ADW_PLUSHED

 Analysis by: Jaime Benigno Reyes

 ALIASES:

AdWare.Win32.Agent.ajdu (Kaspersky); Adware.Agent (Sunbelt)

 PLATFORM:

Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP (32-bit, 64-bit), Windows Vista (32-bit, 64-bit), Windows 7 (32-bit, 64-bit)

 OVERALL RISK RATING:
 DAMAGE POTENTIAL:
 DISTRIBUTION POTENTIAL:
 REPORTED INFECTION:
 INFORMATION EXPOSURE:

  • Threat Type: Adware

  • Destructiveness: No

  • Encrypted:

  • In the wild: Yes

  OVERVIEW


This adware arrives on a system as a file dropped by other malware or as a file downloaded unknowingly by users when visiting malicious sites.

  TECHNICAL DETAILS

File Size:

6,635,501 bytes

File Type:

EXE

Memory Resident:

No

Initial Samples Received Date:

23 May 2014

Arrival Details

This adware arrives on a system as a file dropped by other malware or as a file downloaded unknowingly by users when visiting malicious sites.

Installation

This adware drops the following files:

  • %User Temp%\Plus-HD-8.1Installer_{10 digits}.log
  • %User Temp%\{random 1}.tmp\Qqybqqkyxe.exe
  • %User Temp%\{random 1}.tmp\StdUtils.dll
  • %User Temp%\{random 1}.tmp\System.dll
  • %User Temp%\{random 1}.tmp\WrapperUtils.dll
  • %User Temp%\{random 1}.tmp\Xklwvazkvmjd.tmp
  • %User Temp%\{random 2}\ExecDos.dll
  • %User Temp%\{random 2}\extensionData\manifest.xml
  • %User Temp%\{random 2}\extensionData\plugins.json
  • %User Temp%\{random 2}\extensionData\plugins\1_base.js
  • %User Temp%\{random 2}\extensionData\plugins\104_jollywallet_m.js
  • %User Temp%\{random 2}\extensionData\plugins\13_CrossriderAppUtils.js
  • %User Temp%\{random 2}\extensionData\plugins\14_CrossriderUtils.js
  • %User Temp%\{random 2}\extensionData\plugins\17_jQuery.js
  • %User Temp%\{random 2}\extensionData\plugins\177_crossriderDashboard.js
  • %User Temp%\{random 2}\extensionData\plugins\182_openUrl.js
  • %User Temp%\{random 2}\extensionData\plugins\183_tabsWrapper.js
  • %User Temp%\{random 2}\extensionData\plugins\198_superfish_no_search_no_coupons_plushd_m.js
  • %User Temp%\{random 2}\extensionData\plugins\2_ie8_fix_1.js
  • %User Temp%\{random 2}\extensionData\plugins\207_dbWrapper.js
  • %User Temp%\{random 2}\extensionData\plugins\21_debug.js
  • %User Temp%\{random 2}\extensionData\plugins\213_dealply_no_google_m.js
  • %User Temp%\{random 2}\extensionData\plugins\22_resources.js
  • %User Temp%\{random 2}\extensionData\plugins\28_initializer.js
  • %User Temp%\{random 2}\extensionData\plugins\3_ie8_fix_2.js
  • %User Temp%\{random 2}\extensionData\plugins\35_IEAjax.js
  • %User Temp%\{random 2}\extensionData\plugins\36_IEBackground.js
  • %User Temp%\{random 2}\extensionData\plugins\37_IEBrowserEvents.js
  • %User Temp%\{random 2}\extensionData\plugins\38_IECallbacks.js
  • %User Temp%\{random 2}\extensionData\plugins\39_IEDatabase.js
  • %User Temp%\{random 2}\extensionData\plugins\4_jquery_1_7_1.js
  • %User Temp%\{random 2}\extensionData\plugins\40_IEExtension.js
  • %User Temp%\{random 2}\extensionData\plugins\41_IEInfo.js
  • %User Temp%\{random 2}\extensionData\plugins\42_IEInternal.js
  • %User Temp%\{random 2}\extensionData\plugins\43_IEMessaging.js
  • %User Temp%\{random 2}\extensionData\plugins\44_IEMisc.js
  • %User Temp%\{random 2}\extensionData\plugins\45_IEOnRequest.js
  • %User Temp%\{random 2}\extensionData\plugins\46_IETimers.js
  • %User Temp%\{random 2}\extensionData\plugins\47_resources_background.js
  • %User Temp%\{random 2}\extensionData\plugins\64_appApiMessage.js
  • %User Temp%\{random 2}\extensionData\plugins\72_appApiValidation.js
  • %User Temp%\{random 2}\extensionData\plugins\78_CrossriderInfo.js
  • %User Temp%\{random 2}\extensionData\plugins\91_monetizationLoader.js.js
  • %User Temp%\{random 2}\extensionData\plugins\94_IEPopup.js
  • %User Temp%\{random 2}\extensionData\userCode\background.js
  • %User Temp%\{random 2}\extensionData\userCode\extension.js
  • %User Temp%\{random 2}\inetc.dll
  • %User Temp%\{random 2}\InstallerUtils.dll
  • %User Temp%\{random 2}\InstallerUtils2.dll
  • %User Temp%\{random 2}\md5dll.dll
  • %User Temp%\{random 2}\nsislog.dll
  • %User Temp%\{random 2}\nsisos.dll
  • %User Temp%\{random 2}\StdUtils.dll
  • %User Temp%\{random 2}\System.dll
  • %User Temp%\{random 2}\temp_file_after.tmp
  • %User Temp%\{random 2}\temp_file_before.tmp
  • %User Temp%\{random 2}\update.json
  • %User Temp%\{random 2}\UserInfo.dll
  • %Program Files%\Plus-HD-8.1\background.html
  • %Program Files%\Plus-HD-8.1\Plus-HD-8.1.ico
  • %Program Files%\Plus-HD-8.1\utils.exe
  • %Windows%\Tasks\Plus-HD-8.1-codedownloader.job
  • %Windows%\Tasks\Plus-HD-8.1-enabler.job
  • %Windows%\Tasks\Plus-HD-8.1-firefoxinstaller.job
  • %Windows%\Tasks\Plus-HD-8.1-updater.job
  • %Windows%\Tasks\temp_Plus-HD-8.1-enabler.job

