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What is Browser Enhancements?
 
The Malwarebytes research team has determined that Browser Enhancements is adware. These adware applications display advertisements not originating from the sites you are browsing.
 
How do I know if my computer is affected by Browser Enhancements?
 
You may see this entry in your list of installed programs:
 


and this warning during install:


 
How did BrowserEnhancements get on my computer?
 
Adware applications use different methods for distributing themselves. This particular one was bundled with other software.
 
How do I remove BrowserEnhancements?
 
Our program Malwarebytes Anti-Malware can detect and remove this potentially unwanted program.

• Please download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware to your desktop.
• Double-click mbam-setup-version.exe and follow the prompts to install the program.
• At the end, be sure a check-mark is placed next to the following:
  • Enable free trial of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Premium
  • Launch Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
• Then click Finish.
• If an update is found, you will be prompted to download and install the latest version.
• Once the program has loaded, select Scan now. Or select the Threat Scan from the Scan menu.
• When the scan is complete , make sure that everything is set to "Quarantine", and click Apply Actions.
• Reboot your computer if prompted.

Is there anything else I need to do to get rid of Browser Enhancements?

• No, Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware removes Browser Enhancements completely.

How would the full version of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware help protect me?
 
We hope our application and this guide have helped you eradicate this hijacker.  
 
As you can see below the full version of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware would have protected you against the Browser Enhancements adware.  It would have warned you before the rogue could install itself, giving you a chance to stop it before it became too late.
 

Technical details for experts
 
You will see these signs in a HijackThis log:

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Browser Enhancements] C:\Program Files\Browser Enhancements\WManager.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WManager] C:\Program Files\Browser Enhancements\WManager.exe

 
 
Alterations made by the installer:

File system details  
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    Adds the folder C:\Program Files\Browser Enhancements
       Adds the file sqlite3.dll"="3/14/2014 9:25 PM, 236544 bytes, A
       Adds the file unins000.dat"="10/9/2014 9:26 AM, 1416 bytes, A
       Adds the file unins000.exe"="10/9/2014 9:25 AM, 719521 bytes, A
       Adds the file UpDlg.exe"="9/23/2014 9:03 PM, 395264 bytes, A
       Adds the file WManager.exe"="9/3/2014 12:51 PM, 888832 bytes, A
    Adds the folder C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Browser Enhancements
       Adds the file Browser Enhancements.lnk"="10/9/2014 9:26 AM, 1114 bytes, A

Registry details  
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    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run}
       "Browser Enhancements"="REG_SZ", "C:\Program Files\Browser Enhancements\WManager.exe"
       "WManager"="REG_SZ", "C:\Program Files\Browser Enhancements\WManager.exe"
    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{B92711A1-DAA6-464C-BC35-AB43E048136F}}_is1}
       "DisplayName"="REG_SZ", "Browser Enhancements version 3.17"
       "DisplayVersion"="REG_SZ", "3.17"
       "EstimatedSize"="REG_DWORD", 2176
       "Inno Setup: App Path"="REG_SZ", "C:\Program Files\Browser Enhancements"
       "Inno Setup: Icon Group"="REG_SZ", "Browser Enhancements"
       "Inno Setup: Language"="REG_SZ", "english"
       "Inno Setup: Setup Version"="REG_SZ", "5.5.5 (a)"
       "Inno Setup: User"="REG_SZ", "Malwarebytes"
       "InstallDate"="REG_SZ", "20141009"
       "InstallLocation"="REG_SZ", "C:\Program Files\Browser Enhancements\"
       "MajorVersion"="REG_DWORD", 3
       "MinorVersion"="REG_DWORD", 17
       "NoModify"="REG_DWORD", 1
       "NoRepair"="REG_DWORD", 1
       "Publisher"="REG_SZ", "Browser Enhancements"
       "QuietUninstallString"="REG_SZ", ""C:\Program Files\Browser Enhancements\unins000.exe" /SILENT"
       "UninstallString"="REG_SZ", ""C:\Program Files\Browser Enhancements\unins000.exe""
    [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\UpdateFiles]
       "ID"="REG_SZ", "LVuMtJPyPqW9Hqne"
       "Key"="REG_SZ", "bcx2b0"

