Bflix Toolbar

Posted: May 9, 2012

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Ranking:	11,542
Threat Level:	5/10
Infected PCs:	459

First Seen:	May 9, 2012
Last Seen:	October 9, 2023
OS(es) Affected:	Windows

Bflix Toolbar is a toolbar that claims to be able to enable media search-related features for various web browsers, but has universally received poor reception for its low-quality features from its user base. Along with its poor feature delivery, there are numerous reports of Bflix Toolbar engaging in malicious activities, including adware-like advertisement displays, browser hijacks, negative impact on browser performance and even attempts to disable some security products. In light of these facts, Bflix Toolbar should always be treated as cautionary toolbar. Like most forms of cautionary toolbars, Bflix Toolbar will attempt to avoid normal removal methods, which should be reserved for last resorts only after other efforts have failed.

The Many Ways That Bflix Toolbar Can Latch Onto Your Browser

Bflix Toolbar is promoted at bflix.ourtoolbar.com and thebflix.com as a seemingly helpful media-finding add-on. Also known as the Bflix Community Toolbar, the Bflix Toolbar is also installed as part of various software bundles that include Bflix Toolbar in their default installation process – this process may or may not include a choice to opt out of installing Bflix Toolbar. Paying attention to installation processes for software, particularly software that's related to widely-used file-downloading or viewing activities, should be considered your foremost defense against an accidental infection.

Bflix Toolbar's features are also widely rated as poorly functional, and Bflix Toolbar, like almost all types of malicious browser add-ons, will deliberately avoid being installed by methods such as the Control Panel. Hence, using an in-depth system scan with anti-malware software will give you your best chance of deleting all of Bflix Toolbar's components and, with them, being rid of unwanted side effects of an infection. SpywareRemove.com malware researchers encourage you to avoid having your web browser open during this process, since trying to remove the Bflix Toolbar while having Bflix Toolbar open can result in incompletely removed software.

Why You'll Want to Kick Bflix Toolbar Out of Your Browser Posthaste

SpywareRemove.com malware analysts have noted a variety of issues in connection with Bflix Toolbar installations, all of which are common for harmful browser add-ons of its type. As a low-level PC threat, Bflix Toolbar may be responsible for:

Slowing down your web browser.
Monitoring your online habits, such as which websites you visit.
Displaying advertisements persistently (a la adware).
Hijacking your web browser to block safe websites or influence your search results negatively.

Technical Details

File System Modifications

Tutorials: If you wish to learn how to remove malware components manually, you can read the tutorials on how to find malware, kill unwanted processes, remove malicious DLLs and delete other harmful files. Always be sure to back up your PC before making any changes.

The following files were created in the system:

C:ProgramData\Bflix\background.html

File name: C:ProgramData\Bflix\background.html
Mime Type: unknown/html
Group: Malware file