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TOOLBARGUARD.DLL threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Adware.MyWebSearch. Download GridinSoft Anti-Malware to scan the device, confirm whether this file is present, and remove the detected object if it is found.
- Detection name
- Adware.MyWebSearch
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2021-11-30 21:44:23 (4 years ago)
- File hash
- c93b4e86afa8634f58726dfc84a631a2
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.MyWebSearch, part of the Adware threat category.
Programs that inject advertising, change browser behavior, or monetize traffic through bundled components. Related Adware reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2017-06-01 11:03:19 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-11-30 21:44:23 (4 years ago).
Company metadata: Mindspark. Product metadata: Mindspark Toolbar Platform for Internet Explorer.
Signed by Mindspark Interactive Network. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
ThreatInfo has seen this file in user or system paths listed below. Unexpected locations increase the need for local verification.
Recommended action
What to do next
- Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
- Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
- Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present. Review the Adware category for related samples and common context.
File context
TOOLBARGUARD.DLL is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Mindspark Toolbar Platform for Internet Explorer. The reported company name is Mindspark. The current detection status is Adware.MyWebSearch, based on the latest analysis from 2021-11-30 21:44:23 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.
If TOOLBARGUARD.DLL appears on your computer unexpectedly, treat it as suspicious. Check its location, digital signature, and recent system changes before allowing it to run. A full anti-malware scan is recommended when this file is detected as Adware.MyWebSearch.
File Details
| Product Name: | Mindspark Toolbar Platform for Internet Explorer |
| Company Name: | Mindspark |
| MD5: | c93b4e86afa8634f58726dfc84a631a2 |
| Size: | 239 KB |
| First Published: | 2017-06-01 11:03:19 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-11-30 21:44:23 (4 years ago) |
| Status: | Adware.MyWebSearch (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-11-30 21:44:23 (4 years ago) |
Detection screenshot
The screenshot is a visual record of a GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection for this sample. Use the hash and metadata above as the primary identifiers when comparing the file on your system.
Overview
| Signed By: | Mindspark Interactive Network |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on TOOLBARGUARD.DLL is reported as valid. A valid signature helps confirm publisher identity, but it does not automatically make the file safe if the installer was bundled, abused, or downloaded from an untrusted source.
Common Places:
| %programfiles%\fromdoctopdf_65\bar\c.bin |
| %programfiles%\videodownloadconverter_4z\bar\2c.bin |
| %programfiles%\televisionfanatic\bar\22.bin |
| %programfiles%\onlinemapfinder_9p\bar\9.bin |
| %programfiles%\directionsace_fv\bar\2.bin |
| %sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\bbsqwy6yhk\bar\2.bin |
| %programfiles%\fromdoctopdf_65\bar\2.bin |
| %programfiles%\filmfanatic\bar |
| %programfiles%\productivityboss_e5\bar |
| %programfiles%\onlinemapfinder_9p\bar |
ThreatInfo has observed TOOLBARGUARD.DLL in the locations listed above. Files found in temporary folders, user profile folders, startup locations, or unusual application directories should be reviewed more carefully than files installed under a known program directory.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen TOOLBARGUARD.DLL across 9 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 39.1% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.
OS Version:
The most common operating system signal for TOOLBARGUARD.DLL is Windows 7 with 39.1% of observed hits. If your system differs from the common profile, check whether the file was introduced by a specific installer, archive, or removable device.
Analysis
TOOLBARGUARD.DLL is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows GUI. PE header values are useful for triage, especially when they do not match the expected publisher, product, or release timeline.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
2cc6c3c448a49fa3fb871169e9559752
5b53fb3a59aadb271a973de18c1e2bcb
fb64cbb9c7ef09cc021b2210aee592c2
bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
b2445f8939d0723fc2af75ee462c862d
563ac491bea3eeee17a74a947c8fc5ab
PE section names and hashes can reveal packing, injected resources, or unusual build artifacts. Sections with uncommon names, very large raw data, or hashes that differ from a trusted copy deserve additional review.
Report conclusion
GridinSoft detects this file as Adware.MyWebSearch
This report identifies TOOLBARGUARD.DLL by MD5 c93b4e86afa8634f58726dfc84a631a2. It is part of the Adware report group. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.