Should I remove TubeSaver-1?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
56% remove it44% keep it
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How common is it?
Global Rank #33,790
United States Rank #47,837
Reach 0.0037%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 14.22 days
419.60 days >
Average installed length: 220.47 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
1.28.153.5 |
18.06% |
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1.28.153.3 |
81.94% |
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TubeSaver-1
from YTSsaver
What is TubeSaver-1?
TubeSaver-1 is a web browser extension that will integrate itself into Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer. The extension/toolbar will modify the browser's search and home pages as well as various other features such as 404 erros and DNS redirections, etc as well as may change some browser settings that might cause lessen its security levels. This is a potentially unwanted program and may interfere with the functions of some of the browser's normal features and web search behaviors. In many cases in addition to modify the search provider and default home pages, the toolbar will push additional advertisements to the browser.
Overview
The most common release is 1.28.153.3, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. 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. The primary executable is named utils.exe. The setup package generally installs about 16 files and is usually about 5.53 MB (5,796,424 bytes). The installed file TubeSaver-1-updater.exe is the auto-update component of the program which is designed to check for software updates and notify and apply them when new versions are discovered.
This browser extension utilizes Crossrider framework, a cross-browser toolbar/plugin platform used to develop, deploy and monetize web browser toolbars for Internet Explorer, Chrome and Firefox. Crossrider extension provide monetization options, mostly potentially unwanted apps, for toolbars including coupons, search assistant (home page and search hijacking) and in-text contextual advertising. Many adware programs (defined by a number of anti-virus vendors) are built using Crossrider as it provides a quick an easy way to deploy ad-supported features that will assist in browser search hijacking.
- Malware detected in the program
- Automatically starts with Windows
- Integrates into the web browser
- Uses the Crossrider toolbar framework
- During install it may hijack/modify the browser's homepage and search provider
- Runs disconnected from the browser as a background process
- Known to reinstall itself
- Displays unwanted advertisements
- May modify the web browser's home page
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in TubeSaver-1.
utils.exe (20de00f6d97ce55d4fc3fbbc1f1f644a) has been flagged by the following 4 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
Baidu-International |
4.0.3.131024 |
Trojan.Win32.Packed.ScrambleWrapper.C |
ESET-NOD32 |
7.8861 |
Win32/Packed.ScrambleWrapper.C |
Kingsoft AntiVirus |
331020.49267 |
Win32.Troj.Generic.a.(kcloud) |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
7.2.297 |
TROJ_GEN.F47V0919 |
TubeSaver-1-chromeinstaller.exe (73683785c4f82f4e3c54012f81cec12c) has been flagged by the following 23 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
Lavasoft Ad-Aware |
12.0.163.0 |
Adware.Generic.619824 |
Antiy-AVL |
2.0.3.7 |
AdWare/Win32.Lyckriks |
AVG |
13.0.0.3169 |
Generic5.AIIQ |
Baidu-International |
3.5.1.41473 |
HackTool.Win32.CrossRider.J |
Bitdefender |
7.2.5028.0 |
Adware.Generic.619824 |
Bkav FE |
1.3.0.4613 |
W32.Cloddb9.Trojan.e51a |
Emsisoft Anti-Malware |
3.0.0.596 |
Adware.Generic.619824 (B) |
ESET-NOD32 |
9253 |
a variant of Win32/Toolbar.CrossRider.K |
Fortinet FortiGate |
5.1.147.0 |
Adware/Lyckriks |
G Data |
22 |
Adware.Generic.619824 |
Jiangmin |
16.0.100 |
AdWare/Lyckriks.dm |
K7 AntiVirus |
9.175.10735 |
Trojan ( 0048c68d1 ) |
K7GW |
9.175.10735 |
Trojan ( 0048c68d1 ) |
Kaspersky |
12.0.0.1221 |
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 |
Artemis!73683785C4F8 |
McAfee-GW-Edition |
2013 |
Artemis!73683785C4F8 |
MicroWorld-eScan |
12.0.250.0 |
Adware.Generic.619824 |
Sophos |
4.96.0 |
Generic PUA JD |
Symantec |
20131.1.5.61 |
Adware.FindLyrics |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
9.700.0.1001 |
TROJ_GEN.R0CBH05JO13 |
VIPRE Antivirus |
25116 |
Crossrider (fs) |
