Should I remove VebaSearch?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
83% remove it17% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #45,126
United States Rank #25,677
Reach 0.0019%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
Average installed length: 45.34 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
1.4.6 |
10.81% |
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1.4.4 |
29.73% |
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1.4.2 |
29.73% |
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1.4.1 |
29.73% |
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VebaSearch
from Veba Search
What is VebaSearch?
This web browser toolbar/extension is a 'startpage' hijacker that is designed to modify the browser's homepage, new tab page and default search page and provider in order to generate search-related revenue. From the EULA: "When you use the Applications to submit a query, the Applications forwards such query information to our servers. Veba Search uses this information to process your web search requests and to return a search results page to you. When you access the Web Site through the Applications, the Web Site sets a "cookie" that collects information about your use of the Applications including the unique identification code of your Applications, the queries you submit through the Applications, your IP address, and whether you clicked on search results or advertising links. "
About (from Veba Search)
This browser application integrates a new feature that displays search results from some of your favorite sites directly in the window that you are viewing. Veba Search does not have any affiliation to these third-party sites, but provides this as a quick reference service to the user. The Veba Searcher provides this ... Read more
Overview
- Possible malware installed by this program
- Loads into the web browser
- Typically distributed through a pay-per-install bundle
- The experts agree, you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in VebaSearch.
ScriptHost.dll (79ab5d6f5f5cb31845ca556b7f9589cb) has been flagged by the following 2 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
Baidu-International |
4.0.3.141121 |
PUA.Win32.Besttoolbars.BJ |
ESET-NOD32 |
8.10656 |
a variant of Win32/Toolbar.Besttoolbars.J |
VebaSearch has been found to be bundled with 3rd party software. If you have not purposefully installed this, you should be safe uninstalling it.
Program details
Displayed publisher: VebaSearch
URL: www.VebaSearch.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\vebasearch
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\VebaSearch\uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 3.14 MB
Files installed by VebaSearch
Program executable: | BackgroundHost.exe |
Name: | Add-ons Framework |
Path: | C:\Program Files\vebasearch\BackgroundHost.exe |
MD5: | 0b4fea335c3c82a211c1e476ffd49e3f |
Additional files:
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(Malware detected) ScriptHost.dll - Add-ons Framework
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ScriptHost64.dll
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BackgroundHost.exe
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getaffid.js
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- ScriptHost.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'VebaSearch' with the class of {8E0B5CFE-A7EB-4F19-848A-C862F2AD464D}.
How do I remove VebaSearch?
You can uninstall VebaSearch 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 VebaSearch, 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 VebaSearch.
- 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 VebaSearch 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 10 51%
Win XP 3%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 83%
Keep it 17%
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GLOBAL RANK
#45,126
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 10 |
51.35% |
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Windows 7 |
40.54% |
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Windows Vista |
5.41% |
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Windows XP |
2.70% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
32.43% |
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Windows 8.1 |
32.43% |
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Windows 8 |
10.81% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
5.41% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
5.41% |
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Windows 8 Pro |
2.70% |
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Geography
98.44% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
98.44% |
MN |
1.56% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
33.33% |
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Dell |
25.00% |
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Acer |
13.89% |
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Toshiba |
11.11% |
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Samsung |
5.56% |
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Lenovo |
5.56% |
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GIGABYTE |
2.78% |
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Intel |
2.78% |
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Common models |
HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
5.41% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite L655 |
2.70% |
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HP G72 Notebook PC |
2.70% |
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HP ENVY 6 Notebook PC |
2.70% |
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HP 2000 Notebook PC |
2.70% |
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Hewlett-Packard 810-135qe |
2.70% |
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