Should I remove Search Snacks?

Lifespan of installation (until removal)

Versions

Version	Distribution
1.9.0.8	29.79%
1.9.0.7	14.73%
1.9.0.6	17.51%
1.9.0.5	36.33%
1.9.0.4	1.64%

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from Search Snacks, LLC

Remove Search Snacks

This PUP distributed by InfoAtoms (Highlighty, etc.) displays advertising in the user's Internet browser by running as an extension and/or add-on. Ads are delivered in the form of search-related ads, banner and video ads, and text-links (roll-overs) as well as some popup ads. These ads are typically injected in the header of footer are of the web page. It will also convert words on pages you view into hyperlinks that are linked to advertisements. This application is classified as adware and/or a PUP based on its behavior. The software is distributed through third party installers.

From the EULA: "Search Snacks offers a free search and translation utility in exchange for agreement to install the software and receive advertising. In order to keep Search Snacks free you may see banner, text, pop-up, pop-under, interstitial, video, coupon, and/or in-text advertisements through the software on websites where features operate and during general internet usage."

The Software interacts with your computer by:
- Inserting ads into web pages.
- Converting words on pages you view into hyperlinks that are linked to advertisements;
- Monitoring and recording the domain name of each page you view, the advertisements that appear on these pages, and the advertisements that you click.
- Changing browser settings.

Displayed publisher: Search Snacks

URL: www.search-snacks.com

License: View the full license agreement (EULA) for Search Snacks

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\searchsnacks

Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\SearchSnacks\Uninstall.exe

Estimated size: 711.38 KB

sssvc.exe
Memory:	4.93 MB	21.09 MB average
Total CPU:	0.0010158751%	0.031193% average
Kernel CPU:	0.00034347%	0.016088% average
User CPU:	0.00067240%	0.015104% average
CPU cycles/sec:	9,368,897	8,062,084 average
I/O reads/min:	2.29 MB	435.61 KB average
I/O writes/min:	2.12 MB	105.02 KB average

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 Snacks, 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 Snacks.
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.

1. Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
2. 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.
3. The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.

1. At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
2. To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
3. When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.

1. Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Restart Google Chrome.

OS VERSIONS Win 7 (SP1) 52% Win XP 0%

HOW IT RUNS Windows Service? Yes (Installs a service)

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 84% Keep it 16%

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

United States	71.73%
Brazil	13.20%
Australia	5.61%
United Kingdom	2.34%
Russia	1.40%
Germany	1.17%
Mexico	0.93%
Canada	0.93%
France	0.58%
Italy	0.58%
Spain	0.47%
Turkey	0.23%
India	0.12%
Greece	0.12%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

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