Try2Find

TryToFind is an Adware/Toolbar. It allows advertisers to list their site in search engine and receive visitors at a cost-per-click basis, as low as $.01 per click. It includes elevated threats are typically installed without adequate notice and consent, and may make unwanted changes to system, such as reconfiguring browser’s homepage and search settings. These threats may install advertising-related add-ons, including toolbars and search bars, or insert advertising-related components into the Winsock Layered Service Provider chain. These new add-ons and components may block or redirect preferred network connections, and can negatively impact computer’s performance and stability0

General information:

Malware Name: Try2Find
Malware Type: Toolbar
Company Name: Try2Find
Company URL: http://www.try2find.com/
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Company Description:

Try2Find with its toolbar search by using multiple engines at once. Try2Find blocks Pop-Up blocker that blocks all necessary windows. Its online Favorites allow keeping bookmark safe and accessible from any PC with internet. Try2Find toolbar is free to download.

Spyware Description:

TryToFind is an Adware/Toolbar. It allows advertisers to list their site in search engine and receive visitors at a cost-per-click basis, as low as $.01 per click. It includes elevated threats are typically installed without adequate notice and consent, and may make unwanted changes to system, such as reconfiguring browser’s homepage and search settings. These threats may install advertising-related add-ons, including toolbars and search bars, or insert advertising-related components into the Winsock Layered Service Provider chain. These new add-ons and components may block or redirect preferred network connections, and can negatively impact computer’s performance and stability0

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 browser -> Shows Advertisements0

Additional information might be found here:

google Search at Google for Try2Find
bing Search at Bing for Try2Find
yahoo Search at Yahoo for Try2Find

Processes Running:

File information Created after Installation:

File Location Size (Bytes) Type
C:\Program Files\Try2Find\Cache\icons.pharmacymen.bmp 6440 Bitmap Image
C:\Program Files\Try2Find\Cache\yahoo.com.favicon.ico 6598 Icon
C:\Program Files\Try2Find\hosts.dat 2586 DAT File

Folder information Created after Installation:

Folder Location
C:\Program Files\Try2Find

Registry information Created after Installation:

Main Registry Key Sub Registry Key Key Value Name
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Code Store Database\Distribution Units\sptbaxcab\DownloadInformation CODEBASE
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Code Store Database\Distribution Units\sptbaxcab\DownloadInformation OSD
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar {90BAEB8B-47C2-44B4-A5A6-B99D34F1D4C5}