Should I remove FoxyLyrics?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
76% remove it24% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #40,542
United States Rank #49,218
Reach 0.0024%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 8.65 days
255.27 days >
Average installed length: 134.13 days
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FoxyLyrics
from SHBRT Apps
What is FoxyLyrics?
FoxyLyrics is a web browser extension that changes the browsers search and home pages as well as delivers. In order to provide search advertising revenue, the software is designed not only to modify the search provider but to protect it so that it remains the default browser search engine. It is typically installed via a bundled offer within a third-party software distribution. As for distribution, the toolbar is typically bundled with 3rd party publishers in order to try to maximize install revenue as typically payouts per installation is between a few cents and a couple dollars depending on the geographical location of the host.
What the toolbar does:
- Change of the default search engine, including the Browser's built-in search box, and address bar.
- Change of the default Home Page and/or New Tabs, and protect your search settings.
- Addition of alternative error page functionality, such as “Page Not Found”.
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. 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 FoxyLycsUP.exe. Typically most users end up uninstalling this just after a few days. The software installer includes 11 files and is usually about 1.18 MB (1,235,425 bytes).
- Possible malware installed by this program
- Starts automatically
- Loads into the web browser
- Hijacks the web browser's home page
- Hijacks the browser's default search provider
- The experts agree, you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in FoxyLyrics.
FoxyLycsUP.exe (eb9be8adacb94ffb400b0985b7608103) has been flagged by the following 32 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
Agnitum Outpost |
7.1.1 |
Adware.AddLyrics |
AhnLab-V3 |
2013.11.28 |
Adware/Win32.Lyckriks |
Avira AntiVir |
7.11.115.240 |
Adware/AddLyrics.H.25 |
Antiy-AVL |
2.0.3.7 |
AdWare/Win32.Lyckriks |
avast! |
2014.9-140110 |
Win32:AddLyrics-AM [Adw] |
AVG |
2014.0.3580 |
Skodna.Generic_r |
Baidu-International |
4.0.3.14110 |
AdWare.Win32.Lyckriks.ak |
Bitdefender |
1.0.20.50 |
Gen:Adware.AddLyrics.1 |
Comodo Security |
17343 |
Application.Win32.AddLyrics.A |
Emsisoft Anti-Malware |
8.14.01.10.12 |
Gen:Adware.AddLyrics |
ESET-NOD32 |
8.9101 |
a variant of Win32/Adware.AddLyrics.N |
Fortinet FortiGate |
1/10/2014 |
Riskware/AddLyrics |
F-Secure |
11.2014-10-01_6 |
Gen:Adware.AddLyrics.1 |
G Data |
14.1.22 |
Gen:Adware.AddLyrics |
IKARUS anti.virus |
t3scan.2.2.29 |
Win32.SuspectCrc |
Jiangmin |
KV140110 |
AdWare/Lyckriks.w |
K7 AntiVirus |
13.174.10319 |
Adware |
K7GW |
13.174.10319 |
Adware ( 00454edb1 ) |
Kaspersky |
14.0.0.4103 |
not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.Lyckriks |
Kingsoft AntiVirus |
331020.49267 |
Win32.Troj.Generic.a.(kcloud) |
Malwarebytes |
v2013.10.04.08 |
PUP.Optional.AdLyrics |
McAfee |
5600.7254 |
PUP-FCV!EB9BE8ADACB9 |
McAfee-GW-Edition |
7.7254 |
PUP-FCV!EB9BE8ADACB9 |
Microsoft Security Essentials |
1.163.1557.0 |
Adware:Win32/AddLyrics |
MicroWorld-eScan |
15.0.0.30 |
Gen:Adware.AddLyrics.1 |
Panda Antivirus |
14.01.10.12 |
Generic Malware |
Sophos |
4.95 |
Generic PUA OB |
Symantec |
1/10/2014 rev. 6 |
Adware.FindLyrics |
Trend Micro |
10.465.10 |
TROJ_SPNR.0BJA13 |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
7.2.10 |
TROJ_SPNR.0BJA13 |
Vba32 AntiVirus |
3.12.24.3 |
AdWare.Lyckriks |
VIPRE Antivirus |
23772 |
Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT |
125.dll (d04439e74d485a1377c25600f34f5af2) has been flagged by the following 26 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
Avira AntiVir |
7.11.103.166 |
ADWARE/Adware.Gen |
avast! |
8.0.1489.320 |
Win32:AddLyrics-V [Adw] |
AVG |
13.0.0.3169 |
Generic5.AEHO |
Baidu-International |
3.5.1.41473 |
Adware.Win32.AddLyrics.J |
Bitdefender |
7.2 |
Gen:Variant.Adware.Graftor.108504 |
Comodo Security |
16983 |
ApplicUnwnt |
Dr.Web |
|
Adware.Plugin.87 |
Emsisoft Anti-Malware |
3.0.0.589 |
Gen:Variant.Adware.Graftor.108504 (B) |
ESET-NOD32 |
8830 |
a variant of Win32/Adware.AddLyrics.J |
Fortinet FortiGate |
5.1.147.0 |
Adware/Lyckriks |
F-Secure |
11.0.19100.45 |
Gen:Variant.Adware.Graftor.108504 |
G Data |
22 |
Gen:Variant.Adware.Graftor.108504 |
IKARUS anti.virus |
T3.1.5.4.0 |
Win32.SuspectCrc |
Kaspersky |
9.0.0.837 |
not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.Lyckriks.cv |
Malwarebytes |
1.75.0.1 |
PUP.Optional.LyricsAd |
McAfee |
5.600.0.1067 |
PUP-FCU!D04439E74D48 |
McAfee-GW-Edition |
2013 |
PUP-FCU!D04439E74D48 |
Microsoft Security Essentials |
1.9901 |
Adware:Win32/AddLyrics |
MicroWorld-eScan |
12.0.250.0 |
Gen:Variant.Adware.Graftor.108504 |
Panda Antivirus |
10.0.3.5 |
Trj/CI.A |
Sophos |
4.93.0 |
Generic PUA CF |
Symantec |
20131.1.5.61 |
WS.Reputation.1 |
Trend Micro |
9.740.0.1012 |
TROJ_GEN.F0C2C0KIJ13 |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
9.700.0.1001 |
TROJ_GEN.F0C2C0KIJ13 |
Vba32 AntiVirus |
3.12.24.2 |
AdWare.Lyckriks |
VIPRE Antivirus |
21718 |
Adware.AddLyrics (fs) |
120.dll (80a0f3e8ebf86e4a1b4fc9abf021b155) has been flagged by the following 11 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
AVG |
10.0.0.1190 |
Generic5.ACAY |
Bitdefender |
7.2 |
