Threat Database Adware Adware.Search Know

Adware.Search Know

By CagedTech in Adware
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Threat Scorecard

Popularity Rank: 6,948
Threat Level: 20 % (Normal)
Infected Computers: 19,784
First Seen: November 2, 2015
Last Seen: October 3, 2026
OS(es) Affected: Windows

Your system has been detected with Adware.Search Know, a type of malicious software that can compromise your computer's security and privacy. This detection is a clear indication that your system has been infected with a potentially unwanted program that can lead to various issues, including unwanted advertisements, data theft, and system instability.

What Is Adware.Search Know?

Adware.Search Know is a type of adware program designed to display unwanted advertisements on your computer, often in the form of pop-ups, banners, or sponsored search results. This type of malware can be installed on your system through various means, including freeware downloads, infected software bundles, or exploited vulnerabilities. Once installed, Adware.Search Know can collect your browsing data, tracking your online activities and using this information to display targeted advertisements.

How Adware.Search Know Operates

Adware.Search Know operates by infiltrating your system and modifying your browser settings, often without your knowledge or consent. It can alter your default search engine, homepage, or new tab page, redirecting you to suspicious websites or displaying unwanted advertisements. This malware can also collect your personal data, including browsing history, search queries, and other sensitive information, which can be used for malicious purposes.

Symptoms of Infection

If your system is infected with Adware.Search Know, you may experience various symptoms, including unwanted advertisements, slow system performance, and browser crashes. You may also notice that your browser settings have been modified, or that you are being redirected to suspicious websites. Additionally, you may see pop-ups or banners advertising products or services that you did not request. These symptoms can be frustrating and may compromise your system's security and privacy.

  • Unwanted advertisements, including pop-ups and banners
  • Modified browser settings, such as changed default search engine or homepage
  • Slow system performance or browser crashes
  • Redirection to suspicious websites
  • Collection of personal data, including browsing history and search queries

How to Remove Adware.Search Know

  1. Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the malware from loading
  2. Perform a full scan of your system using a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to detect and remove the malware
  3. Uninstall any suspicious programs or software that may be related to the malware
  4. Reset your browser settings, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default values
  5. Reboot your system and perform another full scan to ensure that the malware has been completely removed

Conclusion

Removing Adware.Search Know from your system is crucial to prevent further damage and protect your personal data. By following the steps outlined above, you can effectively remove the malware and restore your system's security and privacy. It is essential to be cautious when downloading software or clicking on links, as these can be common entry points for malware. Regularly updating your operating system, browser, and anti-malware software can also help prevent future infections. If you are unsure about any aspect of the removal process, it is recommended to seek guidance from a qualified IT professional or a reputable anti-malware support service.

