Should I remove Spam Blocker Utility?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
58% remove it42% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Reach <0.001%
Versions
Version | Distribution |
10.2.217.0 |
100.00% |
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Spam Blocker Utility
from Zango, Inc.
Overview
Spam Blocker Utility is a software program developed by Zango. During setup, the program creates a startup registration point in Windows in order to automatically start when any user boots the PC. The program adds a toolbar to Microsoft Internet Explorer. The primary executable is named Srv.exe. The setup package generally installs about 27 files and is usually about 11.3 MB (11,852,625 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of those who have this installed, most are running it on Windows 7 (SP1).
- Malware detected in the program
- Automatically starts with Windows
- Integrates into the web browser
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in Spam Blocker Utility.
SBInst.exe (714dad0bd26fc10a791eb7e05b4e5f00) has been flagged by the following 23 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
AhnLab-V3 |
2011.07.16 |
Win-Trojan/Holax.45056 |
Avira AntiVir |
7.11.11.172 |
TR/Holax.E |
Bitdefender |
1.0.20.565 |
Trojan.Generic.2259092 |
Comodo Security |
9394 |
UnclassifiedMalware |
Emsisoft Anti-Malware |
8.14.04.23.03 |
Trojan.Holax.E!IK |
F-Secure |
11.2014-23-04_4 |
Trojan.Generic.2259092 |
G Data |
14.4.22 |
Trojan.Generic.2259092 |
IKARUS anti.virus |
t3scan.1.1.104.0 |
Trojan.Holax.E |
K7 AntiVirus |
13.108.4911 |
Adware |
McAfee |
5600.7152 |
Generic PUP.x |
McAfee-GW-Edition |
7.7152 |
Generic PUP.x |
Microsoft Security Essentials |
1.163.1557.0 |
Adware:Win32/Hotbar |
ESET NOD32 |
6298 |
probably a variant of Win32/Agent.CAJKMHN |
Norman |
10.20140423 |
W32/HotBar.NZ |
PC Tools |
2013 |
Adware.HotBar |
Prevx |
3.0 |
Low Risk Adware |
Sophos |
4.67 |
Hotbar |
Symantec |
4/23/2014 rev. 4 |
Adware.Hotbar |
The Hacker |
6.7.0.1.255 |
Trojan/Holax.e |
Trend Micro |
10.465.23 |
ADW_HOTBAR.AJ |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
7.2.113 |
ADW_HOTBAR.AJ |
VIPRE Antivirus |
9865 |
Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT |
VirusBuster |
14.0.125.0 |
Adware.Hotbar!+hC3u0PIRco |
SBUSA.exe (e42b1a3f3f3b51b21be2bd07398849e2) has been flagged by the following 23 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
Avira AntiVir |
7.9.0.74 |
ADSPY/Zango.C |
Emsisoft A-Squared |
4.0.0.93 |
AdWare.Zango.C!IK |
Bitdefender |
7.2 |
Application.Generic.21299 |
Fortinet FortiGate |
3.117.0.0 |
Adware/Hotbar |
F-Prot |
4.4.4.56 |
W32/180Solutions.B.gen!Eldorado |
F-Secure |
8.0.14470.0 |
W32/Malware |
G Data |
19 |
Application.Generic.21299 |
IKARUS anti.virus |
T3.1.1.45.0 |
AdWare.Zango.C |
K7 AntiVirus |
7.10.620 |
not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.HotBar.ck |
Kaspersky |
7.0.0.125 |
not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.HotBar.ck |
Artemis via McAfee |
5516 |
potentially unwanted program Generic!Artemis |
Microsoft Security Essentials |
1.4306 |
Adware:Win32/ZangoSearchAssistant |
ESET NOD32 |
3831 |
probably a variant of Win32/Adware.180Solutions |
NOD32Beta |
3831 |
probably a variant of Win32/Adware.180Solutions |
Norman |
6.00.02 |
W32/HotBar.ZB |
nProtect |
2009.1.8.0 |
Trojan-Clicker/W32.HotBar.721672 |
Prevx1 Individual |
V2 |
Adware |
SecureWeb-Gateway |
6.7.6 |
Ad-Spyware.Zango.C |
Sophos |
4.38.0 |
180solutions |
Sunbelt AntiMalware |
3.2.1835.2 |
AdWare.Win32.HotBar.ck |
Symantec |
10 |
Adware.Hotbar |
The Hacker |
6.3.1.5.247 |
Adware/HotBar.ck |
Vba32 AntiVirus |
3.12.8.12 |
AdWare.Win32.HotBar.ck |
HostIE.dll (211f1910ca39a6c0d236059454be27bd) has been flagged by the following 9 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
Avira AntiVir |
- |
ADSPY/AdSpy.Gen |
SafeCentral |
- |
W32/HotBar.A.gen!Eldorado |
Clam AntiVirus |
- |
Adware.Hotbar-2 |
Fortinet FortiGate |
- |
Adware/Hotbar |
F-Prot |
- |
W32/HotBar.A.gen!Eldorado |
Prevx1 Individual |
- |
Adware |
Sophos |
- |
Hotbar |
Sunbelt AntiMalware |
- |
Zango.setup (v) |
WebWasher Gateway |
- |
Ad-Spyware.AdSpy.Gen |
View all 55 all detections
Program details
URL: spamblockerutility.com
Help link: spamblockerutility.com/site/FastUtility/Help.htm
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\spamblockerutility\bin\10.2.217.0
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\SpamBlockerUtility\bin\10.2.217.0\SpamBlockerUtilityUninstaller.exe" Web
Estimated size: 11.3 MB
Files installed by Spam Blocker Utility
Program executable: | Srv.exe |