Adware.Generic.551381 |
Dr.Web |
|
Adware.Plugin.84 |
Emsisoft Anti-Malware |
3.0.0.583 |
Adware.Generic.551381 (B) |
F-Secure |
11.0.19100.45 |
Adware.Generic.551381 |
G Data |
22 |
Adware.Generic.551381 |
IKARUS anti.virus |
T3.1.4.3.0 |
AdWare.Win32.AddLyrics |
Microsoft Security Essentials |
1.9700 |
Adware:Win32/AddLyrics |
MicroWorld-eScan |
12.0.250.0 |
Adware.Generic.551381 |
Panda Antivirus |
10.0.3.5 |
Trj/CI.A |
VIPRE Antivirus |
20104 |
Adware.Trojan.Win32.Generic |
122.dll (191f89dbce8e6c87d50fc842c0683bd2) has been flagged by the following 7 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
AVG |
10.0.0.1190 |
Generic5.ACBI |
Dr.Web |
|
Adware.Plugin.84 |
IKARUS anti.virus |
T3.1.4.3.0 |
AdWare.Win32.AddLyrics |
Microsoft Security Essentials |
1.9700 |
Adware:Win32/AddLyrics |
Symantec |
20131.1.0.101 |
WS.Reputation.1 |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
9.700.0.1001 |
TROJ_GEN.F47V0715 |
VIPRE Antivirus |
19906 |
Adware.AddLyrics (fs) |
View all 76 all detections
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\foxylyrics
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\FoxyLyrics\uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 1.18 MB
Files installed by FoxyLyrics
Program executable: | FoxyLycsUP.exe |
Name: | FoxyLyrics |
Path: | C:\Program Files\foxylyrics\FoxyLycsUP.exe |
MD5: | dfcfb438d68a83b7f06913b04f3a07be |
Additional files:
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116.dll - FoxyLyrics
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(Malware detected) 120.dll
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(Malware detected) 122.dll
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125.dll
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FoxyLycsUP.exe
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Uninstall.exe
Behaviors exhibited
4 Internet Explorer BHOs
- 120.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'FoxyLyrics' with the class of {7D5EBFFD-0216-4B40-AB57-16C34FBEA8EC}.
- 125.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'FoxyLyrics' with the class of {E531F534-7220-4615-ABDF-91A55447FE4C}.
- 122.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'FoxyLyrics' with the class of {7D5EBFFD-0216-4B40-AB57-16C34FBEA8EC}.
- 116.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'FoxyLyrics' with the class of {7D5EBFFD-0216-4B40-AB57-16C34FBEA8EC}.
Scheduled Task
- FoxyLycsUP.exe is scheduled as a task named 'FoxyLyrics Update' (runs daily at 17:37).
Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
- FoxyLycsUP.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named FoxyLyrics Update.
How do I remove FoxyLyrics?
You can uninstall FoxyLyrics 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 FoxyLyrics, 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 FoxyLyrics.
- 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 FoxyLyrics 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) 53%
Win Vista (SP1) 2%
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HOW IT STARTS
Scheduled task? Yes
(Runs on Windows boot)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 76%
Keep it 24%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
63.83% |
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Windows 10 |
17.02% |
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Windows Vista |
12.77% |
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Windows XP |
6.38% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
34.04% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
17.02% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
12.77% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
8.51% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
6.38% |
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Windows 8 |
4.26% |
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Geography
42.37% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
42.37% |
Germany |
11.86% |
Iran |
5.08% |
Australia |
3.39% |
Egypt |
3.39% |
France |
3.39% |
Israel |
3.39% |
Saudi Arabia |
3.39% |
Austria |
1.69% |
Brazil |
1.69% |
DZ |
1.69% |
United Kingdom |
1.69% |
Croatia |
1.69% |
Indonesia |
1.69% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
25.53% |
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Acer |
17.02% |
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Toshiba |
12.77% |
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ASUS |
10.64% |
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GIGABYTE |
6.38% |
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Medion |
6.38% |
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Dell |
4.26% |
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Intel |
4.26% |
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Lenovo |
4.26% |
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Samsung |
2.13% |
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MSI |
2.13% |
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American Megatrends |
2.13% |
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Common models |
VMware, Inc. VMware Virtu... |
2.33% |
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TOSHIBA SATELLITE P770 |
2.33% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite L755 |
2.33% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite L650 |
2.33% |
|
TOSHIBA SATELLITE C850D-1... |
2.33% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite C655 |
2.33% |
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