SpyHunter Detects & Remove Adware.Search Know

Registry Details

Adware.Search Know may create the following registry entry or registry entries:
CLSID
{083DA3DE-A0D0-4793-A5A9-1940700C785D}
{3beacc4a-b617-4519-bb20-e5970414cbe4}
{42273140-60DE-4DE5-8B4B-F649F8CCF98B}
{6DF7B721-D460-476E-A657-5A3E359A9104}
{6F387E5F-B247-45E2-A4B9-A1291DF085E4}
{73e63875-3642-489c-b934-1c996afd502f}
{75A6D549-54C1-4B06-8039-B7F2C67BA44A}
{84853B69-2D54-4CF5-989F-BE2A792B2505}
{8C327BD5-D857-4594-86D1-9D218E2F52CE}
{B0487560-F3CF-4EFA-A24F-CB297711B29A}
{cdc9b2b6-5796-4d44-bc7a-2fa644057d7f}
{da8dfa05-93a3-4617-8c86-bbfc625f8fa7}
{E3DAED89-1BEA-46E1-9EE0-5FC86D45DE91}
{F4D738F7-CF85-4D7D-88B0-D24E78E0426E}
File name without path
https_searchandknow-a.akamaihd.net_0.localstorage
https_searchknow-a.akamaihd.net_0.localstorage
https_searchknow-a.akamaihd.net_0.localstorage-journal
https_searchquickknow-a.akamaihd.net_0.localstorage
https_searchtooknow-a.akamaihd.net_0.localstorage
https_searchtooknow-a.akamaihd.net_0.localstorage-journal
https_searchwebknow-a.akamaihd.net_0.localstorage
https_searchwebknow-a.akamaihd.net_0.localstorage-journal
searchandknow-a.akamaihd[1].xml
searchknow-a.akamaihd[1].xml
searchmoreknow-a.akamaihd[1].xml
SearchMoreKnowDesktopSearch.lnk
searchquickknow-a.akamaihd[1].xml
searchtooknow-a.akamaihd[1].xml
searchwebknow-a.akamaihd[1].xml
SOFTWARE\Classes\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AppContainer\Storage\microsoft.microsoftedge_8wekyb3d8bbwe\Children\001\Internet Explorer\DOMStorage\searchknow-a.akamaihd.net
SOFTWARE\Classes\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AppContainer\Storage\microsoft.microsoftedge_8wekyb3d8bbwe\Children\001\Internet Explorer\DOMStorage\searchtooknow-a.akamaihd.net
SOFTWARE\Classes\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AppContainer\Storage\microsoft.microsoftedge_8wekyb3d8bbwe\Children\001\Internet Explorer\DOMStorage\searchwebknow-a.akamaihd.net
SOFTWARE\Classes\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AppContainer\Storage\microsoft.microsoftedge_8wekyb3d8bbwe\Children\001\Internet Explorer\EdpDomStorage\searchknow-a.akamaihd.net
SOFTWARE\Classes\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AppContainer\Storage\microsoft.microsoftedge_8wekyb3d8bbwe\Children\001\Internet Explorer\EdpDomStorage\searchtooknow-a.akamaihd.net
SOFTWARE\Classes\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AppContainer\Storage\microsoft.microsoftedge_8wekyb3d8bbwe\Children\001\Internet Explorer\EdpDomStorage\searchwebknow-a.akamaihd.net
Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Approved Extensions\{1404B643-37F5-481A-A36D-E6EEACB01AE1}
Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Approved Extensions\{267900E9-D7C1-4E8E-B09B-23B437693506}
SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Approved Extensions\{596CE978-4BA2-45EB-9F2F-CFE184DCF44D}
Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Approved Extensions\{73E63875-3642-489C-B934-1C996AFD502F}
Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Approved Extensions\{9CCFBEA0-8E85-41CA-B3D1-5DDBE4FF9DBE}
Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Approved Extensions\{CDC9B2B6-5796-4D44-BC7A-2FA644057D7F}
Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Approved Extensions\{E5AB1B61-C502-4F36-97A4-0A2FEFE67807}
Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\DOMStorage\searchandknow-a.akamaihd.net
Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\DOMStorage\searchknow-a.akamaihd.net
Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\DOMStorage\searchmoreknow-a.akamaihd.net
Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\DOMStorage\searchquickknow-a.akamaihd.net
Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\DOMStorage\searchtooknow-a.akamaihd.net
Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\DOMStorage\searchwebknow-a.akamaihd.net
SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\LowRegistry\DOMStorage\searchandknow-a.akamaihd.net
SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\LowRegistry\DOMStorage\searchknow-a.akamaihd.net
SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\LowRegistry\DOMStorage\searchtooknow-a.akamaihd.net
SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\LowRegistry\DOMStorage\searchwebknow-a.akamaihd.net
Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchScopes\{fcd9f10e-0daa-405f-bca0-0dd3f37c59d9}
SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Tracing\SearchMoreKnowDesktopSearch_RASAPI32
SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Tracing\SearchMoreKnowDesktopSearch_RASMANCS
SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Tracing\SearchTooKnowDesktopSearch_RASAPI32
SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Tracing\SearchTooKnowDesktopSearch_RASMANCS
SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{3beacc4a-b617-4519-bb20-e5970414cbe4}
SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{73e63875-3642-489c-b934-1c996afd502f}
SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{cdc9b2b6-5796-4d44-bc7a-2fa644057d7f}
Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\Settings\{267900E9-D7C1-4E8E-B09B-23B437693506}
Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\Settings\{CDC9B2B6-5796-4D44-BC7A-2FA644057D7F}
Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\Stats\{267900E9-D7C1-4E8E-B09B-23B437693506}
Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\Stats\{CDC9B2B6-5796-4D44-BC7A-2FA644057D7F}
SOFTWARE\SearchAndKnow
SOFTWARE\SearchMoreKnow
SOFTWARE\SearchQuickKnow
SOFTWARE\SearchTooKnow
SOFTWARE\SearchWebKnow
SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{267900e9-d7c1-4e8e-b09b-23b437693506}
SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{3beacc4a-b617-4519-bb20-e5970414cbe4}
SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{73e63875-3642-489c-b934-1c996afd502f}
SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{cdc9b2b6-5796-4d44-bc7a-2fa644057d7f}
SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\SearchAndKnow
SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\SearchKnow
SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\SearchMoreKnow
SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\SearchQuickKnow
SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\SearchTooKnow
SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\SearchWebKnow
SYSTEM\ControlSet001\services\Service Mgr SearchKnow
SYSTEM\ControlSet001\services\Service Mgr SearchMoreKnow
SYSTEM\ControlSet001\services\Service Mgr SearchTooKnow
SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\Service Mgr SearchWebKnow
SYSTEM\ControlSet001\services\Update Mgr SearchKnow
SYSTEM\ControlSet001\services\Update Mgr SearchMoreKnow
SYSTEM\ControlSet001\services\Update Mgr SearchTooKnow
SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\Update Mgr SearchWebKnow
SYSTEM\ControlSet002\services\Service Mgr SearchKnow
SYSTEM\ControlSet002\services\Service Mgr SearchMoreKnow
SYSTEM\ControlSet002\services\Service Mgr SearchTooKnow
SYSTEM\ControlSet002\Services\Service Mgr SearchWebKnow
SYSTEM\ControlSet002\services\Update Mgr SearchKnow
SYSTEM\ControlSet002\services\Update Mgr SearchMoreKnow
SYSTEM\ControlSet002\services\Update Mgr SearchTooKnow
SYSTEM\ControlSet002\Services\Update Mgr SearchWebKnow
SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\Service Mgr SearchKnow
SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\Service Mgr SearchMoreKnow
SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\Service Mgr SearchTooKnow
SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Service Mgr SearchWebKnow
SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\Update Mgr SearchKnow
SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\Update Mgr SearchMoreKnow
SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\Update Mgr SearchTooKnow
SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Update Mgr SearchWebKnow
Search and Know
Search Know
Search Quick Know
Search Too Know
Search Web Know
SearchMoreKnow

Directories

Adware.Search Know may create the following directory or directories:

%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Application Data\SearchMoreKnow
%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Search Too Know
%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\SearchMoreKnow
%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Search Too Know
%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\SearchMoreKnow
%PROGRAMFILES%\Common Files\9a4b8b26-f4e0-4529-a5b4-93ec828f7e42
%PROGRAMFILES%\Search Know
%PROGRAMFILES%\Search Too Know
%PROGRAMFILES%\Search Web Know
%PROGRAMFILES%\SearchMoreKnow
%PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\Common Files\9a4b8b26-f4e0-4529-a5b4-93ec828f7e42
%PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\Search Know
%PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\Search Quick Know
%PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\Search Too Know
%PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\Search Web Know
%PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\Search and Know
%PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\SearchMoreKnow
%TEMP%\Search Know
%TEMP%\Search Quick Know
%TEMP%\Search Web Know
%temp%\Search Too Know
%temp%\SearchMoreKnow

URLs

Adware.Search Know may call the following URLs:

searchandknow.com
searchitknow.com
searchmorenow.com
searchquicknow.com
searchtooknow.com
searchwebknow.com
{d720d64d-c71a-4316-b59e-8a41b860178f}