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2016-05-30, 18:50
The following instructions have been created to help you to get rid of "Ad.BuzzSearch" 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.BuzzSearch claims to enhance the browsing experience. This adware is a browser add-on and displays advertisements and sponsored links.
Privacy Statement:
http://www.mybuzzsearch.com/Privacy
Links (be careful!):
: ttp://mybuzzsearch.com
: ttp://www.mybuzzsearch.com
Removal Instructions:
Files:
Please use Windows Explorer or another file manager of your choice to locate and delete these files.
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\bin\BuzzSearch.BOAS.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\bin\BuzzSearch.BOASHelper.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\bin\BuzzSearch.BOASPRT.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\bin\BuzzSearch.BrowserAdapter.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\bin\BuzzSearch.BRT.Helper.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\bin\BuzzSearch.ExpExt.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\bin\BuzzSearch.PurBrowse.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\bin\BuzzSearch.PurBrowse64.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\bin\BuzzSearchBA.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\bin\BuzzSearchBAApp.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\bin\BuzzSearchBrowserFilter.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\bin\plugins\BuzzSearch.BOAS.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\bin\plugins\BuzzSearch.Bromon.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\bin\plugins\BuzzSearch.BroStats.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\bin\plugins\BuzzSearch.BrowserAdapter.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\bin\plugins\BuzzSearch.BrowserAdapterS.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\bin\plugins\BuzzSearch.BrowserFilterG.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\bin\plugins\BuzzSearch.BRT.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\bin\plugins\BuzzSearch.CompatibilityChecker.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\bin\plugins\BuzzSearch.DspSvc.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\bin\plugins\BuzzSearch.ExpExt.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\bin\plugins\BuzzSearch.FeSvc.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\bin\plugins\BuzzSearch.FFUpdate.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\bin\plugins\BuzzSearch.GCUpdate.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\bin\plugins\BuzzSearch.IEUpdate.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\bin\plugins\BuzzSearch.Msvcmon.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\bin\plugins\BuzzSearch.OfSvc.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\bin\plugins\BuzzSearch.PurBrowse.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\bin\plugins\BuzzSearch.PurBrowseG.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\bin\plugins\BuzzSearch.Repmon.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\bin\utilBuzzSearch.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\BuzzSearch.Common.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\BuzzSearch.FirstRun.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\BuzzSearch.ico".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\BuzzSearchBHO.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\BuzzSearchuninstall.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\jhjjdgbhohaallcimgcmakfiobacimkm.crx".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\updateBuzzSearch.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\updater.exe".
Make sure you set your file manager to display hidden and system files. If Ad.BuzzSearch uses rootkit technologies, use the rootkit scanner integrated into Spybot-S&D (http://www.safer-networking.org/index.php?page=spybotsd) 2.x or our Total Commander anti-rootkit plugins (http://forums.spybot.info/downloads.php?id=3).
You will have to use a global search for files without a name specified. Be extra careful, because just the name might not be enough to identify files!
Important: There are more files that cannot be safely described in simple words. Please use Spybot-S&D (http://www.safer-networking.org/index.php?page=spybotsd) to remove them.
Folders:
Please use Windows Explorer or another file manager of your choice to locate and delete these folders.
The directory at "<$APPDATA>\Opera Software\Opera Stable\Extensions\jhjjdgbhohaallcimgcmakfiobacimkm\1.0.0_0".
The directory at "<$APPDATA>\Opera Software\Opera Stable\Extensions\jhjjdgbhohaallcimgcmakfiobacimkm".
The directory at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\bin\plugins".
The directory at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\bin".
The directory at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch".
Make sure you set your file manager to display hidden and system files. If Ad.BuzzSearch 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 "{396ECD31-EDF7-489F-BDA1-83DBA4C36E81}" at "HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\TypeLib\".
Delete the registry key "{5cf5a690-c8f4-488e-9d20-f21aef602d41}" at "HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\".
Delete the registry key "{5cf5a690-c8f4-488e-9d20-f21aef602d41}" at "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\".
Delete the registry key "{D0EC4142-5808-41D2-A4DC-6081CF1A9693}" at "HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Interface\".
Delete the registry key "BuzzSearch" at "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\".
Delete the registry key "BuzzSearch" at "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall".
Delete the registry key "Update BuzzSearch" at "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\".
Delete the registry key "Update BuzzSearch" at "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\Services\".
Delete the registry key "Update BuzzSearch" at "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet003\Services\".
Delete the registry value "id" at "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\BuzzSearch\".
Delete the registry value "iid" at "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\BuzzSearch\".
Delete the registry value "is" at "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\BuzzSearch\".
