Avast Browser Opens On Startup
Avast Secure Browser is a free Chromium-based web browser by security company Avast that is advertised as private, fast, and secure on the official download site. The web browser is the official successor of Avast SafeZone Browser which Avast discontinued some time ago to focus development on the new browser.
Here is my DDS, Hijackthis and GMER (attachment) info..
DDS (Ver_10-03-17.01) - NTFSx86
Run by RICK at 19:06:03.56 on Wed 08/11/2010
Internet Explorer: 8.0.6001.18702
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 5.1.2600.2.1252.1.1033.18.1279.607 [GMT -4:00]
AV: avast! Antivirus *On-access scanning enabled* (Updated) {7591DB91-41F0-48A3-B128-1A293FD8233D}
Running Processes
C:WINDOWSsystem32svchost -k DcomLaunch
svchost.exe
C:WINDOWSSystem32svchost.exe -k netsvcs
svchost.exe
svchost.exe
C:Program FilesAlwil SoftwareAvast5AvastSvc.exe
C:WINDOWSsystem32spoolsv.exe
svchost.exe
C:Program FilesAdobePhotoshop Elements 4.0PhotoshopElementsFileAgent.exe
C:Program FilesCommon FilesAppleMobile Device SupportAppleMobileDeviceService.exe
C:Program FilesBonjourmDNSResponder.exe
C:WINDOWSsystem32cisvc.exe
C:Program FilesJavajre6binjqs.exe
C:WINDOWSSystem32nvsvc32.exe
C:WINDOWSSystem32svchost.exe -k imgsvc
C:WINDOWSsystem32UAService7.exe
C:Program FilesViewpointCommonViewpointService.exe
C:WINDOWSsystem32svchost.exe -k netsvcs
C:Program FilesViewpointViewpoint ManagerViewMgr.exe
C:WINDOWSsystem32cidaemon.exe
C:WINDOWSsystem32cidaemon.exe
C:WINDOWSExplorer.EXE
C:PROGRA~1ALWILS~1Avast5avastUI.exe
C:Program FilesiTunesiTunesHelper.exe
C:Program FilesSpybot - Search & DestroyTeaTimer.exe
C:WINDOWSsystem32ctfmon.exe
C:Program FilesiPodbiniPodService.exe
C:Documents and SettingsRICKDesktopdds.scr
Pseudo HJT Report
uStart Page = about:blank
uDefault_Page_URL = hxxp://www.dellnet.com
uSearch Bar = hxxp://home.peoplepc.com/search/
uInternet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = hxxp://www.dellnet.com/
uInternet Settings,ProxyServer = http=127.0.0.1:5577
uInternet Settings,ProxyOverride = <local>
BHO: &Yahoo! Toolbar Helper: {02478d38-c3f9-4efb-9b51-7695eca05670} - c:program filesyahoo!companioninstallscpn0yt.dll
BHO: Adobe PDF Reader Link Helper: {06849e9f-c8d7-4d59-b87d-784b7d6be0b3} - c:program filescommon filesadobeacrobatactivexAcroIEHelper.dll
BHO: Adobe PDF Link Helper: {18df081c-e8ad-4283-a596-fa578c2ebdc3} - c:program filescommon filesadobeacrobatactivexAcroIEHelperShim.dll
BHO: {243b17de-77c7-46bf-b94b-0b5f309a0e64} - c:program filesmicrosoft moneysystemmnyside.dll
BHO: PC Tools Browser Guard BHO: {2a0f3d1b-0909-4ff4-b272-609cce6054e7} - c:program filesspyware doctorbdtPCTBrowserDefender.dll
BHO: {3EBBD0F6-1F1F-48A0-89DC-C7505D56E92A} - No File
BHO: Spybot-S&D IE Protection: {53707962-6f74-2d53-2644-206d7942484f} - c:progra~1spybot~1SDHelper.dll
BHO: {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - No File
BHO: {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - No File
BHO: Java™ Plug-In 2 SSV Helper: {dbc80044-a445-435b-bc74-9c25c1c588a9} - c:program filesjavajre6binjp2ssv.dll
BHO: JQSIEStartDetectorImpl Class: {e7e6f031-17ce-4c07-bc86-eabfe594f69c} - c:program filesjavajre6libdeployjqsiejqs_plugin.dll
BHO: {FDD3B846-8D59-4ffb-8758-209B6AD74ACC} - No File
TB: PC Tools Browser Guard: {472734ea-242a-422b-adf8-83d1e48cc825} - c:program filesspyware doctorbdtPCTBrowserDefender.dll
TB: Yahoo! Toolbar: {ef99bd32-c1fb-11d2-892f-0090271d4f88} - c:program filesyahoo!companioninstallscpn0yt.dll
