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What percent of users and experts removed it?
86% remove it14% keep it
Overall Sentiment
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How common is it?
Global Rank #39,210
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Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 11.43 days
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Average installed length: 157.45 days

a2zLyrics

What is a2zLyrics?

This adware injects advertising in the user's Internet browser by running as an extension and/or add-on. Ads are delivered in the form of banners and text-links (roll-overs) as well as some popup ads. These ads are typically injected in the header of footer are of the web page. This application is classified as adware and/or a PUP based on its behavior. The software is distributed through third party installers.

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). Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. 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). Once installed, it will add an extension to both the Firefox and Chrome web browsers. The primary executable is named a2zLyricshrk.exe. A majority of users end up uninstalling this less than a week of it being installed. The setup package generally installs about 33 files and is usually about 1.5 MB (1,575,390 bytes).
  • Malware detected in the program
  • Starts automatically
  • Adds a toolbar to IE and an extension to Chrome and Firefox
  • Adds a background Windows Service
  • Delivered through a thrid-party offer
  • The experts agree, you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in a2zLyrics.
a2zLyricshrk.exe (e7cb10b19caeb0dbacd7dca6176dac2f) has been flagged by the following 7 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareVersionDetection
Baidu-International 4.0.3.14422 Adware.Win32.AddLyrics.AJ
Comodo Security 18115 ApplicUnwnt
Dr.Web 9.0.0.0112 Trojan.Revizer.24
ESET-NOD32 8.9687 a variant of Win32/AdWare.AddLyrics.AJ
Fortinet FortiGate 4/22/2014 Riskware/AddLyrics
Malwarebytes v2014.04.22.11 PUP.Optional.AdLyrics.A
TrendMicro-HouseCall 7.2.112 TROJ_GEN.F47V0415
a2zLyricshrkuEw.exe (ac004ccb5a48b3715ee6cc258f30fc4f) has been flagged by the following 29 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareSoftware versionDetection
Lavasoft Ad-Aware 12.0.163.0 Gen:Variant.Adware.AddLyrics.10
AhnLab-V3 2014.07.09.00 Adware/Win32.Gen
Avira AntiVir 7.11.159.108 Adware/AddLyrics.10.45
Antiy-AVL 1.0.0.1 GrayWare[AdWare:not-a-virus]/Win32.Agent
avast! 8.0.1489.320 Win32:Adware-gen [Adw]
AVG 14.0.0.3986 Generic5.AVAW
Baidu-International 3.5.1.41473 Adware.Win32.Agent.aS
Bitdefender 7.2 Gen:Variant.Adware.AddLyrics.10
CAT-QuickHeal 14.00 AdWare.Agent.r5 (Not a Virus)
Comodo Security 18811 Application.Win32.Adware.WDUnlocker.A
Emsisoft Anti-Malware 3.0.0.600 Gen:Variant.Adware.AddLyrics.10 (B)
Fortinet FortiGate 5.1.152.0 Adware/Agent
F-Secure 11.0.19100.45 Gen:Variant.Adware.AddLyrics.10
IKARUS anti.virus T3.1.6.1.0 not-a-virus:AdWare.Agent
Jiangmin 16.0.100 Adware/Agent.kva
K7 AntiVirus 9.180.12657 Adware ( 0049b1261 )
K7GW 9.180.12657 Trojan ( 050000001 )
Kaspersky 12.0.0.1225 not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.Agent.allx
McAfee 6.0.4.564 Artemis!AC004CCB5A48
McAfee-GW-Edition 2013 Artemis!AC004CCB5A48
MicroWorld-eScan 12.0.250.0 Gen:Variant.Adware.AddLyrics.10
NANO AntiVirus 0.28.0.60698 Riskware.Win32.Agent.dakbcl
Panda Antivirus 10.0.3.5 Trj/OCJ.F
Sophos 4.98.0 Generic PUA DK
Symantec 20131.1.5.61 WS.Reputation.1
TrendMicro-HouseCall 9.700.0.1001 TROJ_GEN.R0C1H07F614
Vba32 AntiVirus 3.12.26.3 AdWare.Agent
VIPRE Antivirus 31100 Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT
Zillya 2.0.0.1851 Adware.Agent.Win32.9546
