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Threat's profile Threat indicator: HIGH

Name of the threat:Adware.Soso

Command or file name:lsserv.exe

Threat type:Adware

Affected OS:Win32/Win64 (Windows XP, Vista/7, 8/8.1, Windows 10)

Affected browsers:Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari

Browsing an infected Web site can end up infesting with Adware.Soso and then the oncoming problems. With Adware.Soso there is no presage that the software is setup and of course it don't have de-setting up routine, so Adware.Soso removal is hard without specialized fix tool. Most of Adware.Soso removal tools are confused because of the fact that this particular item can exhibit spyware and malware characteristics. Present-day malicious programs is able of treatment random PC file nicks that that are heavier to identify and kill even for a worthy removal tool. There may be an increased exposure of exposure to waste or unsavory information content when you don't have Adware.Soso removal tool. Prompt advertisings that are ensured by Adware.Soso can be very officious, so it is better to remove when detected.


Adware.Soso intrusion method

Adware.Soso installs on your PC along with free software. This method is called "bundled installation". Freeware offers you to install additional module (Adware.Soso). Then if you fail to decline the offer it starts hidden installation. Adware.Soso copies its file(s) to your hard disk. Its typical file name is lsserv.exe. Then it creates new startup key with name Adware.Soso and value lsserv.exe. You can also find it in your processes list with name lsserv.exe or Adware.Soso. Also, it can create folder with name Adware.Soso under C:\Program Files\ or C:\ProgramData. If you have further questions about Adware.Soso, please ask below. You can use programs to remove Adware.Soso from your browsers below.


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Features of Spyhunter Remediation Tool

  • Removes all files created by Adware.Soso.
  • Removes all registry entries created by Adware.Soso.
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How to remove Adware.Soso manually

This problem can be solved manually by deleting all registry keys and files connected with Adware.Soso, removing it from startup list and unregistering all corresponding DLLs. Additionally missing DLL's should be restored from distribution in case they are corrupted by Adware.Soso.

To get rid of Adware.Soso, you should:

1. Kill the following processes and delete the appropriate files:

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Warning: you should delete only those files which checksums are listed as malicious. There may be valid files with the same names in your system. We recommend you to use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool for safe problem solution.

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2. Delete the following malicious folders:

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3. Delete the following malicious registry entries and\or values:

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Warning: if value is listed for some registry entries, you should only clear these values and leave keys with such values untouched. We recommend you to use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool for safe problem solution.


Uninstall Adware.Soso related programs from Control Panel

We recommend you to check list of installed programs and search for Adware.Soso entry or other unknown and suspicious programs. Below are instructions for different version if Windows. In some cases adware programs are protected by malicious service or process and it will not allow you to uninstall it. If Adware.Soso won't uninstall or gives you error message that you do not have sufficient rights to do this perform below instructions in Safe Mode or Safe Mode with Networking or use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool.


Windows 10

  • Click on the Start menu and choose Settings
  • Then click on System and choose Apps & Features in the left column
  • Find Adware.Soso under in the list and click Uninstall button near it.
  • Confirm by clicking Uninstall button in opened window if necessary.

Windows 8/8.1

  • Right click on the bottom left corner of the screen (while on your desktop)
  • In the menu choose Control Panel
  • Click Uninstall a program under Programs and Features.
  • Locate programs that can be connected with Adware.Soso or other related suspicious program.
  • Click Uninstall button.
  • Wait until uninstall process is complete.

Windows 7/Vista

  • Click Start and choose Control Panel.
  • Choose Programs and Features and Uninstall a program.
  • In the list of installed programs find entries related to Adware.Soso
  • Click Uninstall button.

Windows XP

  • Click Start
  • In the menu choose Control Panel
  • Choose Add / Remove Programs.
  • Find Adware.Soso related entries.
  • Click Remove button.

Remove Adware.Soso related extensions from your browsers

Adware.Soso in some cases can be accompanied with browsers extension. We recommend you to use free option Toolbar Remover under Tools in Spyhunter Remediation Tool to remove unwanted browser extensions related to Adware.Soso. We recommend you to perform scan your PC with Removal Tool or Spyhunter Remediation Tool. To remove extenions from your browsers manually do the following:

Internet Explorer

  • While in Internet Explorer click cogwheel icon in the top right corner
  • In the menu choose the Manage Add-ons
  • Select Toolbar and Extension tab.
  • Choose add-on possibly related to Adware.Soso or other related adware BHO.
  • Click Disable button.

Warning: This option will only disable unwanted plugin. For effective Adware.Soso removal use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool.

Google Chrome

  • Start Google Chrome.
  • In the address bar type chrome://extensions/
  • In the list of add-ons find related to Adware.Soso and click recycle bin icon.
  • Confirm Adware.Soso removal.

Mozilla Firefox

  • Open Firefox
  • In the address bar type about:addons
  • Click Extensions tab.
  • In the list of extension locate ones related to Adware.Soso.
  • Click Remove button near it.

Protect computer and browsers from infection

Adware threats like Adware.Soso are very widespread and, unfortunately, many anti-virus programs fail to detect it. To protect your computer from future infection we recommend you to use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool, it has active protection module and browser settings guard. It does not conflict with any anti-virus programs and creates additional shield against threats like Adware.Soso.


Here are the descriptions of problems connected with Adware.Soso and lsserv.exe we received earlier:

Problem Summary: How to delete SOSO toolbar...?

My chinese exchange downloaded QQ software, which contains the SOSO research device, without my permission and I have no idea how to get rid of it all. Please help! Thanks

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: cant get this bloody chinese thing called soso of my internet

whenever i go to search something in the bar it comes on up in all this bloody chinese stuff

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: SoSo Search Engine

I downloaded QQ software which contains a SOSO research device and it can't be deleted

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: soso toolbar

i downloaded crossfire china and cannot get rid of this soso toolbar when i type into the google toolbar's search engine THE RESULTS ALWAYS COME UP AS SOSO AND IN CHINESE!!!

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: adware.soso

how to delete it?

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: cann\'t remove adware.soso and adware-tencent

Cant remove the above. PLease help. thanks

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: Adware.Soso and Adware.Adplus

Ad-Aware SE reported that Adware.Soso and Adware.Adplus on my machine. But it cannot remove them. Is it possible for me to do so using other tools? Thanks.

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: SOSO deletion

I downloaded QQ software which contains a SOSO research device and it can't be deleted

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: SOSO deletion

I downloaded a QQ tool which contains a SOSO toolbar, the SOSO can't be removed from my computer and always make some annoying rubbish websites.

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: cann't remove adware.soso and adware-tencent

I used java Ad-Aware 2007(personal version) to scan my laptop. Scan results inclue adware-soso and adware-tencent, both of which could not be removed by Ad-Aware 2007.

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

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