MakeMeSearch

Overview

MakeMeSearch, also called MakeMeSearch.com hijacker, is a search toolbar from MakeMeSearch.com, implemented as a browser helper object using DLL.dll as its filename.

If you have %SystemDir%\DLL.dll on your computer, please send it for analysis.

Note: %SystemDir% is a variable (?). By default, this is C:\Windows\System (Windows 95/98/Me), C:\WINNT\System32 (Windows NT/2000), or C:\Windows\System32 (Windows XP).

Classification

Search toolbar

Files

DLL.dll

If you have any of the files related to MakeMeSearch on your system, please send them for additional analysis. Generally, I have only analysed a few versions for each software component listed at this web site. With your help I will be able to look at both old and more recent versions of the MakeMeSearch software. Thank you very much for your time!

Log references

Log 1272

Vendor

MakeMeSearch.com

End User License Agreement

Not available

Privacy policy

Not available

Detection

Bazooka Adware and Spyware Scanner detects MakeMeSearch. Bazooka is freeware and detects spyware, adware, foistware, trojan horses, viruses, worms and other potentially unwanted applications. Read more »

Uninstall procedure

Uninstall MakeMeSearch from "Add/Remove Programs" in the Windows® Control Panel.

Uninstall MakeMeSearch with FreeFixer

I'm working on a general purpose tool for removing unwanted software. The tool is called FreeFixer and can help you remove unwanted Browser Helper Objects, Internet Explorer toolbars and software that starts automatically when you reboot your computer, so it can offer some assistance while uninstalling MakeMeSearch. The manual removal instructions listed below will help you to identify what to delete with FreeFixer.

Read more about FreeFixer.

Manual removal

Please follow the instructions below if you would like to remove MakeMeSearch manually. Please notice that you must follow the instructions very carefully and delete everything that is mentioned. In most cases the removal will fail if one single item is not deleted. If MakeMeSearch remains on your system after stepping through the removal instructions, please double-check by stepping through them again.

  1. Start the registry editor. This is done by clicking Start then Run. (The Run dialog will appear.) Type regedit and click OK. (The registry editor will open.)
  2. Delete 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE \ Classes \ CLSID \ {9EAC0102-5E61-2312-BC2D-444C4C4F5552}', if it exists.
  3. Delete 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \ Explorer\Browser Helper Objects \ {9EAC0102-5E61-2312-BC2D-444C4C4F5552}', if it exists.
  4. Delete 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE \ Microsoft \ Internet Explorer \ Toolbar \ {9EAC0102-5E61-2312-BC2D-444C4C4F5552}', if it exists.
  5. Exit the registry editor.
  6. Restart your computer.
  7. Start Windows Explorer and delete:
    %SystemDir%\DLL.dll
    Note: %SystemDir% is a variable (?). By default, this is C:\Windows\System (Windows 95/98/Me), C:\WINNT\System32 (Windows NT/2000), or C:\Windows\System32 (Windows XP).
  8. Start Microsoft Internet Explorer.
  9. In Internet Explorer, click Tools -> Internet Options.
  10. Click the Programs tab -> Reset Web Settings.

Problems uninstalling? Click here.

I'm looking for your help!

Thank you for using my site, I hope you find it useful. I'm looking for help from all users, please read more.

Contact information for MakeMeSearch's vendor

In order to provide correct, accurate and updated information about MakeMeSearch I encourage the vendor to contact me if any part of this write-up needs a revision.

How do you rate the information provided about MakeMeSearch?


Related links

Bazooka - Free scan for spyware, adware, trojan horses, keyloggers, etc. Detects more than 500 potentially unwanted applications. Freeware!

The File Database - Search the file database for more information. Free!

PopUp Blocker Test - Find out if your pop-up killer can handle all pop-ups. Free!

Kephyr Labs - Find out what is going on at Kephyr. Try products in an early stage of development.



FreeFixer
Read more about FreeFixer, Kephyr's latest spyware removal tool.
Home & Products |  Legal |  Privacy |  Search

© Kephyr, 2003-2012. HtmlTidy, HTML 4.01, CSS andy@kephyr.com