178.dll (c15a0a8b03334d6d8c90f8c221554a42) has been flagged by the following 24 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareSoftware versionDetection
Lavasoft Ad-Aware 12.0.163.0 Gen:Variant.Zusy.103904
AegisLab 1.5 AdWare.MSIL.DomaIQ
AVG 14.0.0.4037 Generic_r.SI
Avira 7.11.176.142 Adware/AddLyrics.E.3
AVware 1.5.0.16 Revizer.b (fs)
Baidu-International 3.5.1.41473 Adware.Win32.AddLyrics.bBM
Bitdefender 7.2 Gen:Variant.Zusy.103904
Dr.Web 7.0.10.8210 Trojan.Lyrics.167
Emsisoft Anti-Malware 3.0.0.600 Gen:Variant.Zusy.103904 (B)
ESET-NOD32 10508 a variant of Win32/AdWare.AddLyrics.BM
Fortinet FortiGate 5.1.152.0 W32/AddLyrics.BM!tr
F-Secure 11.0.19100.45 Gen:Variant.Zusy.103904
G Data 24 Gen:Variant.Zusy.103904
IKARUS anti.virus T3.1.7.8.0 PUA.AdLyrics
Kingsoft AntiVirus 2013.4.9.267 Win32.Troj.Generic.a.(kcloud)
McAfee 6.0.5.614 Artemis!C15A0A8B0333
McAfee-GW-Edition v2014.2 BehavesLike.Win32.BadFile.dh
MicroWorld-eScan 12.0.250.0 Gen:Variant.Zusy.103904
NANO AntiVirus 0.28.2.62440 Trojan.Win32.Lyrics.dfazjg
Panda Antivirus 10.0.3.5 Trj/Genetic.gen
Symantec 20141.1.0.330 Trojan.Gen
Trend Micro 9.740.0.1012 TROJ_SPNR.14IQ14
TrendMicro-HouseCall 9.700.0.1001 TROJ_SPNR.14IQ14
VIPRE Antivirus 33646 Revizer.b (fs)
k3a2zLyricsI82.exe (0509e36a68add902c6c322988d498f9b) has been flagged by the following 23 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareSoftware versionDetection
Lavasoft Ad-Aware 12.0.163.0 Gen:Variant.Adware.Graftor.155179
avast! 8.0.1489.320 Win32:Adware-gen [Adw]
AVG 14.0.0.4025 Generic5.BOTZ
AVware 1.5.0.16 Revizer (fs)
Baidu-International 3.5.1.41473 Adware.Win32.AddLyrics.bBQ
Bitdefender 7.2 Gen:Variant.Adware.Graftor.155179
Emsisoft Anti-Malware 3.0.0.600 Gen:Variant.Adware.Graftor.155179 (B)
ESET-NOD32 10468 a variant of Win32/AdWare.AddLyrics.BQ
Fortinet FortiGate 5.1.152.0 Riskware/AddLyrics
F-Secure 11.0.19100.45 Gen:Variant.Adware.Graftor.155179
G Data 24 Gen:Variant.Adware.Graftor.155179
IKARUS anti.virus T3.1.7.8.0 PUA.AdLyrics
K7 AntiVirus 9.183.13490 Adware ( 004a9acb1 )
K7GW 9.183.13490 Adware ( 004a9acb1 )
Malwarebytes 1.75.0.1 PUP.Optional.AdLyrics
McAfee 6.0.4.564 Artemis!0509E36A68AD
McAfee-GW-Edition v2014.2 BehavesLike.Win32.CryptDoma.hh
MicroWorld-eScan 12.0.250.0 Gen:Variant.Adware.Graftor.155179
Panda Antivirus 10.0.3.5 Trj/Chgt.G
Rising Antivirus 25.0.0.11 PE:Trojan.Win32.Generic.17502A0F!391129615
Symantec 20141.1.0.330 Trojan.Gen.2
TrendMicro-HouseCall 9.700.0.1001 TROJ_GEN.R0C1H09II14
VIPRE Antivirus 33436 Revizer (fs)
di0a2zLyricsuH175.exe (8138ed4279f54faeee14f0a1fdba448c) has been flagged by the following 22 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareSoftware versionDetection
Lavasoft Ad-Aware 12.0.163.0 Application.Generic.686728
avast! 8.0.1489.320 Win32:Rootkit-gen [Rtk]
AVG 14.0.0.3986 Generic5.BCCF
Baidu-International 3.5.1.41473 Adware.Win32.AddLyrics.bAX
Bitdefender 7.2 Application.Generic.686728
Comodo Security 19033 ApplicUnwnt
Dr.Web 7.0.9.4080 Trojan.Revizer.74
ESET-NOD32 10180 a variant of Win32/AdWare.AddLyrics.BC
Fortinet FortiGate 5.1.152.0 Riskware/AddLyrics
F-Secure 11.0.19100.45 Application.Generic.686728
G Data 24 Application.Generic.686728
K7 AntiVirus 9.181.12898 Adware ( 0049dbc11 )
K7GW 9.181.12898 Adware ( 0049dbc11 )
Kaspersky 12.0.0.1225 not-a-virus:HEUR:AdWare.Win32.Agent.heur
McAfee 6.0.4.564 Artemis!8138ED4279F5
McAfee-GW-Edition 2013 Artemis!8138ED4279F5
MicroWorld-eScan 12.0.250.0 Application.Generic.686728
NANO AntiVirus 0.28.2.61148 Trojan.Win32.Revizer.dcvwga
Qihoo-360 1.0.0.1015 Win32/RootKit.Rootkit.7e5
Sophos 4.98.0 Generic PUA MO
Symantec 20131.1.5.61 WS.Reputation.1
TrendMicro-HouseCall 9.700.0.1001 Suspicious_GEN.F47V0724
di1a2zLyricsT53.exe (bb367aab83a860472dbe013b7309d99e) has been flagged by the following 18 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareSoftware versionDetection
