DownloadWare Engine | Startup List

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Startup List details for DownloadWare Engine

State
X
Value
DownloadWare Engine
Filename
Dwe.exe
Comment
DownloadWare - executes arbitrary code from advertisers and not considered to be adware but is a security risk (see here). If a network connection is available it will connect to its servers, which can direct it to download and install software from advertisers. Installed along with programs such as MovieNetworks, Medialoads and PAgent