Desktop Toolbar
IdealabThe Desktop Toolbar is a toolbar that allows user to easily access multiple search engines right from his own desktop. The toolbar searches popular shopping sites and it also searches sites that are entered in the users Favorites.The toolbar
also searches results in its affiliated sites and also displays popup ads for different offers at its affiliated sites. Characteristics/Symptoms: Search HijackerChanges settingsSlows the systemShow popup adsCollects your search keywordsDate of Found:
2006-01-28Security Level: LowOperating OS: WIN XPInstallation Type: Installed through EXE.Operation: After agreeing to a EULATime of Operation: After Installation.Screenshot:2. Installation Sample and Image2.1. Installation Sample Origin URL: http://www.pbtoolbar.com/?src=PBTB01003.
Changes after installation 3.1. Process Files and Location: C:\Program Files\Desktop Toolbar\Toolbar.exeDesktop Toolbar installer creates following Directories:C:\Program Files\Desktop Toolbar3-2. ActiveX Information File location
General information:
| Malware Name: |
Desktop Toolbar |
| Malware Type: |
Toolbar |
| Company Name: |
Idealab |
| Company URL: |
http://www.desktop.com
|
| Threat Level: |
Low |
| Operating System: |
WIN XP |
| Installation Type: |
Installed through EXE. |
| Operation: |
Time of After Installation. |
Company Description:
The Desktop Toolbar is a toolbar that allows user to easily access multiple search engines right from his own desktop. The toolbar searches popular shopping sites and it also searches sites that are entered in the users Favorites.
Spyware Description:
IdealabThe Desktop Toolbar is a toolbar that allows user to easily access multiple search engines right from his own desktop. The toolbar searches popular shopping sites and it also searches sites that are entered in the users Favorites.The toolbar
also searches results in its affiliated sites and also displays popup ads for different offers at its affiliated sites. Characteristics/Symptoms: Search HijackerChanges settingsSlows the systemShow popup adsCollects your search keywordsDate of Found:
2006-01-28Security Level: LowOperating OS: WIN XPInstallation Type: Installed through EXE.Operation: After agreeing to a EULATime of Operation: After Installation.Screenshot:2. Installation Sample and Image2.1. Installation Sample Origin URL: http://www.pbtoolbar.com/?src=PBTB01003.
Changes after installation 3.1. Process Files and Location: C:\Program Files\Desktop Toolbar\Toolbar.exeDesktop Toolbar installer creates following Directories:C:\Program Files\Desktop Toolbar3-2. ActiveX Information File location
Characteristics/Symptoms:
-> Search Hijacker -> Changes settings -> Slows the system -> Show popup ads -> Collects your search keywords0
Additional information might be found here:
Processes Running:
File information Created after Installation:
| File Location |
Size (Bytes) |
Type |
| C:\Program Files\Desktop Toolbar\ DesktopToolbarHelper.3.1138436858.dll |
84 |
DLL |
Folder information Created after Installation:
Registry information Created after Installation:
| Main Registry Key |
Sub Registry Key |
Key Value Name |
| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
\SOFTWARE\Classes\searchbarfieldfile\shell\open\command |
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| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Management\ARPCache\Desktop Toolbar |
|
| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Desktop Toolbar |
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