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What is Software Updater?

The Malwarebytes research team has determined that Software Updater 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 Software Updater?

You may see this this entry in your list of installed programs:



and these warnings:







How did Software Updater get on my computer?

Adware applications use different methods for distributing themselves. This particular one was bundled with other software.

How do I remove Software Updater?

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 Software Updater?

• No, Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware removes Software Updater 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 Software Updater 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 - Global Startup: SoftwareUpdater.lnk = C:\Program Files\Software Updater\SoftwareUpdater.exe
O23 - Service: asuservice - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Software Updater\suscan.exe

Alterations made by the installer:

File system details  
---------------------------------------------
    Adds the folder C:\Program Files\Software Updater
       Adds the file cpprest120_xp_1_4.dll"="9/16/2014 3:15 AM, 1140896 bytes, A
       Adds the file cpuidsdk.dll"="9/16/2014 3:15 AM, 923648 bytes, A
       Adds the file DriversHQ.SDK.REST.Win32.dll"="9/16/2014 3:15 AM, 461312 bytes, A
       Adds the file msvcp120.dll"="9/16/2014 3:15 AM, 455328 bytes, A
       Adds the file msvcr120.dll"="9/16/2014 3:15 AM, 970912 bytes, A
       Adds the file SoftwareUpdater.exe"="9/29/2014 8:08 PM, 2187264 bytes, A
       Adds the file suscan.exe"="9/26/2014 12:36 AM, 222208 bytes, A
       Adds the file unins000.dat"="12/5/2014 3:24 PM, 3299 bytes, A
       Adds the file unins000.exe"="12/5/2014 3:24 PM, 719521 bytes, A
       Adds the file Uninstall.exe"="9/16/2014 3:15 AM, 1797120 bytes, A
       Adds the file updater.log"="12/5/2014 3:26 PM, 4855 bytes, A
    In the existing folder C:\ProgramData
       Adds the file suguid.txt"="12/5/2014 3:24 PM, 36 bytes, A
       Adds the file suscan.txt"="12/5/2014 3:24 PM, 95 bytes, A
    In the existing folder C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup
       Adds the file SoftwareUpdater.lnk"="12/5/2014 3:24 PM, 1078 bytes, A

Registry details  
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    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\FTH]
       "CheckPointTime"="REG_DWORD", 217704384
    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Software Updater_is1]
       "DisplayIcon"="REG_SZ", "C:\Program Files\Software Updater\UninstallSoftwareUpdater.exe"
       "DisplayName"="REG_SZ", "Software Updater version 1.9.9"
       "DisplayVersion"="REG_SZ", "1.9.9"
       "EstimatedSize"="REG_DWORD", 8658
       "Inno Setup: App Path"="REG_SZ", "C:\Program Files\Software Updater"
       "Inno Setup: Icon Group"="REG_SZ", "Software Updater"
       "Inno Setup: Language"="REG_SZ", "default"
       "Inno Setup: Setup Version"="REG_SZ", "5.5.5 (a)"
       "Inno Setup: User"="REG_SZ", "Malwarebytes"
       "InstallDate"="REG_SZ", "20141205"
       "InstallLocation"="REG_SZ", "C:\Program Files\Software Updater\"
       "MajorVersion"="REG_DWORD", 1
       "MinorVersion"="REG_DWORD", 9
       "NoModify"="REG_DWORD", 1
       "NoRepair"="REG_DWORD", 1
       "QuietUninstallString"="REG_SZ", ""C:\Program Files\Software Updater\unins000.exe" /SILENT"
       "UninstallString"="REG_SZ", ""C:\Program Files\Software Updater\unins000.exe""
    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\asuservice]
       "ErrorControl"="REG_DWORD", 1
       "ImagePath"="REG_EXPAND_SZ, "C:\Program Files\Software Updater\suscan.exe"
       "ObjectName"="REG_SZ", "LocalSystem"
       "Start"="REG_DWORD", 2
       "Type"="REG_DWORD", 16
    [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\SoftwareUpdater]
       "guid"="REG_SZ", "bd7a1d84-e54b-4fe4-bcbe-3c227c71a4a1"

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware log:

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
www.malwarebytes.org

Scan Date: 12/5/2014
Scan Time: 3:28:16 PM
Logfile: mbamSoftwareUpdfater.txt
Administrator: Yes

Version: 2.00.4.1028
Malware Database: v2014.12.05.06
Rootkit Database: v2014.12.03.01
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: 279705
Time Elapsed: 3 min, 29 sec

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

Processes: 1
PUP.Optional.SoftwareUpdater, C:\Program Files\Software Updater\SoftwareUpdater.exe, 1084, Delete-on-Reboot, [b288baa54a324ee8ef64a21f08fc12ee]

Modules: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Keys: 2
PUP.Optional.SoftwareUpdater, HKLM\SYSTEM\CURRENTCONTROLSET\SERVICES\asuservice, Quarantined, [b288baa54a324ee8ef64a21f08fc12ee], 
PUP.Optional.SoftwareUpdater, HKLM\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\UNINSTALL\Software Updater_is1, Quarantined, [b288baa54a324ee8ef64a21f08fc12ee], 

Registry Values: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Data: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Folders: 1
PUP.Optional.SoftwareUpdater, C:\Program Files\Software Updater, Delete-on-Reboot, [b288baa54a324ee8ef64a21f08fc12ee], 

Files: 12
PUP.Optional.SoftwareUpdater.A, C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\SoftwareUpdater.lnk, Quarantined, [5edca5ba7efed1654471214506fdd32d], 
PUP.Optional.SoftwareUpdater, C:\Program Files\Software Updater\updater.log, Quarantined, [b288baa54a324ee8ef64a21f08fc12ee], 
PUP.Optional.SoftwareUpdater, C:\Program Files\Software Updater\cpprest120_xp_1_4.dll, Quarantined, [b288baa54a324ee8ef64a21f08fc12ee], 
PUP.Optional.SoftwareUpdater, C:\Program Files\Software Updater\cpuidsdk.dll, Quarantined, [b288baa54a324ee8ef64a21f08fc12ee], 
PUP.Optional.SoftwareUpdater, C:\Program Files\Software Updater\DriversHQ.SDK.REST.Win32.dll, Quarantined, [b288baa54a324ee8ef64a21f08fc12ee], 
PUP.Optional.SoftwareUpdater, C:\Program Files\Software Updater\msvcp120.dll, Quarantined, [b288baa54a324ee8ef64a21f08fc12ee], 
PUP.Optional.SoftwareUpdater, C:\Program Files\Software Updater\msvcr120.dll, Quarantined, [b288baa54a324ee8ef64a21f08fc12ee], 
PUP.Optional.SoftwareUpdater, C:\Program Files\Software Updater\SoftwareUpdater.exe, Delete-on-Reboot, [b288baa54a324ee8ef64a21f08fc12ee], 
PUP.Optional.SoftwareUpdater, C:\Program Files\Software Updater\suscan.exe, Quarantined, [b288baa54a324ee8ef64a21f08fc12ee], 
PUP.Optional.SoftwareUpdater, C:\Program Files\Software Updater\unins000.dat, Quarantined, [b288baa54a324ee8ef64a21f08fc12ee], 
PUP.Optional.SoftwareUpdater, C:\Program Files\Software Updater\unins000.exe, Quarantined, [b288baa54a324ee8ef64a21f08fc12ee], 
PUP.Optional.SoftwareUpdater, C:\Program Files\Software Updater\Uninstall.exe, Quarantined, [b288baa54a324ee8ef64a21f08fc12ee], 

Physical Sectors: 0
(No malicious items detected)


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