TB: {5BED3930-2E9E-76D8-BACC-80DF2188D455} - No File
EB: Real.com: {fe54fa40-d68c-11d2-98fa-00c0f0318afe} - c:windowssystem32Shdocvw.dll
EB: {32683183-48a0-441b-a342-7c2a440a9478} - No File
uRun: [SpybotSD TeaTimer] c:program filesspybot - search & destroyTeaTimer.exe
uRun: [ctfmon.exe] c:windowssystem32ctfmon.exe
mRun: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE c:windowssystem32NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
mRun: [IMJPMIG8.1] 'c:windowsimeimjp8_1IMJPMIG.EXE' /Spoil /RemAdvDef /Migration32
mRun: [IMEKRMIG6.1] c:windowsimeimkr6_1IMEKRMIG.EXE
mRun: [PHIME2002ASync] c:windowssystem32imetintlgntTINTSETP.EXE /SYNC
mRun: [PHIME2002A] c:windowssystem32imetintlgntTINTSETP.EXE /IMEName
mRun: [UserFaultCheck] %systemroot%system32dumprep 0 -u
mRun: [avast5] c:progra~1alwils~1avast5avastUI.exe /nogui
mRun: [QuickTime Task] 'c:program filesquicktimeqttask.exe' -atboottime
mRun: [iTunesHelper] 'c:program filesitunesiTunesHelper.exe'
StartupFolder: c:docume~1alluse~1startm~1programsstartupautoru~1bounce~1.lnk - c:program filescms peripheralsbounceback expressBBLauncher.exe
IE: &Google Search
IE: Backward Links
IE: Cached Snapshot of Page
IE: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - c:progra~1micros~4office11EXCEL.EXE/3000
IE: Free YouTube to Mp3 Converter - c:documents and settingsrickapplication datadvdvideosoftiehelpersyoutubetomp3.htm
IE: Similar Pages
IE: Translate into English
IE: {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - %windir%Network Diagnosticxpnetdiag.exe
IE: {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - c:program filesmessengermsmsgs.exe
IE: {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - {FF059E31-CC5A-4E2E-BF3B-96E929D65503} - c:progra~1micros~4office11REFIEBAR.DLL
IE: {CD67F990-D8E9-11d2-98FE-00C0F0318AFE} - {FE54FA40-D68C-11d2-98FA-00C0F0318AFE} - c:windowssystem32Shdocvw.dll
IE: {DFB852A3-47F8-48C4-A200-58CAB36FD2A2} - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - c:progra~1spybot~1SDHelper.dll
IE: {E023F504-0C5A-4750-A1E7-A9046DEA8A21} - {DD6687B5-CB43-4211-BFC9-2942CCBDCB3E} - c:program filesmicrosoft moneysystemmnyside.dll
DPF: DirectAnimation Java Classes - file://c:windowsjavaclassesdajava.cab
DPF: Microsoft XML Parser for Java - file://c:windowsjavaclassesxmldso.cab
DPF: {0CCA191D-13A6-4E29-B746-314DEE697D83} - hxxp://upload.facebook.com/controls/2008.10.10_v5.5.8/FacebookPhotoUploader5.cab
DPF: {1663ed61-23eb-11d2-b92f-008048fdd814} - hxxp://www.stonyfield.com/coupons/scriptX/smsx.cab
DPF: {166B1BCA-3F9C-11CF-8075-444553540000} - hxxp://fpdownload.macromedia.com/get/shockwave/cabs/director/sw.cab
DPF: {33564D57-0000-0010-8000-00AA00389B71} - hxxp://download.microsoft.com/download/F/6/E/F6E491A6-77E1-4E20-9F5F-94901338C922/wmv9VCM.CAB
DPF: {39B0684F-D7BF-4743-B050-FDC3F48F7E3B} - hxxp://www.fileplanet.com/fpdlmgr/cabs/FPDC_1_0_0_44.cab
DPF: {41F17733-B041-4099-A042-B518BB6A408C} - hxxp://a1540.g.akamai.net/7/1540/52/20030530/qtinstall.info.apple.com/bonnie/us/win/QuickTimeInstaller.exe
DPF: {73ECB3AA-4717-450C-A2AB-D00DAD9EE203} - hxxp://h20270.www2.hp.com/ediags/gmn2/install/HPProductDetection2.cab
DPF: {74C861A1-D548-4916-BC8A-FDE92EDFF62C} - hxxp://mediaplayer.walmart.com/installer/install.cab
DPF: {77E32299-629F-43C6-AB77-6A1E6D7663F6} - hxxp://www.nick.com/common/groove/gx/GrooveAX25.cab
DPF: {8100D56A-5661-482C-BEE8-AFECE305D968} - hxxp://upload.facebook.com/controls/2009.07.28_v5.5.8.1/FacebookPhotoUploader55.cab