(Note: %User Temp% is the current user's Temp folder, which is usually C:\Documents and Settings\{user name}\Local Settings\Temp on Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003, or C:\Users\{user name}\AppData\Local\Temp on Windows Vista and 7.. %Program Files% is the default Program Files folder, usually C:\Program Files in Windows 2000, Server 2003, and XP (32-bit), Vista (32-bit), and 7 (32-bit), or C:\Program Files (x86) in Windows XP (64-bit), Vista (64-bit), and 7 (64-bit).. %Windows% is the Windows folder, which is usually C:\Windows.)

It creates the following folders:

  • %User Temp%\{random 1}.tmp
  • %User Temp%\{random 2}.tmp
  • %User Temp%\{random 2}.tmp\extensionData
  • %User Temp%\{random 2}.tmp\extensionData\plugins
  • %User Temp%\{random 2}.tmp\extensionData\userCode
  • %Program Files%\Plus-HD-8.1

(Note: %User Temp% is the current user's Temp folder, which is usually C:\Documents and Settings\{user name}\Local Settings\Temp on Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003, or C:\Users\{user name}\AppData\Local\Temp on Windows Vista and 7.. %Program Files% is the default Program Files folder, usually C:\Program Files in Windows 2000, Server 2003, and XP (32-bit), Vista (32-bit), and 7 (32-bit), or C:\Program Files (x86) in Windows XP (64-bit), Vista (64-bit), and 7 (64-bit).)

Autostart Technique

This adware registers itself as a BHO to ensure its automatic execution every time Internet Explorer is used by adding the following registry keys:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\
Browser Helper Objects\{11111111-1111-1111-1111-110511111108}

Other System Modifications

This adware adds the following registry keys:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
Plus-HD-8.1

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\
Installer

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Low Rights\ElevationPolicy\
{4736d593-3374-4867-9707-30eb39a57ead}

HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-1645522239-1292428093-682003330-1003\Software\
Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Low Rights\
ElevationPolicy\{4736d593-3374-4867-9707-30eb39a57ead}

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl\
FEATURE_BROWSER_EMULATION

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Low Rights\ElevationPolicy\
{f61b834c-85c4-45e9-8a64-66c97e7621d4}

HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-1645522239-1292428093-682003330-1003\Software\
Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Low Rights\
ElevationPolicy\{f61b834c-85c4-45e9-8a64-66c97e7621d4}

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1

HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-1645522239-1292428093-682003330-1003\Software\
Plus-HD-8.1\Update

HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-1645522239-1292428093-682003330-1003\Software\
Crossrider

HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-1645522239-1292428093-682003330-1003\Software\
Plus-HD-8.1\Installer

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\
IE\Profiles

HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-1645522239-1292428093-682003330-1003\Software\
Plus-HD-8.1\Manifest

HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-1645522239-1292428093-682003330-1003\Software\
Plus-HD-8.1\Code

HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-1645522239-1292428093-682003330-1003\Software\
Plus-HD-8.1\Plugins

HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-1645522239-1292428093-682003330-1003\Software\
Plus-HD-8.1\Plugins\207

HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-1645522239-1292428093-682003330-1003\Software\
Plus-HD-8.1\Plugins\177

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\
Debug

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\
Plugins

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\
Plugins\207

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\
Plugins\177

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\
Log

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CrossriderApp0051108.Sandbox.1

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CrossriderApp0051108.Sandbox.1\CLSID

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CrossriderApp0051108.BHO.1

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CrossriderApp0051108.BHO.1\CLSID

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CrossriderApp0051108.Sandbox

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CrossriderApp0051108.Sandbox\CLSID

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CrossriderApp0051108.Sandbox\CurVer

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CrossriderApp0051108.BHO

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CrossriderApp0051108.BHO\CLSID

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CrossriderApp0051108.BHO\CurVer

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{11111111-1111-1111-1111-110511111108}

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{11111111-1111-1111-1111-110511111108}\ProgID

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{11111111-1111-1111-1111-110511111108}\VersionIndependentProgID

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{11111111-1111-1111-1111-110511111108}\Programmable

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{11111111-1111-1111-1111-110511111108}\InprocServer32

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{11111111-1111-1111-1111-110511111108}\TypeLib

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{11111111-1111-1111-1111-110511111108}\Implemented Categories

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{11111111-1111-1111-1111-110511111108}\Implemented Categories\
{59fb2056-d625-48d0-a944-1a85b5ab2640}

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{22222222-2222-2222-2222-220522112208}

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{22222222-2222-2222-2222-220522112208}\ProgID

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{22222222-2222-2222-2222-220522112208}\VersionIndependentProgID

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{22222222-2222-2222-2222-220522112208}\Programmable

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{22222222-2222-2222-2222-220522112208}\InprocServer32

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{22222222-2222-2222-2222-220522112208}\TypeLib

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
TypeLib\{44444444-4444-4444-4444-440544114408}

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
TypeLib\{44444444-4444-4444-4444-440544114408}\1.0

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
TypeLib\{44444444-4444-4444-4444-440544114408}\1.0\
FLAGS

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
TypeLib\{44444444-4444-4444-4444-440544114408}\1.0\
0

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
TypeLib\{44444444-4444-4444-4444-440544114408}\1.0\
0\win32

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
TypeLib\{44444444-4444-4444-4444-440544114408}\1.0\
HELPDIR

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
Interface\{55555555-5555-5555-5555-550555115508}

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
Interface\{55555555-5555-5555-5555-550555115508}\ProxyStubClsid

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
Interface\{55555555-5555-5555-5555-550555115508}\ProxyStubClsid32

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
Interface\{55555555-5555-5555-5555-550555115508}\TypeLib

