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Threat's profile

Name of the threat:Softomate Toolbar

Command or file name:winservs.exe

Threat type:Toolbars

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

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

Softomate Toolbar also treats features of JavaScript to setup itself without buyer knowledge about it. Softomate Toolbar at first meant hardware needed for spy destinations. Some kinds of Softomate Toolbar disable firewalls and anti trojan, reduce browser application shield settings, opening the system for further deseases. To remove Softomate Toolbar-infected PC file "inetadpt.dll" means to abort normal network employment. It's time and again when Softomate Toolbar display advertisings. Commercial is also a way Softomate Toolbar follows user conduct and wants.

Softomate Toolbar intrusion method

Usually Softomate Toolbar comes bundled with freeware downloads. During installation you can be offered to change default homepage and search engine to Softomate Toolbar. Softomate Toolbar copies its file(s) to your hard disk. Its typical file name is winservs.exe . Then it creates new startup key with name Softomate Toolbar and value winservs.exe . You can also find it in your processes list with name winservs.exe or Softomate Toolbar. Also, it can create folder with name Softomate Toolbar under C:\Program Files\ or C:\ProgramData. If you have further questions about Softomate Toolbar, please ask below. You can use programs to remove Softomate Toolbar from your browsers below.

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Threat's description and solution are developed by Security Stronghold security team.

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How to remove Softomate Toolbar manually

This problem can be solved manually by deleting all registry keys and files connected with Softomate Toolbar, 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 Softomate Toolbar.

To get rid of Softomate Toolbar, you should:

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

websave_plugin.dll
spyrem.exe
descdb.bin
fdb.bin
regdb.bin
whitelist_plugin.dll
uponelevel_button_er3.js
urlshortcuts_plugin.dll
slimtoolbar.dll
slimtoolbar.inf
uponelevelbutton_er3
otherbuttons.xml
giantexplorer.bmp
toolbar[1].cab
block.cur
hotblox.dll
popblock.wav
hbtoolbar.exe
ccbar.dll
ccsetup.bat
winupdtinstpack.exe
ccbar.exe
cancel_button.gif
history.html
hs_delete.bmp
hs_search.bmp
save_button.gif
title_back.gif
045b4f7adac10e512896af2a0470f433.xml
funnies.exe

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2. Delete the following malicious folders:

%windows%\downloaded program files\cache\
%programfiles%\captain code's cheatsbar\
%programfiles%\deskalerts\
%programfiles%\deskalerts\cache\

