Should I remove superlyrics 15?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
66% remove it34% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach <0.001%
Versions
Version | Distribution |
1.28.153.5 |
100.00% |
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superlyrics 15
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What is superlyrics 15?
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 search-related ads, banner and video ads, and text-links and some popup/popunder ads. These ads are typically injected in the header of footer are of the web page. It will also convert words on pages you view into hyperlinks that are linked to advertisements. This application is classified as adware and/or a PUP based on its behavior. The software is distributed through third party installers that may include it as an additional or sponsored offer.
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. The primary executable is named SuperLyrics-15-bho64.dll. Many users end up uninstalling this after less than a month of it being installed. The setup package generally installs about 9 files and is usually about 4.31 MB (4,523,672 bytes). The installed file SuperLyrics-15-updater.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.
This browser extension utilizes Crossrider framework, a cross-browser toolbar/plugin platform used to develop, deploy and monetize web browser toolbars for Internet Explorer, Chrome and Firefox. Crossrider extension provide monetization options, mostly potentially unwanted apps, for toolbars including coupons, search assistant (home page and search hijacking) and in-text contextual advertising. Many adware programs (defined by a number of anti-virus vendors) are built using Crossrider as it provides a quick an easy way to deploy ad-supported features that will assist in browser search hijacking.
- Malware detected in the program
- Starts automatically
- Integrates into the web browser
- Uses the Crossrider toolbar framework
- During install it may hijack/modify the browser's homepage and search provider
- Runs disconnected from the browser as a background process
- Displays advertisements unassociated with the underlying web 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 superlyrics 15.
SuperLyrics-15-bho64.dll (74375387a573e3640a27152750423e49) has been flagged by the following 4 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
ESET-NOD32 |
8.8963 |
a variant of Win64/Toolbar.Crossrider.A |
Malwarebytes |
v2014.01.11.05 |
PUP.Optional.Lyrics.S |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
7.2.11 |
TROJ_GEN.F47V1016 |
VIPRE Antivirus |
22702 |
Crossrider (fs) |
SuperLyrics-15-codedownloader.exe (3b908309bd053152b087dda52657e21a) has been flagged by the following 14 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
AVG |
13.0.0.3169 |
Generic_r.GS |
Baidu-International |
3.5.1.41473 |
HackTool.Win32.CrossRider.I |
Dr.Web |
7.00.7.12100 |
Trojan.Crossrider.19 |
ESET-NOD32 |
9185 |
a variant of Win32/Toolbar.CrossRider.J |
F-Secure |
11.0.19100.45 |
Adware.AddLyrics.AH |
G Data |
22 |
Adware.AddLyrics.AH |
Kingsoft AntiVirus |
2013.04.09.267 |
Win32.Troj.Generic.a.(kcloud) |
Malwarebytes |
1.75.0001 |
PUP.Optional.Lyrics.S |
McAfee |
6.0.4.564 |
PUP-FEJ!3B908309BD05 |
McAfee-GW-Edition |
2013 |
PUP-FEJ!3B908309BD05 |
Sophos |
4.96.0 |
Generic PUA JH |
Trend Micro |
9.740-1012 |
ADW_LYCKRIKS |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
9.700-1001 |
ADW_LYCKRIKS |
VIPRE Antivirus |
24470 |
Crossrider (fs) |
SuperLyrics-15-updater.exe (eb15d87019d872d9823159a582addaa5) has been flagged by the following 10 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
AVG |
13.0.0.3169 |
Generic_r.GS |
Baidu-International |
3.5.1.41473 |
HackTool.Win32.CrossRider.I |
ESET-NOD32 |
9185 |
a variant of Win32/Toolbar.CrossRider.J |
Fortinet FortiGate |
4 |
Riskware/Toolbar_CrossRider |
Malwarebytes |
1.75.0001 |
PUP.Optional.Lyrics.S |
McAfee |
6.0.4.564 |
PUP-FEJ!EB15D87019D8 |
McAfee-GW-Edition |
2013 |
PUP-FEJ!EB15D87019D8 |
Trend Micro |
9.740-1012 |
ADW_LYCKRIKS |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
9.700-1001 |
ADW_LYCKRIKS |
VIPRE Antivirus |
24470 |
Crossrider (fs) |
View all 28 all detections
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\superlyrics-15
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\SuperLyrics-15\Uninstall.exe /fromcontrolpanel=1
Estimated size: 4.31 MB
Files installed by superlyrics 15
Program module: | SuperLyrics-15-bho64.dll (Malware detected) |
Name: | SuperLyrics-15 |
| SuperLyrics-15 BHO |
Path: | C:\Program Files\superlyrics-15\SuperLyrics-15-bho64.dll |
MD5: | 74375387a573e3640a27152750423e49 |
Additional files:
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(Malware detected) SuperLyrics-15-bho64.dll - SuperLyrics-15 (SuperLyrics-15 BHO)
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SuperLyrics-15-buttonutil.exe - SuperLyrics-15 exe
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SuperLyrics-15-buttonutil64.exe
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(Malware detected) SuperLyrics-15-codedownloader.exe
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(Malware detected) SuperLyrics-15-updater.exe
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SuperLyrics-15-buttonutil.dll
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SuperLyrics-15-buttonutil64.dll
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SuperLyrics-15-helper.exe
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Uninstall.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- SuperLyrics-15-bho64.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'SuperLyrics-15' with the class of {11111111-1111-1111-1111-110411391112} (CrossriderApp0043912).
2 Scheduled Tasks (Boot/Login)
- SuperLyrics-15-updater.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named SuperLyrics-15-updater.
- SuperLyrics-15-codedownloader.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named SuperLyrics-15-codedownloader.
How do I remove superlyrics 15?
You can uninstall superlyrics 15 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 superlyrics 15, 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 superlyrics 15.
- 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 superlyrics 15 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
Scheduled task? Yes
(Runs on Windows boot)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 66%
Keep it 34%
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MOST USED OS
~99%
Windows 7 (SP1)
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Geography
100.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?