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Should I remove Search-NewTab?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
80% remove it20% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Bad
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #14,949
United States Rank #22,227
Reach 0.0187%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 27.64 days
815.25 days >
Average installed length: 428.35 days

Search-NewTab

What is Search-NewTab?

Search-NewTab (NewTab) is a 'Just Plug It' toolbar that utilizes the WebPick InstalleRex download manager and installer that integrates with major web browsers including IE, Chrome and Firefox. In IE for example, it installs as a random file name and plugs in as a Browser Helper Object (BHO) which as the ability to modify all HTML content within a web page. The toolbar is typically bundled with 3rd party programs in order to help monetize free (and some paid) software. During installation, the user might be given the option to modify the home and search pages, however this is often checked by default and overlooked.

About  (from Standart)

Support for all major browsers with customized platforms that allow you to integrate a selection of functions, tailor-made for you. Powerful and unified API to achieve ease and simplicity in the development process. Integrated Plug-in Directory available to boost your apps and increase user experience. Automatic update...  Read more
Overview
  • Malware detected in the program
  • Integrates into the web browser
  • Typically distributed through a pay-per-install bundle
  • This program has a poor reputation
  • The experts agree, you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in Search-NewTab.
51018268b9ffb.dll (44f1dc155d3d083b677f20ed0fab8404) has been flagged by the following 7 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareVersionDetection
AVG 2014.0.3445 Generic_c
Clam AntiVirus 0.98/18155 WIN.Adware.Multiplug
Dr.Web 9.0.0.0143 Adware.Plugin.38
ESET-NOD32 7.8360 a variant of Win32/Adware.MultiPlug.I
Sophos 4.89 FastSave
Vba32 AntiVirus 3.12.22.1 BScope.Adware.MegaSearch
VIPRE Antivirus 17992 Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT
51bd4425e5777.dll (0f449a5256bcfd0c8d914040735f55de) has been flagged by the following 14 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareSoftware versionDetection
avast! 8.0.1489.320 Win32:MultiPlug-X [PUP]
AVG 10.0.0.1190 Generic5.AAQX
Comodo Security 16537 ApplicUnwnt
ESET-NOD32 8519 a variant of Win32/Adware.MultiPlug.I
IKARUS anti.virus T3.1.4.3.0 Win32.SuspectCrc
K7 AntiVirus 9.170.8947 Riskware
K7GW 12.7.0.12 Riskware
McAfee 5.400.0.1158 Artemis!0F449A5256BC
McAfee-GW-Edition 2013 Artemis!0F449A5256BC
Sophos 4.90.0 FastSave
Trend Micro 9.740.0.1012 ADW_MULTIPLUG
TrendMicro-HouseCall 9.700.0.1001 ADW_MULTIPLUG
Vba32 AntiVirus 3.12.22.2 BScope.Adware.MegaSearch
VIPRE Antivirus 19250 Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT
51275feb18801.dll (00ce3831a16a62c6d7ea4b21049e4b22) has been flagged by the following 12 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareSoftware versionDetection
AVG 10.0.0.1190 Generic_c.QF
CAT-QuickHeal 12.00 Adware.Saveas.gen (Not a Virus)
Comodo Security 16321 Application.Win32.AdWare.MultiPlug.~I
Dr.Web Adware.Plugin.49
ESET-NOD32 8375 a variant of Win32/Adware.MultiPlug.I
F-Prot 4.7.1.166 W32/MegaSearch.A
F-Secure 11.0.19020.35 Adware:W32/SaveAs
Kingsoft AntiVirus 2013.4.9.267 Win32.Troj.Agent.BV.(kcloud)
Malwarebytes 1.75.0.1 PUP.Adware.MultiPlug
NANO AntiVirus 0.24.0.52214 Trojan.Win32.Plugin.bnzmxw
Vba32 AntiVirus 3.12.22.1 BScope.Adware.MegaSearch
VIPRE Antivirus 18122 Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT
5187c9e223f5f.dll (0e39b69f32aafde9527e88beabef66af) has been flagged by the following 8 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareSoftware versionDetection
avast! 6.0.1289.0 Win32:MultiPlug-X [PUP]
AVG 10.0.0.1190 Generic5.ZLR
Comodo Security 16325 ApplicUnwnt
ESET-NOD32 8377 a variant of Win32/Adware.MultiPlug.I
McAfee 5.400.0.1158 RDN/Generic PUP.x!xo
McAfee-GW-Edition 2012.1 RDN/Generic PUP.x!xo
Vba32 AntiVirus 3.12.22.1 BScope.Adware.MegaSearch
VIPRE Antivirus 18138 Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT
51fec4474d67b.dll (05234975b085632d70d89c2f420c5107) has been flagged by the following 7 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareSoftware versionDetection
AhnLab-V3 2013.07.05.00 Adware/Win32.MegaSearch
Comodo Security 16548 ApplicUnwnt
ESET-NOD32 8529 a variant of Win32/Adware.MultiPlug.I
Kingsoft AntiVirus 2013.4.9.267 Win32.Troj.MultiPlug.I.(kcloud)
Sophos 4.90.0 FastSave
Vba32 AntiVirus 3.12.22.2 BScope.Adware.MegaSearch
VIPRE Antivirus 19314 Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT
       View all 48 all detections
Search-NewTab 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: NewTab
URL: justplug.it
Installation folder: C:\Documents and Settings\user\Application data\search-newtab
Uninstaller: "C:\Documents and Settings\user\Application Data\Search-NewTab
Estimated size: 2.14 MB

