WhenU-DesktopBar

WhenU-DesktopBar is an adware that is bundled with other free programs such as free screensavers and other free utilities. The toolbar contains links to the advertising sites and shows advertisements and offers as a scrolling text link. WhenU-DesktopBar is an adware that is bundled with other free programs such as free screensavers and other free utilities. The toolbar contains links to the advertising sites and shows advertisements and offers as a scrolling text link.0

General information:

Malware Name:	WhenU-DesktopBar
Malware Type:	Adware , Toolbar
Company Name:	WhenU.com, Inc
Company URL:	http://www.whenu.com/
Threat Level:	Low Risk
Operating System:	WIN XP
Installation Type:	Installed through EXE
Operation:	Time of After Installation

Company Description:

WhenU.com, Inc provides you the software WhenU-DesktopBar that provides immediate access to powerful Internet search and navigation functionality, while delivering contextually relevant text-based offers, discounts, and coupons. Unlike traditional browser toolbars, WhenU's unique SearchBar allows you to have quick access to the Internet, search and email without ever opening a browser window. Additionally, the contextual slider continuously presents you with non-intrusive text-links embedded within the SearchBar as you continue to navigate the Internet.

Spyware Description:

WhenU-DesktopBar is an adware that is bundled with other free programs such as free screensavers and other free utilities. The toolbar contains links to the advertising sites and shows advertisements and offers as a scrolling text link. WhenU-DesktopBar is an adware that is bundled with other free programs such as free screensavers and other free utilities. The toolbar contains links to the advertising sites and shows advertisements and offers as a scrolling text link.0

Characteristics/Symptoms:

    -> It has a search function and provides search results for paid advertisers. -> It can negatively impact performance of the system. -> It also displays advertisement web pages. -> Contains links to the advertising sites and shows advertisements as scrolling text.

Additional information might be found here:

	Search at Google for WhenU-DesktopBar
	Search at Bing for WhenU-DesktopBar
	Search at Yahoo for WhenU-DesktopBar

Processes Running:

whse.exe

File information Created after Installation:

File Location	Size (Bytes)	Type
C:\Program Files\DAEMON Tools SearchBar\Content\images\tab_left_off.gif	1380	GIF Image
C:\Program Files\DAEMON Tools SearchBar\Content\images\tooltip_weather.gif	187	GIF Image
C:\Program Files\DAEMON Tools SearchBar\Content\images\weather_5_day.gif	233	GIF Image

Folder information Created after Installation:

Folder Location
C:\Program Files\DAEMON Tools SearchBar
C:\Program Files\DAEMON Tools SearchBar\Content

Registry information Created after Installation: