Should I remove FunkLyrics?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
66% remove it34% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
United States Rank #45,775
Reach 0.0012%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 12.15 days
358.33 days >
Average installed length: 188.28 days
FunkLyrics
from MNST corp
What is FunkLyrics?
FunkLyrics is a web browser toolbar and extension that modifies the browsers search and home pages as well as delivers contextual based advertising. This toolbar currently supports Internet Explorer, Firefox and Chrome. 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 co-bundled offer within a third-party software distribution.
What it does:
- Modifies the default search engine and search provider.
- Changes the default browser home page.
- Adds search functionality from the address bar.
- Adds alternative redirection "page not found".
- Displays contextual advertising.
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 primary executable is named FunklcsUD.exe. 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 1.18 MB (1,240,708 bytes).
- Malware detected in the program
- Starts automatically
- Integrates into the web browser
- May modify the web browser's home 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 FunkLyrics.
FunklcsUD.exe (0474f5668b8d6f5ecceb84b92569681e) has been flagged by the following 3 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
avast! |
2014.9-130902 |
Win32:AddLyrics-Q [PUP] |
Malwarebytes |
v2013.09.02.06 |
PUP.LyricsAd |
Symantec |
9/2/2013 rev. 2 |
WS.Reputation |
125.dll (9107b1946a53e9369fb0f6f4c696307f) has been flagged by the following 30 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
Lavasoft Ad-Aware |
12.0.163.0 |
Gen:Variant.Adware.Graftor.108504 |
Avira AntiVir |
7.11.119.226 |
ADWARE/Adware.Gen |
Antiy-AVL |
2.0.3.7 |
AdWare/Win32.Lyckriks |
avast! |
8.0.1489.320 |
Win32:AddLyrics-V [Adw] |
AVG |
13.0.0.3169 |
Generic5.ADZF |
Baidu-International |
3.5.1.41473 |
AdWare.Win32.AddLyrics.aAQz |
Bitdefender |
7.2 |
Gen:Variant.Adware.Graftor.108504 |
Comodo Security |
17448 |
ApplicUnwnt |
Dr.Web |
7.00.6.10310 |
Adware.Plugin.87 |
ESET-NOD32 |
9177 |
a variant of Win32/Adware.AddLyrics.J |
Fortinet FortiGate |
4 |
Riskware/AddLyrics |
F-Secure |
11.0.19100.45 |
Gen:Variant.Adware.Graftor.108504 |
G Data |
22 |
Gen:Variant.Adware.Graftor.108504 |
IKARUS anti.virus |
T3.1.5.6.0 |
Win32.SuspectCrc |
Jiangmin |
16.0.100 |
AdWare/Lyckriks.be |
K7 AntiVirus |
9.174.10509 |
Adware ( 0048bf261 ) |
K7GW |
9.174.10509 |
Adware ( 0048bf261 ) |
Kaspersky |
9.0.0.837 |
not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.Lyckriks.cv |
McAfee |
6.0.4.564 |
PUP-FCU!9107B1946A53 |
McAfee-GW-Edition |
2013 |
PUP-FCU!9107B1946A53 |
Microsoft Security Essentials |
1.10100 |
Adware:Win32/AddLyrics |
MicroWorld-eScan |
12.0.250.0 |
Gen:Variant.Adware.Graftor.108504 |
nProtect |
2013-12-16.01 |
Trojan-Clicker/W32.Lyckriks.137728 |
Panda Antivirus |
10.0.3.5 |
Generic Malware |
Sophos |
4.96.0 |
Generic PUA DC |
Symantec |
20131.1.5.61 |
Trojan.Gen.3 |
Trend Micro |
9.740-1012 |
TROJ_SPNR.14IA13 |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
9.700-1001 |
TROJ_SPNR.14IA13 |
Vba32 AntiVirus |
3.12.24.3 |
AdWare.Lyckriks |
VIPRE Antivirus |
24414 |
Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT |
120.dll (80089bb9de5401f05bdadb67782fc555) has been flagged by the following 21 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
Avira AntiVir |
7.11.108.166 |
ADWARE/Adware.Gen |
AVG |
13.0.0.3169 |
Generic5.ACBB |
Baidu-International |
3.5.1.41473 |
AdWare.Win32.AddLyrics.aPqP |
Bitdefender |
7.2 |
Adware.Generic.551144 |
Bkav FE |
1.3.0.4261 |
W32.Clod059.Trojan.b649 |
CAT-QuickHeal |
12.00 |
Adware.AddLyrics (Not a Virus) |
Comodo Security |
17135 |
ApplicUnwnt |
Dr.Web |
|
Adware.Plugin.84 |
Emsisoft Anti-Malware |
3.0.0.589 |
Adware.Generic.551144 (B) |
ESET-NOD32 |
8941 |
a variant of Win32/Adware.AddLyrics.K |
Fortinet FortiGate |
5.1.147.0 |
Riskware/AddLyrics |
G Data |
22 |
Adware.Generic.551144 |
McAfee |
5.600.0.1067 |
PUP-FCU!80089BB9DE54 |
McAfee-GW-Edition |
2013 |
PUP-FCU!80089BB9DE54 |
Microsoft Security Essentials |
1.10003 |
Adware:Win32/AddLyrics |
MicroWorld-eScan |
12.0.250.0 |
Adware.Generic.551144 |
Panda Antivirus |
10.0.3.5 |
Trj/CI.A |
Symantec |
20131.1.5.61 |
