Update for MySearchDial
from installCore
What is Update for MySearchDial?
Update for MySearchDial is the update mechanism for the Install Core software which is an installer which bundles legitimate applications with offers for additional third party applications that may be unwanted by the user. Such third party applications are typically installed onto users’ computers by default, but may include an option to ‘opt-out’ during or after the installation process.
Overview
Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. 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 updatetask.exe. Typically most users end up uninstalling this just after a few days. The software installer includes 3 files and is usually about 40.39 MB (42,354,518 bytes).
- Possible malware installed by this program
- Starts automatically
- Adds a background Windows Service
- Installed as part of a co-bundle
- The experts agree, you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in Update for MySearchDial.
| updatetask.exe (ccfee663f7dd308ffc47cd29d0861c17) has been flagged by the following 2 scanners: |
| Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
| Sophos |
4.96 |
Search Dial |
| TrendMicro-HouseCall |
7.2.26 |
TROJ_GEN.F47V0108 |
Update for MySearchDial 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: Update for MySearchDial
URL: www.installcore.com
Installation folder: C:\users\user\appdata\roaming\mysearchdial\updateproc
Uninstaller: C:\users\user\appdata\Roaming\MySearchDial\UpdateProc\UpdateTask.exe /Uninstall
Estimated size: 40.39 MB
Files installed by Update for MySearchDial
| Program executable: | updatetask.exe (Malware detected) |
| Signed by: | Hoolapp |
| Path: | C:\users\user\appdata\roaming\mysearchdial\updateproc\updatetask.exe |
| MD5: | ccfee663f7dd308ffc47cd29d0861c17 |
Additional files:
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atcliun.exe (by Cisco WebEx) - atcliun
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ieatgpc.dll (by Cisco WebEx) - WebEx Download Module (Download Manager)
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- UpdateTask.exe is scheduled as a task named 'At1' (runs daily at 12:31 PM).
Service
- atcliun.exe runs as a service named 'SessionLauncher' (SessionLauncher).
Startup File (All Users Run)
- atcliun.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'Recipe Hub Search Scope Monitor' which loads as "C:\Program Files2\RECIPE~2\bar\1.bin\2jsrchmn.exe" /m=2 /w /h.
How do I remove Update for MySearchDial?
You can uninstall Update for MySearchDial 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 Update for MySearchDial, 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 Update for MySearchDial.
- 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.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 67%
Win Server 2003 1%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 83%
Keep it 17%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
70.45% |
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| Windows XP |
14.39% |
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| Windows 10 |
8.33% |
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| Windows Vista |
6.06% |
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| Windows Server 2003 |
0.76% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
39.53% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
14.73% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
13.95% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
10.85% |
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| Windows 7 Starter |
3.10% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
3.10% |
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Geography
36.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
36.00% |
| United Kingdom |
14.67% |
| France |
11.33% |
| Brazil |
9.33% |
| India |
7.33% |
| Canada |
3.33% |
| Germany |
2.00% |
| Italy |
2.00% |
| Australia |
1.33% |
| Switzerland |
1.33% |
| Spain |
1.33% |
| Mexico |
1.33% |
| Sweden |
1.33% |
| SY |
1.33% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
35.44% |
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| Acer |
22.78% |
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| Dell |
17.72% |
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| ASUS |
3.80% |
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| Samsung |
3.80% |
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| American Megatrends |
2.53% |
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| GIGABYTE |
2.53% |
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| Intel |
2.53% |
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| Lenovo |
2.53% |
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| Toshiba |
2.53% |
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| Gateway |
1.27% |
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| Compaq |
1.27% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
3.92% |
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| HP Pavilion dv4 Notebook ... |
1.96% |
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| Dell Inspiron N5110 |
1.96% |
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| Acer Aspire 5738 |
1.96% |
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| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
1.96% |
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| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
0.98% |
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