Mix 971 Toolbar

Mix 971 Toolbar has a search function and provides search results for paid advertisers. It adds a third-party utility bar to the web browser. It also change the browser and shows the advertisements.0

General information:

Malware Name: Mix 971 Toolbar
Malware Type: Toolbar
Company Name: Mix 97.1
Company URL: http://www.mix971.net/
Threat Level: Moderate Risk
Operating System: WIN XP
Installation Type: Installed through EXE
Operation: Time of After Installation

Company Description:

Mix 97.1 provides us the toolbar from the help of that we can receive exclusive MixAlerts that is only available to Coolbar users. Also we can search from anywhere on the web. It also provides us the option to chat with other Mix 97.1 listeners and on-air personalities. This toolbar is access to weekly specials and provides us the discounts.

Spyware Description:

Mix 971 Toolbar has a search function and provides search results for paid advertisers. It adds a third-party utility bar to the web browser. It also change the browser and shows the advertisements.0

Characteristics/Symptoms:

    -> It has a search function and provides search results for paid advertisers -> Track browsing habits -> Adds a third-party utility bar to the web browser -> Changes browser0

Additional information might be found here:

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Processes Running:

File information Created after Installation:

File Location Size (Bytes) Type
C:\Program Files\Mix971\rss\http___www_effectivebrand_com_Message_CT214088_xml18692_xml.xml 3625 XML Document
C:\Program Files\Mix971\~GLH0002.TMP 1186840 TMP File
C:\Program Files\Mix971\~GLH0003.TMP 1186840 TMP File

Folder information Created after Installation:

Folder Location
C:\Program Files\Mix971
C:\Program Files\Mix971\RadioPlayer

Registry information Created after Installation:

Main Registry Key Sub Registry Key Key Value Name
HKEY_CURRENT_USER SoftwareMix971 oolbarIE5 Visible
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SOFTWAREMix971 oolbar WebServerUrl
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SOFTWAREMix971 oolbar Write us link