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
Interface\{66666666-6666-6666-6666-660566116608}

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
Interface\{66666666-6666-6666-6666-660566116608}\ProxyStubClsid

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
Interface\{66666666-6666-6666-6666-660566116608}\ProxyStubClsid32

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
Interface\{66666666-6666-6666-6666-660566116608}\TypeLib

It adds the following registry entries:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
Plus-HD-8.1
DisplayName = "Plus-HD-8.1"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
Plus-HD-8.1
DisplayIcon = "%Program Files%\Plus-HD-8.1\utils.exe"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
Plus-HD-8.1
DisplayVersion = "1.34.1.29"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
Plus-HD-8.1
Publisher = "Plus HD"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
Plus-HD-8.1
CrPublisherId = "19979"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
Plus-HD-8.1
CrAppId = "51108"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
Plus-HD-8.1
UninstallString = "%Program Files%\Plus-HD-8.1\Uninstall.exe /fromcontrolpanel=1"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Plus-HD-8.1\
Installer
BundledFirefox = "1"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Plus-HD-8.1\
Installer
BundledIe = "1"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Low Rights\ElevationPolicy\
{4736d593-3374-4867-9707-30eb39a57ead}
AppName = "Plus-HD-8.1-codedownloader.exe"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Low Rights\ElevationPolicy\
{4736d593-3374-4867-9707-30eb39a57ead}
AppPath = "%Program Files%\Plus-HD-8.1"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Low Rights\ElevationPolicy\
{4736d593-3374-4867-9707-30eb39a57ead}
Policy = "3"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Low Rights\ElevationPolicy\
{4736d593-3374-4867-9707-30eb39a57ead}
AppName = "Plus-HD-8.1-codedownloader.exe"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Low Rights\ElevationPolicy\
{4736d593-3374-4867-9707-30eb39a57ead}
AppPath = "%Program Files%\Plus-HD-8.1"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Low Rights\ElevationPolicy\
{4736d593-3374-4867-9707-30eb39a57ead}
Policy = "3"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl\
FEATURE_BROWSER_EMULATION
Plus-HD-8.1-bg.exe = "1f4"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Low Rights\ElevationPolicy\
{f61b834c-85c4-45e9-8a64-66c97e7621d4}
AppName = "Plus-HD-8.1-bg.exe"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Low Rights\ElevationPolicy\
{f61b834c-85c4-45e9-8a64-66c97e7621d4}
AppPath = "%Program Files%\Plus-HD-8.1"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Low Rights\ElevationPolicy\
{f61b834c-85c4-45e9-8a64-66c97e7621d4}
Policy = "1"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Low Rights\ElevationPolicy\
{f61b834c-85c4-45e9-8a64-66c97e7621d4}
AppName = "Plus-HD-8.1-bg.exe"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Low Rights\ElevationPolicy\
{f61b834c-85c4-45e9-8a64-66c97e7621d4}
AppPath = "%Program Files%\Plus-HD-8.1"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Low Rights\ElevationPolicy\
{f61b834c-85c4-45e9-8a64-66c97e7621d4}
Policy = "1"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1
ActiveAppId = "51108"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\
Update
LastCheck = "53799deb"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Crossrider
Bic = "8AB9ACB724264F98B99A3A9B2199E10EIE"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Crossrider
Verifier = "cd26e988747c2b8ef9e05fd677345eb5"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\
Installer
Time = "1400479150"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\
Installer
StatsDomain = "http://stats.{BLOCKED}tsdata.com"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\
Installer
ErrorsDomain = "http://errors.{BLOCKED}tsdata.com"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\
Installer
CodeDownloadDomain = "http://app-static.{BLOCKED}ider.com"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\
Installer
FullVersion = "1.34.1.29"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\
Installer
FullVersionForUrl = "1_34_1_29"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\
Installer
SrcId = "001071"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\
