Trackware . iSearch Toolbar (Summary)
Software Name: iSearch Toolbar
Company Name: iSearch Internet
Product Name: iSearch Toolbar
Classification: Trackware
Website: http://www.isearch.com
Brief:
Uses a unique identifier to track search behavior. It can download and execute programs as an update feature. **You may need to run a Deep Scan while in Safe Mode.**
IMPORTANT!
Some of the Trackware.iSearch Toolbar components
are listed below. The list is compiled as a reference. The list might
not be complete and it doesn't represent instructions for manual removal.
We DO NOT recommend manual removal. Incorrect removal
of certain software might make your computer unstable or even unusable.
Removal of adware component might affect the related ad-supported software.
If you suspect that you have an unwanted instance of iSearch Toolbar
installed on your computer we recommend a free
audit of your system with INAC Anti Spyware.
iSearch Toolbar might create following folders (and inject its files inside
the folders):
iSearch Toolbar might create following files (some of the files might be
loaded in memory while the software is running):
- %WINDOWS%\Downloaded Program Files\initial.inf
- %SYSTEM%\toolbar.dll
- %SYSTEM%\version.txt
- %DESKTOP%\iSearch.com.url
- %SYSTEM%\patchver.txt
- %WINDOWS%\isrvs\sysupd.dll
- %SYSTEMDRIVE%\install.cab
- %WINDOWS%\isrvs\desktop.exe
- %WINDOWS%\isrvs\ffisearch.exe
- %DESKTOP%\Evidence Eraser.lnk
- %DESKTOP%\PopUp Blocker Stops PopUps.lnk
- %DESKTOP%\Spyware Avenger.lnk
- %DESKTOP%\Virus Hunter Security.lnk
- %DESKTOP%\Your Platinum Visa.lnk
- %WINDOWS%\delprot.ini
- %WINDOWS%\deskbar.ini
- %SYSTEM%\drivers\delprot.sys
- %PROFILE%\Local Settings\Temp\build2.exe
- %WINDOWS%\inst\kill.exe
iSearch Toolbar is often accompanied by the following tracking cookies:
iSearch Toolbar might create following registry keys (and inject subkeys
and values):
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{1C78AB3F-A857-482e-80C0-3A1E5238A565}
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\iSearch.Object
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\iSearch.Object.1
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{1C78AB3F-A857-482e-80C0-3A1E5238A565}
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\iSearch Toolbar_is1
- HKEY_USERS\*\Software\iSearch
- HKEY_USERS\*\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\MenuExt\&iSearch The Web
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Code Store Database\Distribution Units\{1C78AB3F-A857-482E-80C0-3A1E5238A565}
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ModuleUsage\*/toolbar.dll*
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ModuleUsage\*/version.txt*
- HKEY_USERS\*\Software\iSearch\iSearch Toolbar
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{00000000-59D4-4008-9058-080011001200}
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{950238FB-C706-4791-8674-4D429F85897E}
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{950238FB-C706-4791-8674-4D429F85897E}\InprocServer32
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Interface\{C08175C6-B2B2-47FC-AF1A-32F77A6CB673}
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\mfiltis
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\TypeLib\{230C3786-1C2C-45BD-9D2D-9D277FCE6289}
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{00000000-59D4-4008-9058-080011001200}
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\delprot
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\delprot
iSearch Toolbar might create following registry values:
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar|{1C78AB3F-A857-482e-80C0-3A1E5238A565}
- HKEY_USERS\*\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\WebBrowser|{1C78AB3F-A857-482E-80C0-3A1E5238A565}
- HKEY_USERS\*\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks|{1C78AB3F-A857-482e-80C0-3A1E5238A565}
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run|Desktop Search
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\run|ffis
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs|*\toolbar.dll
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs|*\version.txt
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\Ext\CLSID|{5B4AB8E2-6DC5-477A-B637-BF3C1A2E5993}
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run|Bonus Sites
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run|iSearch Toolbar
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce|Desktop Search Removal Tool
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce|Search Toolbar Removal Tool
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce|Bonus Sites Removal Tool
iSearch Toolbar might create registry values with following data:
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main|*|http://www.isearch.com*
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\PROTOCOLS\Filter\text/html|CLSID|{950238FB-C706-4791-8674-4D429F85897E}
iSearch Toolbar might insert following entries in the HOSTS file:
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