DivX Browser Bar
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| Ranking: | 8,097 |
| Threat Level: | 20 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 4,235 |
| First Seen: | July 8, 2013 |
| Last Seen: | September 16, 2023 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The DivX Browser Bar is a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Program) that is used to force computer users to use the Conduit search engine. This low quality search engine has been linked to a variety of browser hijacker scams. The Conduit search engine and browser toolbars like the DivX Browser Bar are used to generate revenue from advertising and from affiliate marketing. The Conduit search engine is mainly designed to deliver sponsored search results rather than links to websites associated with the computer user's search terms. It is usually recommended avoiding browser toolbars like the DivX Browser Bar. Although they are often used by software developers to generate advertisement revenue, the main problem with these types of browser toolbars is that they are installed on computer systems without the computer user's permission. Because of this, ESG security researchers strongly advise avoiding the DivX Browser Bar and removing the DivX Browser Bar completely if the DivX Browser Bar has already been installed on your computer.
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Common Issues Associated with the DivX Browser Bar and Similar PUPs
There have been several complains associated with the DivX Browser Bar. Even though the DivX Browser Bar is marketed as a helpful aid for carrying out searches directly from the Web browser toolbar, the DivX Browser Bar causes several problems on the affected computer. Some of the symptoms associated with DivX Browser Bar include the following:
- It may be difficult to remove the DivX Browser Bar through normal means. After manual removal, components associated with the DivX Browser Bar may remain on the affected computer. The DivX Browser Bar also makes changes to the affected computer's settings that may not be straightforward to remove, even after uninstalling this PUP.
- The DivX Browser Bar is associated with various threats. The DivX Browser Bar's pop-up windows and fake error messages may expose your computer to various adware infections. Sponsored search results on the Conduit search engine may also lead to known threats or to questionable websites.
- The DivX Browser Bar may have an overall negative effect on a computer's performance. The DivX Browser Bar may cause a computer to run more slowly and crash frequently and have a significant effect on your Internet connection speed and loading times.
SpyHunter Detects & Remove DivX Browser Bar
Registry Details
Directories
DivX Browser Bar may create the following directory or directories:
| %ProgramFiles%\DivX_Browser_Bar |
| %userprofile%\appdata\locallow\DivX_Browser_Bar |
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