Should I remove PlurPush?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
62% remove it38% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Reach 0.0008%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 6.57 days
142.26 days >
Average installed length: 74.75 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
1.0.0 |
100.00% |
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PlurPush 1.0.0
from PlurPush
What is PlurPush?
This toolbar/web browser extension 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.
About (from PlurPush)
The Software is free to use and supported by various types of advertising, including but not limited to search, banner, inline text and transitional ads. Ads and features that appear on websites by using the Software are not associated with or endorsed by underlying websites. Some features and ad placements contain lin... Read more
Overview
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. The primary executable is named updatePlurPush.exe. Many users end up uninstalling this after less than a month of it being installed. The setup package generally installs about 4 files and is usually about 520.83 KB (533,331 bytes).
- Malware detected in the program
- Integrates into the web browser
- Adds a background Windows Service
- 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 PlurPush.
updatePlurPush.exe (826cb2daab51933a6a613e41148c3036) has been flagged by the following 4 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
Dr.Web |
9.0.0.063 |
Trojan.BPlug.22 |
ESET-NOD32 |
8.9489 |
a variant of Win32/BrowseFox.G |
Fortinet FortiGate |
3/4/2014 |
Riskware/BrowseFox |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
7.2.63 |
TROJ_GEN.F47V0228 |
PlurPushBHO.dll (88a78efa026f7958be670f898c9ae400) has been flagged by the following 16 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
Antiy-AVL |
0.1.0.1 |
GrayWare[AdWare:not-a-virus]/Win32.Agent |
Comodo Security |
17878 |
Application.Win32.Altbrowse.AK |
ESET-NOD32 |
9494 |
a variant of Win32/BrowseFox.F |
Fortinet FortiGate |
4 |
Adware/Agent |
IKARUS anti.virus |
T3.1.5.6.0 |
not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.Agent |
Jiangmin |
16.0.100 |
Adware/Agent.izz |
K7 AntiVirus |
9.176.11322 |
Unwanted-Program ( 00454f261 ) |
K7GW |
9.176.11322 |
Unwanted-Program ( 00454f261 ) |
Kaspersky |
12.0.0.1225 |
not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.Agent.ahbx |
Kingsoft AntiVirus |
2013.04.09.267 |
Win32.Troj.Agent.ah.(kcloud) |
Malwarebytes |
1.75.0001 |
PUP.Optional.PlurPush.A |
McAfee |
6.0.4.564 |
Artemis!88A78EFA026F |
McAfee-GW-Edition |
2013 |
Artemis!88A78EFA026F |
Sophos |
4.98.0 |
Generic PUA BE |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
9.700-1001 |
TROJ_GEN.F47V0228 |
VIPRE Antivirus |
27040 |
Adware.Agent |
sqlite3.exe (8d03b10f0dced524a88a3ff4b370f50d) has been flagged by the following 2 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
Antiy-AVL |
2.0.3.7 |
AdWare/Win32.WebCake.gen |
Bkav FE |
1.3.0.4613 |
W32.Clodc3a.Trojan.bde5 |
View all 22 all detections
Program details
URL: plurpush.net/support
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\PlurPush
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\PlurPush\PlurPushuninstall.exe
Estimated size: 520.83 KB
Files installed by PlurPush 1.0.0
Program executable: | updatePlurPush.exe (Malware detected) |
| PlurPush |
Path: | C:\Program Files\PlurPush\updatePlurPush.exe |
MD5: | 826cb2daab51933a6a613e41148c3036 |
Additional files:
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PlurPushBHO.dll - PlurPush
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updatePlurPush.exe
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PlurPushUninstall.exe
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(Malware detected) sqlite3.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- PlurPushBHO.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'PlurPush' with the class of {82249076-d5c8-431d-982b-023779779587}.
Service
- updatePlurPush.exe runs as a service named 'Util PlurPush' (Util PlurPush).
How do I remove PlurPush?
You can uninstall PlurPush 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 PlurPush 1.0.0, 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 PlurPush.
- 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 PlurPush 1.0.0 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) 47%
Win XP 7%
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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 62%
Keep it 38%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
80.00% |
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Windows 10 |
13.33% |
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Windows XP |
6.67% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
33.33% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
33.33% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
13.33% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
6.67% |
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Windows 8 Pro with Media ... |
6.67% |
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Windows 8.1 Single Langua... |
6.67% |
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Geography
23.53% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
23.53% |
Indonesia |
17.65% |
Saudi Arabia |
17.65% |
Costa Rica |
5.88% |
Greece |
5.88% |
Kuwait |
5.88% |
MA |
5.88% |
Mexico |
5.88% |
Malaysia |
5.88% |
Romania |
5.88% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Acer |
28.57% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
21.43% |
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Dell |
14.29% |
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ASUS |
14.29% |
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Toshiba |
7.14% |
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Sony |
7.14% |
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Lenovo |
7.14% |
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Common models |
TOSHIBA SATELLITE L855 |
7.14% |
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Sony VGN-AW41ZF_B |
7.14% |
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O.E.M O.E.M |
7.14% |
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LENOVO 20059 |
7.14% |
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Hewlett-Packard Presario ... |
7.14% |
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HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
7.14% |
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