The following instructions have been created to help you to get rid of "E-MusicA" manually.
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Threat Details:

Categories:
  • spyware

Description:
The privacy policy does not protect users' data, in fact the privacy policy can be used as an excuse to sell user data. In addition to this it seems to be affiliated with other malicious software.
Supposed Functionality:
EMusic promises a free trial to download mp3 music.
Privacy Statement:
Information We Collect
We collect information about you when you visit and use our site and services (collectively, the "Site"), and particularly when you enter or input information, whether during the course of entering, initiating, fulfilling and transmitting information or otherwise in connection with your general activities and/or use of the Site. You can visit the Site and learn about eMusic, our related products and services, and find out how to contact us without giving us any personally identifiable information.

We collect personally identifiable information from you in a variety of contexts. For example, you may be required to provide such information to us if you: (1) complete an online registration form (e.g., various sign-up forms for receiving email newsletters, registering for special offers, promotions or programs, registering for an account, entering a contest/sweepstakes or responding to a survey); (2) fill out an order form to request information; (3) register to participate in message boards and chat rooms (if any) and other community features; or (4) purchase any products or services from us or any other Dimensional businesses. Such information may include your name, email address, mailing address and zip code, phone number, and, where appropriate, a valid credit card number with expiration date. Of course, you never have to answer any of the questions we ask you (nor choose to view or listen to any multimedia content or otherwise interact with our Site), but refusal to do so may limit the products or services we can offer or provide to you.

We automatically track certain information based upon your use of the Site. We use this information on an aggregated basis to conduct internal research on our users' demographics, interests, and preferences, and to improve the Site and user experience. This information may include the URL that you just came from (whether this URL is on the Site or not), which URL you next go to (whether this URL is on the Site or not), your computer browser information, and your IP address.

We use data collection devices such as "cookies" (small text files that are placed on your computer's hard drive for record-keeping purposes) to assist us in providing our services. Cookies make using the Site easier by, among other things, saving your passwords and preferences for you, helping identify you whenever you return to our Site, and reducing the number of times you are required to enter your password during a session. Cookies can also help us provide information that is targeted toward your interests and preferences. Most Internet browsers are initially set up to accept cookies. However, you can reset your browser to refuse all cookies or to alert you when a cookie is being sent (note: you may need to consult your browser's "Help" area for instructions on how to do that). If you choose to disable your cookies setting or refuse to accept a cookie, you may not be able to use certain features on the Site and you may be required to reenter your password more frequently during a session.

If you choose to post messages to our message boards, chat rooms or other message areas or leave feedback for other users, we will collect that information you provide to us. We retain this information as necessary to resolve disputes, provide customer support and troubleshoot problems, and as otherwise permitted by law.

If you send us personal correspondence, such as emails or letters, or if other users or third parties send us correspondence about your activities or postings on the Site, we may collect such information into a file specific to you.

Our Use of Your Information
We use your information to facilitate the provision of services you request. When you purchase products or services from eMusic, we will use your personally identifiable information to process and fulfill your order and for customer service purposes. Many online customers are particularly concerned about their credit card information, which we will share only as required by companies involved in your transaction (e.g., fulfillment, billing, mailing, storage or delivery services). We will not share your credit card information with any other Dimensional company or third party unless that company needs the number for the fulfillment or delivery of your order. We do not rent, sell or share credit card information with promotional partners or other third parties.

We may also use the information we collect about you to analyze Site usage, improve our content and product offerings, customize the Site's content, layout, and services, update you about our products or services, or to contact you about exciting offers of new products or services that we believe may be of interest to you. You always have the option to receive fewer or no communications in the future from us by opting out. You may opt out by following the instructions included in the specific communication you no longer wish to receive or by sending an email at any time to service@emusic.com and explaining how you would like to modify your preferences.

