FreeManualsIndex Toolbar
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| Ranking: | 2,705 |
| Threat Level: | 10 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 24,215 |
| First Seen: | December 7, 2016 |
| Last Seen: | September 20, 2023 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The FreeManualsIndex Toolbar is a program developed by Mindspark Interactive Network, Inc. The FreeManualsIndex software is designed to work as a browser add-on that can be installed to Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome (including some Chromium-based browsers). The FreeManualsIndex application is promoted via hxxp://free.freemanualsindex[.]com to help Web surfers find user manuals on the Internet. The FreeManualsIndex Toolbar is marketed as a tool that may enable users to identify problems with their hardware and software. Also, the FreeManualsIndex Toolbar includes links to respected DIY (Do It Yourself) sites where you might find intriguing DIY projects for your home. The FreeManualsIndex software is configured to change your Web browser settings, and you should take into consideration how it behaves in IE, Chrome and Firefox.
The FreeManualsIndex Extension requires the following rights in Google Chrome:
- Read and change all your data on the websites you visit.
- Replace the page you see when opening a new tab.
- Manage your apps, extensions and themes.
- Manage your downloads.
The FreeManualsIndex Add-on requires the following rights in Mozilla Firefox:
- Access your data for all websites.
- Exchange messages with programs other than Firefox.
- Access browser tabs.
- Access browser activity during navigation.
- Monitor extension usage and manage themes.
The FreeManualsIndex Browser Help Object requires the following rights in Internet Explorer:
- Make FreeManualsIndex your homepage & new tab.
The FreeManualsIndex New Tab can be loaded by visiting the address hxxp://hp.myway[.]com/freemanualsindex/ttab02. You can find links to Metric-conversions.org, Diy.org, Inhabitat.com, Lifehacker.com/tag/diy, and Familyhandyman.com on the FreeManualsIndex New Tab. It should be noted that hxxp://hp.myway[.]com/freemanualsindex/ttab02 is a customized version of a Mindspark's search service called MyWay (hxxps://int.search.myway[.]com). The FreeManualsIndex Toolbar is used to collect information like browsing history, IP addresses, installed extensions, and downloaded content from PC users who have installed the application. Mindspark shares the collected data with advertisers and delivers tracking cookies to users. The cookies are used by advertising networks to recognize your computer on the Web and push targeted commercials to your screen. Ad blockers may not filter content enabled by the FreeManualsIndex program, and you may not welcome the advertisements by untrusted advertisers. The Privacy Policy and EULA regarding the FreeManualsIndex Toolbar can be found at Eula.mindspark[.]com/eula and Eula.mindspark[.]com/privacypolicy. The FreeManualsIndex Toolbar is categorized as a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) by Mindspark Interactive Network, Inc. that you can erase using a credible anti-spyware scanner. AV scanners are likely to flag the installer, Web browser settings, add-ons, extensions and Registry keys associated with FreeManualsIndex by using the following names:
Adware.AdLoadCRT.Win32.544
Adware.MyWebSearch.397520
Application.WebToolbar (A)
Generic PUA PP (PUA)
GrayWare/Win32.StartPage.gen
Malware.Undefined!8.C (CLOUD)
PUP/Win32.Mindspark.C2075014
W32.HfsAdware.1166
W32/Trojan.GDEP-4348
Win32:UnwantedSig [PUP]
not-a-virus:HEUR:AdWare.Win32.Agent.gen
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SpyHunter Detects & Remove FreeManualsIndex Toolbar
Registry Details
Directories
FreeManualsIndex Toolbar may create the following directory or directories:
| %LOCALAPPDATA%\FreeManualsIndexTooltab |
