Video Download Converter, Advertising Software (Adware).
Video Download Converter is an editor software MindSpark. This is an advertising program (Adware).
It usually installs as a program or as a browser extension. It installs as a toolbar and browser search bar. It can modify browser search and start pages. Some security solutions classify this software in the category of Optional Potentially Unwanted Software (LPI, PUP).
This program is classified in the category of advertising software (Adware), from the English "ADS" short for the English Advertissement (Promotional poster). Adware usually installs as a program or browser extension and is loaded every time the system starts. They can launch services, start scheduled tasks, and create shortcuts on your Desktop. All these operations are done with or without your consent according to the terms of its user contract. Once installed, adware can modify certain settings of your browsers such as search pages, the start page or even your "404" error page. Adware can collect your browsing habits and communicate them to a server using the tracking method because it is most often a marketing solution aimed at retaining customers.
While browsing, it generally displays ads in the form of coupons and advertising banners in the form of popups. These ads are generally signed with the words "Powered by", "Brought to you by" or "Ads by", followed by the name of the adware. But some adware exaggerates the size and frequency of displaying ads, which can harm the speed of Internet browsing and the visibility of the content of the pages consulted. Please also note that the advertising publisher may decline any responsibility for the content of the links targeted by its advertisements. Ultimately, the goal of these programs is to make money by driving web traffic to sponsored sites. Some adware is installed via packaged software and are not necessarily wanted by the user and antiviruses generally classify them as Potentially Unwanted Software (LPI/PUP).
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Spyware (spyware) and adware (adwares) unwanted files, just like malware, can use the writing flaws of legitimate software or those of operating systems. It is therefore essential to have official software and that it has automatic updating. Likewise, your Windows operating system must be programmed in automatic update mode and activated, so that you can have the latest updates for critical security vulnerabilities.
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TECHNICAL ELEMENTS
Features
– It modifies the start page of the Opera browser (B0),
– It replaces the start page of the Mozilla Firefox (M0) browser,
– It replaces the start page of the Google Chrome (G0) browser,
– It modifies the start page of the Internet Explorer browser (R0),
- It installs an extension program for the Google Chrome (G2) browser,
– It installs an extension program for the Mozilla Firefox (M2) browser,
– It modifies the URLSearchHook settings of the Microsoft Internet Explorer (R3) browser,
- It installs a Mozilla Firefox (P2) browser plugin,
- It is installed as Browser Helper Object (BHO) of Internet Browser (O2),
- It is installed as an Internet browser toolbar (O3),
- It is installed as a service to be launched each time the system starts (O23), (SS/SR),
- It installs as a program (O42)
– It creates multiple “Software” registry keys,
– It creates additional files (O43),
- It modifies the Internet search provider (O69),
Preview in reports
Recorded on 23/05/2013
P2 – FPN: [HKLM] [@VideoDownloadConverter_4z.com/Plugin] – (…) — C:\Program Files\VideoDownloadConverter_4z\bar\1.bin\NP4zStub.dll
M2 – MFEP: prefs.js [Coolman – 9hduq93d.default\4zffxtbr@VideoDownloadConverter_4z.com] [] VideoDownloadConverter v2.26.0.43148 (.Mindspark.)