Installer
SubId = "0"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\
Installer
ZData = "0"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\
Installer
DefaultBrowser = "ie"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\
Installer
OsName = "XP32"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\
Installer
Params = "{ source_id : 001071, sub_id : 0, uzid : 0}"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Plus-HD-8.1\
IE\Profiles
S-1-5-21-1645522239-1292428093-682003330-1003 = "1"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Plus-HD-8.1\
IE
TotalProfiles = "1"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\
Manifest
Name = "Plus-HD-8.1"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\
Manifest
Manifest = "NA"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\
Manifest
Description = "Turn YouTube videos to High Definition by default"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\
Manifest
PublisherName = "Plus HD"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\
Manifest
HomePageUrl = "NA"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\
Manifest
RunInFrame = "false"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\
Manifest
ThanksUrl = "NA"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\
Manifest
DisableIe = "true"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\
Manifest
EnableSearchIE = "false"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\
Manifest
Version = "8"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\
Manifest
UpdateInterval = "168"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\
Manifest
BgVersion = "1"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\
Manifest
AddressbarURL = "NA"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\
Manifest
ChangePrevious = "false"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\
Manifest
SetNewTab = "false"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\
Manifest
PublisherId = "19979"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\
Manifest
ModeType = "production"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\
Manifest
PluginsManifestVersion = "5"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\
Manifest
IsButtonEnabled = "false"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\
Manifest
UninstallerOfferUrl = "NA"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\
Manifest
UninstallerOfferAction = "NA"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\
Code
AppJavaScript = "{random characters}"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\
Code
BgJavaScript = "{random characters}"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\
Plugins\207
Version = "2"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\
Plugins\207
Name = "dbWrapper"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\
Plugins\207
JavaScript = "{random characters}"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\
Plugins\207
Url = "http://app-static.{BLOCKED}ider.com/plugins/mins/dbWrapper.js"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\
Plugins\177
Version = "2"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\
Plugins\177
Name = "crossriderDashboard"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\
Plugins\177
JavaScript = "{random characters}"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\
Debug
IsDebuggingPlugins = "0"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\
Manifest
Version = "61"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\
Manifest
PluginsManifestVersion = "58"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\
Plugins\207
Url = "http://js.{BLOCKED}staticserv.com/plugins/mins/dbWrapper.js"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\
Log
plus-hd-8.1-bho = "0"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{11111111-1111-1111-1111-110511111108}\InprocServer32
ThreadingModel = "Apartment"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{22222222-2222-2222-2222-220522112208}\InprocServer32
ThreadingModel = "Apartment"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\
Browser Helper Objects\{11111111-1111-1111-1111-110511111108}
NoExplorer = "1"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
Interface\{55555555-5555-5555-5555-550555115508}\TypeLib
Version = "1.0"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
Interface\{66666666-6666-6666-6666-660566116608}\TypeLib
Version = "1.0"