DPF: {8AD9C840-044E-11D1-B3E9-00805F499D93} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_17-windows-i586.cab
DPF: {8FFBE65D-2C9C-4669-84BD-5829DC0B603C} - hxxp://fpdownload.macromedia.com/get/flashplayer/current/polarbear/ultrashim.cab
DPF: {94B82441-A413-4E43-8422-D49930E69764} - hxxps://rtc3.webresponse.one.microsoft.com/media/xp/TLIEFlash.CAB
DPF: {9522B3FB-7A2B-4646-8AF6-36E7F593073C} - hxxp://a19.g.akamai.net/7/19/7125/4018/ftp.coupons.com/v3123/cpbrkpie.cab
DPF: {A8658086-E6AC-4957-BC8E-7D54A7E8A78E} - hxxp://www.microsoft.com/security/controls/SassCln.CAB
DPF: {A9F8D9EC-3D0A-4A60-BD82-FBD64BAD370D} - hxxp://h20264.www2.hp.com/ediags/dd/install/HPDriverDiagnosticsxp2k.cab
DPF: {CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0002-ABCDEFFEDCBA}
DPF: {CAFEEFAC-0014-0002-0004-ABCDEFFEDCBA}
DPF: {CAFEEFAC-0015-0000-0010-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - hxxp://java.sun.com/products/plugin/autodl/jinstall-150-windows-i586.cab
DPF: {CAFEEFAC-0015-0000-0011-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.5.0/jinstall-1_5_0_11-windows-i586.cab
DPF: {CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0001-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_01-windows-i586.cab
DPF: {CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0002-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_02-windows-i586.cab
DPF: {CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0003-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_03-windows-i586.cab
DPF: {CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0005-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_05-windows-i586.cab
DPF: {CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0007-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_07-windows-i586.cab
DPF: {CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0017-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_17-windows-i586.cab
DPF: {CAFEEFAC-FFFF-FFFF-FFFF-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_17-windows-i586.cab
DPF: {CC32D4D8-2A0B-4CEB-B105-C9B968379105} - hxxps://disney.go.com/games/downloads/gamemanager/DIGGameManager.cab
DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} - hxxp://fpdownload2.macromedia.com/get/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab
DPF: {E855A2D4-987E-4F3B-A51C-64D10A7E2479} - hxxp://tools.ebayimg.com/eps/activex/EPSControl_v1-32.cab
DPF: {EDFCB7CB-942C-4822-AF14-F0B687409848} - hxxp://www.disneyphotopass.com/software/ImageUploader4.cab
Handler: cdo - {CD00020A-8B95-11D1-82DB-00C04FB1625D} -
SSODL: WPDShServiceObj - {AAA288BA-9A4C-45B0-95D7-94D524869DB5} - c:windowssystem32WPDShServiceObj.dll
LSA: Notification Packages = scecli
SERVICES / DRIVERS
R1 aswSP;aswSP;c:windowssystem32driversaswSP.sys [2010-7-6 165456]
R2 aswFsBlk;aswFsBlk;c:windowssystem32driversaswFsBlk.sys [2010-7-6 17744]
R2 avast! Antivirus;avast! Antivirus;c:program filesalwil softwareavast5AvastSvc.exe [2010-7-6 40384]
R2 portD;CMS PortIO Service;c:windowssystem32driversportd2k.sys [2005-11-26 14976]
R2 Viewpoint Manager Service;Viewpoint Manager Service;c:program filesviewpointcommonViewpointService.exe [2007-1-10 24652]
R3 avast! Mail Scanner;avast! Mail Scanner;c:program filesalwil softwareavast5AvastSvc.exe [2010-7-6 40384]
R3 avast! Web Scanner;avast! Web Scanner;c:program filesalwil softwareavast5AvastSvc.exe [2010-7-6 40384]
S2 JVDTPYND;JVDTPYND;??c:windowssystem32jvdtpynd.kux --> c:windowssystem32jvdtpynd.kux [?]
