Should I remove Spyware Terminator 2015?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
61% remove it39% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #13,282
United States Rank #19,177
Reach 0.0230%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 3.49 days
102.99 days >
Average installed length: 54.11 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
3.0.1.112 |
5.29% |
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3.0.1.107 |
30.18% |
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3.0.0.102 |
21.81% |
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3.0.0.101 |
42.73% |
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Spyware Terminator 2015
from Crawler Group, LLC
What is Spyware Terminator 2015? (from Crawler Group)
Free real-time protection that effectively detects, removes and prevents spyware, adware, trojans, keyloggers, home page hijackers and other malware threats that may harm your computer. Our Premium license version includes integrated antivirus, priority updates, additional security tools, integrated Internet protection... Read more
Overview
Spyware Terminator 2015 is a program developed by Crawler Group. The most used version is 3.0.0.101, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). The software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. When installed, it will add a context menu handler to the Windows shell in order to provide quick access to the program. The main program executable is spywareterminator.exe. A vast majority of those who have this installed end up removing it just after a couple weeks. The software installer includes 18 files and is usually about 34.34 MB (36,003,049 bytes). SpywareTerminatorUpdate.exe is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 10 as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 23% of users of Spyware Terminator 2015 come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and Italy.
- Possible malware installed by this program
- Starts automatically
- Loads into the web browser
- Adds a background Windows Service
- Many experts agree, if you don't use it you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in Spyware Terminator 2015.
SpywareTerminatorShield.exe (5835903ca0bdd984a7b17e98d90ae79e) has been flagged by the following 3 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
Bkav FE |
1.3.0.6379 |
W32.HfsAdware |
Dr.Web |
9.0.0.0229 |
Program.Unwanted.331 |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
7.2.229 |
Suspicious_GEN.F47V0430 |
SpywareTerminatorUpdate.exe (59e3db185c76e8f003ec24959c74cdbc) has been flagged by the following 2 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
Bkav FE |
1.3.0.6979 |
W32.HfsAdware.6E5A |
Dr.Web |
7.0.13.5270 |
Program.Unwanted.331 |
st_rsser.exe (74c3c1d831685438ca6b9ee608a85fce) has been flagged by the following 2 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
CMC Antivirus |
1.1.0.977 |
Packed.Win32.Obfuscated.10!O |
Dr.Web |
7.0.12.3050 |
Program.Unwanted.331 |
st_rsser64.exe (c46ea62b51546768d38fa6fa75015d6c) has been flagged by the following 2 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
Bkav FE |
1.3.0.6379 |
W64.HfsAdware.6E5A |
Dr.Web |
7.0.12.3050 |
Program.Unwanted.331 |
Program details
Displayed publisher: Crawler Group
URL: www.spywareterminator.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Spyware Terminator\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\Spyware Terminator\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 34.34 MB
Files installed by Spyware Terminator 2015
Program executable: | spywareterminator.exe |
Name: | Spyware Terminator 2015 |
Path: | C:\Program Files\spyware terminator\spywareterminator.exe |
MD5: | 0537048ae14a186f4d295f9c27d8f3ef |
Additional files:
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SpywareTerminatorShield.exe - Spyware Terminator 2015 (Spyware Terminator 2015 Realtime Shield)
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SpywareTerminatorUpdate.exe - Spyware Terminator 2015 Update Support
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st_rsser.exe - Spyware Terminator 2015 Realtime Shield Service
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st_rsser64.exe
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STInternetGuard.dll - Spyware Terminator Internet Guard
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STInternetGuard.exe
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STInternetGuard64.dll
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STShell.dll - Spyware Terminator 2015 Shell Menu Extension
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STShell64.dll
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unins000.exe - Setup/Uninstall
Behaviors exhibited
2 Context Menu Handlers
- STShell64.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'STShellMenu64' with a class of {41C7F3AE-3A88-4CFE-A604-BCEC449ACB4D}.
- STShell.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'STShellMenu' with a class of {F32C83B9-DF1D-42AD-9741-C52909703957}.