Lavasoft Ad-Aware 12.0.163.0 Adware.Generic.995169
Antiy-AVL 1.0.0.1 GrayWare[AdWare:not-a-virus,HEUR]/Win32.Agent
avast! 8.0.1489.320 Win32:Dropper-gen [Drp]
AVG 14.0.0.3986 Generic_r.QL
Baidu-International 3.5.1.41473 Adware.Win32.Agent.aosT
Bitdefender 7.2 Adware.Generic.995169
Emsisoft Anti-Malware 3.0.0.600 Adware.Generic.995169 (B)
F-Secure 11.0.19100.45 Adware.Generic.995169
G Data 24 Adware.Generic.995169
Kaspersky 12.0.0.1225 not-a-virus:HEUR:AdWare.Win32.Agent.heur
Kingsoft AntiVirus 2013.4.9.267 Win32.Troj.Generic.a.(kcloud)
McAfee 6.0.4.564 Artemis!BB367AAB83A8
McAfee-GW-Edition 2013 Artemis!BB367AAB83A8
MicroWorld-eScan 12.0.250.0 Adware.Generic.995169
Qihoo-360 1.0.0.1015 Win32/Virus.Adware.5c6
Symantec 20131.1.5.61 WS.Reputation.1
TrendMicro-HouseCall 9.700.0.1001 Suspicious_GEN.F47V0719
VIPRE Antivirus 31664 Revizer (fs)
di4a2zLyricsg.exe (0217fb4f0cbaa0bc636043d67f9a9fd3) has been flagged by the following 8 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareSoftware versionDetection
Lavasoft Ad-Aware 12.0.163.0 Gen:Variant.Adware.Graftor.146923
Antiy-AVL 1.0.0.1 Trojan/Win32.TSGeneric
Bitdefender 7.2 Gen:Variant.Adware.Graftor.146923
Comodo Security 18857 Application.Win32.Adware.WDUnlocker.A
Emsisoft Anti-Malware 3.0.0.600 Gen:Variant.Adware.Graftor.146923 (B)
F-Secure 11.0.19100.45 Gen:Variant.Adware.Graftor.146923
G Data 24 Gen:Variant.Adware.Graftor.146923
MicroWorld-eScan 12.0.250.0 Gen:Variant.Adware.Graftor.146923
a2zLyricspUb.exe (63376627e9c14a3fdc0c9a4b39e71a94) has been flagged by the following 5 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareSoftware versionDetection
Baidu-International 3.5.1.41473 Adware.Win32.AddLyrics.AJ
Dr.Web 7.00.9.04080 Trojan.Revizer.24
ESET-NOD32 9690 a variant of Win32/AdWare.AddLyrics.AJ
Malwarebytes 1.75.0001 PUP.Optional.AdLyrics.A
Symantec 20131.1.5.61 WS.Reputation.1
a2zLyricsmX171.exe (db57f79efb27a0384f8c2c16426f798b) has been flagged by the following 4 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareSoftware versionDetection
avast! 8.0.1489.320 Win32:Adware-BQV [PUP]
Baidu-International 3.5.1.41473 Adware.Win32.AddLyrics.BAN
ESET-NOD32 9870 a variant of Win32/AdWare.AddLyrics.AN
Symantec 20131.1.5.61 WS.Reputation.1
a2zLyricspUb158.exe (18a7e9ef161b741e09c899c5dcb99e55) has been flagged by the following 3 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareSoftware versionDetection
avast! 8.0.1489.320 Win32:Adware-BMG [PUP]
Kaspersky 12.0.0.1225 not-a-virus:HEUR:AdWare.Win32.Agent.heur
Symantec 20131.1.5.61 WS.Reputation.1
a2zLyricshrk158.exe (3cb25ac76399e856bafa7cd357747592) has been flagged by the following 3 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareSoftware versionDetection
avast! 8.0.1489.320 Win32:Adware-BMG [PUP]
Baidu-International 3.5.1.41473 Adware.Win32.AddLyrics.77
Kaspersky 12.0.0.1225 not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.Agent.akjg
a2zLyricspUbMDw.exe (5acc48befb9c077d54d9ac3794e1d1c4) has been flagged by the following 3 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareSoftware versionDetection
Baidu-International 3.5.1.41473 Adware.Win32.AddLyrics.AJ
Comodo Security 18124 ApplicUnwnt
ESET-NOD32 9692 a variant of Win32/AdWare.AddLyrics.AJ
175.dll (ae5d70f3ab55ec06b02ab6d3f6d39545) has been flagged by the following 3 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareSoftware versionDetection
Baidu-International 3.5.1.41473 Trojan.Win32.AddLyrics.bBD
ESET-NOD32 10186 a variant of Win32/AdWare.AddLyrics.BD
Symantec 20131.1.5.61 WS.Reputation.1
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a2zLyrics has been found to be bundled with 3rd party software. If you have not purposefully installed this, you should be safe uninstalling it.