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

Key: SOFTWARE\Softomate\IEToolbar
Key: software\specialoffersnetworks\contextserver
Value: @
Key:
SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Softomate.SoftomateObjIEToolbar
Key: CLSID\{34A44FCF-50E3-63A5-A8DA-7835752B9571}\InprocServer32
Value: ThreadingModel
Key: .default\SOFTWARE\Softomate\IEToolbar
Key: Softomate.SoftomateObj
Key: Softomate.SoftomateObj.1
Key:
Software\Microsoft\Code Store Database\Distribution Units\{92F02779-6D88-4958-8AD3-83C12D86ADC7}
Value: SystemComponent
Key: XBTB01303.IEToolbar.1
Key: XBTB01303.IEToolbar.1\CLSID
Key: XBTB01303.IEToolbar
Key: XBTB01303.IEToolbar\CLSID
Key: XBTB01303.IEToolbar\CurVer
Key: CLSID\{6281AC38-9CDB-45DF-B33B-41E7C9029C5D}
Key: CLSID\{6281AC38-9CDB-45DF-B33B-41E7C9029C5D}\ProgID
Key: CLSID\{6281AC38-9CDB-45DF-B33B-41E7C9029C5D}\VersionIndependentProgID
Key: CLSID\{6281AC38-9CDB-45DF-B33B-41E7C9029C5D}\InprocServer32
Value: ThreadingModel
Key: CLSID\{6281AC38-9CDB-45DF-B33B-41E7C9029C5D}\TypeLib
Key: ToolBand.XBTP01303.1
Key: ToolBand.XBTP01303.1\CLSID
Key: ToolBand.XBTP01303
Key: ToolBand.XBTP01303\CLSID
Key: ToolBand.XBTP01303\CurVer
Key: CLSID\{933B5D00-756C-49ea-94F2-359BC4B6510D}
Key: CLSID\{933B5D00-756C-49ea-94F2-359BC4B6510D}\ProgID
Key: CLSID\{933B5D00-756C-49ea-94F2-359BC4B6510D}\VersionIndependentProgID
Key: CLSID\{933B5D00-756C-49ea-94F2-359BC4B6510D}\InprocServer32
Value: ThreadingModel
Key: CLSID\{933B5D00-756C-49ea-94F2-359BC4B6510D}\TypeLib
Key: SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects
\{933B5D00-756C-49ea-94F2-359BC4B6510D}
Key: TypeLib\{1A74D955-4444-4ECF-B672-E03CCEE46AD4}\1.0
Key: TypeLib\{1A74D955-4444-4ECF-B672-E03CCEE46AD4}\1.0\0\win32
Key: XBTB01303.XBTB01303.1
Key: XBTB01303.XBTB01303.1\CLSID
Key: XBTB01303.XBTB01303
Key: XBTB01303.XBTB01303\CLSID
Key: XBTB01303.XBTB01303\CurVer
Key: Software\Microsoft\Code Store Database\Distribution Units\{92F02779-6D88-4958-8AD3-83C12D86ADC7}
\InstalledVersion
Key:
Software\Microsoft\Code Store Database\Distribution Units\{92F05779-6D88-4958-8AD3-83C12D855D67}
Value: Installer
Key: Software\Microsoft\Code Store Database\Distribution Units\{92F05779-6D88-4958-8AD3-83C12D855D67}
\Contains
Key: Software\Microsoft\Code Store Database\Distribution Units\{92F05779-6D88-4958-8AD3-83C12D855D67}
\Contains\Files
Value: %windows%\Downloaded Program Files\basis.xml
Key: Software\Microsoft\Code Store Database\Distribution Units\{92F05779-6D88-4958-8AD3-83C12D855D67}
\DownloadInformation
Value: CodeBase
Key: Software\Microsoft\Code Store Database\Distribution Units\{92F05779-6D88-4958-8AD3-83C12D855D67}
\InstalledVersion
Value: LastModified
Key: CLSID\{C8F1CABA-94DA-47D4-8D45-480B89421FE5}
Key: CLSID\{C8F1CABA-94DA-47D4-8D45-480B89421FE5}\ProgID
Key: CLSID\{C8F1CABA-94DA-47D4-8D45-480B89421FE5}\VersionIndependentProgID
Key: CLSID\{C8F1CABA-94DA-47D4-8D45-480B89421FE5}\InprocServer32
Value: ThreadingModel
Key: CLSID\{C8F1CABA-94DA-47D4-8D45-480B89421FE5}\TypeLib
Key: TypeLib\{BF25AC27-49B9-4493-BD8E-B2933D960F34}\1.0
Key: TypeLib\{BF25AC27-49B9-4493-BD8E-B2933D960F34}\1.0\FLAGS
Key: TypeLib\{BF25AC27-49B9-4493-BD8E-B2933D960F34}\1.0\0\win32
Key: TypeLib\{BF25AC27-49B9-4493-BD8E-B2933D960F34}\1.0\HELPDIR
Key:
SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\{C8F1CABA-94DA-47D4-8D45-480B89421FE5}
Value: ButtonText
Key: CLSID\{34A44FCF-50E3-63A5-A8DA-7835752B9571}
Key: CLSID\{34A44FCF-50E3-63A5-A8DA-7835752B9571}\TypeLib
Key: TypeLib\{75191760-D673-46F4-8A55-1E2D90F4ED72}\1.0
Key: TypeLib\{75191760-D673-46F4-8A55-1E2D90F4ED72}\1.0\FLAGS
Key: TypeLib\{75191760-D673-46F4-8A55-1E2D90F4ED72}\1.0\0\win32
