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2016-05-03, 13:21
The following instructions have been created to help you to get rid of "Ad.WebSparkle" manually.
Use this guide at your own risk; software should usually be better suited to remove malware, since it is able to look deeper.
If this guide was helpful to you, please consider donating towards this site (http://www.safer-networking.org/index.php?page=donate).
Threat Details:
Categories:
adware
bho
Description:
Ad.WebSparkle claims to enhance the browsing experience. This adware is a browser add-on and displays advertisements and sponsored links.
Privacy Statement:
http://websparkle.biz/Privacy
Links (be careful!):
: ttp://websparkle.biz
: ttp://www.websparkle.biz
Removal Instructions:
Files:
Please use Windows Explorer or another file manager of your choice to locate and delete these files.
A file with an unknown location named "firefox@websparkle.biz.xpi".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\bin\plugins\WebSparkle.BOAS.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\bin\plugins\WebSparkle.Bromon.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\bin\plugins\WebSparkle.BroStats.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\bin\plugins\WebSparkle.BrowserAdapter.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\bin\plugins\WebSparkle.BrowserAdapterS.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\bin\plugins\WebSparkle.BrowserFilterG.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\bin\plugins\WebSparkle.BRT.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\bin\plugins\WebSparkle.CompatibilityChecker.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\bin\plugins\WebSparkle.DspSvc.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\bin\plugins\WebSparkle.ExpExt.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\bin\plugins\WebSparkle.FeSvc.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\bin\plugins\WebSparkle.FFUpdate.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\bin\plugins\WebSparkle.GCUpdate.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\bin\plugins\WebSparkle.IEUpdate.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\bin\plugins\WebSparkle.Msvcmon.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\bin\plugins\WebSparkle.OfSvc.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\bin\plugins\WebSparkle.PurBrowse.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\bin\plugins\WebSparkle.PurBrowseG.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\bin\plugins\WebSparkle.Repmon.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\bin\utilWebSparkle.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\bin\WebSparkle.BOAS.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\bin\WebSparkle.BOASHelper.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\bin\WebSparkle.BOASPRT.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\bin\WebSparkle.BrowserAdapter.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\bin\WebSparkle.BRT.Helper.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\bin\WebSparkle.ExpExt.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\bin\WebSparkle.PurBrowse.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\bin\WebSparkle.PurBrowse64.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\bin\WebSparkleBA.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\bin\WebSparkleBAApp.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\bin\WebSparkleBrowserFilter.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\ikgojpdbiniccokkgadmdheobjfdbbcg.crx".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\updater.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\updateWebSparkle.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\WebSparkle.Common.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\WebSparkle.FirstRun.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\WebSparkle.ico".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\WebSparkleBHO.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\WebSparkleuninstall.exe".
Make sure you set your file manager to display hidden and system files. If Ad.WebSparkle uses rootkit technologies, use the rootkit scanner integrated into Spybot-S&D (http://www.safer-networking.org/index.php?page=spybotsd) 2.x or our Total Commander anti-rootkit plugins (http://forums.spybot.info/downloads.php?id=3).
You will have to use a global search for files without a name specified. Be extra careful, because just the name might not be enough to identify files!
Important: There are more files that cannot be safely described in simple words. Please use Spybot-S&D (http://www.safer-networking.org/index.php?page=spybotsd) to remove them.
Folders:
Please use Windows Explorer or another file manager of your choice to locate and delete these folders.
The directory at "<$APPDATA>\Opera Software\Opera Stable\Extensions\ikgojpdbiniccokkgadmdheobjfdbbcg\1.0.0_0".
The directory at "<$APPDATA>\Opera Software\Opera Stable\Extensions\ikgojpdbiniccokkgadmdheobjfdbbcg".
The directory at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\bin\plugins".
The directory at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\bin".
The directory at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle".
Make sure you set your file manager to display hidden and system files. If Ad.WebSparkle uses rootkit technologies, use our RootAlyzer (http://forums.spybot.info/downloads.php?id=8) or our Total Commander anti-rootkit plugins (http://forums.spybot.info/downloads.php?id=3).
You will have to use a global search for files without a name specified. Be extra careful, because just the name might not be enough to identify folders!
Registry:
You can use regedit.exe (included in Windows) to locate and delete these registry entries.
Delete the registry key "{6832C453-2F06-4A9F-9080-5DDECF242856}" at "HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\TypeLib\".
Delete the registry key "{6935FA3E-0771-4B2F-A668-8C9CC50A7C90}" at "HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Interface\".
Delete the registry key "{9f56bab3-2739-40ed-a8d0-1451657a9742}" at "HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\".
Delete the registry key "{9f56bab3-2739-40ed-a8d0-1451657a9742}" at "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\".
Delete the registry key "Update WebSparkle" at "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\".
Delete the registry key "Update WebSparkle" at "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\Services\".
Delete the registry key "Update WebSparkle" at "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet003\Services\".
Delete the registry key "WebSparkle" at "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\".
Delete the registry key "WebSparkle" at "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall".
Delete the registry value "id" at "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\WebSparkle\".
Delete the registry value "iid" at "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\WebSparkle\".
Delete the registry value "is" at "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\WebSparkle\".
If Ad.WebSparkle uses rootkit technologies, use our RegAlyzer (http://www.safer-networking.org/index.php?page=regalyzer), RootAlyzer (http://forums.spybot.info/downloads.php?id=8) or our Total Commander anti-rootkit plugins (http://forums.spybot.info/downloads.php?id=3).
Final Words:
If neither Spybot-S&D nor self help did resolve the issue or you would prefer one on one help,
Please read these instructions (http://forums.spybot.info/showthread.php?t=288) before requesting assistance,
Then start your own thread in the Malware Removal Forum (http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22) where a volunteer analyst will advise you as soon as available.
