Should I remove ALToolBar?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
51% remove it49% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #32,042
United States Rank #49,099
Reach 0.0042%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 21.96 days
647.84 days >
Average installed length: 340.39 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| v3.4.0.2 |
7.32% |
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| v2.1.0.4 |
70.73% |
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| v1.83 |
9.76% |
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| v1.53 |
3.66% |
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| v1.52 |
7.32% |
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| 1.2 |
1.22% |
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ALToolBar
What is ALToolBar? (from ESTsoft)
"Video Downloader, Password Manager, Screen Capture, and more. Essential tools for your internet life". Why install and run each program? Install ALToolbar and use all these functions with one-click! ALToolbar is packed with lots of great stuff to help make your online life just a little bit easier, faster, and more fu... Read more
Overview
ALToolBar is a program developed by ESTsoft. The most used version is v2.1.0.4, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon installation, it defines an auto-start registry entry which allows the program run on each boot for the user which installed it. The program adds a toolbar to Microsoft Internet Explorer. The main program executable is atbsvc.exe. The software installer includes 53 files and is usually about 18.33 MB (19,220,212 bytes). ALUpdate.dll is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows Vista (SP2). While about 69% of users of ALToolBar come from Japan, it is also popular in the United States and Thailand.
- Automatically starts with Windows
- Loads into the web browser
Program details
URL: advert.estsoft.com/?event=200904224447205
Help link: www.altools.jp
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\ESTsoft\ALToolBar
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\ESTsoft\ALToolBar\unins000.exe
Estimated size: 18.33 MB
Language: Japanese (Japan)
Files installed by ALToolBar
| Program executable: | atbsvc.exe |
| Name: | ALToolbar |
| ALToolbar Service Module |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\ALToolBar\atbsvc.exe |
| MD5: | fad605f1c2d6e87ff882834ad083e8f4 |
Additional files:
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ALCMProxy.dll - ALTools Common Module Proxy Dynamic Link Library
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InetCleaner.exe - ALToolbar InetCleaner Application
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InetCleanerRes.dll
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InetCleanerRes_1830.dll
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InetCleanerRes_2100.dll
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ECRSC.dll - ESTsoft Crash Reporting System (ESTsoft Crash Reporting System Client)
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atblib.dll - ALToolbar Common Library
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SoundPlayer.exe - SoundPlayer Module
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InstHelper.exe - InstHelper Module (ALToolbar Helper)
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ALDiskOnRes.dll - ALToolbar DiskOn (ALToolbar DiskOn Module)
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atbonline.exe - ALToolbar Online Service Module
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atbsvc64.exe - atbsvc64 ?? ???? (ALToolbar Service Module (64bit))
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ALUpdate.dll - ALTools Updater (ALUpdate DLL)
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unins000.exe - ALToolBar Setup
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AtbOnlineRes_1830.dll - ALToolbar Disk
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AtbOnlineRes_2100.dll
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ALToolBand_1200.dll - ALToolbar (ALToolbar IE band Module)
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ALToolBand_1520.dll
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ALToolBand_1530.dll
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ALToolBand_1830.dll
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ALToolBand_2100.dll
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ALToolband_3400.dll - ALToolBar
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ALToolBandRes.dll
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ALToolBandRes_1830.dll
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ALToolBar_2100.dll
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ALToolbar_3400.dll
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ALToolbarDaemon.exe - ALToolbar Daemon Module
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atbdmgr.exe - ALToolbar Download Manager Module
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atbdmgrRes_1830.dll
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atbdmgrRes_2100.dll
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atbdn.exe - ALToolbar MediaDownloader
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atbdnres.dll
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AtbHelper.exe
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atbsns.exe - ALToolbar Viewer
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atbviewRes_1830.dll
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atbviewRes_2100.dll
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MsgCon_1830.dll - ALToolbar Message Connector
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MsgCon_2100.dll
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Msgcon_3400.dll
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Msgcon64_3400.dll - ALToolbar Message Connector (64bit)
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MsgConnector.dll
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ALSTS.dll - ALSTS (ALSTS Deamon)
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appupdater.dll - ALSee (ALSee Service Update Module)
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ALToolBandRes_2100.dll
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ECRSC_JP.dll
Behaviors exhibited
6 Internet Explorer BHOs
- ALToolbar_3400.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'ALToolbarBho' with the class of {7F1A79F9-78D1-4186-9F60-EE0B63DF042A}.