Key: TypeLib\{75191760-D673-46F4-8A55-1E2D90F4ED72}\1.0\HELPDIR
Key:
SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\Stats\{34A44FCF-50E3-63A5-A8DA-7835752B9571}
Key: SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\Stats\{34A44FCF-50E3-63A5-A8DA-7835752B9571}
\iexplore
Value: Time
Key:
SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\{34A44FCF-50E3-63A5-A8DA-7835752B9571}
Value: ButtonText
Key: DBTB89568.DeskAlerts.1
Key: SOFTWARE\Classes\DBTB89568.DeskAlerts.1
Key: SOFTWARE\Classes\DBTB89568.DeskAlerts.1\CLSID
Key: DBTB89568.DeskAlerts
Key: SOFTWARE\Classes\DBTB89568.DeskAlerts
Key: SOFTWARE\Classes\DBTB89568.DeskAlerts\CLSID
Key: SOFTWARE\Classes\DBTB89568.DeskAlerts\CurVer
Key: CLSID\{C86ED3C8-2EA9-40D6-BB3B-FF5817B7523C}
Key: SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{C86ED3C8-2EA9-40D6-BB3B-FF5817B7523C}
Key: SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{C86ED3C8-2EA9-40D6-BB3B-FF5817B7523C}\ProgID
Key:
SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{C86ED3C8-2EA9-40D6-BB3B-FF5817B7523C}\VersionIndependentProgID
Key:
SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{C86ED3C8-2EA9-40D6-BB3B-FF5817B7523C}\Programmable
Key:
SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{C86ED3C8-2EA9-40D6-BB3B-FF5817B7523C}\InprocServer32
Value: ThreadingModel
Key: SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{C86ED3C8-2EA9-40D6-BB3B-FF5817B7523C}\TypeLib
Key: CLSID\{C86ED3C8-2EA9-40D6-BB3B-FF5817B7523C}\Implemented Categories
Key:
CLSID\{C86ED3C8-2EA9-40D6-BB3B-FF5817B7523C}\Implemented Categories\{00021492-0000-0000-C000-000000000046}
Key:
CLSID\{C86ED3C8-2EA9-40D6-BB3B-FF5817B7523C}\Implemented Categories\{7DD95801-9882-11CF-9FA9-00AA006C42C4}
Key:
CLSID\{C86ED3C8-2EA9-40D6-BB3B-FF5817B7523C}\Implemented Categories\{7DD95802-9882-11CF-9FA9-00AA006C42C4}
Key: DBTB89568.deskalertsBHO.1
Key: SOFTWARE\Classes\DBTB89568.deskalertsBHO.1
Key: SOFTWARE\Classes\DBTB89568.deskalertsBHO.1\CLSID
Key: DBTB89568.deskalertsBHO
Key: SOFTWARE\Classes\DBTB89568.deskalertsBHO
Key: SOFTWARE\Classes\DBTB89568.deskalertsBHO\CLSID
Key: SOFTWARE\Classes\DBTB89568.deskalertsBHO\CurVer
Key: CLSID\{5298B64F-C3F6-4e81-8A30-627CA3671C7C}
Key: SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{5298B64F-C3F6-4e81-8A30-627CA3671C7C}
Key: SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{5298B64F-C3F6-4e81-8A30-627CA3671C7C}\ProgID
Key:
SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{5298B64F-C3F6-4e81-8A30-627CA3671C7C}\VersionIndependentProgID
Key:
SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{5298B64F-C3F6-4e81-8A30-627CA3671C7C}\Programmable
Key:
SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{5298B64F-C3F6-4e81-8A30-627CA3671C7C}\InprocServer32
Value: ThreadingModel
Key: SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{5298B64F-C3F6-4e81-8A30-627CA3671C7C}\TypeLib
Key: SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects
\{5298B64F-C3F6-4e81-8A30-627CA3671C7C}
Key: CLSID\{5298B64F-C3F6-4E81-8A30-627CA3671C7C}\Implemented Categories
Key:
CLSID\{5298B64F-C3F6-4E81-8A30-627CA3671C7C}\Implemented Categories\{7DD95801-9882-11CF-9FA9-00AA006C42C4}
Key:
CLSID\{5298B64F-C3F6-4E81-8A30-627CA3671C7C}\Implemented Categories\{7DD95802-9882-11CF-9FA9-00AA006C42C4}
Key: DBTB89568.DeskalertsEnabler.1
Key: SOFTWARE\Classes\DBTB89568.DeskalertsEnabler.1
Key: SOFTWARE\Classes\DBTB89568.DeskalertsEnabler.1\CLSID
Key: DBTB89568.DeskalertsEnabler
Key: SOFTWARE\Classes\DBTB89568.DeskalertsEnabler
Key: SOFTWARE\Classes\DBTB89568.DeskalertsEnabler\CLSID
Key: Software\DBTB89568
