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BHO/CLSID/Toolbar Deep Dive

Certified spyware/foistware, or other malware Certified spyware/foistware, or other malware

FieldValue
GUID{20D58178-A7F9-47fe-A1B3-1CD46A030E20}
Filenamedeskbar.dll
Object NameDeskalertsBHO
StatusX BHO SH
DescriptionDeskAlerts, a Softomate toolbar and DeskBar adware variant - also see here - NOTE: the file may be installed in a "Program Files\DeskBar" or "DeskAlerts" folder, but it must NOT be confused with the legitimate DeskBar software, which does NOT install a BHO!
Viewed 54 times since 23 May 2005, 1840 Hours UTC-4.
STATUS KEY:

KEY:
  • "X" - Certified spyware/foistware, or other malware
  • "L" - Legitimate items
  • "O" - Open to debate
  • "?" - Unknown Status
  • "BHO" - Browser Helper Object
  • "TB" - Toolbar
  • "SH" - R3 URL SearchHook
  • "EB" - IE Explorer Bar

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