Other Details

This adware connects to the following possibly malicious URL:

  • http://update.{BLOCKED}tsdata.com/installer_updates/001071/update.json
  • http://update.{BLOCKED}tsdata.com/installer-error.gif?{random characters}
  • http://update.{BLOCKED}tsdata.com/installer.gif?{random characters}
  • http://update.{BLOCKED}tsdata.com/monetization.gif?{random characters}
  • http://update.{BLOCKED}tsdata.com/apps.gif?{random characters}
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  SOLUTION

Minimum Scan Engine:

9.700

Step 1

Before doing any scans, Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 users must disable System Restore to allow full scanning of their computers.

Step 2

Close all opened browser windows

Step 3

Delete this registry key

[ Learn More ]

Important: Editing the Windows Registry incorrectly can lead to irreversible system malfunction. Please do this step only if you know how or you can ask assistance from your system administrator. Else, check this Microsoft article first before modifying your computer's registry.

  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall
    • Plus-HD-8.1
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Plus-HD-8.1
    • Installer
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Low Rights\ElevationPolicy
    • {4736d593-3374-4867-9707-30eb39a57ead}
  • In HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-1645522239-1292428093-682003330-1003\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Low Rights\ElevationPolicy
    • {4736d593-3374-4867-9707-30eb39a57ead}
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl
    • FEATURE_BROWSER_EMULATION
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Low Rights\ElevationPolicy
    • {f61b834c-85c4-45e9-8a64-66c97e7621d4}
  • In HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-1645522239-1292428093-682003330-1003\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Low Rights\ElevationPolicy
    • {f61b834c-85c4-45e9-8a64-66c97e7621d4}
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software
    • Plus-HD-8.1
  • In HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-1645522239-1292428093-682003330-1003\Software\Plus-HD-8.1
    • Update
  • In HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-1645522239-1292428093-682003330-1003\Software
    • Crossrider
  • In HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-1645522239-1292428093-682003330-1003\Software\Plus-HD-8.1
    • Installer
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\IE
    • Profiles
  • In HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-1645522239-1292428093-682003330-1003\Software\Plus-HD-8.1
    • Manifest
  • In HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-1645522239-1292428093-682003330-1003\Software\Plus-HD-8.1
    • Code
  • In HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-1645522239-1292428093-682003330-1003\Software\Plus-HD-8.1
    • Plugins
  • In HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-1645522239-1292428093-682003330-1003\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\Plugins
    • 207
  • In HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-1645522239-1292428093-682003330-1003\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\Plugins
    • 177
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1
    • Debug
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1
    • Plugins
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\Plugins
    • 207
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\Plugins
    • 177
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1
    • Log
  • In HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
    • CrossriderApp0051108.Sandbox.1
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CrossriderApp0051108.Sandbox.1
    • CLSID
  • In HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
    • CrossriderApp0051108.BHO.1
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CrossriderApp0051108.BHO.1
    • CLSID
  • In HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
    • CrossriderApp0051108.Sandbox
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CrossriderApp0051108.Sandbox
    • CLSID
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CrossriderApp0051108.Sandbox
    • CurVer
  • In HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
    • CrossriderApp0051108.BHO
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CrossriderApp0051108.BHO
    • CLSID
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CrossriderApp0051108.BHO
    • CurVer
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID
    • {11111111-1111-1111-1111-110511111108}
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{11111111-1111-1111-1111-110511111108}
    • ProgID
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{11111111-1111-1111-1111-110511111108}
    • VersionIndependentProgID
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{11111111-1111-1111-1111-110511111108}
    • Programmable
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{11111111-1111-1111-1111-110511111108}
    • InprocServer32
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{11111111-1111-1111-1111-110511111108}
    • TypeLib
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{11111111-1111-1111-1111-110511111108}
    • Implemented Categories
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{11111111-1111-1111-1111-110511111108}\Implemented Categories
    • {59fb2056-d625-48d0-a944-1a85b5ab2640}
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID
    • {22222222-2222-2222-2222-220522112208}
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{22222222-2222-2222-2222-220522112208}
    • ProgID
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{22222222-2222-2222-2222-220522112208}
    • VersionIndependentProgID
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{22222222-2222-2222-2222-220522112208}
    • Programmable
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{22222222-2222-2222-2222-220522112208}
    • InprocServer32
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{22222222-2222-2222-2222-220522112208}
    • TypeLib
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\TypeLib
    • {44444444-4444-4444-4444-440544114408}
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\TypeLib\{44444444-4444-4444-4444-440544114408}
    • 1.0
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\TypeLib\{44444444-4444-4444-4444-440544114408}\1.0
    • FLAGS
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\TypeLib\{44444444-4444-4444-4444-440544114408}\1.0
    • 0
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\TypeLib\{44444444-4444-4444-4444-440544114408}\1.0\0
    • win32
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\TypeLib\{44444444-4444-4444-4444-440544114408}\1.0
    • HELPDIR
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface
    • {55555555-5555-5555-5555-550555115508}
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{55555555-5555-5555-5555-550555115508}
    • ProxyStubClsid
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{55555555-5555-5555-5555-550555115508}
    • ProxyStubClsid32
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{55555555-5555-5555-5555-550555115508}
    • TypeLib
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface
    • {66666666-6666-6666-6666-660566116608}
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{66666666-6666-6666-6666-660566116608}
    • ProxyStubClsid
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{66666666-6666-6666-6666-660566116608}
    • ProxyStubClsid32
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{66666666-6666-6666-6666-660566116608}
    • TypeLib

Step 4

Delete this registry value

[ Learn More ]

Important: Editing the Windows Registry incorrectly can lead to irreversible system malfunction. Please do this step only if you know how or you can ask assistance from your system administrator. Else, check this Microsoft article first before modifying your computer's registry.