WS.Reputation.1 |
Trend Micro |
9.740.0.1012 |
ADW_ADDLYRICS |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
9.700.0.1001 |
ADW_ADDLYRICS |
VIPRE Antivirus |
22562 |
Adware.Trojan.Win32.Generic |
122.dll (c6ea12d5648b6356b7999f975e633b06) has been flagged by the following 4 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
AVG |
10.0.0.1190 |
Generic5.ACCG |
Dr.Web |
|
Adware.Plugin.84 |
Microsoft Security Essentials |
1.9700 |
Adware:Win32/AddLyrics |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
9.700.0.1001 |
TROJ_GEN.F47V0715 |
View all 58 all detections
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\funklyrics
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\FunkLyrics\uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 1.18 MB
Files installed by FunkLyrics
Program executable: | FunklcsUD.exe (Malware detected) |
Name: | FunkLyrics |
Path: | C:\Program Files\funklyrics\FunklcsUD.exe |
MD5: | 0474f5668b8d6f5ecceb84b92569681e |
Additional files:
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(Malware detected) 120.dll - FunkLyrics
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(Malware detected) 122.dll
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(Malware detected) 125.dll
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(Malware detected) FunklcsUD.exe
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Uninstall.exe
Behaviors exhibited
3 Internet Explorer BHOs
- 122.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'FunkLyrics' with the class of {03BD65B8-D810-48BC-8116-597671666B30}.
- 125.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'FunkLyrics' with the class of {46A13EE4-EBA0-4627-95B4-282E2FC3C269}.
- 120.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'FunkLyrics' with the class of {03BD65B8-D810-48BC-8116-597671666B30}.
Scheduled Task
- FunklcsUD.exe is scheduled as a task named 'FunkLyrics Update' (runs daily at 1:34 PM).
Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
- FunklcsUD.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named FunkLyrics Update.
How do I remove FunkLyrics?
You can uninstall FunkLyrics 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 FunkLyrics, 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 FunkLyrics.
- 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 FunkLyrics 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) 43%
Win 7 4%
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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 66%
Keep it 34%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
47.83% |
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Windows 10 |
30.43% |
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Windows Vista |
21.74% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
30.43% |
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Windows 8 |
26.09% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
17.39% |
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Windows 7 Home Basic |
13.04% |
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Windows Vista Ultimate |
4.35% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
4.35% |
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Geography
66.67% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
66.67% |
Mexico |
14.81% |
Qatar |
3.70% |
Austria |
3.70% |
Argentina |
3.70% |
Japan |
3.70% |
Saudi Arabia |
3.70% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
47.62% |
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Sony |
14.29% |
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Acer |
14.29% |
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Dell |
9.52% |
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Toshiba |
9.52% |
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NEC |
4.76% |
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Common models |
HP 2000 Notebook PC |
14.29% |
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Hewlett-Packard 120-1107l... |
4.76% |
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Gateway ZX4931 |
4.76% |
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Dell Inspiron 660s |
4.76% |
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Dell Inspiron 1525 |
4.76% |
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Acer Aspire 6930G |
4.76% |
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