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/
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

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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:

Folder Location

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