ToolbarUpdaterServices

[woodart]

I just tracked spikes in my CPU usage to an instance of ToolbarUpdaterServices.exe running in my services list. I tried to locate it but wasn't able to turn it up in a Windows search.

Can anyone tell me how to permanently remove this?

 

[scr]

Looks like it's adware SystemLookup - Toolbar Updater Service

"ToolbarUpdaterService.exe Zugo adware toolbar variant, connects to installmonetizer.com"

Download Malwarebytes : Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is a free download that removes viruses and malware from your computer

Install and update then run a scan.

 

[woodart]

I ran the scan and while it found and deleted four other probably viruses, it still left the ToolbarUpdaterServices behind.

Is there another way getting at it?

 

[profdlp]

Try this:

SUPERAntiSpyware.com - Downloads

 

[woodart]

Got it! The bloody thing was sitting right out in the open of my Program Files (x86) folder under "StartNow Toolbar" I have no idea how it got installed in the first place but good riddance.

Thanks!