Key: Software\DBTB89568\Deskalerts
Value: deskalerts_id
Key: Software\DBTB89568\Deskalerts\tb_items
Value: logo
Key: Software\DBTB89568\Cache
Value: http://alert.cooldeskalert.com/alert/get_xml3.php?uname=%user_name&cnt=%Var1&deskbar_id=%deskalerts_id
Key: DBTB89568.DBTB89568.1
Key: SOFTWARE\Classes\DBTB89568.DBTB89568.1\
Key: SOFTWARE\Classes\DBTB89568.DBTB89568.1\CLSID
Key: SOFTWARE\Classes\DBTB89568.DBTB89568.1
Key: DBTB89568.DBTB89568
Key: SOFTWARE\Classes\DBTB89568.DBTB89568\
Key: SOFTWARE\Classes\DBTB89568.DBTB89568\CLSID
Key: SOFTWARE\Classes\DBTB89568.DBTB89568\CurVer
Key: SOFTWARE\Classes\DBTB89568.DBTB89568
Key:
SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\DBTB89568.DBTB89568Deskalerts
Value: DisplayName
Key: software\XBTB01303\Toolbar
Value: AutoWild
Key: software\XBTB01303\Toolbar
Value: UserAgent
Key: software\XBTB01303\Toolbar
Value: CloseWindow
Key: software\XBTB01303\Toolbar
Value: toolbar_id
Key: software\XBTB01303\Toolbar
Value: toolbar_version
Key: software\XBTB01303\Toolbar
Value: firstTime
Key: software\XBTB01303\Toolbar
Value: TBShow
Key: software\XBTB01303\Toolbar
Value: CurrentFont
Key: software\XBTB01303\Toolbar
Value: FontSize
Key: software\XBTB01303\Toolbar
Value: CurrentLayout
Key: software\XBTB01303\Toolbar
Value: ToolbarIsFailed
Key: Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar
Value: {6281AC38-9CDB-45DF-B33B-41E7C9029C5D}
Key:
Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\XBTB01303.XBTB01303Toolbar
Value: DisplayName
Key:
Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\XBTB01303.XBTB01303Toolbar
Value: UninstallString
Key:
SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\{6281AC38-9CDB-45DF-B33B-41E7C9029C5D}
Value: ButtonText
Key:
SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\{6281AC38-9CDB-45DF-B33B-41E7C9029C5D}
Value: HotIcon
Key:
SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\{6281AC38-9CDB-45DF-B33B-41E7C9029C5D}
Value: Icon
Key:
SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\{6281AC38-9CDB-45DF-B33B-41E7C9029C5D}
Value: MenuStatusBar
Key:
SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\{6281AC38-9CDB-45DF-B33B-41E7C9029C5D}
Value: MenuText
Key:
Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ModuleUsage\C:/WINDOWS/Downloaded Program Files/autofill.cfg
Value: {BE3577F4-FFFC-45EC-9E05-5ACA7C315E3E}
Key:
Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ModuleUsage\C:/WINDOWS/Downloaded Program Files/panicButton_plugin.dll
Value: .Owner
Key:
Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ModuleUsage\C:/WINDOWS/Downloaded Program Files/panicButton_plugin.dll
Value: {BE3577F4-FFFC-45EC-9E05-5ACA7C315E3E}
Key:
Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ModuleUsage\C:/WINDOWS/Downloaded Program Files/whiteList_plugin.dll
Value: .Owner
Key:
Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ModuleUsage\C:/WINDOWS/Downloaded Program Files/whiteList_plugin.dll
Value: {BE3577F4-FFFC-45EC-9E05-5ACA7C315E3E}
Key:
Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ModuleUsage\C:/WINDOWS/Downloaded Program Files/uponelevel_button_ER3.js
Value: .Owner
Key:
Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ModuleUsage\C:/WINDOWS/Downloaded Program Files/uponelevel_button_ER3.js
Value: {BE3577F4-FFFC-45EC-9E05-5ACA7C315E3E}
Key:
Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ModuleUsage\C:/WINDOWS/Downloaded Program Files/URLShortcuts_plugin.dll
Value: .Owner
Key:
Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ModuleUsage\C:/WINDOWS/Downloaded Program Files/URLShortcuts_plugin.dll
Value: {BE3577F4-FFFC-45EC-9E05-5ACA7C315E3E}
Key:
Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ModuleUsage\C:/WINDOWS/Downloaded Program Files/version.txt
Value: .Owner
Key:
Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ModuleUsage\C:/WINDOWS/Downloaded Program Files/version.txt
Value: {BE3577F4-FFFC-45EC-9E05-5ACA7C315E3E}
Key: software\XBTB00000\IEToolbar\tb_items
Value: Widthsearch1
Key: software\XBTB00000\IEToolbar\tb_items
Value: tb_btn_BuNHBiEm
Key: software\XBTB00000\IEToolbar\tb_items
Value: tb_cmb_npiQZqPj
Key: software\XBTB00000\IEToolbar\tb_items
Value: tb_btn_zLAkTfGu
Key: software\XBTB00000\IEToolbar\tb_items
Value: catcher
Key: software\XBTB00000\IEToolbar\tb_items
Value: 14
Key: software\XBTB00000\IEToolbar\tb_items
Value: highlight_button
Key: software\XBTB00000\IEToolbar\tb_items
Value: zoom_in_button
Key: software\XBTB00000\IEToolbar\tb_items
Value: zoom_out_button
Key: Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks
Value: {12F02779-6D88-4958-8AD3-83C12D86ADC7}
Key: Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\WebBrowser
Value: {12F02779-6D88-4958-8AD3-83C12D86ADC7}
Key:
Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ModuleUsage\C:/WINDOWS/Downloaded Program Files/toolbar.crc
Value: .Owner
Key:
Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ModuleUsage\C:/WINDOWS/Downloaded Program Files/toolbar.crc
Value: {92F02779-6D88-4958-8AD3-83C12D86ADC7}
Key:
Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ModuleUsage\C:/WINDOWS/Downloaded Program Files/otherbuttons.xml
Value: .Owner
Key:
Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ModuleUsage\C:/WINDOWS/Downloaded Program Files/otherbuttons.xml
Value: {92F02779-6D88-4958-8AD3-83C12D86ADC7}
Key:
Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ModuleUsage\C:/WINDOWS/Downloaded Program Files/giantexplorer.bmp
Value: .Owner
Key:
Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ModuleUsage\C:/WINDOWS/Downloaded Program Files/giantexplorer.bmp
Value: {92F02779-6D88-4958-8AD3-83C12D86ADC7}
Key:
Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ModuleUsage\C:/WINDOWS/Downloaded Program Files/nav.bmp
Value: .Owner
Key:
Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ModuleUsage\C:/WINDOWS/Downloaded Program Files/nav.bmp
Value: {92F02779-6D88-4958-8AD3-83C12D86ADC7}
Key: software\XBTB00000\Cache
Value: http://www1.giantexplorer.com/toolbar/popular2xml.php
Key:
Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ModuleUsage\C:/WINDOWS/Downloaded Program Files/popup.html
Value: .Owner
Key:
Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ModuleUsage\C:/WINDOWS/Downloaded Program Files/popup.html
Value: {92F02779-6D88-4958-8AD3-83C12D86ADC7}
Key:
Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ModuleUsage\C:/WINDOWS/Downloaded Program Files/options.html
Value: .Owner
Key:
Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ModuleUsage\C:/WINDOWS/Downloaded Program Files/options.html
Value: {92F02779-6D88-4958-8AD3-83C12D86ADC7}
Key:
Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ModuleUsage\C:/WINDOWS/Downloaded Program Files/version.txt
Value: .Owner
Key:
Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ModuleUsage\C:/WINDOWS/Downloaded Program Files/version.txt
Value: {92F02779-6D88-4958-8AD3-83C12D86ADC7}
Key:
Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ModuleUsage\C:/WINDOWS/Downloaded Program Files/basis.xml
Value: .Owner
Key:
Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ModuleUsage\C:/WINDOWS/Downloaded Program Files/basis.xml
Value: {92F02779-6D88-4958-8AD3-83C12D86ADC7}
Key:
Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ModuleUsage\C:/WINDOWS/Downloaded Program Files/toolbar.dll