Use this guide at your own risk; software should usually be better suited to remove malware, since it is able to look deeper.
If this guide was helpful to you, please consider donating towards this site (http://www.safer-networking.org/index.php?page=donate).
Threat Details:
Categories:
adware
bho
Description:
Ad.WebSparkle claims to enhance the browsing experience. This adware is a browser add-on and displays advertisements and sponsored links.
Privacy Statement:
http://websparkle.biz/Privacy
Links (be careful!):
: ttp://websparkle.biz
: ttp://www.websparkle.biz
Removal Instructions:
Files:
Please use Windows Explorer or another file manager of your choice to locate and delete these files.
A file with an unknown location named "firefox@websparkle.biz.xpi".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\bin\plugins\WebSparkle.BOAS.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\bin\plugins\WebSparkle.Bromon.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\bin\plugins\WebSparkle.BroStats.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\bin\plugins\WebSparkle.BrowserAdapter.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\bin\plugins\WebSparkle.BrowserAdapterS.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\bin\plugins\WebSparkle.BrowserFilterG.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\bin\plugins\WebSparkle.BRT.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\bin\plugins\WebSparkle.CompatibilityChecker.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\bin\plugins\WebSparkle.DspSvc.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\bin\plugins\WebSparkle.ExpExt.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\bin\plugins\WebSparkle.FeSvc.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\bin\plugins\WebSparkle.FFUpdate.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\bin\plugins\WebSparkle.GCUpdate.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\bin\plugins\WebSparkle.IEUpdate.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\bin\plugins\WebSparkle.Msvcmon.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\bin\plugins\WebSparkle.OfSvc.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\bin\plugins\WebSparkle.PurBrowse.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\bin\plugins\WebSparkle.PurBrowseG.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\bin\plugins\WebSparkle.Repmon.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\bin\utilWebSparkle.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\bin\WebSparkle.BOAS.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\bin\WebSparkle.BOASHelper.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\bin\WebSparkle.BOASPRT.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\bin\WebSparkle.BrowserAdapter.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\bin\WebSparkle.BRT.Helper.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\bin\WebSparkle.ExpExt.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\bin\WebSparkle.PurBrowse.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\bin\WebSparkle.PurBrowse64.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\bin\WebSparkleBA.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\bin\WebSparkleBAApp.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\bin\WebSparkleBrowserFilter.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\ikgojpdbiniccokkgadmdheobjfdbbcg.crx".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\updater.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\updateWebSparkle.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\WebSparkle.Common.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\WebSparkle.FirstRun.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\WebSparkle.ico".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\WebSparkleBHO.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\WebSparkleuninstall.exe".
Make sure you set your file manager to display hidden and system files. If Ad.WebSparkle uses rootkit technologies, use the rootkit scanner integrated into Spybot-S&D (http://www.safer-networking.org/index.php?page=spybotsd) 2.x or our Total Commander anti-rootkit plugins (http://forums.spybot.info/downloads.php?id=3).
You will have to use a global search for files without a name specified. Be extra careful, because just the name might not be enough to identify files!
Important: There are more files that cannot be safely described in simple words. Please use Spybot-S&D (http://www.safer-networking.org/index.php?page=spybotsd) to remove them.
Folders:
Please use Windows Explorer or another file manager of your choice to locate and delete these folders.
The directory at "<$APPDATA>\Opera Software\Opera Stable\Extensions\ikgojpdbiniccokkgadmdheobjfdbbcg\1.0.0_0".
The directory at "<$APPDATA>\Opera Software\Opera Stable\Extensions\ikgojpdbiniccokkgadmdheobjfdbbcg".
The directory at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\bin\plugins".
The directory at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle\bin".
The directory at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\WebSparkle".
Make sure you set your file manager to display hidden and system files. If Ad.WebSparkle uses rootkit technologies, use our RootAlyzer (http://forums.spybot.info/downloads.php?id=8) or our Total Commander anti-rootkit plugins (http://forums.spybot.info/downloads.php?id=3).
You will have to use a global search for files without a name specified. Be extra careful, because just the name might not be enough to identify folders!
Registry:
You can use regedit.exe (included in Windows) to locate and delete these registry entries.
Delete the registry key "{6832C453-2F06-4A9F-9080-5DDECF242856}" at "HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\TypeLib\".
Delete the registry key "{6935FA3E-0771-4B2F-A668-8C9CC50A7C90}" at "HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Interface\".
Delete the registry key "{9f56bab3-2739-40ed-a8d0-1451657a9742}" at "HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\".
Delete the registry key "{9f56bab3-2739-40ed-a8d0-1451657a9742}" at "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\".
Delete the registry key "Update WebSparkle" at "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\".
Delete the registry key "Update WebSparkle" at "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\Services\".
Delete the registry key "Update WebSparkle" at "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet003\Services\".
Delete the registry key "WebSparkle" at "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\".
Delete the registry key "WebSparkle" at "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall".
Delete the registry value "id" at "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\WebSparkle\".
Delete the registry value "iid" at "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\WebSparkle\".
Delete the registry value "is" at "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\WebSparkle\".
If Ad.WebSparkle uses rootkit technologies, use our RegAlyzer (http://www.safer-networking.org/index.php?page=regalyzer), RootAlyzer (http://forums.spybot.info/downloads.php?id=8) or our Total Commander anti-rootkit plugins (http://forums.spybot.info/downloads.php?id=3).
Final Words:
If neither Spybot-S&D nor self help did resolve the issue or you would prefer one on one help,
Please read these instructions (http://forums.spybot.info/showthread.php?t=288) before requesting assistance,
Then start your own thread in the Malware Removal Forum (http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22) where a volunteer analyst will advise you as soon as available.