Snap Desktop Toolbar

Snap Toolbar is a desktop and internet search software that is installed without user consent by malicious software such as MediaMotor.0

General information:

Malware Name: Snap Desktop Toolbar
Malware Type: Toolbar
Company Name: Snap
Company URL: http://www.snap.com/
Threat Level: Moderate Risk
Operating System: WIN XP
Installation Type: Installed through EXE
Operation: Time of After Installation

Company Description:

Snap is an Idealab company located in Pasadena, California, home of Cal Tech, the Rose Bowl, and the Doo Dah parade. It is a small group fighting a big battle to deliver a step-function change in the search experience. Together, it has over 70 years of search experience and way more than 100 years of online marketing and e-commerce experience. It is passionate, committed and are confident enough to think and it can make a difference.

Spyware Description:

Snap Toolbar is a desktop and internet search software that is installed without user consent by malicious software such as MediaMotor.0

Characteristics/Symptoms:

    -> It can search Snap, any of the major search engines. -> It can also search more than 30 pre-selected Web sites. -> It can add custom searching for our own favorite sites. -> It can instantly flip between windows using Task Switcher. -> Free to download.0

Additional information might be found here:

google Search at Google for Snap Desktop Toolbar
bing Search at Bing for Snap Desktop Toolbar
yahoo Search at Yahoo for Snap Desktop Toolbar

Processes Running:

File information Created after Installation:

File Location Size (Bytes) Type
C:\Program Files\Snap Desktop Toolbar\DesktopToolbarHelper.16.1160110576.dll 176128 Application Extension
C:\Program Files\Snap Desktop Toolbar\Toolbar.exe 393504 Application

Folder information Created after Installation:

Folder Location

Registry information Created after Installation:

Main Registry Key Sub Registry Key Key Value Name
HKEY_CURRENT_USER SoftwareDesktopToolbar Stats Dictionary.com
HKEY_CURRENT_USER \Software\Desktop\Toolbar Stats A9
HKEY_CURRENT_USER \Software\Desktop\Toolbar Stats Command