  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Plus-HD-8.1
    • DisplayName = Plus-HD-8.1
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Plus-HD-8.1
    • DisplayIcon = %Program Files%\Plus-HD-8.1\utils.exe
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Plus-HD-8.1
    • DisplayVersion = 1.34.1.29
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Plus-HD-8.1
    • Publisher = Plus HD
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Plus-HD-8.1
    • CrPublisherId = 19979
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Plus-HD-8.1
    • CrAppId = 51108
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Plus-HD-8.1
    • UninstallString = %Program Files%\Plus-HD-8.1\Uninstall.exe /fromcontrolpanel=1
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Plus-HD-8.1\Installer
    • BundledFirefox = 1
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Plus-HD-8.1\Installer
    • BundledIe = 1
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Low Rights\ElevationPolicy\{4736d593-3374-4867-9707-30eb39a57ead}
    • AppName = Plus-HD-8.1-codedownloader.exe
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Low Rights\ElevationPolicy\{4736d593-3374-4867-9707-30eb39a57ead}
    • AppPath = %Program Files%\Plus-HD-8.1
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Low Rights\ElevationPolicy\{4736d593-3374-4867-9707-30eb39a57ead}
    • Policy = 3
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Low Rights\ElevationPolicy\{4736d593-3374-4867-9707-30eb39a57ead}
    • AppName = Plus-HD-8.1-codedownloader.exe
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Low Rights\ElevationPolicy\{4736d593-3374-4867-9707-30eb39a57ead}
    • AppPath = %Program Files%\Plus-HD-8.1
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Low Rights\ElevationPolicy\{4736d593-3374-4867-9707-30eb39a57ead}
    • Policy = 3
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl\FEATURE_BROWSER_EMULATION
    • Plus-HD-8.1-bg.exe = 1f4
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Low Rights\ElevationPolicy\{f61b834c-85c4-45e9-8a64-66c97e7621d4}
    • AppName = Plus-HD-8.1-bg.exe
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Low Rights\ElevationPolicy\{f61b834c-85c4-45e9-8a64-66c97e7621d4}
    • AppPath = %Program Files%\Plus-HD-8.1
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Low Rights\ElevationPolicy\{f61b834c-85c4-45e9-8a64-66c97e7621d4}
    • Policy = 1
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Low Rights\ElevationPolicy\{f61b834c-85c4-45e9-8a64-66c97e7621d4}
    • AppName = Plus-HD-8.1-bg.exe
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Low Rights\ElevationPolicy\{f61b834c-85c4-45e9-8a64-66c97e7621d4}
    • AppPath = %Program Files%\Plus-HD-8.1
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Low Rights\ElevationPolicy\{f61b834c-85c4-45e9-8a64-66c97e7621d4}
    • Policy = 1
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1
    • ActiveAppId = 51108
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\Update
    • LastCheck = 53799deb
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Crossrider
    • Bic = 8AB9ACB724264F98B99A3A9B2199E10EIE
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Crossrider
    • Verifier = cd26e988747c2b8ef9e05fd677345eb5
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\Installer
    • Time = 1400479150
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\Installer
    • StatsDomain = http://stats.{BLOCKED}tsdata.com
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\Installer
    • ErrorsDomain = http://errors.{BLOCKED}tsdata.com
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\Installer
    • CodeDownloadDomain = http://app-static.{BLOCKED}ider.com
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\Installer
    • FullVersion = 1.34.1.29
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\Installer
    • FullVersionForUrl = 1_34_1_29
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\Installer
    • SrcId = 001071
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\Installer
    • SubId = 0
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\Installer
    • ZData = 0
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\Installer
    • DefaultBrowser = ie
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\Installer
    • OsName = XP32
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\Installer
    • Params = { source_id : 001071, sub_id : 0, uzid : 0}
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Plus-HD-8.1\IE\Profiles
    • S-1-5-21-1645522239-1292428093-682003330-1003 = 1
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Plus-HD-8.1\IE
    • TotalProfiles = 1
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\Manifest
    • Name = Plus-HD-8.1
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\Manifest
    • Manifest = NA
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\Manifest
    • Description = Turn YouTube videos to High Definition by default
