ExistRaSaviings
from InstalleRex-WebPick
What is ExistRaSaviings?
The program uses the InstalleRex download manager from WebPicks Holdings to install itself on the user's PC. InstalleRex is known for distributing potentially unwanted applications including web browser toolbars and various ad-supported extensions. The software is a variant of a known adware all with names for shopping, saving or coupons, but is re-branded to mask its origination although is includes all of the same components.
Overview
It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. The primary executable is named Vl.exe. A majority of users end up uninstalling this less than a week of it being installed. The setup package generally installs about 3 files and is usually about 1.34 MB (1,406,065 bytes).
- Malware detected in the program
- Integrates into the web browser
- Typically distributed through a pay-per-install bundle
- The experts agree, you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in ExistRaSaviings.
Vl.exe (f5bff621c4c58358b36f8526dec8a264) has been flagged by the following 25 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
Agnitum Outpost |
7.1.1 |
Adware.MegaSearch |
AhnLab-V3 |
2014.01.06 |
Trojan/Win32.Preloader |
Antiy-AVL |
2.0.3.7 |
AdWare/Win32.MegaSearch |
avast! |
2014.9-140126 |
Win32:Adware-gen [Adw] |
AVG |
2015.0.3582 |
Generic5 |
Baidu-International |
4.0.3.14126 |
Adware.Win32.MegaSearch.aBc |
Bkav FE |
1.3.0.4613 |
W32.Clod3fd.Trojan |
Comodo Security |
17558 |
ApplicUnwnt |
ESET-NOD32 |
8.9255 |
a variant of Win32/AdWare.MultiPlug.K.gen |
Fortinet FortiGate |
1/26/2014 |
Adware/Megasearch |
IKARUS anti.virus |
t3scan.2.2.29 |
Win32.AdWare |
K7 AntiVirus |
13.175.10735 |
Adware |
K7GW |
13.175.10735 |
Adware ( 00490ca81 ) |
Kaspersky |
14.0.0.4407 |
not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.MegaSearch |
Kingsoft AntiVirus |
331020.49267 |
Win32.Troj.MegaSearch.at.(kcloud) |
Malwarebytes |
v2014.01.26.03 |
PUP.Optional.CRXDrop.A |
McAfee |
5600.7238 |
Artemis!F5BFF621C4C5 |
McAfee-GW-Edition |
7.7238 |
Artemis!F5BFF621C4C5 |
Panda Antivirus |
14.01.26.03 |
Trj/Genetic.gen |
Sophos |
4.96 |
Generic PUA BJ |
Symantec |
1/26/2014 rev. 1 |
Trojan.Gen |
Trend Micro |
10.465.26 |
TROJ_GEN.F0C2C00A414 |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
7.2.26 |
TROJ_GEN.F0C2C00A414 |
Vba32 AntiVirus |
3.12.24.3 |
BScope.Trojan.Agent |
VIPRE Antivirus |
25126 |
Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT |
Vl.dll (1550537f5aee53fec3b74eb4605f8483) has been flagged by the following 11 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
Avira AntiVir |
7.11.124.160 |
ADWARE/Adware.Gen |
AVG |
13.0.0.3169 |
Generic5.ALFJ |
Baidu-International |
3.5.1.41473 |
Adware.Win32.MultiPlug.40 |
Comodo Security |
17589 |
ApplicUnwnt |
ESET-NOD32 |
9277 |
a variant of Win32/AdWare.MultiPlug.N |
K7 AntiVirus |
9.175.10807 |
Adware ( 004923a41 ) |
K7GW |
9.175.10807 |
Adware ( 004923a41 ) |
Malwarebytes |
1.75.0.1 |
PUP.Optional.MultiPlug.A |
Rising Antivirus |
25.0.0.11 |
PE:Malware.Adware!6.1293 |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
9.700.0.1001 |
TROJ_GEN.F47V1230 |
VIPRE Antivirus |
25302 |
JustPlugIt (fs) |
Vl.x64.dll (9e0383fb82ce83bd785951c20f3fe959) has been flagged by the following 4 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
AhnLab-V3 |
2013.12.31.00 |
Trojan/Win32.Preloader |
Baidu-International |
3.5.1.41473 |
Adware.Win64.MultiPlug.A |
ESET-NOD32 |
9234 |
a variant of Win64/Adware.MultiPlug.A |
Malwarebytes |
1.75.0.1 |
PUP.Optional.MultiPlug.A |
View all 40 all detections
ExistRaSaviings 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: ExstroaSavings
URL: justplug.it
Installation folder: C:\ProgramData\existrasaviings
Uninstaller: "C:\ProgramData\ExistRaSaviings\Vl.exe" /s /n /C:"ExecuteCommands;UninstallCommands" ""
Estimated size: 1.34 MB
Files installed by ExistRaSaviings
Program executable: | Vl.exe (Malware detected) |
Path: | C:\ProgramData\existrasaviings\Vl.exe |
MD5: | f5bff621c4c58358b36f8526dec8a264 |
Additional files:
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(Malware detected) Vl.exe (by Setup)
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(Malware detected) Vl.dll
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(Malware detected) Vl.x64.dll
Behaviors exhibited
2 Internet Explorer BHOs
- Vl.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'FuindBestDeal' with the class of {9A09C003-191B-B8DD-079A-8383CF72792F}.
- Vl.x64.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'FunDEals' with the class of {481986C3-3C16-0A16-B5B7-8F66C391BF19}.
How do I remove ExistRaSaviings?
You can uninstall ExistRaSaviings 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 ExistRaSaviings, 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 ExistRaSaviings.
- 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 ExistRaSaviings 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.
USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 86%
Keep it 14%
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MOST USED OS
~99%
Windows 7 (SP1)
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COUNTRY POPULARITY
83.33%
United States
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Geography
83.33% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
83.33% |
United Kingdom |
16.67% |