CrExt.dll
By Mindspark Interactive Network (Signed)
Warning 9 antivirus scanners has detected malware in various versions of CrExt.dll.
Overview
There are 2 versions of CREXT.DLL in the wild, the latest version being 1.0.6.50. The average file size is about 1.16 MB. The file is a digitally signed and issued to Mindspark Interactive Network by VeriSign. The programs CouponXplorer Internet Explorer Toolbar, WeatherBlink Internet Explorer Toolbar and HappinessInfusion Internet Explorer Toolbar have been observed as installing specific variations of CREXT.DLL.
What is CREXT.DLL?
MindSpark Toolbar Platform manages the myWebSearch Toolbar, a web-browser add-on that provides search functions to the browser menu as well as a toolbar. The toolbar automatically installed with iWon, allowing user to query myWebSearch search engine.
About CREXT.DLL (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. MyWebSearch allows you to search the web directly”
 Details
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| File name: | CREXT.DLL |
| Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\DictionaryBoss\bar\1.bin\CREXT.DLL |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | Mindspark Interactive Network |
| Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
| Effective date: | Monday, April 9, 2012 |
| Expiration date: | Wednesday, May 6, 2015 |
Programs installed in
(Note, the programs listed below are for all versions of CREXT.DLL.)
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Mindspark Interactive Network |
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Installs an Ask.com toolbar in Internet Explorer as a Browser Helper Object. According to the EULA (see below) as well as the behavior of the software, this toolbar will install search functionality i...
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Mindspark Interactive Network |
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WeatherBlink Internet Explorer Toolbar is a web browser extension that changes the browsers search and home pages as well as delivers. In order to provide search advertising revenue, the software is d...
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Mindspark Interactive Network |
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SafePCRepair Internet Explorer Toolbar is a web browser extension that changes the browsers search and home pages as well as delivers. In order to provide search advertising revenue, the software is d...
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Mindspark Interactive Network |
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Functionality of the toolbar includes:
- Changing the web browser's default home page to MyWebSearch.com.
- Changing the browser's search provider, built-in search box to MyWebSearch.com.
- Ability...
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Mindspark Interactive Network |
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Functionality of the toolbar includes:
- Changing the web browser's default home page to MyWebSearch.com.
- Changing the browser's search provider, built-in search box to MyWebSearch.com.
- Ability...
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Mindspark Interactive Network |
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FromDocToPDF Firefox Toolbar is a web browser toolbar and extension that modifies the browsers search and home pages as well as delivers contextual based advertising. In order to provide search advert...
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Mindspark Interactive Network |
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FromDocToPDF Internet Explorer Toolbar is a web browser extension that changes the browsers search and home pages as well as delivers. In order to provide search advertising revenue, the software is d...
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Mindspark Interactive Network |
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MapsGalaxy Firefox Toolbar installs is a web browser extension and allows provides users the means to search the Internet with MyWebSearch, a potentially unwanted program that changes and redircts all...
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Mindspark Interactive Network |
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MapsGalaxy Internet Explorer Toolbar installs is a web browser extension and allows provides users the means to search the Internet with MyWebSearch, a potentially unwanted program that changes and re...
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Mindspark Interactive Network |
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Installs a Mindspark toolbar in your Web browser that collects and stores information about your web browsing habits and sends this information to Mindspark so they can suggest services or provide ads...
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Mindspark Interactive Network |
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Installs a Mindspark toolbar in your Web browser that collects and stores information about your web browsing habits and sends this information to Mindspark so they can suggest services or provide ads...
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Mindspark Interactive Network |
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Installs a Mindspark toolbar in your Web browser that collects and stores information about your web browsing habits and sends this information to Mindspark so they can suggest services or provide ads...
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Mindspark Interactive Network |
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FilmFanatic Firefox Toolbar is a web browser extension that changes the browsers search and home pages as well as delivers. In order to provide search advertising revenue, the software is designed not...
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Mindspark Interactive Network |
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TelevisionFanatic Internet Explorer Toolbar installs is a web browser extension and allows provides users the means to search the Internet with MyWebSearch, a potentially unwanted program that changes...
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Mindspark Interactive Network |
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ReadingFanatic Internet Explorer Toolbar is a web browser extension that changes the browsers search and home pages as well as delivers. In order to provide search advertising revenue, the software is...
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Mindspark Interactive Network |
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ReadingFanatic Firefox Toolbar is a web browser extension that changes the browsers search and home pages as well as delivers. In order to provide search advertising revenue, the software is designed ...
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Mindspark Interactive Network |
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This toolbar/web browser extension is ad/search-supported that is typically installed as an optional offer, users generally have this bundled with 3rd party software. During setup, this toolbar will m...
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Mindspark Interactive Network |
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Functionality of the toolbar includes:
- Changing the web browser's default home page to MyWebSearch.com.
- Changing the browser's search provider, built-in search box to MyWebSearch.com.
- Ability...
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Mindspark Interactive Network |
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RadioRage Firefox Toolbar installs is a web browser extension and allows provides users the means to search the Internet with MyWebSearch, a potentially unwanted program that changes and redircts all ...
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Mindspark Interactive Network |
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RadioRage Internet Explorer Toolbar is a web browser extension that changes the browsers search and home pages as well as delivers. In order to provide search advertising revenue, the software is desi...
Malware detections
Based on 40+ industry antivirus scanners, 9 of them detected the following malware.
| Antivirus engine | Engine version | Detection | File version |
| avast! |
8.0.1489.320 |
Win32:Mindspark-A [PUP] |
1.0.6.50 |
| AVG |
2014.0.3629 |
Zango |
1.0.4.34 |
| AVG |
13.0.0.3169 |
Zango |
1.0.6.50 |
| ESET NOD32 |
7.8827 |
a variant of Win32/Toolbar.MyWebSearch.W |
1.0.6.50 |
| Kingsoft |
2013.1.8.219 |
Win32.Troj.Generic.a.(kcloud) |
1.0.4.34 |
| Kingsoft |
2013.4.9.267 |
Win32.Troj.Undef.(kcloud) |
1.0.6.50 |
| Rising Antivirus |
24.80.01.04 |
Trojan.Win32.Generic.14AD25CB |
1.0.6.50 |
| VIPRE Antivirus |
16734 |
MyWebSearch.J (v) (not malicious) |
1.0.4.34 |
| VIPRE Antivirus |
21688 |
MyWebSearch.J (v) (not malicious) |
1.0.6.50 |
All file variations of CREXT.DLL
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows 7 Ultimate N |
50.00% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
16.67% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
16.67% |
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| Windows 8 |
16.67% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 83.33% of CREXT.DLL.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| Toshiba |
66.67% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
33.33% |
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