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Should I remove VeriBrowse?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
66% remove it34% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Bad
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0012%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 4.03 days
118.80 days >
Average installed length: 62.42 days

VeriBrowse

What is VeriBrowse?  (from SqueakyChocolate)

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Overview

VeriBrowse is a software program developed by SqueakyChocolate. 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). Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). The primary executable is named VeriBrowse_wd.exe. Many users end up uninstalling this after less than a month of it being installed. The setup package generally installs about 7 files and is usually about 672.41 KB (688,546 bytes). The installed file VB_update.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. Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows XP. While about 29% of users of VeriBrowse come from the United States, it is also popular in Brazil and Chile.
  • Malware detected in the program
  • Automatically starts with Windows
  • Installs a Windows Service
  • This program has a poor reputation
  • The wisdom of the experts agree, if you don't use it you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in VeriBrowse.
VeriBrowse_wd.exe (234eb54749fc5eb96752a3bbf8b9089d) has been flagged by the following 2 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareVersionDetection
Baidu-International 4.0.3.1434 Adware.Win32.AD150.A
ESET-NOD32 8.9476 a variant of Win32/AdWare.AD150.A
VB_up.exe (25eafe51e72c806409d4ea58e6a63596) has been flagged by the following 26 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareSoftware versionDetection
Lavasoft Ad-Aware 12.0.163.0 Trojan.GenericKD.1624734
Avira AntiVir 7.11.142.94 TR/Rogue.303104
AVG 13.0.0.3169 LoudMo.N
Baidu-International 3.5.1.41473 Adware.Win32.AddLyrics.AI
Bitdefender 7.2 Trojan.GenericKD.1624734
Bkav FE 1.3.0.4959 HW32.Pedka.coqe
Dr.Web 7.00.8.02260 Trojan.Lyrics.60
Emsisoft Anti-Malware 3.0.0.596 Trojan.GenericKD.1624734 (B)
ESET-NOD32 9659 a variant of Win32/AdWare.AddLyrics.AI
Fortinet FortiGate 4 Riskware/AddLyrics
F-Secure 11.0.19100.45 Trojan.GenericKD.1624734
G Data 24 Trojan.GenericKD.1624734
K7 AntiVirus 9.176.11711 Adware ( 004976211 )
K7GW 9.176.11711 Adware ( 004976211 )
Kaspersky 12.0.0.1225 not-a-virus:HEUR:AdWare.Win32.Agent.gen
Malwarebytes 1.75.0001 PUP.Optional.AdLyrics.A
McAfee 6.0.4.564 Artemis!25EAFE51E72C
McAfee-GW-Edition 2013 Artemis!25EAFE51E72C
MicroWorld-eScan 12.0.250.0 Trojan.GenericKD.1624734
NANO AntiVirus 0.28.0.59048 Riskware.Win32.Agent.cwailc
nProtect 2014-04-10.02 Trojan.GenericKD.1624734
Qihoo-360 1.0.0.1015 Win32/Virus.Adware.e71
Sophos 4.98.0 Generic PUA BM
Symantec 20131.1.5.61 Trojan.Gen.2
TrendMicro-HouseCall 9.700-1001 TROJ_GEN.R0CBH05D714
VIPRE Antivirus 28190 Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT
VeriBrowse157.exe (f4164105fbb9d19cd560b0c458126f3d) has been flagged by the following 14 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareSoftware versionDetection
Lavasoft Ad-Aware 12.0.163.0 Gen:Variant.Adware.Graftor.136296
Agnitum Outpost 5.5.1.3 PUA.AD150!
Baidu-International 3.5.1.41473 Adware.Win32.AD150.B
Bitdefender 7.2 Gen:Variant.Adware.Graftor.136296
Emsisoft Anti-Malware 3.0.0.596 Gen:Variant.Adware.Graftor.136296 (B)
ESET-NOD32 9611 a variant of Win32/AdWare.AD150.B
Fortinet FortiGate 4 Riskware/AD150
F-Secure 11.0.19100.45 Gen:Variant.Adware.Graftor.136296
G Data 24 Gen:Variant.Adware.Graftor.136296
McAfee 6.0.4.564 Artemis!F4164105FBB9
McAfee-GW-Edition 2013 Artemis!F4164105FBB9
MicroWorld-eScan 12.0.250.0 Gen:Variant.Adware.Graftor.136296
Symantec 20131.1.5.61 WS.Reputation.1
VIPRE Antivirus 27828 Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT
VeriBrowse154.exe (2d925291269b948c59e7a27c868d0189) has been flagged by the following 13 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareSoftware versionDetection
Lavasoft Ad-Aware 12.0.163.0 Trojan.GenericKD.1586055
Baidu-International 3.5.1.41473 Adware.Win32.AD150.A
Bitdefender 7.2 Trojan.GenericKD.1586055
Comodo Security 17862 ApplicUnwnt
Emsisoft Anti-Malware 3.0.0.596 Trojan.GenericKD.1586055 (B)
ESET-NOD32 9485 a variant of Win32/AdWare.AD150.A
Fortinet FortiGate 4 Riskware/AD150
F-Secure 11.0.19100.45 Trojan.GenericKD.1586055
G Data 24 Trojan.GenericKD.1586055
McAfee 6.0.4.564 Artemis!2D925291269B
McAfee-GW-Edition 2013 Artemis!2D925291269B
MicroWorld-eScan 12.0.250.0 Trojan.GenericKD.1586055
TrendMicro-HouseCall 9.700-1001 TROJ_GEN.F47V0226
       View all 55 all detections

