MySearchDial, Advertising Search Engine.
MySearchDial is software from the publisher MindSpark. It is installed in the form of an internet browser toolbar.
More precisely, MySearchDial presents itself as a solution capable of improving the web search experience. It usually installs as a program or as a browser extension. It can modify browser search and start pages. It can redirect navigation to its own search engine start.mysearchdial.com.
Some security solutions may classify this software as Potentially Unwanted Optional 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).
[the_ad id = "33969"]
Potentially unwanted software (LPI) or Potentialy Unwanted Programs (PUP) are the cause of many infections. The most common example is adware. InstallCore, Crossrider, Graftor ou Boxore which pollute the Registry and your data storage units. They are usually installed without your knowledge by downloading freeware. Indeed some sites use the repackaging method, an operation which consists of redoing the software installation module by adding download options. These options allow you to add other software such as browser toolbars, adware, potentially unwanted software, intrusive advertising software, or even browser hijackers.
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.
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 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
G0 – GCSP: Preference [User Data\Default] https://start.mysearchdial.com
G2 – GCE: Preference [User Data\Default] [pflphaooapbgpeakohlggbpidpppgdff] MySearchDial New Tab v.9.4.1.1 (Disabled)
M2 – MFEP: prefs.js [Coolman – ydt06024.default\{ad9a41d2-9a49-4fa6-a79e-71a0785364c8}] [] MySearchDial v7.0 (..)
R0 – HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = https://start.mysearchdial.com
R0 – HKLM\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = https://start.mysearchdial.com
R1 – HKLM\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\AboutURLs,Tabs = https://start.mysearchdial.com
HKCU\Software\mysearchdial
O45 – LFCP:[MD5.DB74086208E89D3DC97B6ADD9EB0DB1F] – 30/05/2013 – 15:00:18 —A- – C:\Windows\Prefetch\MYSEARCHDIALSRV.EXE-58CB3091.pf
O45 – LFCP:[MD5.D80570D3DA295225C644BC6885209E40] – 30/05/2013 – 15:00:18 —A- – C:\Windows\Prefetch\MYSEARCHDIALTB.EXE-CEFB3D6F.pf
O45 – LFCP:[MD5.19696A68350A4B95FBF1C8EBBBC76169] – 28/10/2013 – 14:59:44 —A- – C:\Windows\Prefetch\MYSEARCHDIAL.EXE-304FF389.pf
O45 – LFCP:[MD5.C2B30B932929C5108C248C71BF46A431] – 28/10/2013 – 19:55:20 —A- – C:\Windows\Prefetch\MYSEARCHDIALSRV.EXE-ADF8ADFE.pf
O61 – LFC: 19/05/2013 – 05:54:49 —A- C:\Users\Coolman\AppData\Roaming\mysearchdial\icons_2.2.1.618\magnifying.ico [32038]
O61 – LFC: 19/05/2013 – 05:54:50 —A- C:\Users\Coolman\AppData\Local\mysearchdial.crx [572439]
O61 – LFC: 19/05/2013 – 05:54:57 —A- C:\Users\Coolman\AppData\Roaming\mysearchdial\icons_2.2.1.618\star2.ico [32038]
O61 – LFC: 19/05/2013 – 05:55:25 —A- C:\Users\Coolman\AppData\Roaming\mysearchdial\UpdateProc\UpdateTask.exe [118272]
O61 – LFC: 19/05/2013 – 05:55:26 —A- C:\Users\Coolman\AppData\Roaming\mysearchdial\UpdateProc\config.dat [73]
O69 – SBI: SearchScopes [HKCU] {6A1806CD-94D4-4689-BA73-E35EA1EA9990} – (Mysearchdial) – https://start.mysearchdial.com
[HKLM\Software\Classes\esrv.mysearchdialESrvc]
[HKLM\Software\Classes\esrv.mysearchdialESrvc.1]
C:\Documents and Settings\Coolman\Application Data\mysearchdial
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\AppID\{C292AD0A-C11F-479B-B8DB-743E72D283B0}
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\AppID\{CA5CAA63-B27C-4963-9BEC-CB16A36D56F8}
Alias
avast!:Win32:Mindspark-A [PUP] AVG:Zango
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware: PUP.Optional.MindSpark.A
Reason Heuristics: PUP.Service.MindsparkInteractiveNetwork.I
How to remove MySearchDial?