Program detailsProgram details

Displayed publisher: a2zLyrics-software
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\a2zlyrics-soft
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\a2zLyrics-soft\Uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 1.5 MB

Program filesFiles installed by a2zLyrics

Program executable:a2zLyricshrk.exe (Malware detected)
Path:C:\Program Files\a2zlyrics-soft\a2zLyricshrk.exe
MD5:e7cb10b19caeb0dbacd7dca6176dac2f
Additional files:
  • 158.crx
  • 158.xpi
  • (Malware detected) a2zLyricshrkuEw.exe
  • Uninstall.exe
  • 171.dll
  • 175.crx
  • (Malware detected) 175.dll
  • 175.xpi
  • 178.crx
  • (Malware detected) 178.dll
  • 178.xpi
  • 178_x64.dll
  • (Malware detected) a2zLyricshrk.exe
  • a2zLyricshrk158.dll
  • (Malware detected) a2zLyricshrk158.exe
  • a2zLyricsmX171.dll
  • (Malware detected) a2zLyricsmX171.exe
  • (Malware detected) a2zLyricspUb.exe
  • a2zLyricspUb158.dll
  • (Malware detected) a2zLyricspUb158.exe
  • (Malware detected) a2zLyricspUbMDw.exe
  • a2zLyricsr62.exe
  • A8a2zLyricsD.exe
  • di0a2zLyricsuH175.dll
  • (Malware detected) di0a2zLyricsuH175.exe
  • (Malware detected) di1a2zLyricsT53.exe
  • (Malware detected) di4a2zLyricsg.exe
  • I4a2zLyricsd73.exe
  • k3a2zLyricsI82.dll
  • (Malware detected) k3a2zLyricsI82.exe
  • l6a2zLyricsIC175.dll
  • l6a2zLyricsIC175.exe
  • Sqlite3.dll