Value: .Owner
Key:
Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ModuleUsage\C:/WINDOWS/Downloaded Program Files/toolbar.dll
Value: {92F02779-6D88-4958-8AD3-83C12D86ADC7}
Key:
Software\Microsoft\Code Store Database\Distribution Units\{92F02779-6D88-4958-8AD3-83C12D86ADC7}
Value: Installer
Key: Software\Microsoft\Code Store Database\Distribution Units\{92F02779-6D88-4958-8AD3-83C12D86ADC7}
\DownloadInformation
Value: CODEBASE
Key: Software\Microsoft\Code Store Database\Distribution Units\{92F02779-6D88-4958-8AD3-83C12D86ADC7}
\DownloadInformation
Value: INF
Key: software\XBTB00000\IEToolbar\Historysearch
Value: singles
Key: software\XBTB00000\IEToolbar\Historysearch
Value: dating
Key:
Software\Microsoft\Code Store Database\Distribution Units\{92F05779-6D88-4958-8AD3-83C12D855D67}
Value: SystemComponent
Key: Software\Microsoft\Code Store Database\Distribution Units\{92F05779-6D88-4958-8AD3-83C12D855D67}
\Contains\Files
Value: %windows%\Downloaded Program Files\giantexplorer.bmp
Key: Software\Microsoft\Code Store Database\Distribution Units\{92F05779-6D88-4958-8AD3-83C12D855D67}
\Contains\Files
Value: %windows%\Downloaded Program Files\nav.bmp
Key: Software\Microsoft\Code Store Database\Distribution Units\{92F05779-6D88-4958-8AD3-83C12D855D67}
\Contains\Files
Value: %windows%\Downloaded Program Files\options.html
Key: Software\Microsoft\Code Store Database\Distribution Units\{92F05779-6D88-4958-8AD3-83C12D855D67}
\Contains\Files
Value: %windows%\Downloaded Program Files\otherbuttons.xml
Key: Software\Microsoft\Code Store Database\Distribution Units\{92F05779-6D88-4958-8AD3-83C12D855D67}
\Contains\Files
Value: %windows%\Downloaded Program Files\popup.html
Key: Software\Microsoft\Code Store Database\Distribution Units\{92F05779-6D88-4958-8AD3-83C12D855D67}
\Contains\Files
Value: %windows%\Downloaded Program Files\toolbar.crc
Key: Software\Microsoft\Code Store Database\Distribution Units\{92F05779-6D88-4958-8AD3-83C12D855D67}
\Contains\Files
Value: %windows%\Downloaded Program Files\toolbar.dll
Key: Software\Microsoft\Code Store Database\Distribution Units\{92F05779-6D88-4958-8AD3-83C12D855D67}
\Contains\Files
Value: %windows%\Downloaded Program Files\version.txt
Key: Software\Microsoft\Code Store Database\Distribution Units\{92F05779-6D88-4958-8AD3-83C12D855D67}
\DownloadInformation
Value: INF
Key:
SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\{C8F1CABA-94DA-47D4-8D45-480B89421FE5}
Value: CLSID
Key:
SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\{C8F1CABA-94DA-47D4-8D45-480B89421FE5}
Value: Default Visible
Key:
SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\{C8F1CABA-94DA-47D4-8D45-480B89421FE5}
Value: HotIcon
Key:
SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\{C8F1CABA-94DA-47D4-8D45-480B89421FE5}
Value: Icon
Key:
SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\{C8F1CABA-94DA-47D4-8D45-480B89421FE5}
Value: MenuStatusBar
Key:
SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\{C8F1CABA-94DA-47D4-8D45-480B89421FE5}
Value: MenuText
Key:
SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\{C8F1CABA-94DA-47D4-8D45-480B89421FE5}
Value: ClsidExtension
Key: Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\WebBrowser
Value: {C8F1CABA-94DA-47D4-8D45-480B89421FE5}
Key: Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\CmdMapping
Value: {C8F1CABA-94DA-47D4-8D45-480B89421FE5}
Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE0\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar
Value: {C8F1CABA-94DA-47D4-8D45-480B89421FE5}
Key: SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar
Value: {C8F1CABA-94DA-47D4-8D45-480B89421FE5}
Key: Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\WebBrowser
Value: {34A44FCF-50E3-63A5-A8DA-7835752B9571}
Key: software\XBTB00000\IEToolbar\Historysearchbox
Value: xcxc
Key: SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar
Value: {34A44FCF-50E3-63A5-A8DA-7835752B9571}
Key: SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\CmdMapping
Value: {34A44FCF-50E3-63A5-A8DA-7835752B9571}
Key: SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\Stats\{34A44FCF-50E3-63A5-A8DA-7835752B9571}
\iexplore
Value: Type
Key: SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\Stats\{34A44FCF-50E3-63A5-A8DA-7835752B9571}
\iexplore
Value: Count
Key:
SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\{34A44FCF-50E3-63A5-A8DA-7835752B9571}
Value: CLSID
Key:
SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\{34A44FCF-50E3-63A5-A8DA-7835752B9571}
Value: ClsidExtension
Key:
SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\{34A44FCF-50E3-63A5-A8DA-7835752B9571}
Value: Default Visible
Key:
SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\{34A44FCF-50E3-63A5-A8DA-7835752B9571}
Value: HotIcon
Key:
SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\{34A44FCF-50E3-63A5-A8DA-7835752B9571}
Value: Icon
Key:
SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\{34A44FCF-50E3-63A5-A8DA-7835752B9571}
Value: MenuStatusBar
Key:
SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\{34A44FCF-50E3-63A5-A8DA-7835752B9571}
Value: MenuText
Key: Software\DBTB89568\Deskalerts
Value: CurrentFont
Key: Software\DBTB89568\Deskalerts
Value: FontSize
Key: Software\DBTB89568\Deskalerts
Value: CurrentLayout
Key: Software\DBTB89568\Deskalerts
Value: ToolbarIsFailed
Key: Software\DBTB89568\Deskalerts
Value: corruptedMsg
Key: Software\DBTB89568\Deskalerts
Value: uninstallMsg
Key: Software\DBTB89568\Deskalerts
Value: updateMsg
Key: Software\DBTB89568\Deskalerts
Value: autoUpdateMsg
Key: Software\DBTB89568\Deskalerts
Value: versionError
Key: Software\DBTB89568\Deskalerts
Value: connectionError
Key: Software\DBTB89568\Deskalerts
Value: lastVersionMsg
Key: Software\DBTB89568\Deskalerts
Value: firstURL
Key: Software\DBTB89568\Deskalerts
Value: firstURLopt
Key: Software\DBTB89568\Deskalerts
Value: serverpath
Key: Software\DBTB89568\Deskalerts
Value: serverpathopt
Key: Software\DBTB89568\Deskalerts
Value: updateUrl
Key: Software\DBTB89568\Deskalerts
Value: updateUrlopt
Key: Software\DBTB89568\Deskalerts
Value: urlAfterUpdate
Key: Software\DBTB89568\Deskalerts
Value: urlAfterUpdateopt
Key: Software\DBTB89568\Deskalerts
Value: urlAfterUninstall
Key: Software\DBTB89568\Deskalerts
Value: urlAfterUninstallopt
Key: Software\DBTB89568\Deskalerts
Value: UpdateAutomatically
Key: Software\DBTB89568\Deskalerts
Value: music
Key: Software\DBTB89568\Deskalerts
Value: Var1
Key: Software\DBTB89568\Deskalerts
Value: Scope
Key: Software\DBTB89568\Deskalerts
Value: toolbar_version
Key: Software\DBTB89568\Deskalerts
Value: firstTime
Key: Software\DBTB89568\Deskalerts
Value: LastCheckTime
Key: Software\DBTB89568\Deskalerts
Value: updateInProgress
Key:
SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\DBTB89568.DBTB89568Deskalerts
Value: UninstallString
Key: Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search
Value: SearchAssistant
Data: http://www1.giantexplorer.com/sidesearch.htm
Key: Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main
Value: Start Page
Data: http://www.giantexplorer.com
Key: Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main
Value: Start Page
Data: http://toolbar.hotblox.com/searchapp/

