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Remove Need2Find Toolbar from Chrome, Firefox, IE



Threat's profile Threat indicator: HIGH

Name of the threat:Need2Find Toolbar

Command or file name:Dx8compat.exe

Threat type:Toolbars

Affected OS:Win32/Win64 (Windows XP, Vista/7, 8/8.1, Windows 10)

Affected browsers:Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari

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Need2Find Toolbar intrusion method

Usually Need2Find Toolbar comes bundled with freeware downloads. During installation you can be offered to change default homepage and search engine to Need2Find Toolbar. Need2Find Toolbar copies its file(s) to your hard disk. Its typical file name is Dx8compat.exe . Then it creates new startup key with name Need2Find Toolbar and value Dx8compat.exe . You can also find it in your processes list with name Dx8compat.exe or Need2Find Toolbar. Also, it can create folder with name Need2Find Toolbar under C:\Program Files\ or C:\ProgramData. If you have further questions about Need2Find Toolbar, please ask below. You can use programs to remove Need2Find Toolbar from your browsers below.


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How to remove Need2Find Toolbar manually

This problem can be solved manually by deleting all registry keys and files connected with Need2Find Toolbar, removing it from startup list and unregistering all corresponding DLLs. Additionally missing DLL's should be restored from distribution in case they are corrupted by Need2Find Toolbar.

To get rid of Need2Find Toolbar, you should:

1. Kill the following processes and delete the appropriate files:

  • n2ffxtbr.jar
  • n2ntstbr.jar
  • n2plugin.dll
  • nd2fnbar.dll
  • npnd2fn.dll
  • 001c6180
  • 001c64ad

Warning: you should delete only those files which checksums are listed as malicious. There may be valid files with the same names in your system. We recommend you to use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool for safe problem solution.

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2. Delete the following malicious folders:

  • %programfiles%\need2find\
  • %programfiles%\need2find\bar\
  • %programfiles%\need2find\bar\1.bin\
  • %programfiles%\need2find\bar\cache\

3. Delete the following malicious registry entries and\or values:

  • Key: CLSID\{4D1C4E89-A32A-416b-BCDB-33B3EF3617D3}
  • Key: CLSID\{4D1C4E89-A32A-416b-BCDB-33B3EF3617D3}\InprocServer32
    Value: ThreadingModel
  • Key: CLSID\{4D1C4E89-A32A-416b-BCDB-33B3EF3617D3}\TypeLib
  • Key: CLSID\{4D1C4E81-A32A-416b-BCDB-33B3EF3617D3}
  • Key: CLSID\{4D1C4E81-A32A-416b-BCDB-33B3EF3617D3}\InprocServer32
    Value: ThreadingModel
  • Key: CLSID\{4D1C4E81-A32A-416b-BCDB-33B3EF3617D3}\TypeLib
  • Key: Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects
    \{4D1C4E81-A32A-416b-BCDB-33B3EF3617D3}
  • Key: Need2FindBar.SettingsPlugin.1
  • Key: Need2FindBar.SettingsPlugin.1\CLSID
  • Key: Need2FindBar.SettingsPlugin
  • Key: Need2FindBar.SettingsPlugin\CLSID
  • Key: Need2FindBar.SettingsPlugin\CurVer
  • Key: CLSID\{4D1C4E8B-A32A-416b-BCDB-33B3EF3617D3}
  • Key: CLSID\{4D1C4E8B-A32A-416b-BCDB-33B3EF3617D3}\ProgID
  • Key: CLSID\{4D1C4E8B-A32A-416b-BCDB-33B3EF3617D3}\VersionIndependentProgID
  • Key: CLSID\{4D1C4E8B-A32A-416b-BCDB-33B3EF3617D3}\InprocServer32
    Value: ThreadingModel
  • Key: CLSID\{4D1C4E8B-A32A-416b-BCDB-33B3EF3617D3}\MiscStatus
  • Key: CLSID\{4D1C4E8B-A32A-416b-BCDB-33B3EF3617D3}\MiscStatus\1
  • Key: Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects
    \{77701e16-9bfe-4b63-a5b4-7bd156758a37}
  • Key: Software\Need2Find\bar\pid2
  • Key: Software\Need2Find\bar\CfgUrl
  • Key: Software\Need2Find\bar\Flags
  • Key: Software\Need2Find\bar\ConfigDateStamp
  • Key: Software\Need2Find\bar\NextConfigRequest
  • Key: Software\Need2Find\bar\LastConfigRequest
  • Key: Software\Need2Find\bar\favfwbs
  • Key: SOFTWARE\Need2Find\bar\Partner
    Value: test
  • Key: Software\Need2Find\bar
    Value: pid
  • Key: SOFTWARE\Need2Find
  • Key:
    SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Need2FindBar Uninstall