Created Last 30
2010-08-11 23:00:19 0 ----a-w- c:documents and settingsrickdefogger_reenable
2010-08-04 22:49:43 0 d-----w- C:caches
2010-08-02 22:51:00 0 d-----w- c:program filesiPod
Find3M
2010-06-28 20:57:33 38848 ----a-w- c:windowsavastSS.scr
2010-06-26 21:55:43 148304 ---ha-w- c:windowssystem32mlfcache.dat
2010-05-31 02:33:04 1547677 ----a-w- c:windowsfontsHDZB_35.TTF
2010-05-18 20:35:16 91424 ----a-w- c:windowssystem32dnssd.dll
2010-05-18 20:35:16 197920 ----a-w- c:windowssystem32dnssdX.dll
2010-05-18 20:35:16 107808 ----a-w- c:windowssystem32dns-sd.exe
2001-08-22 18:15:48 245760 -c----w- c:windowsinfi386viceo.dll
2001-08-22 18:13:38 32768 -c----w- c:windowsinfi386Pmicro.dll
2001-08-22 18:13:30 61440 -c----w- c:windowsinfi386gl.dll
2001-08-03 23:29:18 13824 -c----w- c:windowsinfi386Usbscan.sys
2004-08-04 04:56:58 73728 -csh--w- c:windowsregisteredpackages{dd90d410-1823-43eb-9a16-a2331bf08799}$backup$systemwmplayer.exe
FINISH: 19:08:24.64
Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.4
Scan saved at 5:45:59 AM, on 8/12/2010
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v8.00 (8.00.6001.18702)
Boot mode: Normal
Running processes:
C:WINDOWSSystem32smss.exe
C:WINDOWSsystem32winlogon.exe
C:WINDOWSsystem32services.exe
C:WINDOWSsystem32lsass.exe
C:WINDOWSsystem32svchost.exe
C:WINDOWSSystem32svchost.exe
C:Program FilesAlwil SoftwareAvast5AvastSvc.exe
C:WINDOWSExplorer.EXE
C:PROGRA~1ALWILS~1Avast5avastUI.exe
C:Program FilesiTunesiTunesHelper.exe
C:Program FilesSpybot - Search & DestroyTeaTimer.exe
C:WINDOWSsystem32ctfmon.exe
C:WINDOWSsystem32spoolsv.exe
C:Program FilesAdobePhotoshop Elements 4.0PhotoshopElementsFileAgent.exe
C:Program FilesCommon FilesAppleMobile Device SupportAppleMobileDeviceService.exe
C:Program FilesBonjourmDNSResponder.exe
C:WINDOWSsystem32cisvc.exe
C:Program FilesJavajre6binjqs.exe
C:WINDOWSSystem32nvsvc32.exe
C:WINDOWSSystem32svchost.exe
C:WINDOWSsystem32UAService7.exe
C:Program FilesViewpointCommonViewpointService.exe
C:WINDOWSsystem32svchost.exe
C:Program FilesiPodbiniPodService.exe
C:Program FilesInternet Exploreriexplore.exe
C:Program FilesInternet Exploreriexplore.exe
C:Program FilesViewpointViewpoint ManagerViewMgr.exe
C:WINDOWSsystem32wuauclt.exe
C:WINDOWSsystem32NOTEPAD.EXE
C:WINDOWSsystem32NOTEPAD.EXE
C:WINDOWSsystem32NOTEPAD.EXE
C:HijackthisHijackThis.exe
C:WINDOWSsystem32cidaemon.exe
C:WINDOWSsystem32cidaemon.exe
C:Documents and SettingsRICKDesktopHijackThis.exe
R1 - HKCUSoftwareMicrosoftInternet ExplorerMain,Default_Page_URL = http://www.dellnet.com
R1 - HKCUSoftwareMicrosoftInternet ExplorerMain,Search Bar = http://home.peoplepc.com/search/
R0 - HKCUSoftwareMicrosoftInternet ExplorerMain,Start Page = about:blank
R1 - HKLMSoftwareMicrosoftInternet ExplorerMain,Default_Page_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157
R1 - HKLMSoftwareMicrosoftInternet ExplorerMain,Default_Search_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R1 - HKLMSoftwareMicrosoftInternet ExplorerMain,Search Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R0 - HKLMSoftwareMicrosoftInternet ExplorerMain,Start Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157
R1 - HKCUSoftwareMicrosoftInternet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = http://www.dellnet.com/