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 Softomate Toolbar related programs from Control Panel

We recommend you to check list of installed programs and search for Softomate Toolbar 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 Softomate Toolbar 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 Softomate Toolbar 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 Softomate Toolbar 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 Softomate Toolbar
Click Uninstall button.

Windows XP

Click Start
In the menu choose Control Panel
Choose Add / Remove Programs.
Find Softomate Toolbar related entries.
Click Remove button.

Remove Softomate Toolbar related extensions from your browsers

Softomate Toolbar 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 Softomate Toolbar. 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 Softomate Toolbar or other related adware BHO.
Click Disable button.

Warning: This option will only disable unwanted plugin. For effective Softomate Toolbar 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 Softomate Toolbar and click recycle bin icon.
Confirm Softomate Toolbar removal.

Mozilla Firefox

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

Reset browsers search and homepage settings

Softomate Toolbar can affect your browsers which results in browser redirection or search hijack. We recommend you to use free option Reset Browsers under Tools in Spyhunter Remediation Tool to reset all the browsers at once. Mention that you need to remove all files and kill all processes belonging to Softomate Toolbar before doing this. To reset your browsers manually and restore your homepage perform the following steps:

Internet Explorer

If you use Windows XP, click Start, and then click Run. Type the following in the Open box without quotes, and press Enter: "inetcpl.cpl"
If you use Windows 7 or Windows Vista, click Start. Type the following in the Search box without quotes, and press Enter: "inetcpl.cpl"
Click the Advanced tab
In Reset Internet Explorer settings, click Reset. Click Reset in opened window again.
Select Delete personal settings checkbox to remove browsing history, search providers, homepage
After Internet Explorer finishes resetting, click Close in the Reset Internet Explorer Settings dialog box

Warning: In case this option will not work use free option Reset Browsers under Tools in Spyhunter Remediation Tool.

Google Chrome

Go to the installation folder of Google Chrome: C:\Users\"your username"\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\Application\User Data.
In the User Data folder, look for a file named as Default and rename it to DefaultBackup.
Launch Google Chrome and a new clean Default file will be created.

Warning: This option might not work if in Google Chrome you use online synchronization between PCs. In this case use free option Reset Browsers under Tools in Spyhunter Remediation Tool.

Mozilla Firefox

Open Firefox
Go to Help > Troubleshooting Information in menu.
Click the Reset Firefox button.
After Firefox is done, it will show a window and create folder on the desktop. Click Finish.

Warning: This option will also clean all your account passwords for all websites. If you don't want it use free option Reset Browsers under Tools in Spyhunter Remediation Tool.

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