R3 – URLSearchHook: (no name) – {93a3111f-4f74-4ed8-895e-d9708497629e} . (…) — C:\Program Files\VideoDownloadConverter_4z\bar\1.bin\4zSrcAs.dll
O2 – BHO: Search Assistant BHO – {c547c6c2-561b-4169-a2a5-20ba771ca93b}. (…) — C:\Program Files\VideoDownloadConverter_4z\bar\1.bin\4zSrcAs.dll
O3 – Toolbar: (no name) – [HKLM]{665cb5b7-4c3b-4995-8cec-1f4d5860edc9} (Orphan)
O3 – Toolbar: VideoDownloadConverter – [HKLM]{48586425-6bb7-4f51-8dc6-38c88e3ebb58} . (…) — C:\Program Files\VideoDownloadConverter_4z\bar\1.bin\4zbar.dll
O4 – HKLM\..\Run: [VideoDownloadConverter Search Scope Monitor] . (…) — C:\Program Files\VideoDownloadConverter_4z\bar\1.bin\4zsrchmn.exe
O4 – HKLM\..\Run: [VideoDownloadConverter_4z Browser Plugin Loader] . (…) — C:\Program Files\VideoDownloadConverter_4z\bar\1.bin\4zbrmon.exe
O23 – Service: Bandoo Coordinator (Bandoo Coordinator). (.COMPANYVERS_NAME.) — C:\Program Files\VideoDownloadConverter_4z\bar\1.bin\4zbarsvc.exe
O42 – Software: Video Download Converter version 1.0.0.0 – (…) [HKLM][64Bits] — VDC_is1
O42 – Software: Video Download Converter version 1.0.0.0 – (…) [HKLM] — VDC_is1
O42 – Software: VideoDownloadConverter Toolbar – (.Mindspark Interactive Network.) [HKLM] — VideoDownloadConverter_4zbar Uninstall
[HKCU\Software\AppDataLow\Software\VideoDownloadConverter_4z]
[HKCU\Software\AppDataLow\Software\VideoDownloadConverter_4zEI]
[HKLM\Software\VideoDownloadConverter_4z]
O43 – CFD: 06/01/2013 – 14:34:15 – [10,944] —-DC:\Program Files\VideoDownloadConverter_4z
O43 – CFD: 06/01/2013 – 14:34:23 – [0,094] —-D C:\Users\Coolman\AppData\Local\VideoDownloadConverter_4z
O43 – CFD: 06/04/2012 – 03:30:22 – [0] —-DC:\Program Files\VideoDownloadConverter_4zEI
[HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar]:{48586425-6bb7-4f51-8dc6-38c88e3ebb58}
[HKCU\Software\AppDataLow\Software\VideoDownloadConverter_4z]
[HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]:VideoDownloadConverter_4z Browser Plugin Loader
[HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]:VideoDownloadConverter Search Scope Monitor
[HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\VDC_is1]
[HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\VideoDownloadConverter_4zbar Uninstall]
[HKCU\Software\AppDataLow\Software\VideoDownloadConverter_4z]
[HKCU\Software\AppDataLow\Software\VideoDownloadConverter_4zEI]
[HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\VideoDownloadConverter_4zService]
[HKLM\Software\VideoDownloadConverter_4z]
[HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\VideoDownloadConverter_4z.HTMLMenu]
[HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\VideoDownloadConverter_4z.HTMLMenu.1]
[HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\VideoDownloadConverter_4z.RadioSettings]
[HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\VideoDownloadConverter_4z.RadioSettings.1]
[HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\VideoDownloadConverter_4z.SettingsPlugin]
[HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\VideoDownloadConverter_4z.SettingsPlugin.1]
[HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\VideoDownloadConverter_4z.SkinLauncher]
[HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\VideoDownloadConverter_4z.SkinLauncher.1]
C:\Users\Coolman\AppData\Local\VideoDownloadConverter_4z
C:\Program Files\VideoDownloadConverter_4z
C:\Program Files\Video Download Converter
C:\Program Files\VideoDownloadConverter_4zEI
Alias
Avira AntiVirus: TR/Patched.Gen
avast!:Win32:Mindspark-A [PUP] AVG:Zango
Bkav FE: W32.Clod4e1.Trojan
Dr.Web: Win32.Expiro.109
Emsisoft Anti-Malware: Win32.Expiro.Gen
ESET NOD32: Win32/Expiro.BD virus
F-Prot: W32/Expiro.BW
F-Secure: Win32.Expiro.Gen.3
Kaspersky: Virus.Win32.Expiro
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware: PUP.Optional.MindSpark.A
Malwarebytes: Adware.MyWebSearch
McAfee: Virus.W32/Expiro.gen.ra
Microsoft Security Essentials: Threat.Undefined
Norman: Win32.Expiro.Gen.3
Reason Heuristics: PUP.Service.MindsparkInteractiveNetwork.I
Sophos: Virus 'W32/Expiro-W'
Trend Micro House Call: TROJ_GEN.F47V1206
VIPRE Antivirus: MyWebSearch.J
HOW TO REMOVE Video Download Converter?
