Should I remove Lyrics Plug?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
64% remove it36% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
United States Rank #42,930
Reach 0.0009%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 22.94 days
676.67 days >
Average installed length: 355.54 days
Lyrics Plug
from SRA Software
What is Lyrics Plug?
Lyrics Plug is a potentially unwanted application that runs in the web browser as a toolbar and web extension. The web extension is primarily designed to take control of the user's browser in order to modify the search provider and redirect web searches to what ever search engine partner the publisher has a revenue relationship with. In doing so, the toolbar performs a number of behaviors in order to maximize the potential of a user to click on sponsored advertising through search. This includes but not limited to:
- Changing the web browser's default home page to the affiliate search portal.
- Changing the browser's search provider, built-in search box as well as the address bar.
- Ability to modify the 'new tab' functionality to launch the modified search portal page.
- Provide automatic updates of the toolbar without the user's initiation.
- Adds an alternative error page and page not found functionality.
- Adds additional functionality that is designed to protect the search and home page settings.
- Access the HTML of all pages visited as well as capture URLs of the pages and search terms.
- In many cases can inject advertising in the form of context ads, pop-ups and pop-unders.
Overview
During setup, the program registers itself to launch on boot through a Windows Schedule Task in order to automatically start-up (this is typically done to avoid any UAC prompts). It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). In the Google Chrome browser, it will add an extension. The primary executable is named lrcsplug.dll. Many users end up uninstalling this after less than a month of it being installed. The setup package generally installs about 4 files. The installed file lplugUpdater.exe is the auto-update component of the program which is designed to check for software updates and notify and apply them when new versions are discovered.
- Malware detected in the program
- Starts automatically
- Integrates into the web browser
- May modify the web browser's home page
- The wisdom of the experts agree, if you don't use it you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in Lyrics Plug.
lplugUpdater.exe (3223c0c7d584d887407e3ceb3f572400) has been flagged by the following 26 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
Lavasoft Ad-Aware |
1122 |
Gen:Adware.AddLyrics.1 |
Agnitum Outpost |
7.1.1 |
Adware.AddLyrics |
Avira AntiVir |
7.11.123.8 |
Adware/AddLyrics.I.2 |
avast! |
2014.9-140109 |
Win32:Adware-ATG [Adw] |
Baidu-International |
4.0.3.1419 |
Adware.Win32.AddLyrics.I |
Bitdefender |
1.0.20.45 |
Gen:Adware.AddLyrics.1 |
Bkav FE |
1.3.0.4613 |
W32.Clod5ba.Trojan |
CAT-QuickHeal |
1.14.12.00 |
Adware.AddLyrics (Not a Virus) |
Comodo Security |
17533 |
Application.Win32.AddLyrics.A |
Dr.Web |
9.0.0.0221 |
Adware.Shopper.341 |
Emsisoft Anti-Malware |
8.14.01.09.08 |
Gen:Adware.AddLyrics |
ESET-NOD32 |
8.9239 |
a variant of Win32/Adware.AddLyrics.I |
F-Secure |
11.2014-09-01_5 |
Gen:Adware.AddLyrics.1 |
G Data |
14.1.22 |
Gen:Adware.AddLyrics |
K7 AntiVirus |
13.174.10689 |
Adware |
K7GW |
13.174.10689 |
Adware ( 0048be1d1 ) |
Malwarebytes |
v2014.01.09.08 |
PUP.LyricsAd |
McAfee |
5600.7256 |
Artemis!3223C0C7D584 |
McAfee-GW-Edition |
7.7256 |
Artemis!3223C0C7D584 |
Microsoft Security Essentials |
1.10201 |
Adware:Win32/AddLyrics |
MicroWorld-eScan |
15.0.0.27 |
Gen:Adware.AddLyrics.1 |
Sophos |
4.96 |
Generic PUA CB |
Symantec |
1/9/2014 rev. 5 |
Adware.Singalng |
Trend Micro |
10.465.09 |
TROJ_GEN.R002C0DLM13 |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
7.2.9 |
TROJ_GEN.R002C0DLM13 |
VIPRE Antivirus |
25004 |
Adware.Singalng |
lrcsplug.dll (ac534fd601db44ba5e452b7b1d5ac3f7) has been flagged by the following 25 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
Lavasoft Ad-Aware |
12.0.163.0 |
Adware.Generic.514946 |
Avira AntiVir |
7.11.122.52 |
Adware/AddLyrics.A.96 |
AVG |
13.0.0.3169 |
LoudMo.L |
Baidu-International |
3.5.1.41473 |
AdWare.Win32.AddLyrics.ANyw |
Bitdefender |
7.2.5028.0 |
Adware.Generic.514946 |
Bkav FE |
1.3.0.4613 |
W32.Clod02b.Trojan.5bf8 |
CAT-QuickHeal |
12.00 |
Adware.AddLyrics (Not a Virus) |
Comodo Security |
17504 |
ApplicUnwnt |
Dr.Web |
|
Adware.Shopper.341 |
Emsisoft Anti-Malware |
3.0.0.596 |
Adware.Generic.514946 (B) |
ESET-NOD32 |
9190 |
a variant of Win32/AdWare.AddLyrics.Z |
F-Secure |
11.0.19100.45 |
Adware.Generic.514946 |
G Data |
22 |
Adware.Generic.514946 |
K7 AntiVirus |
9.174.10644 |
Riskware ( 0040f01a1 ) |
K7GW |
9.174.10644 |
Riskware ( 0040f01a1 ) |
McAfee |
5.600.0.1067 |
PUP-FCU!AC534FD601DB |
McAfee-GW-Edition |
2013 |
PUP-FCU!AC534FD601DB |
Microsoft Security Essentials |
1.10201 |
Adware:Win32/AddLyrics |
MicroWorld-eScan |
12.0.250.0 |
Adware.Generic.514946 |
Panda Antivirus |
10.0.3.5 |
Suspicious file |
Sophos |
4.96.0 |
Generic PUA KN |
Symantec |
20131.1.5.61 |
Adware.Singalng |
Trend Micro |
9.740.0.1012 |
TROJ_SPNR.0BHA13 |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
9.700.0.1001 |
TROJ_SPNR.0BHA13 |
VIPRE Antivirus |
24792 |
Adware.Singalng |