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware log:

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
www.malwarebytes.org

Scan Date: 10/9/2014
Scan Time: 9:31:29 AM
Logfile: mbamBrowserEnhancements.txt
Administrator: Yes

Version: 2.00.3.1024
Malware Database: v2014.10.09.04
Rootkit Database: v2014.10.08.01
License: Free
Malware Protection: Disabled
Malicious Website Protection: Disabled
Self-protection: Disabled

OS: Windows 7 Service Pack 1
CPU: x86
File System: NTFS
User: Malwarebytes

Scan Type: Threat Scan
Result: Completed
Objects Scanned: 267801
Time Elapsed: 3 min, 7 sec

Memory: Enabled
Startup: Enabled
Filesystem: Enabled
Archives: Enabled
Rootkits: Disabled
Heuristics: Enabled
PUP: Enabled
PUM: Enabled

Processes: 1
PUP.Optional.BrowserEnhancements.A, C:\Program Files\Browser Enhancements\WManager.exe, 4056, Delete-on-Reboot, [7533c84a6e0e4ceae55fd937ed16c43c]

Modules: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Keys: 1
PUP.Optional.BrowserEnhancements.A, HKLM\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\UNINSTALL\{B92711A1-DAA6-464C-BC35-AB43E048136F}}_is1, Quarantined, [7533c84a6e0e4ceae55fd937ed16c43c], 

Registry Values: 2
PUP.Optional.BrowserEnhancements.A, HKLM\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUN|Browser Enhancements, C:\Program Files\Browser Enhancements\WManager.exe, Quarantined, [7533c84a6e0e4ceae55fd937ed16c43c]
PUP.Optional.BrowserEnhancements.A, HKLM\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUN|WManager, C:\Program Files\Browser Enhancements\WManager.exe, Quarantined, [7533c84a6e0e4ceae55fd937ed16c43c]

Registry Data: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Folders: 2
PUP.Optional.BrowserEnhancements.A, C:\Program Files\Browser Enhancements, Delete-on-Reboot, [7533c84a6e0e4ceae55fd937ed16c43c], 
PUP.Optional.BrowserEnhancements.A, C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Browser Enhancements, Quarantined, [2a7e7d95d3a952e481c479977e85728e], 

Files: 7
PUP.Optional.BrowserEnhancements.A, C:\Users\{username}\Desktop\ADK-New-Java3.exe, Quarantined, [8424c052ee8e37ffede18ccbb54b54ac], 
PUP.Optional.BrowserEnhancements.A, C:\Program Files\Browser Enhancements\unins000.dat, Quarantined, [7533c84a6e0e4ceae55fd937ed16c43c], 
PUP.Optional.BrowserEnhancements.A, C:\Program Files\Browser Enhancements\sqlite3.dll, Quarantined, [7533c84a6e0e4ceae55fd937ed16c43c], 
PUP.Optional.BrowserEnhancements.A, C:\Program Files\Browser Enhancements\unins000.exe, Quarantined, [7533c84a6e0e4ceae55fd937ed16c43c], 
PUP.Optional.BrowserEnhancements.A, C:\Program Files\Browser Enhancements\UpDlg.exe, Quarantined, [7533c84a6e0e4ceae55fd937ed16c43c], 
PUP.Optional.BrowserEnhancements.A, C:\Program Files\Browser Enhancements\WManager.exe, Delete-on-Reboot, [7533c84a6e0e4ceae55fd937ed16c43c], 
PUP.Optional.BrowserEnhancements.A, C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Browser Enhancements\Browser Enhancements.lnk, Quarantined, [2a7e7d95d3a952e481c479977e85728e], 

Physical Sectors: 0
(No malicious items detected)


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