PUA.Win32.DriverEasy.AB

December 15, 2022

Analysis by: Ricardo III Valdez

ALIASES:

Hoax.Win32.DeceptPCClean.vi (KASPERSKY)

PLATFORM:

Windows

OVERALL RISK RATING:

DAMAGE POTENTIAL:

DISTRIBUTION POTENTIAL:

REPORTED INFECTION:

INFORMATION EXPOSURE:

Threat Type: Potentially Unwanted Application
Destructiveness: No
Encrypted:
In the wild: Yes

OVERVIEW

This Potentially Unwanted Application arrives on a system as a file dropped by other malware or as a file downloaded unknowingly by users when visiting malicious sites.

TECHNICAL DETAILS

File Size: 4,115,408 bytes

File Type: EXE

Memory Resident: No

Initial Samples Received Date: 08 Dec 2022

Arrival Details

This Potentially Unwanted Application arrives on a system as a file dropped by other malware or as a file downloaded unknowingly by users when visiting malicious sites.

Installation

This Potentially Unwanted Application adds the following folders:

%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp
%Program Files%\Easeware
%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy
%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\HardwareInfo
%Application Data%\Easeware
%Application Data%\Easeware\DriverEasy

(Note: %User Temp% is the current user's Temp folder, which is usually C:\Documents and Settings\{user name}\Local Settings\Temp on Windows 2000(32-bit), XP, and Server 2003(32-bit), or C:\Users\{user name}\AppData\Local\Temp on Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 2008(64-bit), 2012(64-bit) and 10(64-bit).. %Program Files% is the default Program Files folder, usually C:\Program Files in Windows 2000(32-bit), Server 2003(32-bit), XP, Vista(64-bit), 7, 8, 8.1, 2008(64-bit), 2012(64-bit) and 10(64-bit) , or C:\Program Files (x86) in Windows XP(64-bit), Vista(64-bit), 7(64-bit), 8(64-bit), 8.1(64-bit), 2008(64-bit), 2012(64-bit) and 10(64-bit).. %Application Data% is the current user's Application Data folder, which is usually C:\Documents and Settings\{user name}\Application Data on Windows 2000(32-bit), XP, and Server 2003(32-bit), or C:\Users\{user name}\AppData\Roaming on Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 2008(64-bit), 2012(64-bit) and 10(64-bit).)

It drops the following files:

%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\HardwareInfo\is-{random characters}.tmp
%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\is-{random characters}.tmp
%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\unins000.dat
%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\unins000.msg
%Common Programs%\Driver Easy\Driver Easy.lnk
%Common Programs%\Driver Easy\Uninstall Driver Easy.lnk
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\background_finish.png
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\background_installing.png
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\background_messagebox.png
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\background_welcome.png
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\background_welcome_more.png
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\botva2.dll
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\btn_browse.bmp
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\btn_browse_hover.bmp
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\btn_install.bmp
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\btn_install_hover.bmp
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\btn_install_notclick.bmp
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\button_browse.png
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\button_close.png
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\button_minimize.png
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\button_setup_or_next.png
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\checkbox_license.png
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\DriverEasy_Setup.tmp
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\icon-info_60x60.png
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\icon_custom.png
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\icon_custom_down.bmp
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\icon_custom_down_hover.bmp
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\icon_custom_up.bmp
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\icon_custom_up_hover.bmp
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\icon_uncustom.png
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\innocallback.dll
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\is-{random characters}.tmp
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\isxdl.dll
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\progressbar_background.png
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\progressbar_foreground.png
%Application Data%\Easeware\DriverEasy\settings.dat
%Public%\Desktop\Driver Easy.lnk
%Windows%\Tasks\Driver Easy Scheduled Scan.job
%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\7zip_license.txt
%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\7z\7z.dll
%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\7z\7z86.dll
%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\7z\is-{random characters}.tmp
%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\7z\is-{random characters}.tmp
%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\DriverEasy.exe
%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\DriverEasy.exe.config
%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\Easeware.CheckScheduledScan.exe
%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\Easeware.CheckScheduledScan.exe.config
%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\Easeware.ConfigLanguageFromSetup.exe
%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\Easeware.ConfigLanguageFromSetup.exe.config
%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\Easeware.Driver.Backup.dll
%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\Easeware.Driver.Core.dll
%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\HardwareInfo\HardwareInfo.dll
%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\HardwareInfo\HardwareInfo64.dll
%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\Interop.WUApiLib.dll
%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\Map.xml
%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\SevenZipSharp.dll
%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\unins000.exe
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\is-{random characters}.tmp
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\InstallDotNet.bat