Name: | Spam Blocker Utility |
Path: | C:\Program Files\spamblockerutility\bin\10.2.217.0\Srv.exe |
MD5: | 37a45db25e2b38ccf01d95a5c1cb62bb |
Additional files:
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(Malware detected) SBUSA.exe - Spam Blocker Utility Search Assistant
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SBUSADF.exe - Spam Blocker Utility Flash App
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Cml.exe - Spam Blocker Utility
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CoreSrv.dll
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(Malware detected) HostIE.dll
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HostOE.dll
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HostOL.dll
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OEAddOn.exe
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SpamBlockerUtilityUninstaller.exe - Spam Blocker Utility Uninstaller
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Srv.exe
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Toolbar.dll
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Wallpaper.dll
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Weather.exe - Weather
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WeSkin.dll - Weather Skin Module
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CntntCntr.dll - Zango
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SBUSAAX.dll - Spam Blocker Utility ActiveX Control
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(Malware detected) SBInst.exe (by Hotbar.com, Inc www.hotbar.com) - Hotbar Spam Blocker (Spam Blocker for Outlook Express)
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SBOLExp.dll (by Hotbar.com, Inc www.hotbar.com)
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SBOLExt.dll (by Hotbar.com, Inc www.hotbar.com) - Spam Blocker MS Outlook extension
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SBUIRes.dll (by Hotbar.com, Inc www.hotbar.com) - Spam Blocker UI dll
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SpamBlocker.exe - Spam Blocker COM server
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Redemption.dll (by Dmitry Streblechenko) - Outlook Redemption (Outlook Redemption COM library)
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ASAPCom.dll (by Commtouch) - ASAPCom Module
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SBUISkin.dll - Spam Blocker (SpamBlocker skin UI dll)
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SBClientSinkPS.dll
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SBSrvPS.dll
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SBTrayAppPS.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- HostIE.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'SpamBlockerUtility' with the class of {90B8B761-DF2B-48AC-BBE0-BCC03A819B3B}.
Internet Explorer Bar
- HostIE.dll installs an Explorer Bar in Internet Explorer called 'SpamBlockerUtility Information Window' with a class of {2AA2FBF8-9C76-4E97-A226-25C5F4AB6358}.
Internet Explorer Toolbar
- HostIE.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'SpamBlockerUtility' with the class of {90B8B761-DF2B-48AC-BBE0-BCC03A819B3B}.
Internet Explorer Web Browser
- HostIE.dll installs an IE Web Browser in Internet Explorer named 'SpamBlockerUtility' with a class of {90B8B761-DF2B-48AC-BBE0-BCC03A819B3B}.
Startup File (User Run)
- Weather.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'WeatherDPA' and executes as "C:\Program Files\SpamBlockerUtility\bin\10.2.217.0\Weather.exe" -auto.
3 Startup Files (All Users Run)
- SBUSA.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'SBUSA' which loads as "C:\Program Files\SpamBlockerUtility\bin\10.2.217.0\SBUSA.exe".
- SBInst.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'Spam Blocker for Outlook Express' which loads as C:\Program Files1\SPAMBL~1\bin\102217~1.0\SBInst.exe.
- OEAddOn.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'SpamBlockerUtilityOE' which loads as C:\Program Files\SpamBlockerUtility\bin\10.2.217.0\OEAddOn.exe.
How do I remove Spam Blocker Utility?
You can uninstall Spam Blocker Utility 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 Spam Blocker Utility, 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 Spam Blocker Utility.
- 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 Spam Blocker Utility 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.
HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 58%
Keep it 42%
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MOST USED OS
~99%
Windows 7 (SP1)
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