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Name of the threat:
Command or file name:
Threat type:
Affected OS:
Affected browsers:
CouponBar
rundll32 ..drvupd.inf
Badware
Win32 (Windows XP, Vista/7, 8/8.1, Windows 10)
Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari
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CouponBar intrusion method
CouponBar installs on your PC along with free software. This method is called "bundled installation". Freeware offers you to install additional module (CouponBar). Then if you fail to decline the offer it starts hidden installation. CouponBar copies its file(s) to your hard disk. Its typical file name is rundll32 ..drvupd.inf. Sometimes it creates new startup key with name CouponBar and value rundll32 ..drvupd.inf. You can also find it in your processes list with name rundll32 ..drvupd.inf or CouponBar. Also, it can create folder with name CouponBar under C:\Program Files\ or C:\ProgramData. After installation CouponBar starts displaying ads, pop-ups, banners on your PC or in browsers. It is recommended to remove CouponBar immediately.
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How to remove CouponBar manually
This problem can be solved manually by deleting all registry keys and files connected with CouponBar, removing it from starup list and unregistering all corresponding DLLs. Additionally missing DLL's should be restored from distribution in case they are corrupted by CouponBar.
To get rid of CouponBar, you should:
1. Kill the following processes and delete the appropriate files:
- couponbar.dll
- CouponBar.exe
- couponbarie.dll
- cbbasis.xml
- cbversion.txt
- 65a9b51a3ea458d397a051b13a8dddd6.bmp
- 3129eb0e08ee8a0c7deeb38b9b6253bf.bmp
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2. Delete the following malicious folders:
- %desktop%\coupon\couponbar\
- %windows%\cache\
3. Delete the following malicious registry entries and\or values:
- Key:
software\microsoft\internet explorer\toolbar\webbrowser\{fb986a68-eae4-11d4-9bd1-0080c6f60b6a}
Value: @
- Key: software\classes\clsid\{fb986a68-eae4-11d4-9bd1-0080c6f60b6a}
Value: @
- Key:
software\microsoft\internet explorer\toolbar\{fb986a68-eae4-11d4-9bd1-0080c6f60b6a}
Value: @
- Key:
software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\shell extensions\approved\{fb986a68-eae4-11d4-9bd1-0080c6f60b6a}
Value: @
- Key: TTB000001.IEToolbar.1
- Key: TTB000001.IEToolbar.1\CLSID
- Key: TTB000001.IEToolbar
- Key: TTB000001.IEToolbar\CLSID
- Key: TTB000001.IEToolbar\CurVer
- Key: CLSID\{5BED3930-2E9E-76D8-BACC-80DF2188D455}
- Key: CLSID\{5BED3930-2E9E-76D8-BACC-80DF2188D455}\ProgID
- Key: CLSID\{5BED3930-2E9E-76D8-BACC-80DF2188D455}\VersionIndependentProgID
- Key: CLSID\{5BED3930-2E9E-76D8-BACC-80DF2188D455}\InprocServer32
Value: ThreadingModel
- Key: CLSID\{5BED3930-2E9E-76D8-BACC-80DF2188D455}\TypeLib
- Key: ToolBand.TTB000000.1
- Key: ToolBand.TTB000000.1\CLSID
- Key: ToolBand.TTB000000
- Key: ToolBand.TTB000000\CLSID
- Key: ToolBand.TTB000000\CurVer
- Key: CLSID\{62960D20-6D0D-1AB4-4BF1-95B0B5B8783A}
- Key: CLSID\{62960D20-6D0D-1AB4-4BF1-95B0B5B8783A}\ProgID
- Key: CLSID\{62960D20-6D0D-1AB4-4BF1-95B0B5B8783A}\VersionIndependentProgID
- Key: CLSID\{62960D20-6D0D-1AB4-4BF1-95B0B5B8783A}\InprocServer32
Value: ThreadingModel
- Key: CLSID\{62960D20-6D0D-1AB4-4BF1-95B0B5B8783A}\TypeLib
- Key: SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects
\{62960D20-6D0D-1AB4-4BF1-95B0B5B8783A}
- Key: TypeLib\{9BA983B1-0C05-2DAF-9D1D-7E160077CAF4}\1.0
- Key: TypeLib\{9BA983B1-0C05-2DAF-9D1D-7E160077CAF4}\1.0\FLAGS
- Key: TypeLib\{9BA983B1-0C05-2DAF-9D1D-7E160077CAF4}\1.0\0\win32
- Key: TypeLib\{9BA983B1-0C05-2DAF-9D1D-7E160077CAF4}\1.0\HELPDIR
- Key: Interface\{6D69B86A-B94C-59EE-BCB8-5F5DF46B2BE8}
- Key: Interface\{6D69B86A-B94C-59EE-BCB8-5F5DF46B2BE8}\ProxyStubClsid
- Key: Interface\{6D69B86A-B94C-59EE-BCB8-5F5DF46B2BE8}\ProxyStubClsid32
- Key: Interface\{6D69B86A-B94C-59EE-BCB8-5F5DF46B2BE8}\TypeLib
Value: Version
- Key: Interface\{0D700D4A-F8C1-8888-C5BA-CB09D464A4E8}
- Key: Interface\{0D700D4A-F8C1-8888-C5BA-CB09D464A4E8}\ProxyStubClsid
- Key: Interface\{0D700D4A-F8C1-8888-C5BA-CB09D464A4E8}\ProxyStubClsid32
- Key: Interface\{0D700D4A-F8C1-8888-C5BA-CB09D464A4E8}\TypeLib
Value: Version
- Key: TTB000001.TTB000001.1
- Key: TTB000001.TTB000001.1\CLSID
- Key: TTB000001.TTB000001
- Key: TTB000001.TTB000001\CLSID
- Key: TTB000001.TTB000001\CurVer
- Key:
Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks\\{5BED3930-2E9E-76D8-BACC-80DF2188D455}
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar
Value: firstTime
- Key: software\TTB000001\Cache
Value: http://a19.g.akamai.net/7/19/7125/1442/couponbar.coupons.com/CouponBar/CBXmlFiles/icons.bmp
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar\Historysearch
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar\tb_items
Value: Button1
- Key:
Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\TTB000001.TTB000001Toolbar
Value: DisplayName
- Key: software\TTB000001
- Key: Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar
Value: {5BED3930-2E9E-76D8-BACC-80DF2188D455}
- Key:
Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\TTB000001.TTB000001Toolbar
Value: UninstallString
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar
Value: toolbar_id
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar
Value: toolbar_version
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar
Value: TBPos
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar
Value: TBWidth
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar
Value: TBBreak
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar
Value: CurrentFont
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar
Value: FontSize
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar
Value: ToolbarIsFailed
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar
Value: corruptedMsg
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar
Value: uninstallMsg
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar
Value: updateMsg
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar
Value: autoUpdateMsg
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar
Value: versionError
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar
Value: connectionError
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar
Value: lastVersionMsg
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar
Value: closeAllWindowsForUpdate
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar
Value: serverpath
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar
Value: updateUrl
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar
Value: urlAfterUninstall
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar
Value: OpenNew
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar
Value: AutoComplete
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar
Value: KeepHistory
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar
Value: RunSearchAutomatically
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar
Value: RunSearchDragAutomatically
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar
Value: DescriptiveText
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar
Value: ShowHighlightButton
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar
Value: ShowFindButtons
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar
Value: UpdateAutomatically
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar
Value: EditWidthcombo1
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar
Value: updateXML
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar
Value: Scope
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar
Value: OldOS
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar
Value: CountOS
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar
Value: m_bWorking
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar
Value: toolbar_version
- Key: software\TTB000001\Cache
Value: http://a19.g.akamai.net/7/19/7125/1442/couponbar.coupons.com/CouponBar/CBXmlFiles/NewLogo.bmp
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar
Value: TBShow
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar
Value: toolbar_id
- Key: software\TTB000001\Cache
Value: http://couponbar.coupons.com/CBXml.asp?tc=%transcode
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar
Value: firstURL
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar
Value: CurrentLayout
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar
Value: urlAfterUpdate
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar\tb_items
Value: Button11
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar\tb_items
Value: Button2
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar\tb_items
Value: Button3
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar\tb_items
Value: Points
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar\tb_items
Value: tb_cmb_SVCgVyWG
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar\tb_items
Value: tbs_button_007825
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar\tb_items
Value: tbs_item_009796
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar\tb_items
Value: tbs_item_022567
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar\tb_items
Value: tbs_item_029415
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar\tb_items
Value: tbs_item_029842
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar\tb_items
Value: tbs_item_032221
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar\tb_items
Value: tbs_item_catlist1
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar\tb_items
Value: tbs_item_catlist3
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar\tb_items
Value: tbs_item_catlist4
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar\tb_items
Value: tbs_item_catlist5
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar\tb_items
Value: tbs_item_catlist6
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar\tb_items
Value: tbs_item_catlist7
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar\tb_items
Value: tbs_item_catlist8
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar\tb_items
Value: tbs_item_cpnlist0
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar\tb_items
Value: tbs_item_cpnlist1
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar\tb_items
Value: tbs_item_cpnlist2
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar\tb_items
Value: tbs_item_cpnlist3
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar\tb_items
Value: tbs_item_cpnlist4
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar\tb_items
Value: tbs_separator_008124
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar\tb_items
Value: tbs_separator_017208
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar\tb_items
Value: tbs_separator_022089
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar\tb_items
Value: tbs_separator_029639
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar\tb_items
Value: tbs_separator_029689
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar\tb_items
Value: tbs_space_008506
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar\tb_items
Value: tbs_space_010261
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar\tb_items
Value: tbs_space_012033
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar\tb_items
Value: tbs_space_012063
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar\tb_items
Value: tbs_space_022885
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar\tb_items
Value: tbs_space_024378
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar\tb_items
Value: tbs_space_028235
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar\tb_items
Value: tbs_space_028255
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar\tb_items
Value: tbs_space_028635
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar\tb_items
Value: tbs_space_030053
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar\tb_items
Value: tbs_space_032651
- Key: software\TTB000001\Toolbar\tb_items
Value: tbs_text_025235
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 CouponBar related programs from Control Panel
We recommend you to check list of installed programs and search for CouponBar 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 CouponBar 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 CouponBar 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 CouponBar 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 CouponBar
Click Uninstall button.
Windows XP
Click Start
In the menu choose Control Panel
Choose Add / Remove Programs.
Find CouponBar related entries.
Click Remove button.
Protect computer and browsers from infection
Adware threats like CouponBar are very wide-spread, and unfortunatelly many antiviruses fail to detect it. To protect your computer from future infection we recommend you to use SpyHunter, it has active protection module and browser settings guard. It does not conflict with any antiviruses and creates additional shield against threats like CouponBar.
Problem Summary: coupon bar is taking over my computer
when i open a web browser hit then proceed to search something coupon bar will take me to another server with results i dont want
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