TubeSaver-1-firefoxinstaller.exe (e55b5d2113c000c4b5950ebe331e7db8) has been flagged by the following 17 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
Lavasoft Ad-Aware |
12.0.163.0 |
Adware.Generic.656715 |
Baidu-International |
3.5.1.41473 |
HackTool.Win32.CrossRider.J |
Bitdefender |
7.2.5028.0 |
Adware.Generic.656715 |
Bkav FE |
1.3.0.4613 |
W32.Clod8f9.Trojan.a807 |
Emsisoft Anti-Malware |
3.0.0.596 |
Adware.Generic.656715 (B) |
ESET-NOD32 |
9244 |
a variant of Win32/Toolbar.CrossRider.J |
G Data |
22 |
Adware.Generic.656715 |
K7 AntiVirus |
9.174.10720 |
Trojan ( 0048e2ed1 ) |
K7GW |
9.174.10720 |
Trojan ( 0048e2ed1 ) |
Malwarebytes |
1.75.0.1 |
PUP.Optional.Lyrics.A |
McAfee |
5.600.0.1067 |
Artemis!E55B5D2113C0 |
McAfee-GW-Edition |
2013 |
Artemis!E55B5D2113C0 |
MicroWorld-eScan |
12.0.250.0 |
Adware.Generic.656715 |
Panda Antivirus |
10.0.3.5 |
Suspicious file |
Symantec |
20131.1.5.61 |
Adware.FindLyrics |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
9.700.0.1001 |
TROJ_GEN.R0C9H05JJ13 |
VIPRE Antivirus |
25042 |
Crossrider (fs) |
TubeSaver-1-bho.dll (27b7dec48fdbe9454937e0f40e26bcf9) has been flagged by the following 14 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
Antiy-AVL |
2.0.3.7 |
AdWare/Win32.Lyckriks |
AVG |
13.0.0.3169 |
Generic5.AIKL |
Baidu-International |
3.5.1.41473 |
Trojan.Win32.Toolbar.ajE |
Bkav FE |
1.3.0.4261 |
W32.Clodd68.Trojan.f258 |
Dr.Web |
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Trojan.Crossrider.7 |
ESET-NOD32 |
8963 |
a variant of Win32/Toolbar.CrossRider.H |
Fortinet FortiGate |
5.1.147.0 |
Adware/Lyckriks |
Jiangmin |
16.0.100 |
AdWare/Lyckriks.cu |
K7 AntiVirus |
9.173.9980 |
Riskware |
K7GW |
12.7.0.14 |
Riskware |
Kingsoft AntiVirus |
2013.4.9.267 |
Win32.Troj.Generic.a.(kcloud) |
Malwarebytes |
1.75.0.1 |
PUP.Optional.Lyrics.A |
Vba32 AntiVirus |
3.12.24.3 |
AdWare.Lyckriks |
VIPRE Antivirus |
22702 |
Crossrider (fs) |
TubeSaver-1-enabler.exe (8c3ed14146d50a40bc13fd3feed4f3f6) has been flagged by the following 11 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
AVG |
13.0.0.3169 |
Generic5.AJKA |
Baidu-International |
3.5.1.41473 |
Trojan.Win32.Toolbar.CrossRider.J |
ESET-NOD32 |
9065 |
a variant of Win32/Toolbar.CrossRider.J |
K7 AntiVirus |
9.173.10234 |
Trojan ( 0048c68d1 ) |
K7GW |
9.173.10234 |
Trojan ( 0048c68d1 ) |
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 |
Artemis!8C3ED14146D5 |
McAfee-GW-Edition |
2013 |
Heuristic.BehavesLike.Win32.Suspicious-BAY.K |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
9.700.0.1001 |
TROJ_GEN.F47V1106 |
VIPRE Antivirus |
23508 |
Crossrider (fs) |
TubeSaver-1-codedownloader.exe (5dfc5203144b91aec15c06160861a675) has been flagged by the following 6 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
AVG |
13.0.0.3169 |
Generic_r.GS |
Baidu-International |
3.5.1.41473 |
Trojan.Win32.Toolbar.AGNr |
ESET-NOD32 |
9034 |
a variant of Win32/Toolbar.CrossRider.J |
Kingsoft AntiVirus |
2013.4.9.267 |
Win32.Troj.Generic.a.(kcloud) |
Malwarebytes |
1.75.0.1 |
PUP.Optional.Lyrics.A |
VIPRE Antivirus |
23278 |
Crossrider (fs) |
TubeSaver-1-updater.exe (79e8a8b32f9d96a6defe2c4b6140aa55) has been flagged by the following 6 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
AVG |
13.0.0.3169 |
Generic_r.GS |
Baidu-International |
3.5.1.41473 |
Trojan.Win32.Toolbar.Aeeh |
ESET-NOD32 |
8965 |
a variant of Win32/Toolbar.CrossRider.J |
Kingsoft AntiVirus |
2013.4.9.267 |
Win32.Troj.Generic.a.(kcloud) |
Malwarebytes |
1.75.0.1 |
PUP.Optional.Lyrics.A |
VIPRE Antivirus |
22712 |
Crossrider (fs) |
View all 81 all detections
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\tubesaver-1
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\TubeSaver-1\Uninstall.exe /fromcontrolpanel=1
Estimated size: 5.53 MB
Files installed by TubeSaver-1
Program executable: | utils.exe (Malware detected) |
Name: | TubeSaver-1 |
| TubeSaver-1 Installer |
Path: | C:\Program Files\tubesaver-1\utils.exe |
MD5: | 20de00f6d97ce55d4fc3fbbc1f1f644a |
Additional files:
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TubeSaver-1-bg.exe - TubeSaver-1 (TubeSaver-1 exe)
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(Malware detected) TubeSaver-1-bho.dll - TubeSaver-1 BHO
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TubeSaver-1-bho64.dll
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TubeSaver-1-buttonutil.exe
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TubeSaver-1-buttonutil64.exe
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(Malware detected) TubeSaver-1-chromeinstaller.exe