Our Disclosure of Your Information
We may make your information available to others:
Who provide information, products, goods or services that you have requested via the Site;
When we have retained companies to work with or on behalf of eMusic to facilitate our operations and the products and services we provide to you (such companies are contractually obligated to maintain the confidentiality of your information and are restricted from using the same in any way not expressly authorized by eMusic);
When you use co-branded services - in which case you are giving us permission to pass any information you provide in the context of our co-branding and marketing relationship, back to our co-branding partner. Their use of your information is subject to their own privacy policies;
When we are legally compelled to do so by a governmental agency, court or other entity (e.g., to respond to subpoenas, court orders or legal process);
If we believe such disclosure is necessary to comply with any applicable laws or regulations, to enforce or apply the terms of our Subscription Agreement or any of our terms and conditions and policies relating to promotions, programs, product offerings or any other features or functions of the Site, or to protect and/or defend the rights, property or safety of eMusic, its suppliers, advertisers, other customers or users, or any other party;
Who are Dimensional affiliates, subsidiaries or joint ventures;
Who are trusted third parties (e.g., promotional partners and advertisers) so that they can promote their products and services and those of their affiliates and partners based on your preferences and interests. You may "opt out" of such disclosure(s) to the extent they include your personally identifiable information by sending an email at any time to service@emusic.com indicating your intent to do so. If you consent to share your personally identifiable information with such trusted third parties, their use of such information is subject to their own privacy policies;
Who are users of the Site solely to the extent you choose to make such information publicly available by posting it to your profile in connection with our "eMusic Neighbors" program or via our message boards, content reviews & ratings, or other eMusic community services; and/or
In the event of a bankruptcy, or a merger, acquisition, joint venture or other business combination involving us.
Removal Instructions:

Autorun:

Please use Spybot-S&D, RunAlyzer or msconfig.exe to remove the following autorun entries.
  • Entries named "eMusicClient Systray" and pointing to "<$PROGRAMFILES>\eMusic\eMusicClient.exe".

Installed Software List:

You can try to uninstall products with the names listed below; for items identified by other properties or to avoid malware getting active again on uninstallation, use Spybot-S&D or RunAlyzer to locate and get rid of these entries.
  • Products that have a key or property named "eMusicSetup".

Files:

Please use Windows Explorer or another file manager of your choice to locate and delete these files.
  • The file at "<$SYSDIR>\eMusicTDB3P.dll".
  • The file at "<$SYSDIR>\eMusicTDB3P.exe".
  • The file at "<$WINDIR>\eMusicSetup.exe".
  • The file at "<$WINDIR>\eMusicClient.ini".
  • The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\eMusic\eMusicClient.exe".
  • The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\eMusic\eMusicClient.ini".
  • The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\eMusic\eMusicSetup.exe".
  • The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\eMusic\Round.ico".
  • The file at "<$DESKTOP>\50 FREE MP3s from eMusic!.url".
  • The file at "<$PROGRAMS>\50 FREE MP3s from eMusic!.url".
Make sure you set your file manager to display hidden and system files. If E-MusicA uses rootkit technologies, use our RootAlyzer or our Total Commander anti-rootkit plugins.
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!

Folders:

Please use Windows Explorer or another file manager of your choice to locate and delete these folders.
  • The directory at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\eMusic".
Make sure you set your file manager to display hidden and system files. If E-MusicA uses rootkit technologies, use our RootAlyzer or our Total Commander anti-rootkit plugins.
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 "{686C970F-1D7D-4469-85D1-4B35763B56CC}" at "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\".
  • Delete the registry key "{53F066F0-A4C0-4F46-83EB-2DFD03F938CF}" at "HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\TypeLib\".
  • Delete the registry value "{686C970F-1D7D-4469-85D1-4B35763B56CC}" at "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\CmdMapping\".
If E-MusicA uses rootkit technologies, use our RegAlyzer, RootAlyzer or our Total Commander anti-rootkit plugins.

Final Words:

If neither Spybot-S&D nor self help did resolve the issue or you would prefer one on one help,
  1. Please read these instructions before requesting assistance,
  2. Then start your own thread in the Malware Removal Forum where a volunteer analyst will advise you as soon as available.