R1 - HKCUSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionInternet Settings,ProxyServer = http=127.0.0.1:5577
O2 - BHO: &Yahoo! Toolbar Helper - {02478D38-C3F9-4efb-9B51-7695ECA05670} - C:Program FilesYahoo!CompanionInstallscpn0yt.dll (file missing)
O2 - BHO: Adobe PDF Reader Link Helper - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:Program FilesCommon FilesAdobeAcrobatActiveXAcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHelperStub - {18DF081C-E8AD-4283-A596-FA578C2EBDC3} - C:Program FilesCommon FilesAdobeAcrobatActiveXAcroIEHelperShim.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {243B17DE-77C7-46BF-B94B-0B5F309A0E64} - C:Program FilesMicrosoft MoneySystemmnyside.dll
O2 - BHO: Browser Defender BHO - {2A0F3D1B-0909-4FF4-B272-609CCE6054E7} - C:Program FilesSpyware DoctorBDTPCTBrowserDefender.dll (file missing)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {3EBBD0F6-1F1F-48A0-89DC-C7505D56E92A} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: Spybot-S&D IE Protection - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:PROGRA~1SPYBOT~1SDHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: Java™ Plug-In 2 SSV Helper - {DBC80044-A445-435b-BC74-9C25C1C588A9} - C:Program FilesJavajre6binjp2ssv.dll
O2 - BHO: JQSIEStartDetectorImpl - {E7E6F031-17CE-4C07-BC86-EABFE594F69C} - C:Program FilesJavajre6libdeployjqsiejqs_plugin.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {FDD3B846-8D59-4ffb-8758-209B6AD74ACC} - (no file)
O3 - Toolbar: PC Tools Browser Guard - {472734EA-242A-422B-ADF8-83D1E48CC825} - C:Program FilesSpyware DoctorBDTPCTBrowserDefender.dll (file missing)
O4 - HKLM.Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:WINDOWSSystem32NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM.Run: [IMJPMIG8.1] 'C:WINDOWSIMEimjp8_1IMJPMIG.EXE' /Spoil /RemAdvDef /Migration32
O4 - HKLM.Run: [IMEKRMIG6.1] C:WINDOWSimeimkr6_1IMEKRMIG.EXE
O4 - HKLM.Run: [PHIME2002ASync] C:WINDOWSsystem32IMETINTLGNTTINTSETP.EXE /SYNC
O4 - HKLM.Run: [PHIME2002A] C:WINDOWSsystem32IMETINTLGNTTINTSETP.EXE /IMEName
O4 - HKLM.Run: [UserFaultCheck] %systemroot%system32dumprep 0 -u
O4 - HKLM.Run: [avast5] C:PROGRA~1ALWILS~1Avast5avastUI.exe /nogui
O4 - HKLM.Run: [QuickTime Task] 'C:Program FilesQuickTimeqttask.exe' -atboottime
O4 - HKLM.Run: [iTunesHelper] 'C:Program FilesiTunesiTunesHelper.exe'
O4 - HKCU.Run: [SpybotSD TeaTimer] C:Program FilesSpybot - Search & DestroyTeaTimer.exe
O4 - HKCU.Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:WINDOWSsystem32ctfmon.exe
O4 - Global Startup: AutorunsDisabled
O6 - HKCUSoftwarePoliciesMicrosoftInternet ExplorerRestrictions present
O6 - HKCUSoftwarePoliciesMicrosoftInternet ExplorerControl Panel present
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:PROGRA~1MICROS~4OFFICE11EXCEL.EXE/3000
O8 - Extra context menu item: Free YouTube to Mp3 Converter - C:Documents and SettingsRICKApplication DataDVDVideoSoftIEHelpersyoutubetomp3.htm
O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:PROGRA~1MICROS~4OFFICE11REFIEBAR.DLL
O9 - Extra button: Real.com - {CD67F990-D8E9-11d2-98FE-00C0F0318AFE} - C:WINDOWSSystem32Shdocvw.dll
