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VX2 Websearch   Read More
Type: Adware
Also Known as: Transponder Blackstone TPS108 AADCOM NetPal DigitalRooster MSView VX2.Transponder Transponder.TPS108
SG Index: 7 [Explain]
Removal tools: List of products that detect/remove/protect against VX2:
  • Desktop Anti-malware: Pro User: X-Cleaner
  • Control IM and P2P use, block spyware and other malware: RTGuardian
  • Endpoint Spyware Remediation: Greynet Enterprise Manager
  • IM, P2P control, malware prevention and web filtering in single appliance: Unified Security Gateway
  • Category Description: Program that delivers advertisements on your PC.

    Note that many websites have their own advertising, unrelated to adware.

    Adware is any software application in which advertising is displayed while the program is running. The authors of these applications include additional code that delivers the ads, which can be viewed through pop-up windows or through a bar that appears on a computer screen and sometimes through text links or in integrated search results. Adware may or may not track personal information. It may also gather information anonymously or in aggregate only. Users should check the EULA and Privacy policy to ensure if the adware on their machines conforms to their standards.
    Official Description: The software goes along with the user of the software as they are surfing around the web and builds reports on the activity.
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    The software monitors the click stream activity of the consumer and communicates with servers.
    The software monitors some activity of the PC and communicates with servers.
    Comment: Seen in numerous incarnations.
       
    Manual removal: 1 Click "Start" in the task bar, then select "Control Panel" "Control Panel" Window is opened
    2 In "Control Panel" window select "ADD/REMOVE Programs" Look For "BlackStone" "BlackStone" should be found in the "ADD/REMOVE Programs"
    3 If "BlackStone" is found Select it and click the "Remove" button to remove it "BlackStone" should be removed.
    4 If "BlackStone" is not present in the "ADD/REMOVE Programs" close any open Web browsers. All the browsers should be closed.
    5 Click "Start", select the Search button and search for "IEHelper.dll" in the "C: drive". "IEHelper.dll" file should be found.
    6 Delete "IEHelper.dll" "IEHelper.dll" file should be deleted.
    7 Click "Start", select the Search button and search for "domlst.cch" in the "C: drive". "domlst.cch" file should be found.
    8 Delete "domlst.cch" "domlst.cch" should be deleted.
    9 IF the system does not permit the file to be deleted... Select "START" then select "Run", type "regedit" and press "ok". A new "Registry Editor" window is opened.
    10 In the left side of the Registry Editor, select the key and its subkeys as follows.
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE-----SOFTWARE-----Microsoft-----Windows---CurrentVersion-----Explorer-----BrowserHelperObjects\ You should find the "{00000000-5eb9-11d5-9d45-009027c14662}" key
    11 Delete the key:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{00000000-5eb9-11d5-9d45-009027c14662} The key is deleted.
    12 Reboot the computer. Click "Start", then click "Search". Search for "IEHelper.dll" You should able to find the "IEHelper.dll" file now.
    13 Now delete IEHelper.dll The "IEHelper.dll" should be able delete now.
    14 Reboot the computer now, and search again for "IEHelper.dll" You should not be able to find the "IEhelper.dll" file any where in your system.
    15 Click Start button on the task bar and click the "Run...". a Run window is opened at the down left corner of the desktop.
    16 Type "regedit" in the Run window and press "ok" A new "Registry Editor" window is opened.
    17 Search for HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{00000000-5eb9-11d5-9d45-009027c14662}
    If the key if still found, proceed to the next step. You should not find the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{00000000-5eb9-11d5-9d45-009027c14662}
    key.
    18 Follow from step 5 to step 10.
    Properties:
  •  Autostarts/Stays Resident
  •  Changes browser
  •  Connects to the internet
  •  High Bandwidth
  •  Shows Advertisements
  •  Stealth Tactics
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