BackWeb Client Description:

BackWeb is a generic, background downloading tool that software vendors can incorporate into their product to download data (e.g. product updates) to the user's PC. Its operation depends on the instructions given to it by the individual software vendor who bundles it.

BackWeb has been associated with numerous large companies working on a corporate level to deliver timely information and updates. Essentially, BackWeb is a communications program whereby a large amount of users may be contacted in an instant.

Information may be collected from many sources including applications which may then be delivered to the collection site. Further, this technology is based upon an open architecture whereby third-party developers may develop customized applications to meet their needs.

BackWeb has plug-in module capabilities to further extend features and capabilities of the core program. One such established plug-in module is the "BackWeb Polite Upstream" which allows for the reverse flow of communications. Communications from the client may be delivered to the server for assimilation into a collection point for further processing.

May use port 6670 (as may Deep Throat 1,2 & 3.x, Foreplay, Reduced Foreplay, WinNuke eXtreame, and other programs.)

BackWeb Client Automatic Removal:

Using Spyware Doctor to remove BackWeb Client AUTOMATICALLY!

BackWeb Client Manual Removal:

Follow these steps to remove BackWeb Client (Lite) from your machine. Begin by backing up your registry and your system, and/or setting a Restore Point, to prevent trouble if you make a mistake.

1. Kill these running processes with Task Manager:
   programfilesdir+\kodak\kodak software updater\7288971\program\backweb-7288971.exe
    
2. Unregister
   programfilesdir+\kodak\kodak software updater\7288971\6.1.2.93-7288971l\program\backweb.dll
   programfilesdir+\kodak\kodak software updater\7288971\6.1.2.93-7288971l\program\bwfiles.dll
   programfilesdir+\kodak\kodak software updater\7288971\6.1.2.93-7288971l\program\bwsec.dll
   programfilesdir+\kodak\kodak software updater\7288971\6.1.2.93-7288971l\program\clntutil.dll
   programfilesdir+\kodak\kodak software updater\7288971\6.1.2.93-7288971l\program\frext.dll
   programfilesdir+\kodak\kodak software updater\7288971\program\bwfiles-7288971.dll
   programfilesdir+\kodak\kodak software updater\7288971\program\bwtargetinf.dll
   programfilesdir+\kodak\kodak software updater\7288971\program\frext-7288971.dll
   programfilesdir+\kodak\kodaks~1\7288971\612~1.93-\program\en\clientrc.dll
    
3. Remove these registry items (if present) with RegEdit:
   HKEY_USERS\s-1-5-21-2333004253-142840635-331808302-1009\software\netscape\netscape navigator\viewers\application/x-bwpreview
   HKEY_USERS\s-1-5-21-2333004253-142840635-331808302-1009\software\netscape\netscape navigator\viewers\application/x-iad
    
4. Remove these files (if present) with Windows Explorer:
   commonprograms+\startup\kodak software updater.lnk
   programfilesdir+\kodak\kodak software updater\7288971\6.1.2.93-7288971l\program\backweb.dll
   programfilesdir+\kodak\kodak software updater\7288971\6.1.2.93-7288971l\program\bwfiles.dll
   programfilesdir+\kodak\kodak software updater\7288971\6.1.2.93-7288971l\program\bwsec.dll
   programfilesdir+\kodak\kodak software updater\7288971\6.1.2.93-7288971l\program\clntutil.dll
   programfilesdir+\kodak\kodak software updater\7288971\6.1.2.93-7288971l\program\frext.dll
   programfilesdir+\kodak\kodak software updater\7288971\program\backweb-7288971.exe
   programfilesdir+\kodak\kodak software updater\7288971\program\bwfiles-7288971.dll
   programfilesdir+\kodak\kodak software updater\7288971\program\bwtargetinf.dll
   programfilesdir+\kodak\kodak software updater\7288971\program\frext-7288971.dll
   programfilesdir+\kodak\kodaks~1\7288971\612~1.93-\program\en\clientrc.dll

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