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {DFB852A3-47F8-48C4-A200-58CAB36FD2A2} - C:PROGRA~1SPYBOT~1SDHelper.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Spybot - Search & Destroy Configuration - {DFB852A3-47F8-48C4-A200-58CAB36FD2A2} - C:PROGRA~1SPYBOT~1SDHelper.dll
O9 - Extra button: MoneySide - {E023F504-0C5A-4750-A1E7-A9046DEA8A21} - C:Program FilesMicrosoft MoneySystemmnyside.dll
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:WINDOWSNetwork Diagnosticxpnetdiag.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: @xpsp3res.dll,-20001 - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:WINDOWSNetwork Diagnosticxpnetdiag.exe
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:Program FilesMessengermsmsgs.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:Program FilesMessengermsmsgs.exe
O16 - DPF: {0CCA191D-13A6-4E29-B746-314DEE697D83} (Facebook Photo Uploader 5 Control) - http://upload.facebook.com/controls/2008.1..toUploader5.cab
O16 - DPF: {1663ed61-23eb-11d2-b92f-008048fdd814} (MeadCo ScriptX Advanced) - http://www.stonyfield.com/coupons/scriptX/smsx.cab
O16 - DPF: {39B0684F-D7BF-4743-B050-FDC3F48F7E3B} (FilePlanet Download Control Class) - http://www.fileplanet.com/fpdlmgr/cabs/FPDC_1_0_0_44.cab
O16 - DPF: {41F17733-B041-4099-A042-B518BB6A408C} - http://a1540.g.akamai.net/7/1540/52/200305..meInstaller.exe
O16 - DPF: {73ECB3AA-4717-450C-A2AB-D00DAD9EE203} (GMNRev Class) - http://h20270.www2.hp.com/ediags/gmn2/inst..tDetection2.cab
Browser Opens On Startup
O16 - DPF: {74C861A1-D548-4916-BC8A-FDE92EDFF62C} - http://mediaplayer.walmart.com/installer/install.cab
O16 - DPF: {77E32299-629F-43C6-AB77-6A1E6D7663F6} - http://www.nick.com/common/groove/gx/GrooveAX25.cab
O16 - DPF: {8100D56A-5661-482C-BEE8-AFECE305D968} (Facebook Photo Uploader 5 Control) - http://upload.facebook.com/controls/2009.0..oUploader55.cab
O16 - DPF: {94B82441-A413-4E43-8422-D49930E69764} (TLIEFlashObj Class) - https://rtc3.webresponse.one.microsoft.com/..p/TLIEFlash.CAB
O16 - DPF: {9522B3FB-7A2B-4646-8AF6-36E7F593073C} - http://a19.g.akamai.net/7/19/7125/4018/ftp..23/cpbrkpie.cab
O16 - DPF: {A9F8D9EC-3D0A-4A60-BD82-FBD64BAD370D} (DDRevision Class) - http://h20264.www2.hp.com/ediags/dd/instal..nosticsxp2k.cab
O16 - DPF: {CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0002-ABCDEFFEDCBA} (Java Plug-in 1.3.1_02) -
O16 - DPF: {CAFEEFAC-0014-0002-0004-ABCDEFFEDCBA} (Java Plug-in 1.4.2_04) -
O16 - DPF: {CC32D4D8-2A0B-4CEB-B105-C9B968379105} (CGameManagerCtrl Object) - https://disney.go.com/games/downloads/gamem..GameManager.cab
O16 - DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} (Shockwave Flash Object) - http://fpdownload2.macromedia.com/get/shoc..ash/swflash.cab
O16 - DPF: {E855A2D4-987E-4F3B-A51C-64D10A7E2479} (EPSImageControl Class) - http://tools.ebayimg.com/eps/activex/EPSControl_v1-32.cab
Avast Browser Windows 7
O16 - DPF: {EDFCB7CB-942C-4822-AF14-F0B687409848} (Image Uploader Control) - http://www.disneyphotopass.com/software/ImageUploader4.cabO20 - Winlogon Notify: !SASWinLogon - Invalid registry found
O22 - SharedTaskScheduler: Browseui preloader - {438755C2-A8BA-11D1-B96B-00A0C90312E1} - C:WINDOWSSystem32browseui.dll
