Browserchoice.exe -> malware?

[Balzer]

After turning PC on, got HTML window prompting for BrowserChoice. The
windows looks like a fake scam window. I closed window. Also, Shortcut icon
"Browser Choice" has been added on Desktop, with target path
C:\WINDOWS\system32\browserchoice.exe /launch

Is the malware or some "legit" application and how to remove it?

 

[David H. Lipman]

From: "Balzer" <[email protected]>

| After turning PC on, got HTML window prompting for BrowserChoice. The
| windows looks like a fake scam window. I closed window. Also, Shortcut icon
| "Browser Choice" has been added on Desktop, with target path
| C:\WINDOWS\system32\browserchoice.exe /launch

| Is the malware or some "legit" application and how to remove it?



Please submit a sample of "browserchoice" to Virus Total --
http://www.virustotal.com/flash/index_en.html
The submission will then be tested against many different AV vendor's scanners.
That will give you an idea what it is and who recognizes it. In addition Virus
Total will provide the sample to all participating vendors.

You can also submit a suspect, one at a time, via the following email URL...
mailto:[email protected]?subject=SCAN

When you get the report, please post back the exact results.

 

[SC Tom]

After turning PC on, got HTML window prompting for BrowserChoice. The
windows looks like a fake scam window. I closed window. Also, Shortcut
icon "Browser Choice" has been added on Desktop, with target path
C:\WINDOWS\system32\browserchoice.exe /launch

Is the malware or some "legit" application and how to remove it?

Read this:
http://www.ghacks.net/2010/02/22/windows-browser-choice-screen-will-cause-confusion-in-europe/

and peruse these:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&...aq=5&aqi=g10&aql=&oq=browser+choice+&gs_rfai=

Thank you, EU

 

[Balzer]

Read this:
http://www.ghacks.net/2010/02/22/windows-browser-choice-screen-will-cause-confusion-in-europe/

and peruse these:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&...aq=5&aqi=g10&aql=&oq=browser+choice+&gs_rfai=

Thank you, EU

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Since I already use Firefox, I don't need to install anything repeatedly.
Seems, it will ask me to Select web browser on every reboot? Strange method.
Is it possible to remove ot uncheck this feature? Didn't find it in msconfig
utility.

Regards,
Balzer

 

[The Real Truth MVP]

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[C]

Almost certainly what you seeing the "Browser Choice" update that
Microsoft was forced to produce for EU countries:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/976002

Hmm, I have Windows XP Pro and am in the EU but I didn't get that update.

 

[SC Tom]

Hmm, I have Windows XP Pro and am in the EU but I didn't get that update.

According to this article
http://www.ghacks.net/2010/02/22/windows-browser-choice-screen-will-cause-confusion-in-europe/
they're starting in England and Belgium first, then branching out to the
rest of the EU.

 

[C]

According to this article
http://www.ghacks.net/2010/02/22/windows-browser-choice-screen-will-cause-confusion-in-europe/
they're starting in England and Belgium first, then branching out to the
rest of the EU.

That explains it. Course, I already have Chrome, Firefox, Seamonkey and
IE8 ... and no desire for Opera.

 

[Doug W.]

http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2009/dec09/12-16statement.mspx



--
The Real Truth http://pcbutts1-therealtruth.blogspot.com/
*WARNING* Do NOT follow any advice given by the people listed
below.
They do NOT have the expertise or knowledge to fix your issue.
Do not waste your time.
David H Lipman, Malke, PA Bear, Beauregard T. Shagnasty,
Leythos.

=====

AND ESPECIALLY: "The Real Truth MVP" ...AS HE IS A BIG BAD UGLY
TROLL.

=====

 

[Jose]

According to this articlehttp://www.ghacks.net/2010/02/22/windows-browser-choice-screen-will-c...
they're starting in England and Belgium first, then branching out to the
rest of the EU.

You have to be in what is considered a member country.

 

[Jose]

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Since I already use Firefox, I don't need to install anything repeatedly.
Seems, it will ask me to Select web browser on every reboot? Strange method.
Is it possible to remove ot uncheck this feature? Didn't find it in msconfig
utility.

Regards,
Balzer

Here is one method to "manage" it.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2019411

I think I would remove all traces of it instead of managing it.

 

[C]

Here is one method to "manage" it.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2019411

I think I would remove all traces of it instead of managing it.

Now that I know about it, when offered, I will reject it.

 

[Balzer]

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Since I already use Firefox, I don't need to install anything repeatedly.
Seems, it will ask me to Select web browser on every reboot? Strange
method.
Is it possible to remove ot uncheck this feature? Didn't find it in
msconfig
utility.

Regards,
Balzer

Here is one method to "manage" it.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2019411

I think I would remove all traces of it instead of managing it.
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This MS article refers to personal computing environments that are under a
Volume Licensing program. And applies to:
* Windows 7 Professional
* Microsoft Windows XP Professional
* Windows Vista Business
* Windows 7 Ultimate
* Windows 7 Enterprise
* Windows Vista Enterprise

I have XP Home ed., not volume.
Is there way completely uninstall this update?

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

The Browser Choice Screen for Europe: What to Expect, When to Expect It -
Microsoft On The Issues:
http://microsoftontheissues.com/cs/...-europe-what-to-expect-when-to-expect-it.aspx

 

[Leythos]

The Real Truth http://pcbutts1-therealtruth.blogspot.com/
*WARNING* Do NOT follow any advice given by the people listed below.
They do NOT have the expertise or knowledge to fix your issue. Do not waste
your time.

Still stalking others in your every Usenet post - shows how bad you are.

 

[Unknown]

I see you're playing stupid again. Looks like you're winning too.

 

[LD55ZRA]

I see you're playing stupid again. Looks like you're winning too.

Well in that case rejoice and enjoy his every post. You could also ask
you mum to do her bit to polish his below the belt organ.

hth

 

[LD55ZRA]

Hmm, I have Windows XP Pro and am in the EU but I didn't get that update.

You must have blocked all {useless} updates from Microsoft website. I
didn't get either but I don't get anything from anywhere because I have
blocked everything from reaching my system except the emails and web
pages I visit. All my anti-virus definitions are updated once a week
manually because I don't believe there is any real threat of viruses as
Microsoft Valuable Pigs make out to be. You only get infected if you
allow Microsoft updates. You can't trust anybody on this planet! Not
even Unknown's <[email protected] --
adsl-99-141-133-84.dsl.emhril.sbcglobal.net 99.141.133.84>mummy.

hth

 

[Unknown]

Typical comment from a loonie Limey.

Well in that case rejoice and enjoy his every post. You could also ask
you mum to do her bit to polish his below the belt organ.

hth

 

[Balzer]

The Browser Choice Screen for Europe: What to Expect, When to Expect It -
Microsoft On The Issues:
http://microsoftontheissues.com/cs/...-europe-what-to-expect-when-to-expect-it.aspx