- ALToolBand_1200.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'ALToolbarBho Class' with the class of {7F1A79F9-78D1-4186-9F60-EE0B63DF042A} (ALToolBar BHO).
- ALToolBand_1830.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'ALToolbarBho Class' with the class of {7F1A79F9-78D1-4186-9F60-EE0B63DF042A} (ALToolBar BHO).
- ALToolBand_1530.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'ALToolbarBho Class' with the class of {7F1A79F9-78D1-4186-9F60-EE0B63DF042A} (ALToolBar BHO).
- ALToolBand_1520.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'ALToolbarBho Class' with the class of {7F1A79F9-78D1-4186-9F60-EE0B63DF042A} (ALToolBar BHO).
- ALToolBar_2100.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'ALToolbarBho' with the class of {7F1A79F9-78D1-4186-9F60-EE0B63DF042A}.
6 Internet Explorer Toolbars
- ALToolbar_3400.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'ALToolBar' with the class of {38FBE93D-4CA1-4414-AF6A-94920C5BD8DA}.
- ALToolBand_1200.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'ALToolBar' with the class of {38FBE93D-4CA1-4414-AF6A-94920C5BD8DA}.
- ALToolBand_1830.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'ALToolBar' with the class of {38FBE93D-4CA1-4414-AF6A-94920C5BD8DA}.
- ALToolBand_1530.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'ALToolBar' with the class of {38FBE93D-4CA1-4414-AF6A-94920C5BD8DA}.
- ALToolBand_1520.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'ALToolBar' with the class of {38FBE93D-4CA1-4414-AF6A-94920C5BD8DA}.
- ALToolBar_2100.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'ALToolBar' with the class of {38FBE93D-4CA1-4414-AF6A-94920C5BD8DA}.
Startup File (User Run)
- AtbHelper.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'ALToolBar' and executes as "C:\Program Files\ESTsoft\ALToolBar\atbhelper.exe" -boot.
How do I remove ALToolBar?
You can uninstall ALToolBar from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program ALToolBar, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
- Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove ALToolBar.
- If for some reason uninstallation fails, please install Microsoft's uninstall fixer utility which will help fix problems with programs that can't be uninstalled at support.microsoft.com.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by ALToolBar you can restore them to their previous default settings.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
- Click the Advanced tab, and then click Reset. Select the Delete personal settings check box if you would also like to remove search providers, Accelerators and home pages. When Internet Explorer finishes applying default settings, click Close, and then click OK.
- The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.
Mozilla Firefox
- At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
- To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
- When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.
Google Chrome
- Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
- Select Settings. In the "Search" section, click Manage search engine. Check if (Default) is displayed next to your preferred search engine. If not, mouse over it and click Make default. Mouse over any other suspicious search engine entries that are not familiar and click X to remove them.
- When the "Show Home button" checkbox is selected, a web address appears below it. If you want the Homepage button to open up a different webpage, click Change to enter a link.
- Restart Google Chrome.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 66%
Win Vista (SP1) 1%
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WHEN IT STARTS
Auto-starting? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 51%
Keep it 49%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
65.85% |
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| Windows Vista |
15.85% |
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| Windows 10 |
9.76% |
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| Windows XP |
8.54% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
44.44% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
18.52% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
16.05% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
8.64% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
4.94% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
2.47% |
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Geography
69.07% of installs come from Japan
Which countries install it?
| Japan |
69.07% |
| United States |
25.77% |
| Thailand |
1.03% |
| Korea |
1.03% |
| Australia |
1.03% |
| Germany |
1.03% |
| Saudi Arabia |
1.03% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
29.79% |
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| NEC |
17.02% |
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| Acer |
12.77% |
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| Toshiba |
12.77% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
10.64% |
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| Sony |
6.38% |
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| GIGABYTE |
4.26% |
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| Lenovo |
4.26% |
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| American Megatrends |
2.13% |
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Common models |
| Acer Aspire 5741 |
2.78% |
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| UNITCOM H61H2-M2 V2.0 |
1.39% |
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| TOSHIBA EQUIUM A100 |
1.39% |
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| TOSHIBA dynabook TX/66KWH |
1.39% |
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| TOSHIBA dynabook T351/34C... |
1.39% |
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| TOSHIBA dynabook R731/C |
1.39% |
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About (from ESTsoft Corp.)
With the vision 'Company that enhances the life quality', ESTsoft pours every bit of effort to enhance the life quality through software innovation.
Publisher URL: www.estsoftinc.com