Should I remove Windows Searchqu Toolbar?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
81% remove it19% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #20,768
United States Rank #25,271
Reach 0.0101%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 29.43 days
868.06 days >
Average installed length: 456.10 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
4.1.0.2912 |
72.50% |
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4.1.0.2798 |
14.50% |
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3.0.0.122346 |
13.00% |
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Windows Searchqu Toolbar
What is Windows Searchqu Toolbar?
Windows Searchqu Toolbar by Koyote is installed as a Browser Helper Object (BHO) in Internet Explorer which attempts to redirect legitimate search queries and results.
About (from Koyote-Lab Inc)
Windows Searchqu Toolbar is an Internet browser toolbar that offers helpful search suggestions as the user types keywords into the search box. Additionally, it catches misspelled words and suggests a search using the correct spelling.
Overview
The most used version is 4.1.0.2912, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. The program adds a toolbar to Microsoft Internet Explorer. The software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The main program executable is searchquband.dll. Typically most users end up uninstalling this just after a few days. The software installer includes 174 files and is usually about 2.98 MB (3,121,250 bytes).
- 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 Windows Searchqu Toolbar.
del_IEBHO_56.dll (ea73a04090df99227ca747a093dc9ccc) has been flagged by the following 5 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
Emsisoft Anti-Malware |
8.14.01.07.11 |
Riskware.Win32.Toolbar.SearchSuite.AMN |
ESET-NOD32 |
8.8098 |
Win32/Toolbar.SearchSuite |
K7 AntiVirus |
13.163.8328 |
Trojan |
Trend Micro |
10.465.07 |
ADW_SEARCHSUITE |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
7.2.7 |
ADW_SEARCHSUITE |
del_IEBHO_65.dll (582452c6c9b10013eff053b84fbca7ad) has been flagged by the following 4 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
Dr.Web |
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Adware.BGuard.14 |
ESET-NOD32 |
8875 |
a variant of Win32/Toolbar.SearchSuite |
K7 AntiVirus |
9.155.7968 |
Trojan |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
9.700.0.1001 |
TROJ_GEN.F47V1205 |
dtUser.exe (d1c94dad812c9f79be069a86efd315ae) has been flagged by the following 4 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
Agnitum Outpost |
5.5.1.3 |
PUA.Toolbar.Visicom! |
Dr.Web |
7.0.14.8060 |
Tool.InstallToolbar.175 |
ESET-NOD32 |
12105 |
a variant of Win32/Toolbar.Visicom.C potentially unwanted |
Symantec |
20141.2.0.56 |
PUA.Gen.5 |
searchqudtx.dll (ad14e447f7ced4ca987b91b379eaf952) has been flagged by the following 3 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
AVG |
15.0.0.4189 |
Bandoomed.149 |
Baidu-International |
3.5.1.41473 |
PUA.Win32.Visicom.bB |
ESET-NOD32 |
10647 |
a variant of Win32/Toolbar.Visicom.B |
del_IEBHO_47.dll (d82c648c17b5174b911f9648f62ce9d2) has been flagged by the following 2 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
Emsisoft Anti-Malware |
None |
Riskware.Win32.Toolbar.SearchSuite.AMN (A) |
ESET-NOD32 |
8002 |
Win32/Toolbar.SearchSuite |
View all 18 all detections
Windows Searchqu Toolbar 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
URL: www.searchqu.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Searchqu Toolbar\
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Windows Searchqu Toolbar\uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 2.98 MB
Files installed by Windows Searchqu Toolbar
Program module: | searchquband.dll |
Name: | DTX Toolbar |
| DTX kernel Module |
Signed by: | Bandoo Media |
Path: | C:\Program Files\windows searchqu toolbar\Datamngr\ToolBar\searchquband.dll |
MD5: | 39ecb144372b2ed7b1b91a1e63d3f275 |
| This is a Visicom toolbar installed in your Web browser that collects and stores information about web browsing habits including pages visited and search queries performed and sends this information to Visicom so they can suggest services... |
Additional files:
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uninstall.exe
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BrowserConnection.dll
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del_IEBHO_47.dll
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(Malware detected) dtUser.exe (by Visicom Media) - DTX broker
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(Malware detected) searchqudtx.dll - dtx Dynamic Link Library
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del_IEBHO_1.dll
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del_IEBHO_32.dll
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del_IEBHO_35.dll
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(Malware detected) del_IEBHO_56.dll
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(Malware detected) del_IEBHO_65.dll
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DnsBHO.dll
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installhelper.dll
Behaviors exhibited
4 Internet Explorer BHOs
- searchqudtx.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Search-Results Toolbar' with the class of {f34c9277-6577-4dff-b2d7-7d58092f272f}.
- del_IEBHO_65.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'UrlHelper Class' with the class of {A40DC6C5-79D0-4ca8-A185-8FF989AF1115}.
- del_IEBHO_47.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'UrlHelper Class' with the class of {A40DC6C5-79D0-4ca8-A185-8FF989AF1115}.
- BrowserConnection.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'DataMngr' with the class of {9D717F81-9148-4f12-8568-69135F087DB0}.
2 Internet Explorer Toolbars
- searchqudtx.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'Funmoods Toolbar' with the class of {A4C272EC-ED9E-4ACE-A6F2-9558C7F29EF3}.
- BrowserConnection.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'Searchqu Toolbar' with the class of {99079a25-328f-4bd4-be04-00955acaa0a7}.
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- dtUser.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Windows Searchqu Toolbar\Datamngr\ToolBar\dtUser.exe'.
How do I remove Windows Searchqu Toolbar?
You can uninstall Windows Searchqu Toolbar 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 Windows Searchqu Toolbar, 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 Windows Searchqu Toolbar.
- 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 Windows Searchqu Toolbar 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) 65%
Win Vista 1%
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HOW DOES IT RUN?
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Plugs into Internet Explorer
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 81%
Keep it 19%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
75.38% |
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Windows XP |
12.56% |
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Windows Vista |
9.55% |
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Windows 10 |
2.51% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
34.52% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
26.40% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
11.68% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
6.60% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
6.60% |
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Windows 7 Starter |
5.08% |
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Geography
29.15% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
29.15% |
United Kingdom |
5.38% |
Iran |
4.04% |
Germany |
4.04% |
MA |
3.14% |
Indonesia |
3.14% |
France |
2.24% |
DZ |
2.24% |
Philippines |
2.24% |
MK |
1.79% |
TN |
1.79% |
Brazil |
1.79% |
India |
1.79% |
IQ |
1.79% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
28.47% |
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Acer |
24.82% |
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Dell |
22.63% |
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Toshiba |
8.76% |
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GIGABYTE |
4.38% |
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ASUS |
4.38% |
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Lenovo |
3.65% |
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Sony |
2.19% |
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Medion |
0.73% |
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Common models |
HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
5.74% |
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HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
4.92% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite C660 |
3.28% |
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Dell Inspiron N5110 |
1.64% |
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Dell Inspiron N5050 |
1.64% |
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HP ProBook 4520s |
1.64% |
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About (from Koyote-Lab Inc)
KoyoteSoft offers you free and easy-to-use tools for all your audio and video needs.
Publisher URL: www.koyotesoft.com