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(Malware detected) TubeSaver-1-codedownloader.exe
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(Malware detected) TubeSaver-1-enabler.exe
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(Malware detected) TubeSaver-1-firefoxinstaller.exe
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(Malware detected) TubeSaver-1-updater.exe
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TubeSaver-1-buttonutil.dll
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TubeSaver-1-buttonutil64.dll
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TubeSaver-1-helper.exe
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Uninstall.exe
Behaviors exhibited
2 Internet Explorer BHOs
- TubeSaver-1-bho64.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'TubeSaver-1' with the class of {11111111-1111-1111-1111-110411151160} (CrossriderApp0041560).
- TubeSaver-1-bho.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'TubeSaver-1' with the class of {11111111-1111-1111-1111-110411151160} (CrossriderApp0041560).
5 Scheduled Tasks (Boot/Login)
- TubeSaver-1-enabler.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named TubeSaver-1-enabler.
- TubeSaver-1-firefoxinstaller.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named TubeSaver-1-firefoxinstaller.
- TubeSaver-1-updater.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named TubeSaver-1-updater.
- TubeSaver-1-codedownloader.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named TubeSaver-1-codedownloader.
- TubeSaver-1-chromeinstaller.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named TubeSaver-1-chromeinstaller.
How do I remove TubeSaver-1?
You can uninstall TubeSaver-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 TubeSaver-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 TubeSaver-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 TubeSaver-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) 53%
Win Vista (SP2) 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 56%
Keep it 44%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
56.94% |
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Windows 10 |
36.11% |
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Windows XP |
5.56% |
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Windows Vista |
1.39% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
30.99% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
14.08% |
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Windows 8 |
12.68% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
8.45% |
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Windows 8 Pro |
5.63% |
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Windows 8.1 |
5.63% |
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Geography
35.48% of installs come from Germany
Which countries install it?
Germany |
35.48% |
United States |
25.81% |
Saudi Arabia |
12.90% |
United Arab Emirates |
6.45% |
Italy |
6.45% |
Qatar |
1.61% |
Belgium |
1.61% |
France |
1.61% |
Norway |
1.61% |
Switzerland |
1.61% |
Australia |
1.61% |
Netherlands |
1.61% |
DK |
1.61% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Acer |
19.23% |
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Medion |
17.31% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
15.38% |
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Lenovo |
11.54% |
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Dell |
9.62% |
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ASUS |
7.69% |
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Toshiba |
7.69% |
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GIGABYTE |
5.77% |
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MSI |
1.92% |
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Sony |
1.92% |
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American Megatrends |
1.92% |
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Common models |
MEDIONPC MS-7728 |
4.76% |
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Dell Inspiron 660 |
3.17% |
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Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H |
3.17% |
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LENOVO 20202 |
3.17% |
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TOSHIBA SATELLITE C660 |
3.17% |
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TOSHIBA SATELLITE PRO L77... |
1.59% |
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