(Note: %Program Files% is the default Program Files folder, usually C:\Program Files in Windows 2000(32-bit), Server 2003(32-bit), XP, Vista(64-bit), 7, 8, 8.1, 2008(64-bit), 2012(64-bit) and 10(64-bit) , or C:\Program Files (x86) in Windows XP(64-bit), Vista(64-bit), 7(64-bit), 8(64-bit), 8.1(64-bit), 2008(64-bit), 2012(64-bit) and 10(64-bit).. %Common Programs% is the folder that contains common program groups for all users, which is usually C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs on Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003, or C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs on Windows Vista, 7, and 8.. %User Temp% is the current user's Temp folder, which is usually C:\Documents and Settings\{user name}\Local Settings\Temp on Windows 2000(32-bit), XP, and Server 2003(32-bit), or C:\Users\{user name}\AppData\Local\Temp on Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 2008(64-bit), 2012(64-bit) and 10(64-bit).. %Application Data% is the current user's Application Data folder, which is usually C:\Documents and Settings\{user name}\Application Data on Windows 2000(32-bit), XP, and Server 2003(32-bit), or C:\Users\{user name}\AppData\Roaming on Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 2008(64-bit), 2012(64-bit) and 10(64-bit).. %Public% is the folder that serves as a repository of files or folders common to all users, which is usually C:\Users\Public in Windows Vista, 7, and 8.. %Windows% is the Windows folder, where it usually is C:\Windows on all Windows operating system versions.)

It adds the following processes:

"%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\DriverEasy_Setup.tmp" /SL5="$130550,3603470,397824,{Malware File Path}\{Malware File Name}"
"%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\Easeware.CheckScheduledScan.exe" -create "Driver Easy Scheduled Scan" "%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\DriverEasy.exe"
"%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\Easeware.ConfigLanguageFromSetup.exe" DriverEasy en
"%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\DriverEasy.exe"
"%Program Files%\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe" -nohome
"%Program Files%\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe" SCODEF:1720 CREDAT:79873
"%System%\netsh.exe" advfirewall firewall add rule name="Driver Easy" description="Allow Driver Easy Access Internet to Scan and Download Drivers." dir=out action=allow program="%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\DriverEasy.exe" enable=yes profile=any

(Note: %User Temp% is the current user's Temp folder, which is usually C:\Documents and Settings\{user name}\Local Settings\Temp on Windows 2000(32-bit), XP, and Server 2003(32-bit), or C:\Users\{user name}\AppData\Local\Temp on Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 2008(64-bit), 2012(64-bit) and 10(64-bit).. %Program Files% is the default Program Files folder, usually C:\Program Files in Windows 2000(32-bit), Server 2003(32-bit), XP, Vista(64-bit), 7, 8, 8.1, 2008(64-bit), 2012(64-bit) and 10(64-bit) , or C:\Program Files (x86) in Windows XP(64-bit), Vista(64-bit), 7(64-bit), 8(64-bit), 8.1(64-bit), 2008(64-bit), 2012(64-bit) and 10(64-bit).. %System% is the Windows system folder, where it usually is C:\Windows\System32 on all Windows operating system versions.)

Other System Modifications

This Potentially Unwanted Application deletes the following files:

%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\InstallDotNet.bat
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\background_finish.png
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\background_installing.png
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\background_messagebox.png
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\background_welcome.png
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\background_welcome_more.png
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\botva2.dll
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\btn_browse.bmp
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\btn_browse_hover.bmp
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\btn_install.bmp
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\btn_install_hover.bmp
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\btn_install_notclick.bmp
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\button_browse.png
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\button_close.png
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\button_minimize.png
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\button_setup_or_next.png
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\checkbox_license.png
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\icon-info_60x60.png
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\icon_custom.png
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\icon_custom_down.bmp
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\icon_custom_down_hover.bmp
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\icon_custom_up.bmp
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\icon_custom_up_hover.bmp
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\icon_uncustom.png
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\innocallback.dll
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\isxdl.dll
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\progressbar_background.png
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\progressbar_foreground.png
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\_isetup
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\DriverEasy_Setup.tmp

