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mwssvc.exe

My Web Search Bar by Mindspark Interactive Network (Signed)

Remove mwssvc.exe
Warning 31 antivirus scanners has detected malware in various versions of mwssvc.exe.

Overview

MWSSVC.EXE has 3 known versions, the most recent one is 1, 0, 0, 5. It is started as a Windows Service called 'MyWebSearchService'. The average file size is about 29.9 KB. It is an authenticode code-signed executable issued to Mindspark Interactive Network. During the process's lifecycle, the typical CPU resource utilization is about 0.0017% including both foreground and background operations, the average private memory consumption is about 904 KB with the maximum memory reaching around 1.86 MB. Addionally, typically read and write I/O disk operations is about 1.54 KB per minute for reads and 28 Bytes per minute for writes.

What is MWSSVC.EXE?

My Web Search Bar is part of My Web Search by the Mindspark Interactive Network, a browser toolbar, part of the Fun Web Products suite of potentially unwanted applications such as Smiley Central, Cursor Mania, Popular Screensavers and others. The toolbar provides access to search engine results and a 404 Error Redirector among other things to your browser.

About MWSSVC.EXE (from Mindspark Interactive Network)

MyWebSearch brings together the most comprehensive collection of search tools available to provide you with the information you need when you need it.

DetailsDetails

File name:MWSSVC.EXE
Publisher:MyWebSearch.com
Product name:My Web Search Bar
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\MyWebSearch\bar\1.bin\MWSSVC.EXE
Certificate
Issued to:Mindspark Interactive Network
Windows Service
Display name:MyWebSearchService

BehaviorsBehaviors

(Note, the behaviors below are for all versions of MWSSVC.EXE, select a unique version for details.)
Service
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
  • MyWebSearchService

MalwareMalware detections

Based on 40+ industry antivirus scanners, 31 of them detected the following malware.
Antivirus engineEngine versionDetectionFile version
Agnitum 5.5.1.3 Adware.Agent!98ycrZJuFqI 1, 0, 0, 5
Agnitum 5.5.1.3 Adware.Agent!98ycrZJuFqI 1, 0, 0, 5
AhnLab V3 Internet Security 2013.04.05 PUP/Win32.MyWebSearch 1, 0, 0, 5
AhnLab V3 Internet Security 2012.08.14 PUP/Win32.MyWebSearch 1, 0, 0, 4
avast! 6.0.1289.0 Win32:FunWeb-K [PUP] 1, 0, 0, 5
AVG 2014.0.3629 AdInstaller.FunWeb 1, 0, 0, 5
CAT Quick Heal 4.13.12.00 WebToolbar.MyWebSearch.em.n4 (Not a Virus) 1, 0, 0, 5
CAT Quick Heal 4.13.12.00 WebToolbar.MyWebSearch.em.n4 (Not a Virus) 1, 0, 0, 4
CAT Quick Heal 4.13.12.00 WebToolbar.MyWebSearch.em.n4 (Not a Virus) 1, 0, 0, 5
Clam AntiVirus 0.97.3.0 Suspect.Adware.MWS 1, 0, 0, 5
Clam AntiVirus 0.97.3.0 Suspect.Adware.MWS 1, 0, 0, 4
Clam AntiVirus 0.97.3.0 Suspect.Adware.MWS 1, 0, 0, 5
Comodo Internet Security 15822 Application.Win32.WebToolbar.MyWebSearch 1, 0, 0, 5
ESET NOD32 7.8195 Win32/Toolbar.MyWebSearch 1, 0, 0, 5
ESET NOD32 7.7381 Win32/Toolbar.MyWebSearch 1, 0, 0, 4
ESET NOD32 7.8056 Win32/Toolbar.MyWebSearch 1, 0, 0, 5
F-Secure 9.0.16440.0 Adware:W32/MyWebSearch 1, 0, 0, 4
F-Secure 11.0.19020.35 Adware:W32/MyWebSearch 1, 0, 0, 5
Kingsoft 2013.1.8.219 Win32.Troj.Generic.(kcloud) 1, 0, 0, 5
Kingsoft 2013.1.8.219 Win32.Troj.Generic.(kcloud) 1, 0, 0, 5
eScan by MicroWorld 12.0.250.0 Adware:W32/MyWebSearch.I (ES) 1, 0, 0, 5
Norman 7.00.22 Suspicious_Gen2.IXFHO 1, 0, 0, 5
Norman 7.00.22 Suspicious_Gen2.AYWKJ 1, 0, 0, 5
Rising Antivirus 24.56.01.04 Trojan.Win32.Generic.12800AD1 1, 0, 0, 5
SUPERAntiSpyware 5.6.0.1008 PUP.MyWebSearch 1, 0, 0, 5
SUPERAntiSpyware 5.6.0.1008 PUP.MyWebSearch 1, 0, 0, 5
The Hacker None Adware/MyWebSearch 1, 0, 0, 5
VIPRE Antivirus 16574 MyWebSearch.J (v) (not malicious) 1, 0, 0, 5
VIPRE Antivirus 12612 MyWebSearch Toolbar (not malicious) 1, 0, 0, 4
VIPRE Antivirus 15764 MyWebSearch Toolbar (not malicious) 1, 0, 0, 5
ViRobot 2011.4.7.4223 Adware.MyWebSearch.28762 1, 0, 0, 4

VersionsAll file variations of MWSSVC.EXE

MD5SHA-1File size
bb74024a1d4e4808562c090980151653 0bf68c783cc795482ddde89ad1f750e80f78f636 33.52 KB
48d50d679d28e5c4bf5a67664cc56b41 e740917f2cdff0f227f1a22e3f986001b8772ac6 28.09 KB
319f6520eeace462c0fbfeb6ab400332 f562a0eff8f7d5540efae723a3a33cf3271b1eab 28.09 KB

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Ultimate N 35.29%
Windows 7 Ultimate 26.47%
Microsoft Windows XP 17.65%
Windows 7 Home Premium 8.82%
Windows Vista Home Premium 2.94%
Windows 8 Pro with Media Center 2.94%
Windows 7 Home Basic 2.94%
Windows 8 Pro 2.94%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 54.17% of My Web Search Bar.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 50.00%
Hewlett-Packard 25.00%
GIGABYTE 12.50%
Acer 12.50%
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