    Value: DisplayName
  • Key: Software\Need2Find\bar
    Value: Dir
  • Key: Software\Need2Find\bar
    Value: ShzmCurInstall
  • Key: Software\Need2Find\bar
    Value: CurInstall
  • Key: Software\Need2Find\bar
    Value: sr
  • Key: Software\Need2Find\bar
    Value: pl
  • Key: Software\Need2Find\bar
    Value: Dir
  • Key: Software\Need2Find\bar
    Value: PluginPath
  • Key: Software\Need2Find\bar
    Value: Id
  • Key: Software\Need2Find\bar
    Value: Build
  • Key: Software\Need2Find\bar
    Value: CacheDir
  • Key: Software\Need2Find\bar
    Value: Visible
  • Key: Software\Need2Find\bar
    Value: SettingsDir
  • Key: Software\Need2Find\bar
    Value: ConfigRevision
  • Key: Software\Need2Find\bar
    Value: ConfigRevisionURL
  • Key: Software\Need2Find\bar
    Value: ConfigDateStamp
  • Key: Software\Need2Find\bar
    Value: HTMLMenuRevision
  • Key: Software\Need2Find\bar
    Value: Flags
  • Key: Software\Need2Find\bar
    Value: CfgUrl
  • Key: Software\Need2Find\bar
    Value: HistoryDir
  • Key:
    SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Need2FindBar Uninstall

    Value: HelpLink
  • Key:
    SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Need2FindBar Uninstall

    Value: Publisher
  • Key:
    SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Need2FindBar Uninstall

    Value: UninstallString
  • Key:
    SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Need2FindBar Uninstall

    Value: UrlInfoAbout
  • Key: SOFTWARE\Need2Find\bar\Partner
    Value: PM-Home
  • Key: SOFTWARE\Need2Find\bar\Partner
    Value: PM-Points
  • Key: SOFTWARE\Need2Find\bar\Partner
    Value: PM-Redeem
  • Key: SOFTWARE\Need2Find\bar\Partner
    Value: PM-Wallet
  • Key: SOFTWARE\Need2Find\bar\Partner
    Value: PM-Settings

Warning: if value is listed for some registry entries, you should only clear these values and leave keys with such values untouched. We recommend you to use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool for safe problem solution.


Uninstall Need2Find Toolbar related programs from Control Panel

We recommend you to check list of installed programs and search for Need2Find Toolbar entry or other unknown and suspicious programs. Below are instructions for different version if Windows. In some cases adware programs are protected by malicious service or process and it will not allow you to uninstall it. If Need2Find Toolbar won't uninstall or gives you error message that you do not have sufficient rights to do this perform below instructions in Safe Mode or Safe Mode with Networking or use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool.


Windows 10

  • Click on the Start menu and choose Settings
  • Then click on System and choose Apps & Features in the left column
  • Find Need2Find Toolbar under in the list and click Uninstall button near it.
  • Confirm by clicking Uninstall button in opened window if necessary.

Windows 8/8.1

  • Right click on the bottom left corner of the screen (while on your desktop)
  • In the menu choose Control Panel
  • Click Uninstall a program under Programs and Features.
  • Locate programs that can be connected with Need2Find Toolbar or other related suspicious program.
  • Click Uninstall button.
  • Wait until uninstall process is complete.

Windows 7/Vista

  • Click Start and choose Control Panel.
  • Choose Programs and Features and Uninstall a program.
  • In the list of installed programs find entries related to Need2Find Toolbar
  • Click Uninstall button.

Windows XP

  • Click Start
  • In the menu choose Control Panel
  • Choose Add / Remove Programs.
  • Find Need2Find Toolbar related entries.
  • Click Remove button.

Remove Need2Find Toolbar related extensions from your browsers

Need2Find Toolbar in some cases can be accompanied with browsers extension. We recommend you to use free option Toolbar Remover under Tools in Spyhunter Remediation Tool to remove unwanted browser extensions related to Need2Find Toolbar. We recommend you to perform scan your PC with Removal Tool or Spyhunter Remediation Tool. To remove extenions from your browsers manually do the following:

Internet Explorer

  • While in Internet Explorer click cogwheel icon in the top right corner
  • In the menu choose the Manage Add-ons
  • Select Toolbar and Extension tab.
  • Choose add-on possibly related to Need2Find Toolbar or other related adware BHO.
  • Click Disable button.

Warning: This option will only disable unwanted plugin. For effective Need2Find Toolbar removal use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool.