Program detailsProgram details

Displayed publisher: VeriBrowse
URL: veribrowse.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\veribrowse
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\VeriBrowse\Uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 672.41 KB

Program filesFiles installed by VeriBrowse

Program executable:VeriBrowse_wd.exe (Malware detected)
Path:C:\Program Files\veribrowse\VeriBrowse_wd.exe
MD5:234eb54749fc5eb96752a3bbf8b9089d
Additional files:
  • Uninstall.exe
  • VB_update.exe
  • (Malware detected) VeriBrowse_wd.exe
  • (Malware detected) VeriBrowse154.exe
  • Sqlite3.dll
  • (Malware detected) VB_up.exe
  • (Malware detected) VeriBrowse157.exe

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

3 Scheduled Tasks
  • VB_up.exe is scheduled as a task named 'VeriBrowse Update' (runs daily at 10:02 PM).
  • VeriBrowse_wd.exe is scheduled as a task named 'VeriBrowse_wd' (runs daily at 1:30 AM).
  • VB_update.exe is scheduled as a task named 'VeriBrowse Update' (runs daily at 1:19 AM).
3 Scheduled Tasks (Boot/Login)
  • VB_up.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named VeriBrowse Update.
  • VeriBrowse_wd.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named VeriBrowse_wd.
  • VB_update.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named VeriBrowse Update.
2 Services
  • VeriBrowse157.exe runs as a service named 'VeriBrowse' (VeriBrowse).
  • VeriBrowse154.exe runs as a service named 'VeriBrowse' (VeriBrowse) "VeriBrowse".

How do I remove VeriBrowse?

You can uninstall VeriBrowse 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 VeriBrowse, 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 VeriBrowse.
  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.

OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 43%
Win 7 4%
 
HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 66%
Keep it 34%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 47.83%
Windows XP 26.09%
Windows 10 26.09%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Microsoft Windows XP 22.73%
Windows 7 Home Premium 18.18%
Windows 7 Professional 13.64%
Windows 7 Ultimate 13.64%
Windows 8 Pro 9.09%
Windows 7 Starter 4.55%

Distribution by countryGeography

29.17% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 29.17%
  Brazil 12.50%
  Chile 4.17%
  Slovenia 4.17%
  GY 4.17%
  PS 4.17%
  GE 4.17%
  RS 4.17%
  India 4.17%
  Greece 4.17%
  Pakistan 4.17%
  Venezuela 4.17%
  Croatia 4.17%
  IS 4.17%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 33.33%
Dell 16.67%
Acer 11.11%
Toshiba 11.11%
Lenovo 11.11%
ASUS 5.56%
Sony 5.56%
Intel 5.56%
Common models
TOSHIBA Satellite L755D 5.88%
TOSHIBA SATELLITE C660 5.88%
Sony SVS1513Z9ES 5.88%
PCCHIPS P25G 5.88%
Micro-Star MS-7238 5.88%
LENOVO 20257 5.88%

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