Should I remove LyriXeeker-1?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
82% remove it18% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #31,842
United States Rank #30,888
Reach 0.0042%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 15.74 days
464.43 days >
Average installed length: 244.02 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
1.28.153.3 |
100.00% |
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LyriXeeker-1
from PassWizard
What is LyriXeeker-1?
LyriXeeker-1 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 (AppWork GmbH, ClickRunSoftware, etc.).
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 main program executable is utils.exe. Typically most users end up uninstalling this just after a few days. The software installer includes 15 files and is usually about 8.37 MB (8,779,643 bytes). LyriXeeker-1-updater.exe is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released.
The program is built using the Crossrider framework, a cross browser monetization platform used to deploy a toolbar and extension for modern web browsers with monetization features including browser search and homepage redirection, contextual coupons and in-line text advertising. Crossrider extensions include background processes to monitor, update and automatically download new features/code without direct user interaction.
- Possible malware installed by this program
- Automatically starts with Windows
- Loads into the web browser
- Built on the Crossrider toolbar platform and potentially unwanted
- May inject ads in the web browser
- 'Offers' to modify the browser's home and search pages by default
- Difficult to remove as it will reinstall itself
- 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 LyriXeeker-1.
utils.exe (d1c145ba7e42f957ea6ea5b220be7f16) has been flagged by the following 8 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
avast! |
2014.9-131024 |
NSIS:Adware-LH [PUP] |
Baidu-International |
4.0.3.131024 |
Trojan.Win32.Packed.ABRF |
Dr.Web |
9.0.0.0297 |
Trojan.Crossrider.9 |
ESET-NOD32 |
7.8946 |
Win32/Packed.ScrambleWrapper.C |
Kingsoft AntiVirus |
331020.49267 |
Win32.Troj.Generic.a.(kcloud) |
Malwarebytes |
v2013.10.24.10 |
PUP.Optional.Lyrics.A |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
7.2.297 |
TROJ_GEN.F47V0915 |
VIPRE Antivirus |
22602 |
Adware.AddLyrics (fs) |
LyriXeeker-1-bho.dll (bb212b74376af866427e7f7348f3c3bd) has been flagged by the following 23 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
Lavasoft Ad-Aware |
12.0.163.0 |
Adware.Generic.649841 |
Antiy-AVL |
2.0.3.7 |
AdWare/Win32.Lyckriks |
AVG |
13.0.0.3169 |
Generic5.AIKL |
Baidu-International |
3.5.1.41473 |
Adware.Win32.Lyckriks.atc |
Bitdefender |
7.2.5028.0 |
Adware.Generic.649841 |
Bkav FE |
1.3.0.4613 |
W32.Clodd68.Trojan.f258 |
Dr.Web |
|
Trojan.Crossrider.7 |
Emsisoft Anti-Malware |
3.0.0.596 |
Adware.Generic.649841 (B) |
ESET-NOD32 |
9253 |
a variant of Win32/Toolbar.CrossRider.H |
Fortinet FortiGate |
5.1.147.0 |
Adware/Lyckriks |
F-Secure |
11.0.19100.45 |
Adware.Generic.649841 |
G Data |
22 |
Adware.Generic.649841 |
K7 AntiVirus |
9.175.10735 |
Riskware ( 0040eff71 ) |
K7GW |
9.175.10735 |
Riskware ( 0040eff71 ) |
Kaspersky |
12.0.0.1221 |
not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.Lyckriks.lb |
Kingsoft AntiVirus |
2013.4.9.267 |
Win32.Troj.Generic.a.(kcloud) |
Malwarebytes |
1.75.0.1 |
PUP.Optional.Lyrics.A |
MicroWorld-eScan |
12.0.250.0 |
Adware.Generic.649841 |
NANO AntiVirus |
0.28.0.57029 |
Riskware.Win32.Lyckriks.cqrozn |
Symantec |
20131.1.5.61 |
Adware.Crossid |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
9.700.0.1001 |
TROJ_GEN.R0CBH07JB13 |
Vba32 AntiVirus |
3.12.24.3 |
AdWare.Lyckriks |
VIPRE Antivirus |
25116 |
Crossrider (fs) |
LyriXeeker-1-chromeinstaller.exe (aecd14296e22debf6590aa9b767eb255) has been flagged by the following 17 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
AVG |
13.0.0.3169 |
Generic5.AIIQ |
Bitdefender |
7.2.5028.0 |
Adware.Generic.608545 |
Emsisoft Anti-Malware |
3.0.0.589 |
Adware.Generic.608545 (B) |
ESET-NOD32 |
9058 |
a variant of Win32/Toolbar.CrossRider.K |