Google Chrome

  • Start Google Chrome.
  • In the address bar type chrome://extensions/
  • In the list of add-ons find related to Need2Find Toolbar and click recycle bin icon.
  • Confirm Need2Find Toolbar removal.

Mozilla Firefox

  • Open Firefox
  • In the address bar type about:addons
  • Click Extensions tab.
  • In the list of extension locate ones related to Need2Find Toolbar.
  • Click Remove button near it.

Reset browsers search and homepage settings

Need2Find Toolbar can affect your browsers which results in browser redirection or search hijack. We recommend you to use free option Reset Browsers under Tools in Spyhunter Remediation Tool to reset all the browsers at once. Mention that you need to remove all files and kill all processes belonging to Need2Find Toolbar before doing this. To reset your browsers manually and restore your homepage perform the following steps:

Internet Explorer

  • If you use Windows XP, click Start, and then click Run. Type the following in the Open box without quotes, and press Enter: "inetcpl.cpl"
  • If you use Windows 7 or Windows Vista, click Start. Type the following in the Search box without quotes, and press Enter: "inetcpl.cpl"
  • Click the Advanced tab
  • In Reset Internet Explorer settings, click Reset. Click Reset in opened window again.
  • Select Delete personal settings checkbox to remove browsing history, search providers, homepage
  • After Internet Explorer finishes resetting, click Close in the Reset Internet Explorer Settings dialog box

Warning: In case this option will not work use free option Reset Browsers under Tools in Spyhunter Remediation Tool.

Google Chrome

  • Go to the installation folder of Google Chrome: C:\Users\"your username"\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\Application\User Data.
  • In the User Data folder, look for a file named as Default and rename it to DefaultBackup.
  • Launch Google Chrome and a new clean Default file will be created.

Warning: This option might not work if in Google Chrome you use online synchronization between PCs. In this case use free option Reset Browsers under Tools in Spyhunter Remediation Tool.

Mozilla Firefox

  • Open Firefox

  • Go to Help > Troubleshooting Information in menu.
  • Click the Reset Firefox button.
  • After Firefox is done, it will show a window and create folder on the desktop. Click Finish.

Warning: This option will also clean all your account passwords for all websites. If you don't want it use free option Reset Browsers under Tools in Spyhunter Remediation Tool.


Here are the descriptions of problems connected with Need2Find Toolbar and Dx8compat.exe we received earlier:

Problem Summary: Need2Find Bar

I tried to remove this Need2Find bar in Add/Remove Programs, but i wouldn't remove, can you please help me get rid of this, and MyWebSearch Bar as well please...

thanx...

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: can't remove need2find from control panel

nd2fnbar.dll can not be found

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: Want to uninstall Need2Find Toolbar

I want to find and uninstall Need2Find Toolbar. I'm not seeing it in the process list, though.

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: regarding wrl temp file

whenever i open aword document file a wrl temp files also open how to get rid of it

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: warnings and threat removal

i need help to get all old threat and warnings

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: keep getting a pop up on my desktop

When ever i start my computer after about 10 min this pops up several times C:\DOCUME~1\ADMINI~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\~tmpa.exe

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: microsoft word and digital image malfunction

My microsoft digital image 2006 suite refused to open when I clicked on it and displayed these messages:
1. Protect my computer and data from unauthorized program activity This option can prevent computer viruses from harming your computer or personal data, but selecting it might cause the program to function improperly.
2. Your temporary directory is set to 'C:\DOCUME~1\ADMIN~1\LOCALS~1\TEMP\', which does not exist. Please correct the problem and start again.

I uninstalled digital image and discovered after the fact that whatever had attacked it had also corrupted some of my microsoft word documents, changing them to "TMP" and "WRL.tmp" which will not read.

McAfee was my security provider. I installed Windows OneCare which found: Adware:Win32/Altnet and Program:Win32/Need2FindBar

I tried to re-install Microsoft digital image back onto my computer, and when I click on the icon to start an application, it pops up and disappears just as quickly. I tried installing it again, and now it won't install at all on this computer......tested the program on 3 other computers and digital image downloaded on them and works fine.

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: pop-ups

hi, well i keep getting antivirus2009 popping up everytime i search for something on google a seperate window opens up searching for the same thing but then boxes start popping up all over my screen and my laptop is working so slow! I have tried downloading various spyware programmes but none are helping! thanks, aston

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: need2toolbar unistall

This program has already been unistalled but keeps coming in my startup amd RunOnce in the registry. How do I get rid of this thing?

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: i want the NEED2FIND toolbar gone off my internet explorer

i dont know how it got on to my browser and i think its messing up some things because some normal things are getting error signs recently, Like saying that i need DirectX 8.1 or newer for some of my games and i know i have version 9.

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

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