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SoftwareBundler:Win32/SquareNet
Aliases: No associated aliases
Summary
Microsoft security software detects and removes this unwanted software.
This software bundler installs other unwanted software, including Adware:Win32/CostMin and Adware:Win32/InvisibleBrowser,. It can also install malware such as TrojanProxy:Win32/Bedri and members of the Clikug family of trojans that use your PC for click fraud, such as TrojanDownloader:Win32/Clikug.A. It calls these threats by other names, such as idle Crawler.
We have also seen it try to install the following programs:
- Cloud Backup
- DriverSupport
- Find Ultra Premium Merchants
- FreeSoftToday
- HD_Quality
- idle Crawler
- iStart123 - Polypower
- Okiitan
- PC Safe Pro - Fusion Tech Software
- Radsteroids - Deals Interactive Media
- v-bates
- Yontoo18 - EMG Technology, AIRZIP
- Youtub_Videos_Downloader
It might get on your PC as an updater or installer for Java or a program called "FLV Player".
Find out more about how and why we identify unwanted software.
This program poses a severe threat to your PC.
Use the following free Microsoft software to detect and remove this threat:
- Microsoft Defender Antivirus for Windows 10 and Windows 8.1, or Microsoft Security Essentials for Windows 7 and Windows Vista
- Microsoft Safety Scanner
You should also run a full scan. A full scan might find hidden threats.
Update Java
Make sure you install Java updates from the official Java website:
You should remove older versions of Java, as keeping old and unsupported versions of Java on your PC is a serious security risk:
It's also important to keep your other software up to date:
Get more help
You can also visit our advanced troubleshooting page or search the Microsoft virus and malware community for more help.
If you’re using Windows XP, see our Windows XP end of support page.