O22 - SharedTaskScheduler: Component Categories cache daemon - {8C7461EF-2B13-11d2-BE35-3078302C2030} - C:WINDOWSSystem32browseui.dll
O23 - Service: Adobe Active File Monitor V4 (AdobeActiveFileMonitor4.0) - Unknown owner - C:Program FilesAdobePhotoshop Elements 4.0PhotoshopElementsFileAgent.exe
O23 - Service: Apple Mobile Device - Apple Inc. - C:Program FilesCommon FilesAppleMobile Device SupportAppleMobileDeviceService.exe
O23 - Service: avast! Antivirus - AVAST Software - C:Program FilesAlwil SoftwareAvast5AvastSvc.exe
O23 - Service: avast! Mail Scanner - AVAST Software - C:Program FilesAlwil SoftwareAvast5AvastSvc.exe
O23 - Service: avast! Web Scanner - AVAST Software - C:Program FilesAlwil SoftwareAvast5AvastSvc.exe
O23 - Service: Bonjour Service - Apple Inc. - C:Program FilesBonjourmDNSResponder.exe
O23 - Service: InstallDriver Table Manager (IDriverT) - Macrovision Corporation - C:Program FilesCommon FilesInstallShieldDriver11Intel 32IDriverT.exe
O23 - Service: iPod Service - Apple Inc. - C:Program FilesiPodbiniPodService.exe
O23 - Service: Java Quick Starter (JavaQuickStarterService) - Sun Microsystems, Inc. - C:Program FilesJavajre6binjqs.exe
O23 - Service: Intel NCS NetService (NetSvc) - Intel® Corporation - C:Program FilesIntelNCSSyncNetSvc.exe
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Display Driver Service (NVSvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:WINDOWSSystem32nvsvc32.exe
O23 - Service: SecuROM User Access Service (V7) (UserAccess7) - Unknown owner - C:WINDOWSsystem32UAService7.exe
O23 - Service: Viewpoint Manager Service - Viewpoint Corporation - C:Program FilesViewpointCommonViewpointService.exe
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To protect Windows from getting corrupted antivirus solutions are a must. Sometimes when you install some program on your Windows system, one of the components gets added to the machine. Avast SafeZone Browser is one such component. When you install Avast Free Antivirus, by default Avast Antivirus installer installs Avast SafeZone Browser on your Windows PC. In simple words, Avast SafeZone Browser is a free web browser with built-in privacy and some security functions. Now the main concern is to know is Avast SafeZone Browser safe if gets installed or should be removed. Well, to have a complete guide on what is Avast SafeZone Browser and how to uninstall or remove Avast SafeZone browser that by default gets installed on PC, have a look.
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What is Avast SafeZone Browser?
Technically, Avast SafeZone Browser is one of the components of Windows PC, getting added to the machine on installing any antivirus solution. It comes by default, if you don’t select the customize option in the installer to pick the modules, the installation will begin. Avast SafeZone Browser, based on Chromium browser includes add-ons like Ad Blocker, Passwords, Video Downloader, Online Security, and Safe Price. It is basically to enhance security and privacy features thus making it a decent browser. But, as a matter of fact, the other browsers like Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Opera since providing the same add-ons people do not feel like using Avast SafeZone browser for their PC.