It adds the following registry entries:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
DriverEasy_is1
Inno Setup: Setup Version = 5.5.9 (u)

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
DriverEasy_is1
Inno Setup: App Path = %Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
DriverEasy_is1
InstallLocation = %Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
DriverEasy_is1
Inno Setup: Icon Group = Driver Easy

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
DriverEasy_is1
Inno Setup: User = {User Name}

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
DriverEasy_is1
Inno Setup: Selected Tasks = desktopicon,schedulescan

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
DriverEasy_is1
Inno Setup: Deselected Tasks =

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
DriverEasy_is1
Inno Setup: Language = en

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
DriverEasy_is1
DisplayName = Driver Easy 5.6.7

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
DriverEasy_is1
DisplayIcon = %Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\DriverEasy.exe

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
DriverEasy_is1
UninstallString = "%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\unins000.exe"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
DriverEasy_is1
QuietUninstallString = "%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\unins000.exe" /SILENT

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
DriverEasy_is1
DisplayVersion = 5.6.7

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
DriverEasy_is1
Publisher = Easeware

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
DriverEasy_is1
URLInfoAbout = https://www.{BLOCKED}easy.com/

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
DriverEasy_is1
HelpLink = https://www.{BLOCKED}easy.com/

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
DriverEasy_is1
URLUpdateInfo = https://www.{BLOCKED}easy.com/

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
DriverEasy_is1
NoModify = 1

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
DriverEasy_is1
NoRepair = 1

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
DriverEasy_is1
InstallDate = {Installation Date}

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
DriverEasy_is1
MajorVersion = 5

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
DriverEasy_is1
MinorVersion = 6

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
DriverEasy_is1
VersionMajor = 5

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
DriverEasy_is1
VersionMinor = 6

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
DriverEasy_is1
EstimatedSize = 12759

Other Details

This Potentially Unwanted Application adds the following registry keys:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
DriverEasy_is1

It connects to the following possibly malicious URL:

https://www.{BLOCKED}easy.com

SOLUTION

Minimum Scan Engine: 9.800

SSAPI PATTERN File: 2.179.00

SSAPI PATTERN Date: 23 May 2019

Step 1

Before doing any scans, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10 users must disable System Restore to allow full scanning of their computers.

Step 2

Note that not all files, folders, and registry keys and entries are installed on your computer during this malware's/spyware's/grayware's execution. This may be due to incomplete installation or other operating system conditions. If you do not find the same files/folders/registry information, please proceed to the next step.

Step 3

Delete this registry value

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Important: Editing the Windows Registry incorrectly can lead to irreversible system malfunction. Please do this step only if you know how or you can ask assistance from your system administrator. Else, check this Microsoft article first before modifying your computer's registry.

In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\DriverEasy_is1
- Inno Setup: Setup Version = 5.5.9 (u)
In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\DriverEasy_is1
- Inno Setup: App Path = %Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy
In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\DriverEasy_is1
- InstallLocation = %Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\
In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\DriverEasy_is1
- Inno Setup: Icon Group = Driver Easy
In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\DriverEasy_is1
- Inno Setup: User = {User Name}
In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\DriverEasy_is1
- Inno Setup: Selected Tasks = desktopicon,schedulescan
In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\DriverEasy_is1
- Inno Setup: Deselected Tasks =
In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\DriverEasy_is1
- Inno Setup: Language = en
In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\DriverEasy_is1
- DisplayName = Driver Easy 5.6.7
In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\DriverEasy_is1
- DisplayIcon = %Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\DriverEasy.exe
In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\DriverEasy_is1
- UninstallString = "%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\unins000.exe"
In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\DriverEasy_is1
- QuietUninstallString = "%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\unins000.exe" /SILENT
In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\DriverEasy_is1
- DisplayVersion = 5.6.7
In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\DriverEasy_is1
- Publisher = Easeware
In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\DriverEasy_is1
- URLInfoAbout = https://www.{BLOCKED}easy.com/
In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\DriverEasy_is1
- HelpLink = https://www.{BLOCKED}easy.com/
In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\DriverEasy_is1
- URLUpdateInfo = https://www.{BLOCKED}easy.com/
In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\DriverEasy_is1
- NoModify = 1
In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\DriverEasy_is1
- NoRepair = 1
In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\DriverEasy_is1
- InstallDate = {Installation Date}
In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\DriverEasy_is1
- MajorVersion = 5
In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\DriverEasy_is1
- MinorVersion = 6
In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\DriverEasy_is1
- VersionMajor = 5
In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\DriverEasy_is1
- VersionMinor = 6
In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\DriverEasy_is1
- EstimatedSize = 12759

