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Should I remove DoughGo?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
83% remove it17% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Bad
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Reach 0.0006%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 7.70 days
227.30 days >
Average installed length: 119.43 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
2015.04.17.065053 8.33%
2014.12.23.212308 8.33%
2014.10.23.012700 8.33%
2014.10.22.162442 8.33%
2014.10.12.102036 8.33%
2014.09.02.155811 8.33%
2014.08.26.174650 8.33%
2014.07.22.190812 8.33%
2014.06.18.230138 8.33%
2014.06.11.215937 8.33%
2014.03.25.220221 8.33%
2014.02.28.212019 8.33%

DoughGo

What is DoughGo?

DoughGois an ad-supported (also known as adware) web browser plugin that displays advertisements such as coupon ads in the browser that are displayed on web pages that are not associated with the plugin or would not otherwise appear. When the plugin recognizes that the end user has visited a partner site it will show all available offers for that partner in a slider visible in the top right hand portion of the browser. Clicking on any of the offers within the slider will result in a redirect that will drop affiliate cookies on to the end user computer and resolve the end user to the advertiser page/offer. Additionally, the plugin will communicate with its remote server to track and report browsing habits that include URLs visited, domains accessed, advertisements displayed and clicked on as well as information about the user's location and PC details.

Overview

The most used version is 2015.04.17.065053, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. 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 main program executable is DoughGoBHO.dll. Typically most users end up uninstalling this just after a few days. The software installer includes 8 files and is usually about 1.62 MB (1,699,799 bytes).
  • Possible malware installed by this program
  • Loads into the web browser
  • Installs a Windows Service
  • Typically distributed through a pay-per-install bundle
  • Injects advertisements unassociated with the underlying web page
  • Generally known to have a low reputation
  • The experts agree, you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in DoughGo.
DoughGoBHO.dll (e5a86844cf36f980fb5b247a695eff44) has been flagged by the following 10 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareVersionDetection
Agnitum Outpost 7.1.1 Riskware.Agent
Avira AntiVir 7.11.169.108 APPL/BrowseFox.Gen2
AVG 2015.0.3285 BrowseFox.F
AVware 1.5.0.16 Yontoo (fs)
Baidu-International 4.0.3.141120 Adware.Win32.BrowseFox.bO
Dr.Web 9.0.0.0324 Trojan.BPlug.144
ESET-NOD32 8.10320 a variant of Win32/BrowseFox.O
IKARUS anti.virus t3scan.1.7.5.0 AdWare.BrowseFox
Malwarebytes v2014.11.20.01 PUP.Optional.DoughGo.A
VIPRE Antivirus 32574 Yontoo (fs)
925EBD6E-6559-4EB6-B8E5-12EF63D790A7.dll (31165b906185861521c0e5889b44a375) has been flagged by the following 36 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareSoftware versionDetection
Lavasoft Ad-Aware 12.0.163.0 Gen:Variant.Adware.BHO.Agent.4
Agnitum Outpost 5.5.1.3 PUA.Agent!
Antiy-AVL 1.0.0.1 GrayWare[AdWare:not-a-virus]/Win32.Agent
avast! 8.0.1489.320 Win32:BrowseFox-AX [PUP]
AVG 15.0.0.4189 BrowseFox.F
Avira 7.11.183.194 ADWARE/BrowseFox.Gen2
AVware 1.5.0.21 Yontoo (fs)
Bitdefender 7.2 Gen:Variant.Adware.BHO.Agent.4
CAT-QuickHeal 14.00 AdWare.Agent.r5 (Not a Virus)
Comodo Security 20030 Application.Win32.Altbrowse.AK
Dr.Web 7.0.10.8210 Trojan.BPlug.28
Emsisoft Anti-Malware 3.0.0.600 Gen:Variant.Adware.BHO.Agent.4 (B)
ESET-NOD32 10692 a variant of Win32/BrowseFox.F
Fortinet FortiGate 5.0.999.0 Adware/Agent
F-Prot 4.7.1.166 W32/BadBHO.AW.gen!Eldorado
F-Secure 11.0.19100.45 Gen:Variant.Adware.BHO.Agent.4
G Data 24 Gen:Variant.Adware.BHO.Agent.4
Jiangmin 16.0.100 Adware/Agent.izz
K7 AntiVirus 9.185.13943 Trojan ( 0049f9c61 )
K7GW 9.185.13943 Trojan ( 0049f9c61 )
Kaspersky 12.0.0.1225 not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.Agent.ahbx
Kingsoft AntiVirus 2013.4.9.267 Win32.Troj.Agent.ah.(kcloud)
Malwarebytes 1.75.0.1 PUP.Optional.DoughGo.A
McAfee 6.0.5.614 BrowseFox
McAfee-GW-Edition v2014.2 BrowseFox
MicroWorld-eScan 12.0.250.0 Gen:Variant.Adware.BHO.Agent.4
NANO AntiVirus 0.28.6.62995 Riskware.Win32.Agent.cuenda
nProtect 2014-11-06.01 Trojan-Clicker/W32.Agent.249624
Qihoo-360 1.0.0.1015 Win32/Virus.Adware.891
Sophos 4.98.0 Generic PUA NL
SUPERAntiSpyware 5.6.0.1032 Adware.BrowseFox/Variant
Symantec 20141.1.0.330 Yontoo.C!gen1
Trend Micro 9.740.0.1012 TROJ_GEN.R002C0EJE14
TrendMicro-HouseCall 9.700.0.1001 TROJ_GEN.R002C0EJE14
VIPRE Antivirus 34630 Yontoo (fs)
Zillya 2.0.0.1977 Adware.Agent.Win32.9564
updateDoughGo.exe (6a4b95e6ba89aad1f7b52e1c6975bd94) has been flagged by the following 26 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareSoftware versionDetection
Agnitum Outpost 5.5.1.3 PUA.Kranet!
AhnLab-V3 2014.11.06.00 PUP/Win32.OutBrowse
Antiy-AVL 1.0.0.1 GrayWare[AdWare:not-a-virus,HEUR]/MSIL.Kranet
avast! 8.0.1489.320 Win32:BrowseFox-AS [PUP]
AVG 15.0.0.4189 Generic.87B
Avira 7.11.183.100 ADWARE/BrowseFox.Gen7
AVware 1.5.0.21 Yontoo (fs)
Baidu-International 3.5.1.41473 Adware.Win32.BrowseFox.bH
CAT-QuickHeal 14.00 AdWare.MSIL.r3 (Not a Virus)
Comodo Security 19997 UnclassifiedMalware
Dr.Web 7.0.10.8210 Trojan.BPlug.250
ESET-NOD32 10676 a variant of Win32/BrowseFox.H
Fortinet FortiGate 5.0.999.0 Adware/Kranet
F-Prot 4.7.1.166 W32/A-db42cb3b!Eldorado
K7 AntiVirus 9.185.13888 Trojan ( 0049f7ad1 )
K7GW 9.185.13915 Trojan ( 020000001 )
Kingsoft AntiVirus 2013.4.9.267 Win32.Troj.Generic.a.(kcloud)
Malwarebytes 1.75.0.1 PUP.Optional.DoughGo.A
McAfee 6.0.5.614 BrowseFox.c
McAfee-GW-Edition v2014.2 BehavesLike.Win32.Dropper.fh
nProtect 2014-11-05.01 Trojan-Clicker/W32.Agent.323352
Sophos 4.98.0 Generic PUA DN
Symantec 20141.1.0.330 Trojan.Gen.2
Trend Micro 9.740.0.1012 TROJ_GEN.R002C0FJE14
TrendMicro-HouseCall 9.700.0.1001 TROJ_GEN.R002C0FJE14
VIPRE Antivirus 34538 Yontoo (fs)
       View all 72 all detections
DoughGo 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: DoughGo
URL: doughgo.biz/support
Help link: mailto:[email protected]
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\DoughGo
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\DoughGo\DoughGouninstall.exe
Estimated size: 1.62 MB