Avast users on sites like Reddit, recently complained that Avast SafeZone Browser gets installed on their system that came into the notice with SafeZone Browser icon on the desktop. Since Avast browser setup automatically installs SafeZone browser while installing Antivirus with default settings the searches increased on how to uninstall Avast SafeZone Browser. Also, many users reported of Avast SafeZone Browser not working. Avast SafeZone Browser serves no purpose other than taking up storage space on your PC. Therefore, one wants to remove them from the system.
Is Avast SafeZone browser safe?
When you notice some unusual activity or icon on your desktop, the first thing you do is Google it. Similarly, with the installation of Avast SafeZone Browser, the first question in mind comes Avast SafeZone browser safe? Well, Google Security researcher reveals the certain vulnerability in the SafeZone browser allowing attackers to list and read files stored on your computer by clicking a malicious link.
So to fix the issue of Avast SafeZone not working and how to remove Avast safe zone Browser, here is the solution.
How to Uninstall or Remove Avast SafeZone Browser?
The removal of Avast SafeZone Browser is simple if you find the appropriate option at the right time. The browser does not have a separate uninstall program, and its removing process can take place with the help of Avast antivirus setup instead.
Method 1- This is the first method and is the easiest way to uninstall Avast SafeZone Browser.
Step 1- Firstly, open Avast User Interface.
Step 2- On Window, click on Settings. Then click on Components.
Step 3- Under security options, scroll down to look for Avast SafeZone Browser. Double click on it to uninstall it.
Step 4- Now restart your computer for changes to take place.
In this way, you can easily uninstall the extra components installed on PC.
Method 2- Remove Avast SafeZone Browser using Control Panel
In case the web browser is already there on your Windows PC, then the other option is to remove it from Windows. Follow the steps to do so.
Step 1- From Windows; hit the Control Panel to open it.
Step 2- Then select Control panel home. Go to Programs and Features. The screen will open with the option of “Uninstall a Program.”
Or else type Appwiz.cpl in the taskbar or Start window search box. Then hit the Enter key. This will open Programs and Features window.
Step 3- Right click on the Avast free Antivirus and from the context menu select the change option. Or else left click on the Avast entry and then choose change option from the top of the menu.
Step 4- A page will open, again select the Change option. It will be present next to update and repair.
Step 5- Look for SafeZone Browser and uncheck the box next to it. You can do the same for all other components that you do not require.
Step 6- Afterwards click on the change to start with the removal process. A message will appear saying “the product was updated successfully.”
Wait for few minutes so that your requested changes take place. Now to complete the process restart your Windows PC to get rid of Avast SafeZone browser.
Along with this, you can also uncheck the install of unnecessary components that may include Secureline VPN, Avast Passwords, and Cleanup, etc.
Method 3- Delete Avast SafeZone Browser
Even after when you have done uninstallation of Avast SafeZone browser, it sometimes does not delete the files stored on your computer. This allows Avast the installation of the SafeZone browser again by prompting the user with the same message. So there is the need to delete the Avast SafeZone browser folder so as to avoid accidental installation. Follow the steps given below-
Step 1- From the taskbar menu, right-click on Avast icon. Then go to “Avast shield control” and select “Disable Avast for 10 minutes“.
Step 2- Go to C:Program Files Avast Software and look for SafeZone Browser folder.
Step 3- Right click on it and then delete it.
Remove it once and restart your PC. The uninstallation of Avast SafeZone Browser is successful.
Method 4- How to remove Avast safe zone Browser?
In case you are installing Avast SafeZone Browser but don’t want Avast web browser on your system, then blocking the installation is the must. So to block the installation of the web browser during installation of Avast Antivirus on Windows PC then do the following steps-
Step 1- The first setup page will appear when you hit the customize option. You can find it below the orange install button on the same page.
Step 2- On the next page, the display of all the additional components that Avast has done installation will appear. Look for the Avast SafeZone Browser entry and uncheck the box.
Step 3- Uncheck any such component that you require no more, for example, SecureLine or Mail Shield.
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Well, all the above methods are simple to follow that will help users to uninstall Avast SafeZone Browser that is in use no more. Many users get this browser during the Antivirus installation process and are not happy for it is of no use. Therefore it is best to learn the solution for how to remove or uninstall the Avast SafeZone Browser.