F-Secure |
11.0.19100.45 |
Adware.Generic.608545 |
G Data |
22 |
Adware.Generic.608545 |
K7 AntiVirus |
9.173.10217 |
Trojan ( 0048e2ed1 ) |
K7GW |
9.173.10217 |
Trojan ( 0048e2ed1 ) |
Kaspersky |
9.0.0.837 |
not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.Lyckriks.ly |
Kingsoft AntiVirus |
2013.4.9.267 |
Win32.Troj.Generic.a.(kcloud) |
Malwarebytes |
1.75.0.1 |
PUP.Optional.Lyrics.A |
McAfee |
5.600.0.1067 |
PUP-FEJ!AECD14296E22 |
McAfee-GW-Edition |
2013 |
PUP-FEJ!AECD14296E22 |
MicroWorld-eScan |
12.0.250.0 |
Adware.Generic.608545 |
Symantec |
20131.1.5.61 |
Adware.FindLyrics |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
9.700.0.1001 |
TROJ_GEN.R0CBH05JA13 |
VIPRE Antivirus |
23450 |
Crossrider (fs) |
LyriXeeker-1-enabler.exe (56bffe0ca506cfe9aab0c85e6ee6379a) has been flagged by the following 10 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
AVG |
13.0.0.3169 |
Generic5.AJKA |
Baidu-International |
3.5.1.41473 |
HackTool.Win32.CrossRider.I |
ESET-NOD32 |
9113 |
a variant of Win32/Toolbar.CrossRider.J |
Fortinet FortiGate |
5.1.147.0 |
Riskware/PUP_FEJ |
Kingsoft AntiVirus |
2013.4.9.267 |
Win32.Troj.Generic.a.(kcloud) |
Malwarebytes |
1.75.0.1 |
PUP.Optional.Lyrics.A |
McAfee |
5.600.0.1067 |
PUP-FEJ!56BFFE0CA506 |
McAfee-GW-Edition |
2013 |
Heuristic.BehavesLike.Win32.Suspicious-BAY.K |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
9.700.0.1001 |
TROJ_GEN.R0C1H06KG13 |
VIPRE Antivirus |
23848 |
Crossrider (fs) |
LyriXeeker-1-updater.exe (194ec0435f64f433917ea7f24ffa4810) has been flagged by the following 4 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
Comodo Security |
17377 |
UnclassifiedMalware |
ESET-NOD32 |
9124 |
a variant of Win32/Toolbar.CrossRider.J |
Malwarebytes |
1.75.0.1 |
PUP.Optional.Lyrics.A |
VIPRE Antivirus |
23968 |
Crossrider (fs) |
LyriXeeker-1-codedownloader.exe (a8c87fddae82e9609657832a10dfe2b7) has been flagged by the following 4 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
ESET-NOD32 |
8836 |
a variant of Win32/Toolbar.CrossRider.I |
Kingsoft AntiVirus |
2013.4.9.267 |
Win32.Troj.Generic.a.(kcloud) |
Malwarebytes |
1.75.0.1 |
PUP.Optional.Lyrics.A |
VIPRE Antivirus |
21778 |
Crossrider (fs) |
LyriXeeker-1-bho64.dll (1a8b331fcc6736a13be3c83244bd3915) has been flagged by the following 3 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
Malwarebytes |
1.75.0.1 |
PUP.Optional.Lyrics.A |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
9.700.0.1001 |
TROJ_GEN.F47V0924 |
VIPRE Antivirus |
21996 |
Crossrider (fs) |
LyriXeeker-1-firefoxinstaller.exe (ba067f1463d56e5200d6fc643088bc3a) has been flagged by the following 2 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
Malwarebytes |
1.75.0.1 |
PUP.Optional.Lyrics.A |
VIPRE Antivirus |
21744 |
Crossrider (fs) |
View all 71 all detections
Program details
Displayed publisher: Lyrics
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\lyrixeeker-1
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\LyriXeeker-1\Uninstall.exe /fromcontrolpanel=1
Estimated size: 8.37 MB
Files installed by LyriXeeker-1
Program executable: | utils.exe (Malware detected) |
Name: | LyriXeeker-1 |
| LyriXeeker-1 Installer |
Path: | C:\Program Files\lyrixeeker-1\utils.exe |
MD5: | d1c145ba7e42f957ea6ea5b220be7f16 |
Additional files:
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LyriXeeker-1-bg.exe (by Lyrics) - LyriXeeker-1 (LyriXeeker-1 exe)
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(Malware detected) LyriXeeker-1-bho.dll (by Lyrics) - LyriXeeker-1 BHO
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(Malware detected) LyriXeeker-1-bho64.dll
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LyriXeeker-1-buttonutil.exe
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LyriXeeker-1-buttonutil64.exe
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(Malware detected) LyriXeeker-1-chromeinstaller.exe
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(Malware detected) LyriXeeker-1-codedownloader.exe
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(Malware detected) LyriXeeker-1-enabler.exe
