ZQuest
ZQuest is an adware application that tracks the user's browsing in order to display targeted advertising on the desktop. ZQuest displays pop-ups and places large ads in web pages that may take up a large area of the page and replace a portion
of the page content. ZQuest is installed without notice or user consent, typically bundled with other adware or malware.0
General information:
| Malware Name: |
ZQuest |
| Malware Type: |
Toolbar |
| Company Name: |
Z-Quest |
| Company URL: |
http://z-quest.com/
|
| Threat Level: |
Elevated Risk |
| Operating System: |
WIN XP |
| Installation Type: |
Installed through EXE |
| Operation: |
Time of After Installation |
Company Description:
Its mission is to become the one convenient location we will use to search for information of any kind. If we can't find it through Web Search, chances are we can't find it anywhere else! Z-Quest gives us the option of multiple choices. Get
accurate results, fast! Z-Quest features one-click access to the search results of the best search providers on the Internet! Now, we can search for relevant web results, images, audio, news and much more from one convenient location! Z-Quest is our
best search friendly tool on the web, saving our time and effort.
Spyware Description:
ZQuest is an adware application that tracks the user's browsing in order to display targeted advertising on the desktop. ZQuest displays pop-ups and places large ads in web pages that may take up a large area of the page and replace a portion
of the page content. ZQuest is installed without notice or user consent, typically bundled with other adware or malware.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 browser -> Shows Advertisements0
Additional information might be found here:
Processes Running:
File information Created after Installation:
| File Location |
Size (Bytes) |
Type |
| C:\Program Files\zquestbar\Cache\b_sports.bmp |
4016 |
Bitmap Image |
| C:\Program Files\zquestbar\Cache\zquestbartb0302.cfg |
9073 |
Microsoft Office Outlook Configuration File |
| C:\Program Files\zquestbar\toolbar.ini |
380 |
Configuration Settings |
Folder information Created after Installation:
| Folder Location |
| C:\Program Files\zquestbar |
| C:\Program Files\zquestbar\Cache\NewCfg |
Registry information Created after Installation:
| Main Registry Key |
Sub Registry Key |
Key Value Name |
| HKEY_CURRENT_USER |
\Software\ZQUESTBAR |
AddOpt |
| HKEY_CURRENT_USER |
\Software\ZQUESTBAR |
ClientID |
| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\zquestbar |
UninstallString |
