QuickRef

By GoldSparrow in Potentially Unwanted Programs

Threat Scorecard

Popularity Rank: 17,100
Threat Level: 20 % (Normal)
Infected Computers: 13,405
First Seen: February 2, 2015
Last Seen: August 31, 2025
OS(es) Affected: Windows

QuickRef is a Possibly Unwanted Program linked to adware. QuickRef may be able to track the targeted PC user's online activity. Later the PC user's browsing information, can be sent to third parties who may use such data for marketing purposes. QuickRef may cause repeated redirects to dubious websites when PC users are performing online queries or browsing a particular website. QuickRef may also substitute the default homepage and search engine or a new tab page with an ad-supported website. QuickRef may display annoying pop-up advertisements on the screen of the computer.

SpyHunter Detects & Remove QuickRef

File System Details

QuickRef may create the following file(s):
# File Name MD5 Detections
1. qrnfd_1_10_0_12.sys b5617a222d46e7801a4cb2a298da7b93 155
2. qrnfd_1_10_0_8.sys f68d780e65d1d25756c6ab68fea85cf2 33
3. qrnfd_1_10_0_13.sys 16840c63c4081ad6640381eb59defc50 4
4. qrsvc.exe d0eb02f2e792ab220b67f4df07a2dde2 1
5. qrnfd_1_10_0_9.sys 37251e9f4a2a97686f0644198361f574 1
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Registry Details

QuickRef may create the following registry entry or registry entries:
SYSTEM\ControlSet001\services\qrnfd_1_10_0_8
SYSTEM\ControlSet001\services\qrnfd_1_10_0_9
SYSTEM\ControlSet001\services\qrsvc_1.10.0.9
SYSTEM\ControlSet002\services\qrsvc_1.10.0.9
SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\qrnfd_1_10_0_8
SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\qrnfd_1_10_0_9
SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\qrsvc_1.10.0.8
SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\qrsvc_1.10.0.9

Directories

QuickRef may create the following directory or directories:

%PROGRAMFILES%\QuickRef_1.10.0.8
%PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\QuickRef_1.10.0.8

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