Ranked
#9,685
Worldwide
Ranked
#13,004
US
Lifespan
132.3
Days
 

Lyric Star

Published by Starware

Details

Location:C:\Program Files\lyricstar
Uninstall:C:\Program Files\LyricStar\uninstall.exe

The trust score is the reputation of Lyric Star based on a number of factors including malware scans, behvaior, uninstall trends and general user experiences.
Poor Below average Good Excellent

Reasons behind trust score

  • Files installed (lyricstar.dll) are flagged as malware by multiple antivirus programs.
  • Adds a recurring scheduled task to Windows.
  • Integrates into Internet Explorer through a BHO extension.
  • Very poorly rated by third-party sources and expert users.
  • Known to be bundled through third-party download managers.

19
Malware detections

lyricstar.dll has been detected by the following 19 antivirus programs:
AhnLab V3 Internet Security
as Malware/Win32.Suspicious
Avira AntiVir
as ADWARE/Adware.Gen
AVG
as LoudMo.L
Baidu Antivirus
as AdWare.Win32.AddLyrics.ATP
CAT Quick Heal
as Adware.AddLyrics (Not a Virus)
Comodo Internet Security
as ApplicUnwnt
Dr.Web
as Adware.Shopper.341
Emsisoft Anti-Malware
as Adware.Generic.518112 (B)
F-Secure
as Adware.Generic.518112
G Data
as Adware.Generic.518112
McAfee
as PUP-FCU!4A12C04A574D
McAfee Gateway Anti-Malware
as PUP-FCU!4A12C04A574D
Microsoft Security Essentials
as Adware:Win32/AddLyrics
eScan by MicroWorld
as Adware.Generic.518112
Sophos
as Generic PUA IA
Symantec
as Adware.Singalng
Trend Micro
as TROJ_GEN.R0CBC0DIE13
Trend Micro HouseCall
as TROJ_GEN.R0CBC0DIE13
VIPRE Antivirus
as Adware.Singalng
In addition, a total of 8 unique files installed by Lyric Star contain malware detections. Detections include lyricstarupdater.exe.
(Malware scans performed using the herdProtect meta-scan engines)

Trend data unavailable until this program becomes quantified in the next few days.

lyricstar.dll (Main Library)
Common path:C:\Program Files\lyricstar\lyricstar.dll
Behavior:Internet Explorer BHO
MD5:
19
4a12c04a574d62523dca64048475806c
LyricStarUpdater.exe
Behavior:Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
MD5:
8
9fac82923f0a4d8a6a8b3684589e2dc8
Uninstall.exe
MD5:0f759175dc2ba2f1ed8e78b4df121c61

Installs by Country

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5.0%
3.6%
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1.4%
0.7%
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Installs in the United States

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Facts

  • Lyric Star is developed by Starware.
  • It contains malware with multiple detections from the top antivirus engines.
  • This software is potentially unwanted based on the trust factor and experience of other users.
  • This software is typically packaged with 3rd-party software bundlers and installed as an optional 'offer'.
  • This program has a higher than normal uninstall rate of about 80.0%.
  • The primary function of the software is to integrate with Internet Explorer using a Browser Helper Object (BHO) with the name Lyric Star.

Operating Systems

Windows 7 71.92%
Windows 8 11.64%
Windows Vista 10.27%
Windows XP 6.16%

PC Manufacturers

Acer 26.15%
HP 21.54%
Dell 10.77%
Medion 9.23%
ASUS 8.46%
Toshiba 6.15%
AMI 3.85%
Lenovo 3.85%
Sony 3.85%
Samsung 3.08%
GIGABYTE 1.54%
Intel 0.77%
Packard Bell 0.77%
 
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