Amazon Browser Bar

Amazon Browser Bar

Known Generic

by Amazon Services LLC

What is Amazon Browser Bar?

Amazon Browser Bar is software application developed by Amazon Services LLC. It is most commonly found on computers running Windows 7 with nearly 63.32% of installations running this operating system. Amazon Browser Bar's installer is typically 4.00 MB in size and installs around 12 files.

Amazon Browser Bar is most popular in the United States with 37.14% of installations residing in this country.

Amazon Browser Bar adds 1 scheduled task to the Windows Task Scheduler launching the program at randomly scheduled times.

About Amazon Browser Bar?

This software is often distributed through third-party installers like Open Candy. It includes the option to install the Amazon Browser bar, providing users with quick access to web search, Amazon deals, and other features. It is important to note that the software may prompt users to set their homepage and search default to Amazon Web Search.

Multiple virus scanners have detected malware in Amazon Browser Bar.

search_protect.exe (MD5: 05a32ba624bcc23cf797e4f8ca74b3f3) has been flagged by 3 scanners:
Scanner Software Result
Dr.Web Adware.Downware.1611
ESET-NOD32 Win32/Distromatic.B
Malwarebytes PUP.Optional.Searchprotect

Software Behaviors

Scheduled tasks:
  • search_protect.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{26B14B7C-15C6-4290-AA1A-445F9DD3A75B}' (runs on registration).

Software Details

URL:
https://www.amazon.com
Support:
Installation path:
C:\Program Files\amazon browser bar
Uninstaller:
C:\Program Files\Amazon Browser Bar\uninstall.exe
Size:
4.00 MB
Language:
English

Amazon Browser Bar Executable Details

Primary executable:
AmazonBrowserBar.3.0.dll
Name:
Amazon Browser Bar
Path:
C:\Program Files\amazon browser bar\AmazonBrowserBar.3.0.dll
MD5:
841f44c5edcb38b1aab6a2cb776827aa
SHA-1:
SHA-256:
Files installed by Amazon Browser Bar
File Type Filename MD5
EXE
0d930e67ed56e27729ab69c3d49bdb1a
EXE
7584d7986f23eafeeb201dbf9eac3285