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

4 Internet Explorer BHOs
  • 178_x64.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'a2zLyrics' with the class of {BB43A0A3-3F51-CCE3-D565-A22150A9CF21}.
  • 178.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'a2zLyrics' with the class of {BB43A0A3-3F51-CCE3-D565-A22150A9CF21}.
  • 175.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'a2zLyrics' with the class of {9877612A-5391-B323-0DB2-4191D8845179}.
  • 171.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'a2zLyrics' with the class of {FC2E5C2F-301C-555F-D556-918EBF7012D9}.
8 Scheduled Tasks
  • k3a2zLyricsI82.exe is scheduled as a task named 'a2zLyrics Update' (runs daily at 12:11).
  • di4a2zLyricsg.exe is scheduled as a task named 'a2zLyrics_wd' (runs daily at 19:07).
  • di1a2zLyricsT53.exe is scheduled as a task named 'a2zLyrics Update' (runs daily at 18:56).
  • a2zLyricsr62.exe is scheduled as a task named 'a2zLyrics Update' (runs daily at 12:33 PM).
  • a2zLyricshrkuEw.exe is scheduled as a task named 'a2zLyrics_wd' (runs daily at 12:44 PM).
  • a2zLyricspUbMDw.exe is scheduled as a task named 'a2zLyrics_wd' (runs daily at 07:34 p. m.).
  • Plus 2 more
8 Scheduled Tasks (Boot/Login)
  • k3a2zLyricsI82.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named a2zLyrics Update.
  • di4a2zLyricsg.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named a2zLyrics_wd.
  • di1a2zLyricsT53.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named a2zLyrics Update.
  • a2zLyricsr62.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named a2zLyrics Update.
  • a2zLyricshrkuEw.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named a2zLyrics_wd.
  • a2zLyricspUbMDw.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named a2zLyrics_wd.
  • Plus 2 more
4 Services
  • di0a2zLyricsuH175.exe runs as a service named 'a2zLyrics' (a2zLyrics) "a2zLyrics".
  • a2zLyricsmX171.exe runs as a service named 'a2zLyrics' (a2zLyrics) "a2zLyrics".
  • a2zLyricspUb158.exe runs as a service named 'a2zLyrics' (LyricsSay) "LyricsSay".
  • a2zLyricshrk158.exe runs as a service named 'a2zLyrics' (a2zLyrics) "a2zLyrics".

How do I remove a2zLyrics?

You can uninstall a2zLyrics from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  1. 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.
  2. When you find the program a2zLyrics, 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).
  3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove a2zLyrics.
  4. 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 a2zLyrics you can restore them to their previous default settings.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Mozilla Firefox
Google Chrome

OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 49%
Win Vista (SP2) 2%
 
HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 86%
Keep it 14%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 62.75%
Windows 10 29.41%
Windows XP 3.92%
Windows Vista 3.92%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 43.14%
Windows 8.1 15.69%
Windows 7 Ultimate 11.76%
Windows 8.1 Single Langua... 5.88%
Windows 8 3.92%
Windows Vista Home Premiu... 3.92%

Distribution by countryGeography

31.75% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 31.75%
  Saudi Arabia 15.87%
  Belgium 7.94%
  United Kingdom 6.35%
  France 4.76%
  Switzerland 4.76%
  Mexico 4.76%
  Germany 4.76%
  Australia 3.17%
  Italy 3.17%
  Colombia 1.59%
  Qatar 1.59%
  India 1.59%
  Austria 1.59%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 27.66%
Acer 14.89%
Dell 10.64%
Samsung 10.64%
ASUS 10.64%
Toshiba 10.64%
Sony 8.51%
GIGABYTE 2.13%
Sahara 2.13%
Medion 2.13%
Common models
Dell OptiPlex 790 4.26%
HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... 4.26%
Samsung 370R4E/370R4V/370... 4.26%
TOSHIBA Satellite U505 2.13%
TOSHIBA Satellite L855 2.13%
TOSHIBA Satellite C850D-B... 2.13%

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