Program filesFiles installed by Search-NewTab

Program module:51018268b9ffb.dll (Malware detected)
Path:C:\ProgramData\search-newtab\51018268b9ffb.dll
MD5:44f1dc155d3d083b677f20ed0fab8404
Additional files:
  • uninstall.exe
  • (Malware detected) 51275feb18801.dll
  • (Malware detected) 5187c9e223f5f.dll
  • (Malware detected) 51bd4425e5777.dll
  • (Malware detected) 51fec4474d67b.dll

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

5 Internet Explorer BHOs
  • 5187c9e223f5f.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'SeEaRch--NiewTab' with the class of {E5E79E18-A717-0F4C-73D2-9C47CEEC1EF3}.
  • 51275feb18801.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Search-NewTAb' with the class of {6F4F20BB-AD84-CE48-C4C7-DE63E239F70B}.
  • 51fec4474d67b.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'savenashare' with the class of {6754CBE8-FD9F-55AC-60F1-1CA59D326461}.
  • 51018268b9ffb.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Search-NewTab' with the class of {E5EF775E-16F5-6157-C393-D75E9A9F5AEC}.
  • 51bd4425e5777.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'saafE save' with the class of {D0F9E304-9940-5E44-0976-2AD8E348E37B}.

How do I remove Search-NewTab?

You can uninstall Search-NewTab 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 Search-NewTab, 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 Search-NewTab.
  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 Search-NewTab you can restore them to their previous default settings.
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USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 80%
Keep it 20%
 
GLOBAL RANK
#14,949
 
REACH
~0.02%
PC installation base

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 79.67%
Windows XP 7.32%
Windows Vista 7.05%
Windows 10 5.96%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 37.06%
Windows 7 Ultimate 21.25%
Windows 7 Professional 11.99%
Microsoft Windows XP 7.36%
Windows Vista Home Premiu... 5.45%
Windows 7 Home Basic 4.09%

Distribution by countryGeography

21.25% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 21.25%
  Iran 5.75%
  Brazil 3.25%
  United Kingdom 3.00%
  Hungary 3.00%
  Belgium 2.25%
  Croatia 2.25%
  Israel 2.25%
  India 2.25%
  Italy 2.25%
  Saudi Arabia 2.25%
  RS 1.75%
  Taiwan 1.75%
  South Africa 1.75%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 26.02%
Dell 18.70%
Acer 18.29%
ASUS 12.20%
Toshiba 10.16%
GIGABYTE 4.88%
Samsung 4.88%
Intel 2.03%
American Megatrends 1.63%
Lenovo 1.22%
Common models
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... 4.11%
Dell Inspiron N5110 3.42%
HP G62 Notebook PC 3.42%
ASUSTeK K53SD 2.74%
Dell Inspiron N5050 2.74%
HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... 2.74%


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