Should I remove Strongvault?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
69% remove it31% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0002%
Versions
Version | Distribution |
1.23.151.151 |
100.00% |
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Strongvault
What is Strongvault?
The software is typically bundled with third party installers such as Open Candy. "Offer your users 500MBs of free online file backup, with the ability to share files with anyone, anywhere."
About (from Stronghold.com)
Strongvault makes backup easy with intelligent system scans that locate and secure your important files, even if they are buried deep in your system. With Strongvault, you never need to fuss with complicated setup screens. Faster backup means less slowdown on your system. Tests backing up the same 20.2 GB of data showe... Read more
Overview
It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. The main program executable is StrongvaultGui.exe. A vast majority of those who have this installed end up removing it just after a couple weeks. The software installer includes 5 files and is usually about 5.13 MB (5,381,195 bytes).
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
- 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
- Many experts agree, if you don't use it you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in Strongvault.
StrongvaultGui.exe (92dca46bcc269693ed7eec6d6541a67c) has been flagged by the following 2 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
Dr.Web |
9.0.0.0295 |
Adware.Plugin.14 |
Symantec |
10/22/2013 rev. 3 |
WS.Reputation |
Strongvault-bg.exe (22c9ee20c6f4848e718783c2331fbee6) has been flagged by the following 23 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
Lavasoft Ad-Aware |
12.0.163.0 |
Adware.Agent.NNP |
Baidu-International |
3.5.1.41473 |
Trojan.Win32.Toolbar.CrossRider.E |
Bitdefender |
7.2.5028.0 |
Adware.Agent.NNP |
Clam AntiVirus |
0.97.3.0 |
Win.Adware.Agent-2199 |
Dr.Web |
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Adware.Plugin.14 |
Emsisoft Anti-Malware |
3.0.0.596 |
Adware.Agent.NNP (B) |
ESET-NOD32 |
9271 |
a variant of Win32/Toolbar.CrossRider.H |
G Data |
22 |
Adware.Agent.NNP |
IKARUS anti.virus |
T3.1.5.6.0 |
AdWare.Agent |
K7 AntiVirus |
9.175.10794 |
Trojan ( 0048c1901 ) |
K7GW |
9.175.10794 |
Trojan ( 0048c1901 ) |
Kingsoft AntiVirus |
2013.4.9.267 |
Win32.Troj.Generic.a.(kcloud) |
McAfee |
5.600.0.1067 |
Artemis!22C9EE20C6F4 |
McAfee-GW-Edition |
2013 |
Artemis!22C9EE20C6F4 |
MicroWorld-eScan |
12.0.250.0 |
Adware.Agent.NNP |
NANO AntiVirus |
0.28.0.57029 |
Trojan.Win32.Plugin.crbipj |
Norman |
7.03.02 |
Agent.AUXLD |
nProtect |
2014-01-09.01 |
Adware.Agent.NNP |
Symantec |
20131.1.5.61 |
Trojan.Gen.2 |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
9.700.0.1001 |
TROJ_GEN.R0CBOH0KD13 |
Vba32 AntiVirus |
3.12.24.3 |
Trojan.Agent |
VIPRE Antivirus |
25262 |
Crossrider (fs) |
ViRobot |
2011.4.7.4223 |
Trojan.Win32.A.Agent.907648 |
Uninstall.exe (52fdc36608e577c7d43fa2d0992c94f1) has been flagged by the following 20 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
Baidu-International |
3.5.1.41473 |
HackTool.Win32.CrossRider.H |
Bitdefender |
7.2.5028.0 |
Adware.Agent.NNP |
Dr.Web |
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Adware.Plugin.14 |
Emsisoft Anti-Malware |
3.0.0.589 |
Adware.Agent.NNP (B) |
ESET-NOD32 |
9098 |
Win32/Toolbar.CrossRider.B |
Fortinet FortiGate |
5.1.147.0 |
Adware/Fam.NB |
F-Secure |
11.0.19100.45 |
Adware.Agent.NNP |
G Data |
22 |
Adware.Agent.NNP |
IKARUS anti.virus |
T3.1.5.6.0 |
AdWare.Agent |
K7GW |
9.174.10319 |
Trojan ( 0048c1901 ) |
Kingsoft AntiVirus |
2013.4.9.267 |
VIRUS_UNKNOWN |
McAfee |
5.600.0.1067 |
RDN/Generic PUP.x!bl3 |
McAfee-GW-Edition |
2013 |
Heuristic.BehavesLike.Win32.Suspicious-SFX.G |
MicroWorld-eScan |
12.0.250.0 |
Adware.Agent.NNP |
Norman |
7.02.06 |
Agent.AUXLD |
Symantec |
20131.1.5.61 |
Trojan.ADH.2 |
Trend Micro |
9.740.0.1012 |
TROJ_GEN.RCBCOF9 |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
9.700.0.1001 |
TROJ_GEN.RCBCOF9 |
Vba32 AntiVirus |
3.12.24.3 |
Trojan.Agent |
VIPRE Antivirus |
23750 |
Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT |
Strongvault.dll (d4c73deeb307ab7f071704e938e18d75) has been flagged by the following 2 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
Dr.Web |
7.0.4.09250 |
Adware.Plugin.14 |
ESET-NOD32 |
7881 |
a variant of Win32/Toolbar.CrossRider.A |
ButtonUtil.dll (e2df748995c7bafb71749a7cb65781bd) has been flagged by the following 2 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
Dr.Web |
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Adware.Plugin.14 |
Symantec |
20131.1.0.101 |
WS.Reputation.1 |
View all 49 all detections
Program details
Displayed publisher: Stronghold
URL: strongvaultfree.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\strongvault
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Strongvault\Uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 5.13 MB
Files installed by Strongvault
Program executable: | StrongvaultGui.exe (Malware detected) |
Name: | Strongvault |
| Strongvault exe |
Path: | C:\Program Files\strongvault\StrongvaultGui.exe |
MD5: | 92dca46bcc269693ed7eec6d6541a67c |
Additional files:
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(Malware detected) Strongvault.dll - Strongvault (Strongvault BHO)
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(Malware detected) Strongvault-bg.exe - Strongvault exe
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(Malware detected) StrongvaultGui.exe
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(Malware detected) Uninstall.exe - Strongvault Installer
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(Malware detected) ButtonUtil.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- Strongvault.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Strongvault' with the class of {11111111-1111-1111-1111-110111121159} (CrossriderApp0011259).
How do I remove Strongvault?
You can uninstall Strongvault 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 Strongvault, 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 Strongvault.
- 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 Strongvault 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.
USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 69%
Keep it 31%
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MOST USED OS
~99%
Windows 7 (SP1)
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COUNTRY POPULARITY
100.00%
United States
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Geography
100.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Toshiba |
25.00% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
25.00% |
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Dell |
25.00% |
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Acer |
25.00% |
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Common models |
TOSHIBA Satellite A665 |
25.00% |
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HP-Pavilion NY428AA-ABA p... |
25.00% |
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Dell Vostro 230 |
25.00% |
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Acer Aspire 5736Z |
25.00% |
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About (from Stronghold.com, LLC)
The integrity of the Strongvault system goes beyond simply keeping data safe. You'll find excellence throughout your experience.
Publisher URL: strongvaultfree.com