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\Manifest
    • PublisherName = Plus HD
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\Manifest
    • HomePageUrl = NA
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\Manifest
    • RunInFrame = false
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\Manifest
    • ThanksUrl = NA
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\Manifest
    • DisableIe = true
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\Manifest
    • EnableSearchIE = false
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\Manifest
    • Version = 8
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\Manifest
    • UpdateInterval = 168
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\Manifest
    • BgVersion = 1
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\Manifest
    • AddressbarURL = NA
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\Manifest
    • ChangePrevious = false
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\Manifest
    • SetNewTab = false
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\Manifest
    • PublisherId = 19979
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\Manifest
    • ModeType = production
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\Manifest
    • PluginsManifestVersion = 5
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\Manifest
    • IsButtonEnabled = false
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\Manifest
    • UninstallerOfferUrl = NA
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\Manifest
    • UninstallerOfferAction = NA
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\Code
    • AppJavaScript = {random characters}
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\Code
    • BgJavaScript = {random characters}
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\Plugins\207
    • Version = 2
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\Plugins\207
    • Name = dbWrapper
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\Plugins\207
    • JavaScript = {random characters}
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\Plugins\207
    • Url = http://app-static.{BLOCKED}ider.com/plugins/mins/dbWrapper.js
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\Plugins\177
    • Version = 2
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\Plugins\177
    • Name = crossriderDashboard
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\Plugins\177
    • JavaScript = {random characters}
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\Debug
    • IsDebuggingPlugins = 0
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\Manifest
    • Version = 61
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\Manifest
    • PluginsManifestVersion = 58
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\Plugins\207
    • Url = http://js.{BLOCKED}staticserv.com/plugins/mins/dbWrapper.js
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plus-HD-8.1\Log
    • plus-hd-8.1-bho = 0
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{11111111-1111-1111-1111-110511111108}\InprocServer32
    • ThreadingModel = Apartment
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{22222222-2222-2222-2222-220522112208}\InprocServer32
    • ThreadingModel = Apartment
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{11111111-1111-1111-1111-110511111108}
    • NoExplorer = 1
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{55555555-5555-5555-5555-550555115508}\TypeLib
    • Version = 1.0
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{66666666-6666-6666-6666-660566116608}\TypeLib
    • Version = 1.0

Step 5

Search and delete these folders

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Please make sure you check the Search Hidden Files and Folders checkbox in the More advanced options option to include all hidden folders in the search result.
  • %User Temp%\{random 1}.tmp
  • %User Temp%\{random 2}.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Plus-HD-8.1

Step 6

Search and delete this file

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There may be some files that are hidden. Please make sure you check the Search Hidden Files and Folders checkbox in the "More advanced options" option to include all hidden files and folders in the search result.
  • %User Temp%\Plus-HD-8.1Installer_{10 digits}.log
  • %Windows%\Tasks\Plus-HD-8.1-codedownloader.job
  • %Windows%\Tasks\Plus-HD-8.1-enabler.job
  • %Windows%\Tasks\Plus-HD-8.1-firefoxinstaller.job
  • %Windows%\Tasks\Plus-HD-8.1-updater.job
  • %Windows%\Tasks\temp_Plus-HD-8.1-enabler.job

Step 7

Scan your computer with your Trend Micro product to delete files detected as ADW_PLUSHED. If the detected files have already been cleaned, deleted, or quarantined by your Trend Micro product, no further step is required. You may opt to simply delete the quarantined files. Please check this Knowledge Base page for more information.


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