. The proper way to get a program off your computer is to Uninstall it. To do that:
Follow the instructions above and you will successfully uninstall most programs.Step 3: Clean any registries, created by RayDownload on your computer.
The usually targeted registries of Windows machines are the following:
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
You can access them by opening the Windows registry editor and deleting any values, created by RayDownload there. This can happen by following the steps underneath:
Tip: To find a virus-created value, you can right-click on it and click "Modify" to see which file it is set to run. If this is the virus file location, remove the value.Before starting "Step 4", please boot back into Normal mode, in case you are currently in Safe Mode.
This will enable you to install and use SpyHunter 5 successfully.
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Get rid of RayDownload from Mac OS X.
Step 1: Uninstall RayDownload and remove related files and objects
1. Hit the ⇧+⌘+U keys to open Utilities. Another way is to click on “Go” and then click “Utilities”, like the image below shows:
- Go to Finder.
- In the search bar type the name of the app that you want to remove.
- Above the search bar change the two drop down menus to “System Files” and “Are Included” so that you can see all of the files associated with the application you want to remove. Bear in mind that some of the files may not be related to the app so be very careful which files you delete.
- If all of the files are related, hold the ⌘+A buttons to select them and then drive them to “Trash”.
In case you cannot remove RayDownload via Step 1 above:
In case you cannot find the virus files and objects in your Applications or other places we have shown above, you can manually look for them in the Libraries of your Mac. But before doing this, please read the disclaimer below:
You can repeat the same procedure with the following other Library directories:
→ ~/Library/LaunchAgents
/Library/LaunchDaemons
Tip: ~ is there on purpose, because it leads to more LaunchAgents.
Step 2: Scan for and remove malware from your Mac
When you are facing problems on your Mac as a result of unwanted scripts, programs and malware, the recommended way of eliminating the threat is by using an anti-malware program. Combo Cleaner offers advanced security features along with other modules that will improve your Mac’s security and protect it in the future.
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Remove RayDownload from Google Chrome.
Step 1: Start Google Chrome and open the drop menu
Step 2: Move the cursor over "Tools" and then from the extended menu choose "Extensions"
Step 3: From the opened "Extensions" menu locate the unwanted extension and click on its "Remove" button.
Step 4: After the extension is removed, restart Google Chrome by closing it from the red "X" button at the top right corner and start it again.
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Erase RayDownload from Mozilla Firefox.
Step 1: Start Mozilla Firefox. Open the menu window
Step 2: Select the "Add-ons" icon from the menu.
Step 3: Select the unwanted extension and click "Remove"
Step 4: After the extension is removed, restart Mozilla Firefox by closing it from the red "X" button at the top right corner and start it again.
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Uninstall RayDownload from Microsoft Edge.
Step 1: Start Edge browser.
Step 2: Open the drop menu by clicking on the icon at the top right corner.
Step 3: From the drop menu select "Extensions".
Step 4: Choose the suspected malicious extension you want to remove and then click on the gear icon.
Step 5: Remove the malicious extension by scrolling down and then clicking on Uninstall.
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Remove RayDownload from Safari.
Step 1: Start the Safari app.
Step 2: After hovering your mouse cursor to the top of the screen, click on the Safari text to open its drop down menu.
Step 3: From the menu, click on "Preferences".
Step 4: After that, select the 'Extensions' Tab.
Step 5: Click once on the extension you want to remove.
Step 6: Click 'Uninstall'.
A pop-up window will appear asking for confirmation to uninstall the extension. Select 'Uninstall' again, and the RayDownload will be removed.
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Eliminate RayDownload from Internet Explorer.
Step 1: Start Internet Explorer.
Step 2: Click on the gear icon labeled 'Tools' to open the drop menu and select 'Manage Add-ons'
Step 3: In the 'Manage Add-ons' window.
Step 4: Select the extension you want to remove and then click 'Disable'. A pop-up window will appear to inform you that you are about to disable the selected extension, and some more add-ons might be disabled as well. Leave all the boxes checked, and click 'Disable'.
Step 5: After the unwanted extension has been removed, restart Internet Explorer by closing it from the red 'X' button located at the top right corner and start it again.
