Should I remove V-bates?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
70% remove it30% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Reach 0.0007%
Versions
Version | Distribution |
2.0.0.434 |
100.00% |
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V-bates 2.0.0.434
from Bit Cocktail Ltd.
What is V-bates?
This Wajamu toolbar/web browser extension is ad/search-supported that is typically installed as an optional offer, users generally have this bundled with 3rd party software. During setup, this toolbar will modify the home page and new tab pages to an affiliate search portal using a primary search engine in order to collect shared search revenue. It will also modify the default search provider as well. This add-on is silently installed into Firefox and Chrome, in violation of the Add-on Guidelines.
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 background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. 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). The main program executable is Extension32.dll. A vast majority of those who have this installed end up removing it just after a couple weeks. The software installer includes 6 files and is usually about 2.28 MB (2,387,538 bytes). ExtensionUpdaterService.exe is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released.
- Possible malware installed by this program
- Automatically starts with Windows
- Loads into the web browser
- Installs a Windows Service
- Typically distributed through a pay-per-install bundle
- May modify the web browser's home page
- Many experts agree, if you don't use it you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in V-bates.
Extension32.dll (101ce194d279473a63267e07c8e430c6) has been flagged by the following 3 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
Sophos |
4.94 |
BitCocktail |
Symantec |
1/10/2014 rev. 6 |
WS.Reputation |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
7.2.10 |
TROJ_GEN.F47V1017 |
V-bates has been found to be bundled with 3rd party software. If you have not purposefully installed this, you should be safe uninstalling it.
Program details
Displayed publisher: Southstarco
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Video downloader\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\Video downloader\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 2.28 MB
Files installed by V-bates 2.0.0.434
Program module: | Extension32.dll (Malware detected) |
Path: | C:\Program Files\Video downloader\Extension32.dll |
MD5: | 101ce194d279473a63267e07c8e430c6 |
Additional files:
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DGChrome.exe - dgchrome
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(Malware detected) Extension32.dll
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Extension64.dll
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ExtensionUpdaterService.exe
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InstallerHelper.dll
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unins000.exe - Setup/Uninstall
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- Extension32.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'V-bates' with the class of {77BEC163-D389-42c1-91A4-C758846296A5} (V-bates Helper).
Scheduled Task
- DGChrome.exe is scheduled as a task named 'DGChrome11270 Watcher'.
Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
- DGChrome.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named DGChrome24523 Watcher.
Service
- ExtensionUpdaterService.exe runs as a service named 'Video downloader Updater' (Video downloader Updater).
How do I remove V-bates?
You can uninstall V-bates 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 V-bates 2.0.0.434, 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 V-bates.
- 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 V-bates 2.0.0.434 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) 46%
Win XP 8%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 70%
Keep it 30%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
46.15% |
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Windows 10 |
23.08% |
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Windows Vista |
15.38% |
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Windows XP |
15.38% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
38.46% |
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Windows 8 |
15.38% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
15.38% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
7.69% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
7.69% |
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Windows 8.1 |
7.69% |
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Geography
72.22% of installs come from Germany
Which countries install it?
Germany |
72.22% |
United States |
27.78% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell |
16.67% |
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ASUS |
16.67% |
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Toshiba |
16.67% |
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Lenovo |
16.67% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
16.67% |
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Sony |
8.33% |
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Medion |
8.33% |
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Common models |
TOSHIBA Satellite L670D |
7.69% |
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TOSHIBA QOSMIO X500 |
7.69% |
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Sony VPCEC1S1E |
7.69% |
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MEDIONPC AWRDACPI |
7.69% |
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MEDION MS-7800 |
7.69% |
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LENOVO 2558 |
7.69% |
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