I had just reinstalled Windows 7 on my computer and immediately opened a browser to download the latest graphics drivers. official-drivers.com got me with a sponsored link using an ati.official-drivers.com sub-domain. I downloaded something called DriverTuner (drivertuner.com) by LionSea software, installed it, and immediately realized my mistake when I recognized the “we’ll find drivers for you” type of software. I promptly uninstalled it and found the official driver.
So now I’m feeling paranoid, wondering if they managed to insert a virus somewhere before I’d installed Avast.
Are there any known culprits among the sites and software mentioned here?
It doesn’t appear Malicious, however I am suspuicious. You will always be better getting the drivers from the Official Homepage (Logitech, Dell etc). I’d never trust these sites. The file I tried in Comodo isn’t working. Most likely due to it being corrupt.
Note: the File name should have something to the effect of “DriversForLeogitech Headset XXXX” Type thing, Not setup.exe. I’ll run these files inside my Virtual Machine and upload some results. However, don’t download those files until deemed Safe. (Which I doubt will happen)
Creates a .tmp (Temp) folder called setup.tmp (.tmp being file extension for Temp). No notable to Startup keys to indicate Malware being present.
Possible Adware: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall{520C1D80-935C-42B9-9340-E883849D804F}_is1
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall{520C1D80-935C-42B9-9340-E883849D804F}_is1
Uninstall should not be present w/ Drivers.
Recommended not to download these file further on that site.
Right, you are. Well this RBN group is mainly into SEO Spam, clickfraud driven code and other cyber-brigand activities.
An IDS alert like this one via an urlquery dot net scan could therefore be translated as “better stay away”…
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Worst product I’ve ever wasted my money on!
Downloaded, installed and “fix drivers” CRASHED MY COMPUTER… caused it to go to Partition reboot and wiped my drive losing EVERYTHING.
Now… I’m not a super tech, but I do consider myself knowledgeable, at least for a user.
The software was recommended by ASUA (I have a G75)
Needless. to say… I AM Pissed!
They keep asking me to “give them another try”… REALLY???
They can kiss my @$$
Good luck to you if you use this software… don’t say you weren’t warned.
Always look to download a custom software install from the few remaining upfront downloading sites.
But to-day one often finds oneself between a rock and a hard stone.
Any chance Slim Drivers, by SlimWare, could also be a suspect product? After downloading and running once, my Windows Update and Windows Online Help features were disabled. So, not only was I not able to download important updates, but I was prevented from effectively troubleshooting the problem.
I download a Canon_PIXMA_MX348_XPS_536 driver from www.official-drivers.com successfully.
Although it is a little complicated for me to find the wrong place to download.
I know this website also sells driver update tool. It’s much convenient.