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MapsGalaxy Toolbar, Advertising Software (Adware).

MapsGalaxy Toolbar is software from the publisher MindSpark. It is classified in the category of Advertising Software (Adware).

MapsGalaxy presents itself as a utility to improve users' navigation experience by providing various map content. MapsGalaxy is installed as an internet browser toolbar.
It can modify browser search and start pages. It installs the Ask engine Search Bar by default if you do not uncheck the box when installing the software. 

Some security solutions may classify this software as Potentially Unwanted Optional Software (LPI, PUP).


This program is classified as Potentially Unnecessary Software (LPS). It installs as a program and/or as a browser extension. It can start automatically from the Registry via a "Run" key, a service or a scheduled task. It may launch when you start your browser after changing its settings. Sometimes the launch is done silently, that is to say it works in the background. The virus analysis of this software does not show any malware detection.


These are mostly legitimate programs that may not be necessary for your system to function properly. The multiplication of programs launched at system startup can cause delays in the execution of ordinary system tasks but also when browsing the Internet. Note that some programs come from downloads with repackaging, a technique which consists of offering other software during installation. These additional programs are obviously superfluous, they can even be installed without your knowledge. It is recommended to read the EULA before installing packaged software. Before clicking, check the relevance of the pre-checked boxes offered to you.


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.


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 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,
- Adds additional folders (O43),
- It modifies the Internet search provider (O69),

Preview in reports

Recorded on 01/06/2013
[MD5.35D6CAAA9E4D82974A74DBDB53801F98] – (.VER_COMPANY_NAME – VER_DESCRIPTION.) — C:\Program Files\MapsGalaxy_39\bar\1.bin\39brmon.exe [30096] [PID.2440]
[MD5.622FCF264119F7DF127BE353F796B319] – (.COMPANYVERS_NAME – PRODUCTVERS_TITLE.) — C:\Program Files\MapsGalaxy_39\bar\1.bin\39barsvc.exe [42504] [PID.3868]
M2 – MFEP: prefs.js [Coolman – f56zz9g6.default\39ffxtbr@MapsGalaxy_39.com] [] MapsGalaxy v2.73.0.65466 (.Mindspark.)
P2 – FPN: [HKLM] [@MapsGalaxy_39.com/Plugin] – (.MindSpark – MindSpark Toolbar Platform Plugin Stub for 32-bit Windows.) — C:\Program Files\MapsGalaxy_39\bar\1.bin\NP39Stub.dll
P2 – FPN: [HKLM] [@ei.MapsGalaxy_39.com/Plugin] – (…) — C:\Program Files\MapsGalaxy_39EI\Installr\1.bin\NP39EISB.dll
O2 – BHO: Search Assistant BHO – {71c1d63a-c944-428a-a5bd-ba513190e5d2} . (.MindSpark – MindSpark Search Assistant.) — C:\Program Files\MapsGalaxy_39\bar\1.bin\39SrcAs.dll
O4 – HKLM\..\Run: [MapsGalaxy Search Scope Monitor] . (.MindSpark – MindSpark Toolbar Platform SearchScope Moni.) — C:\Program Files\MapsGalaxy_39\bar\1.bin\39SrchMn.exe
O4 – HKLM\..\Run: [MapsGalaxy_39 Browser Plugin Loader] . (.VER_COMPANY_NAME – VER_DESCRIPTION.) — C:\Program Files\MapsGalaxy_39\bar\1.bin\39brmon.exe
O4 – HKLM\..\Run: [MapsGalaxy EPM Support] C:\Program Files\MAPSGA~2\bar\1.bin\39medint.exe
O23 – Service: MapsGalaxyService (MapsGalaxy_39Service). (.COMPANYVERS_NAME – PRODUCTVERS_TITLE.) – C:\Program Files\MapsGalaxy_39\bar\1.bin\39barsvc.exe
O42 – Software: MapsGalaxy Toolbar – (.Mindspark Interactive Network.) [HKLM] — MapsGalaxy_39bar Uninstall
[HKCU\Software\AppDataLow\Software\MapsGalaxy_39]
[HKLM\Software\MapsGalaxy_39EI]
[HKLM\Software\MapsGalaxy_39]
O43 – CFD: 18/09/2012 – 13:38:48 PM – [0,051] —-D C:\Program Files\MapsGalaxy_39EI
[HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\MapsGalaxy_39Service]
[HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\MapsGalaxy_39bar Uninstall]
[HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]:MapsGalaxy EPM Support
[HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]:MapsGalaxy Search Scope Monitor
[HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]:MapsGalaxy_39 Browser Plugin Loader
[HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\Stats\{8F0B76E1-4E46-427B-B55B-B90593468AC6}]
[HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\PreApproved\{8F0B76E1-4E46-427B-B55B-B90593468AC6}]
[HKCU\Software\AppDataLow\Software\MapsGalaxy_39]
[HKLM\Software\MapsGalaxy_39EI]
[HKLM\Software\MapsGalaxy_39]
C:\Program Files\MapsGalaxy_39
C:\Program Files\MapsGalaxy_39EI
C:\Users\Coolman\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\f56zz9g6.default\Extensions\MapsGalaxy
SR – | Auto 05/02/2013 42504 | (MapsGalaxy_39Service). (.COMPANYVERS_NAME.) – C:\Program Files\MapsGalaxy_39\bar\1.bin\39barsvc.exe

Alias

Malwarebytes PUP.Optional.MindSpark 20170728
ESET-NOD32 Win32/Toolbar.Conduit.M
Panda Adware/Conduit
Adware.Funweb
PUP.MyWebSearch
Win32 / Toolbar.MyWebSearch
DrWeb Adware.Conduit.6

How to Remove MapsGalaxy Toolbar?

Delete with Windows

Delete with ZHPCleaner

   Delete with ZHPSuite

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