To delete the registry value this malware created:

Open Registry Editor. To do this:
» For Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 (R2) users, click the Start button, type regedit in the Search input field then press Enter.
» For Windows 8, Windows 8.1, 10, and Windows Server 2012 (R2) users, right-click on the lower left corner of the screen, click Run, type regedit in the text box provided, and then press Enter.
In the left panel of the Registry Editor window, double-click the following:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>Microsoft>Windows>CurrentVersion>Uninstall>DriverEasy_is1
In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
Inno Setup: Setup Version = 5.5.9 (u)
Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
Inno Setup: App Path = %Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy
Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
InstallLocation = %Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\
Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
Inno Setup: Icon Group = Driver Easy
Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
Inno Setup: User = {User Name}
Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
Inno Setup: Selected Tasks = desktopicon,schedulescan
Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
Inno Setup: Deselected Tasks =
Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
Inno Setup: Language = en
Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
DisplayName = Driver Easy 5.6.7
Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
DisplayIcon = %Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\DriverEasy.exe
Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
UninstallString = "%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\unins000.exe"
Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
QuietUninstallString = "%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\unins000.exe" /SILENT
Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
DisplayVersion = 5.6.7
Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
Publisher = Easeware
Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
URLInfoAbout = https://www.{BLOCKED}easy.com/
Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
HelpLink = https://www.{BLOCKED}easy.com/
Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
URLUpdateInfo = https://www.{BLOCKED}easy.com/
Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
NoModify = 1
Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
NoRepair = 1
Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
InstallDate = {Installation Date}
Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
MajorVersion = 5
Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
MinorVersion = 6
Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
VersionMajor = 5
Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
VersionMinor = 6
Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
EstimatedSize = 12759
Close Registry Editor.

Step 4

Delete this registry key

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In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall
- DriverEasy_is1

Step 5

Search and delete this file

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There may be some files that are hidden. Please make sure you check the Search Hidden Files and Folders checkbox in the "More advanced options" option to include all hidden files and folders in the search result.

%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\HardwareInfo\is-{random characters}.tmp
%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\is-{random characters}.tmp
%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\unins000.dat
%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\unins000.msg
%Common Programs%\Driver Easy\Driver Easy.lnk
%Common Programs%\Driver Easy\Uninstall Driver Easy.lnk
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\background_finish.png
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\background_installing.png
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\background_messagebox.png
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\background_welcome.png
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\background_welcome_more.png
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\botva2.dll
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\btn_browse.bmp
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\btn_browse_hover.bmp
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\btn_install.bmp
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\btn_install_hover.bmp
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\btn_install_notclick.bmp
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\button_browse.png
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\button_close.png
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\button_minimize.png
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\button_setup_or_next.png
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\checkbox_license.png
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\DriverEasy_Setup.tmp
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\icon-info_60x60.png
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\icon_custom.png
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\icon_custom_down.bmp
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\icon_custom_down_hover.bmp
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\icon_custom_up.bmp
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\icon_custom_up_hover.bmp
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\icon_uncustom.png
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\innocallback.dll
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\is-{random characters}.tmp
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\isxdl.dll
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\progressbar_background.png
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\progressbar_foreground.png
%Application Data%\Easeware\DriverEasy\settings.dat
%Public%\Desktop\Driver Easy.lnk
%Windows%\Tasks\Driver Easy Scheduled Scan.job
%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\7zip_license.txt
%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\7z\7z.dll
%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\7z\7z86.dll
%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\7z\is-{random characters}.tmp
%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\7z\is-{random characters}.tmp
%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\DriverEasy.exe
%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\DriverEasy.exe.config
%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\Easeware.CheckScheduledScan.exe
%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\Easeware.CheckScheduledScan.exe.config
%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\Easeware.ConfigLanguageFromSetup.exe
%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\Easeware.ConfigLanguageFromSetup.exe.config
%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\Easeware.Driver.Backup.dll
%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\Easeware.Driver.Core.dll
%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\HardwareInfo\HardwareInfo.dll
%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\HardwareInfo\HardwareInfo64.dll
%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\Interop.WUApiLib.dll
%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\Map.xml
%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\SevenZipSharp.dll
%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\unins000.exe
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\is-{random characters}.tmp
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\InstallDotNet.bat