chrome.crx (5d5867e28f90e1e3725b540c1423410d) has been flagged by the following 6 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
avast! |
8.0.1489.320 |
JS:AddLyrics-D [Adw] |
Baidu-International |
3.5.1.41473 |
Adware.Win32.Lyckriks.AZIR |
Dr.Web |
7.0.10.8210 |
Adware.Shopper.341 |
Kaspersky |
12.0.0.1225 |
not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.Lyckriks.b |
Microsoft Security Essentials |
1.11005 |
Adware:Win32/AddLyrics |
NANO AntiVirus |
0.28.2.62151 |
Riskware.Script.Lyckriks.dbvuql |
View all 57 all detections
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\lyricsplug
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\LyricsPlug\uninstall.exe
Files installed by Lyrics Plug
Program module: | lrcsplug.dll |
Name: | Lyrics Plug |
Path: | C:\Program Files\lyricsplug\lrcsplug.dll |
MD5: | 4b9ba69700715173834a2b9409c0f277 |
Additional files:
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(Malware detected) lplugUpdater.exe - Lyrics Plug
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Uninstall.exe
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(Malware detected) chrome.crx
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- lrcsplug.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Lyrics Plug' with the class of {7575A0EC-3946-4346-8524-24D6DE1FC479}.
Scheduled Task
- lplugUpdater.exe is scheduled as a task named 'Lyrics Plug Update' (runs daily at 12:04 PM).
Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
- lplugUpdater.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named Lyrics Plug Update.
How do I remove Lyrics Plug?
You can uninstall Lyrics Plug from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program Lyrics Plug, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
- Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Lyrics Plug.
- If for some reason uninstallation fails, please install Microsoft's uninstall fixer utility which will help fix problems with programs that can't be uninstalled at support.microsoft.com.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Lyrics Plug you can restore them to their previous default settings.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
- Click the Advanced tab, and then click Reset. Select the Delete personal settings check box if you would also like to remove search providers, Accelerators and home pages. When Internet Explorer finishes applying default settings, click Close, and then click OK.
- The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.
Mozilla Firefox
- At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
- To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
- When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.
Google Chrome
- Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
- Select Settings. In the "Search" section, click Manage search engine. Check if (Default) is displayed next to your preferred search engine. If not, mouse over it and click Make default. Mouse over any other suspicious search engine entries that are not familiar and click X to remove them.
- When the "Show Home button" checkbox is selected, a web address appears below it. If you want the Homepage button to open up a different webpage, click Change to enter a link.
- Restart Google Chrome.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 83%
Win XP 6%
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HOW IT STARTS
Scheduled task? Yes
(Runs on Windows boot)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 64%
Keep it 36%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
83.33% |
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Windows 10 |
11.11% |
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Windows XP |
5.56% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
61.11% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
16.67% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
5.56% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
5.56% |
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Windows 8 Pro |
5.56% |
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Windows 8.1 |
5.56% |
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Geography
76.92% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
76.92% |
United Kingdom |
11.54% |
Belgium |
3.85% |
Germany |
3.85% |
South Africa |
3.85% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell |
20.00% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
20.00% |
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Acer |
13.33% |
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Toshiba |
13.33% |
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GIGABYTE |
6.67% |
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Sony |
6.67% |
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Medion |
6.67% |
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Lenovo |
6.67% |
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Alienware |
6.67% |
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Common models |
TOSHIBA Satellite L675D |
5.56% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite L455 |
5.56% |
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Sony SVE1511A1EB |
5.56% |
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MSI MS-7693 |
5.56% |
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MSI MS-7680 |
5.56% |
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MEDIONPC MS-7707 |
5.56% |
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