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(Malware detected) LyriXeeker-1-firefoxinstaller.exe
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(Malware detected) LyriXeeker-1-updater.exe
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LyriXeeker-1-buttonutil.dll
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LyriXeeker-1-buttonutil64.dll
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LyriXeeker-1-helper.exe
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Uninstall.exe
Behaviors exhibited
2 Internet Explorer BHOs
- LyriXeeker-1-bho64.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'LyriXeeker-1' with the class of {11111111-1111-1111-1111-110411181156} (CrossriderApp0041856).
- LyriXeeker-1-bho.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'LyriXeeker-1' with the class of {11111111-1111-1111-1111-110411181156} (CrossriderApp0041856).
Scheduled Task
- LyriXeeker-1-enabler.exe is scheduled as a task named 'temp_LyriXeeker-1-enabler'.
5 Scheduled Tasks (Boot/Login)
- LyriXeeker-1-enabler.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named LyriXeeker-1-enabler.
- LyriXeeker-1-updater.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named LyriXeeker-1-updater.
- LyriXeeker-1-firefoxinstaller.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named LyriXeeker-1-firefoxinstaller.
- LyriXeeker-1-codedownloader.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named LyriXeeker-1-codedownloader.
- LyriXeeker-1-chromeinstaller.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named LyriXeeker-1-chromeinstaller.
How do I remove LyriXeeker-1?
You can uninstall LyriXeeker-1 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 LyriXeeker-1, 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 LyriXeeker-1.
- 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 LyriXeeker-1 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) 51%
Win Vista (SP1) 1%
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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 82%
Keep it 18%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
55.42% |
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Windows 10 |
27.71% |
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Windows XP |
9.64% |
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Windows Vista |
7.23% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
42.17% |
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Windows 8 |
16.87% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
9.64% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
7.23% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
4.82% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
3.61% |
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Geography
51.69% of installs come from Germany
Which countries install it?
Germany |
51.69% |
United States |
46.07% |
MK |
1.12% |
Thailand |
1.12% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
33.96% |
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Acer |
22.64% |
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Dell |
9.43% |
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American Megatrends |
9.43% |
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Lenovo |
9.43% |
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GIGABYTE |
3.77% |
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Intel |
3.77% |
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ASUS |
3.77% |
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Compaq |
1.89% |
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Alienware |
1.89% |
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Common models |
Hewlett-Packard 700-035eg |
2.99% |
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HP Pavilion g7 Notebook P... |
2.99% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite S55t-A |
1.49% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite P855 |
1.49% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite C855 |
1.49% |
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TOSHIBA SATELLITE C850-1D... |
1.49% |
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