RX Toolbar
RXToolbar is an Internet Explorer toolbar that shows links for the current page being viewed, targeted through www.searchenginebar.com. It is an Adware. An adware, also known as advertising software, displays third-party advertising on the computer.
The ads can take several forms, including pop-ups, pop-unders, banners, or links embedded within web pages or parts of the Windows interface. Some adware advertising might consists of text ads shown within the application itself or within side bars,
search bars, and search results. Adware is often contextually or behaviorally based and tracks browsing habits in order to display ads that are meant to be relevant to the user.0
General information:
Malware Name: |
RX Toolbar |
Malware Type: |
Toolbar |
Company Name: |
Rx Toolbar |
Company URL: |
http://rx2.com/
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Threat Level: |
Elevated Risk |
Operating System: |
WIN XP |
Installation Type: |
Installed through EXE |
Operation: |
Time of After Installation. |
Company Description:
Rx Toolbar Update is free, there is no spyware or viruses, it does not open pop-ups or hijack your searches, and no personal information is required. It provides instant access to its site from any site on the web. It searches from anywhere on the
Web. Blocks annoying pop-ups with Rx2. It includes cookie cleaner, history cleaner, and cache cleaner. Chat with other users who have the Rx toolbar installed. Get instant access to useful links and Rx Toolbar updates
Spyware Description:
RXToolbar is an Internet Explorer toolbar that shows links for the current page being viewed, targeted through www.searchenginebar.com. It is an Adware. An adware, also known as advertising software, displays third-party advertising on the computer.
The ads can take several forms, including pop-ups, pop-unders, banners, or links embedded within web pages or parts of the Windows interface. Some adware advertising might consists of text ads shown within the application itself or within side bars,
search bars, and search results. Adware is often contextually or behaviorally based and tracks browsing habits in order to display ads that are meant to be relevant to the user.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:
Processes Running:
File information Created after Installation:
File Location |
Size (Bytes) |
Type |
C:\Program Files\aaayoureweb\INSTALL.LOG |
11990 |
Text Document |
C:\Program Files\aaayoureweb\ThirdPartyComponents.xml |
6672 |
XML Document |
C:\Program Files\aaayoureweb\tbaaay.dll |
1035344 |
Application Extension |
Folder information Created after Installation:
Registry information Created after Installation:
Main Registry Key |
Sub Registry Key |
Key Value Name |
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
\SOFTWARE\aaayoureweb\toolbar |
Path |
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
\SOFTWARE\aaayoureweb\toolbar |
UserID |
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
\SOFTWARE\aaayoureweb\toolbar |
users.effectivebrand.com Last Login |