2 Internet Explorer BHOs
- STInternetGuard.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Spyware Terminator 2015 Internet Guard' with the class of {82A76710-4F98-4957-92BE-99648A4E2475}.
- STInternetGuard64.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Spyware Terminator 2015 Internet Guard' with the class of {82A76710-4F98-4957-92BE-99648A4E2475}.
Scheduled Task
- unins000.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{8E31A7EC-C7A2-4EE4-B5A7-6C3B05B76D76}' (runs on registration).
2 Services
- st_rsser64.exe runs as a service named 'Spyware Terminator 2015 Realtime Shield Service' (ST2012_Svc) "Spyware Terminator 2015 Realtime Shield Service".
- st_rsser.exe runs as a service named 'Spyware Terminator 2015 Realtime Shield Service' (ST2012_Svc) "Spyware Terminator 2015 Realtime Shield Service".
2 Startup Files (All Users Run)
- SpywareTerminatorShield.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'SpywareTerminatorShield' which loads as C:\Program Files\Spyware Terminator\SpywareTerminatorShield.exe.
- SpywareTerminatorUpdate.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'SpywareTerminatorUpdater' which loads as C:\Program Files\Spyware Terminator\SpywareTerminatorUpdate.exe.
2 Windows Firewall Allowed Programs
- SpywareTerminatorUpdate.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Spyware Terminator\SpywareTerminatorUpdate.exe'.
- SpywareTerminator.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Spyware Terminator\SpywareTerminator.exe'.
How do I remove Spyware Terminator 2015?
You can uninstall Spyware Terminator 2015 from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program Spyware Terminator 2015, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
- Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Spyware Terminator 2015.
- If for some reason uninstallation fails, please install Microsoft's uninstall fixer utility which will help fix problems with programs that can't be uninstalled at support.microsoft.com.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Spyware Terminator 2015 you can restore them to their previous default settings.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
- Click the Advanced tab, and then click Reset. Select the Delete personal settings check box if you would also like to remove search providers, Accelerators and home pages. When Internet Explorer finishes applying default settings, click Close, and then click OK.
- The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.
Mozilla Firefox
- At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
- To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
- When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.
Google Chrome
- Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
- Select Settings. In the "Search" section, click Manage search engine. Check if (Default) is displayed next to your preferred search engine. If not, mouse over it and click Make default. Mouse over any other suspicious search engine entries that are not familiar and click X to remove them.
- When the "Show Home button" checkbox is selected, a web address appears below it. If you want the Homepage button to open up a different webpage, click Change to enter a link.
- Restart Google Chrome.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 49%
Win Vista 0%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 61%
Keep it 39%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 10 |
49.12% |
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Windows 7 |
44.93% |
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Windows XP |
3.52% |
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Windows Vista |
2.42% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Ultimate |
19.07% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
17.52% |
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Windows 10 Home |
14.41% |
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Windows 8.1 |
11.09% |
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Windows 10 Pro |
8.20% |
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Windows 8.1 Pro |
4.88% |
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Geography
23.05% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
23.05% |
Germany |
13.37% |
Italy |
13.37% |
Brazil |
8.85% |
Russia |
4.94% |
United Kingdom |
3.50% |
France |
2.88% |
Spain |
2.47% |
Czech Republic |
2.47% |
Netherlands |
2.26% |
UA |
2.06% |
Portugal |
1.65% |
Poland |
1.65% |
Australia |
1.44% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Acer |
20.23% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
19.84% |
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Dell |
18.68% |
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ASUS |
12.45% |
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Lenovo |
8.17% |
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Samsung |
7.39% |
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GIGABYTE |
5.06% |
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Medion |
3.89% |
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Toshiba |
3.50% |
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American Megatrends |
0.78% |
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Common models |
HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
3.38% |
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LENOVO 20354 |
3.38% |
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Acer Aspire E1-571 |
2.70% |
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Samsung RC530/RC730 |
2.70% |
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ASUSTeK X553MA |
2.03% |
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ASUS All Series |
2.03% |
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