Program filesFiles installed by DoughGo

Program module:DoughGoBHO.dll (Malware detected)
Name:DoughGo
Path:C:\Program Files\DoughGo\DoughGoBHO.dll
MD5:e5a86844cf36f980fb5b247a695eff44
Additional files:
  • (Malware detected) 925EBD6E-6559-4EB6-B8E5-12EF63D790A7.dll - DoughGo
  • (Malware detected) DoughGobho.dll
  • 7za.exe (by Igor Pavlov) - 7-Zip (7-Zip Standalone Console)
  • DoughGoUninstall.exe
  • (Malware detected) updateDoughGo.exe

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

2 Internet Explorer BHOs
  • DoughGobho.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'DoughGo 1.0.0.7' with the class of {0b0478d0-1077-4dab-a1b2-2d456ead4570}.
  • 925EBD6E-6559-4EB6-B8E5-12EF63D790A7.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'DoughGo' with the class of {0b0478d0-1077-4dab-a1b2-2d456ead4570}.
Service
  • updateDoughGo.exe runs as a service named 'Update DoughGo' (Update DoughGo).

How do I remove DoughGo?

You can uninstall DoughGo 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 DoughGo, 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 DoughGo.
  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 DoughGo you can restore them to their previous default settings.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Mozilla Firefox
Google Chrome

OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 58%
Win 7 8%
 
HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 83%
Keep it 17%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 66.67%
Windows 10 33.33%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 33.33%
Windows 7 Ultimate 25.00%
Windows 8 8.33%
Windows 7 Starter 8.33%
Windows 8 Single Language 8.33%
Windows 8 Pro 8.33%

Distribution by countryGeography

41.18% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 41.18%
  Lithuania 5.88%
  Canada 5.88%
  Germany 5.88%
  Malaysia 5.88%
  Israel 5.88%
  Philippines 5.88%
  Vietnam 5.88%
  India 5.88%
  Italy 5.88%
  Saudi Arabia 5.88%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
ASUS 33.33%
Hewlett-Packard 33.33%
MSI 8.33%
Dell 8.33%
Samsung 8.33%
Acer 8.33%
Common models
Acer AOD257 9.09%
HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... 9.09%
ASUSTeK S550CB 9.09%
Hewlett-Packard Presario ... 9.09%
ASUSTeK U36JC 9.09%
Samsung RV411/RV511/E3511... 9.09%

About Yontoo Technology

Yontoo, a subsidiary/alias of ad-hijacker Sambreel, is a publisher of ad-supported web browser extensions designed to inject and display advertisements within the browser.
Publisher URL: www.yontoo.com

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