If Ad.BuzzSearch 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.BuzzSearch claims to enhance the browsing experience. This adware is a browser add-on and displays advertisements and sponsored links.
Privacy Statement:
http://www.mybuzzsearch.com/Privacy
Links (be careful!):
: ttp://mybuzzsearch.com
: ttp://www.mybuzzsearch.com
Removal Instructions:
Files:
Please use Windows Explorer or another file manager of your choice to locate and delete these files.
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\bin\BuzzSearch.BOAS.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\bin\BuzzSearch.BOASHelper.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\bin\BuzzSearch.BOASPRT.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\bin\BuzzSearch.BrowserAdapter.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\bin\BuzzSearch.BRT.Helper.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\bin\BuzzSearch.ExpExt.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\bin\BuzzSearch.PurBrowse.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\bin\BuzzSearch.PurBrowse64.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\bin\BuzzSearchBA.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\bin\BuzzSearchBAApp.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\bin\BuzzSearchBrowserFilter.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\bin\plugins\BuzzSearch.BOAS.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\bin\plugins\BuzzSearch.Bromon.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\bin\plugins\BuzzSearch.BroStats.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\bin\plugins\BuzzSearch.BrowserAdapter.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\bin\plugins\BuzzSearch.BrowserAdapterS.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\bin\plugins\BuzzSearch.BrowserFilterG.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\bin\plugins\BuzzSearch.BRT.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\bin\plugins\BuzzSearch.CompatibilityChecker.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\bin\plugins\BuzzSearch.DspSvc.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\bin\plugins\BuzzSearch.ExpExt.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\bin\plugins\BuzzSearch.FeSvc.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\bin\plugins\BuzzSearch.FFUpdate.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\bin\plugins\BuzzSearch.GCUpdate.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\bin\plugins\BuzzSearch.IEUpdate.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\bin\plugins\BuzzSearch.Msvcmon.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\bin\plugins\BuzzSearch.OfSvc.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\bin\plugins\BuzzSearch.PurBrowse.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\bin\plugins\BuzzSearch.PurBrowseG.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\bin\plugins\BuzzSearch.Repmon.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\bin\utilBuzzSearch.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\BuzzSearch.Common.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\BuzzSearch.FirstRun.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\BuzzSearch.ico".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\BuzzSearchBHO.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\BuzzSearchuninstall.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\jhjjdgbhohaallcimgcmakfiobacimkm.crx".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\updateBuzzSearch.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\updater.exe".
Make sure you set your file manager to display hidden and system files. If Ad.BuzzSearch uses rootkit technologies, use the rootkit scanner integrated into Spybot-S&D (http://www.safer-networking.org/index.php?page=spybotsd) 2.x or our Total Commander anti-rootkit plugins (http://forums.spybot.info/downloads.php?id=3).
You will have to use a global search for files without a name specified. Be extra careful, because just the name might not be enough to identify files!
Important: There are more files that cannot be safely described in simple words. Please use Spybot-S&D (http://www.safer-networking.org/index.php?page=spybotsd) to remove them.
Folders:
Please use Windows Explorer or another file manager of your choice to locate and delete these folders.
The directory at "<$APPDATA>\Opera Software\Opera Stable\Extensions\jhjjdgbhohaallcimgcmakfiobacimkm\1.0.0_0".
The directory at "<$APPDATA>\Opera Software\Opera Stable\Extensions\jhjjdgbhohaallcimgcmakfiobacimkm".
The directory at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\bin\plugins".
The directory at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch\bin".
The directory at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\BuzzSearch".
Make sure you set your file manager to display hidden and system files. If Ad.BuzzSearch 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 "{396ECD31-EDF7-489F-BDA1-83DBA4C36E81}" at "HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\TypeLib\".
Delete the registry key "{5cf5a690-c8f4-488e-9d20-f21aef602d41}" at "HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\".
Delete the registry key "{5cf5a690-c8f4-488e-9d20-f21aef602d41}" at "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\".
Delete the registry key "{D0EC4142-5808-41D2-A4DC-6081CF1A9693}" at "HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Interface\".
Delete the registry key "BuzzSearch" at "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\".
Delete the registry key "BuzzSearch" at "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall".
Delete the registry key "Update BuzzSearch" at "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\".
Delete the registry key "Update BuzzSearch" at "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\Services\".
Delete the registry key "Update BuzzSearch" at "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet003\Services\".
Delete the registry value "id" at "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\BuzzSearch\".
Delete the registry value "iid" at "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\BuzzSearch\".
Delete the registry value "is" at "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\BuzzSearch\".
If Ad.BuzzSearch 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.