To manually delete a malware/grayware file from an affected system:

•For Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 (R2), Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and Windows Server 2012 (R2):

Open a Windows Explorer window.
- For Windows 7 and Server 2008 (R2) users, click Start>Computer.
- For Windows 8, 8.1, 10, and Server 2012 (R2) users, right-click on the lower-left corner of the screen,then click File Explorer.
In the Search Computer/This PC input box, type:
%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\HardwareInfo\is-{random characters}.tmp
%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\is-{random characters}.tmp
%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\unins000.dat
%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\unins000.msg
%Common Programs%\Driver Easy\Driver Easy.lnk
%Common Programs%\Driver Easy\Uninstall Driver Easy.lnk
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\background_finish.png
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\background_installing.png
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\background_messagebox.png
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\background_welcome.png
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\background_welcome_more.png
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\botva2.dll
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\btn_browse.bmp
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\btn_browse_hover.bmp
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\btn_install.bmp
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\btn_install_hover.bmp
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\btn_install_notclick.bmp
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\button_browse.png
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\button_close.png
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\button_minimize.png
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\button_setup_or_next.png
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\checkbox_license.png
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\DriverEasy_Setup.tmp
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\icon-info_60x60.png
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\icon_custom.png
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\icon_custom_down.bmp
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\icon_custom_down_hover.bmp
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\icon_custom_up.bmp
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\icon_custom_up_hover.bmp
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\icon_uncustom.png
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\innocallback.dll
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\is-{random characters}.tmp
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\isxdl.dll
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\progressbar_background.png
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\progressbar_foreground.png
%Application Data%\Easeware\DriverEasy\settings.dat
%Public%\Desktop\Driver Easy.lnk
%Windows%\Tasks\Driver Easy Scheduled Scan.job
%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\7zip_license.txt
%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\7z\7z.dll
%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\7z\7z86.dll
%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\7z\is-{random characters}.tmp
%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\7z\is-{random characters}.tmp
%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\DriverEasy.exe
%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\DriverEasy.exe.config
%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\Easeware.CheckScheduledScan.exe
%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\Easeware.CheckScheduledScan.exe.config
%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\Easeware.ConfigLanguageFromSetup.exe
%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\Easeware.ConfigLanguageFromSetup.exe.config
%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\Easeware.Driver.Backup.dll
%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\Easeware.Driver.Core.dll
%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\HardwareInfo\HardwareInfo.dll
%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\HardwareInfo\HardwareInfo64.dll
%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\Interop.WUApiLib.dll
%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\Map.xml
%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\SevenZipSharp.dll
%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\unins000.exe
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\is-{random characters}.tmp
%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp\InstallDotNet.bat
Once located, select the file then press SHIFT+DELETE to delete it.
*Note: Read the following Microsoft page if these steps do not work on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 (R2).

Step 6

Search and delete these folders

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Please make sure you check the Search Hidden Files and Folders checkbox in the More advanced options option to include all hidden folders in the search result.

%User Temp%\is-{random characters}.tmp
%Program Files%\Easeware
%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy
%Program Files%\Easeware\DriverEasy\HardwareInfo
%Application Data%\Easeware
%Application Data%\Easeware\DriverEasy

Step 7

Scan your computer with your Trend Micro product to delete files detected as PUA.Win32.DriverEasy.AB. If the detected files have already been cleaned, deleted, or quarantined by your Trend Micro product, no further step is required. You may opt to simply delete the quarantined files. Please check the following Trend Micro Support pages for more information:

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