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BearShare MediaBar

Classification

Category:Riskware
Type:Adware
Aliases:

BearShare

Summary

BearShare Mediabar is a simple search bar which displays neither EULA nor privacy policy during the installation phase.

It also automatically installs itself on all user accounts.

Removal

Based on the settings of your F-Secure security product, it may block the file from running, move it to the quarantine where it cannot spread or cause harm, or ask you to select an action.

A False Positive is when a file is incorrectly detected as harmful, usually because its code or behavior resembles known harmful programs. A False Positive will usually be fixed in a subsequent database update without any action needed on your part. If you wish, you may also:

  • Check for the latest database updates

    First check if your F-Secure security program is using the latest updates, then try scanning the file again.

  • Submit a sample

    After checking, if you still believe the file is incorrectly detected, you can submit a sample of it for re-analysis.

    Note: If the file was moved to quarantine, you need to collect the file from quarantine before you can submit it.

  • Exclude a file from further scanning

    If you are certain that the file is safe and want to continue using it, you can exclude it from further scanning by the F-Secure security product.

    Note: You need administrative rights to change the settings.

Technical Details

BearShare is a peer-to-peer (P2P) application. The free version is bundled with adware and may have privacy issues.

BearShare MediaBar is categorized as Riskware. Please see the Riskware description for more information.

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