Brand Thunder Theme Manager for Internet Explorer
What is Brand Thunder Theme Manager for Internet Explorer?
This is a potentially unwanted web browser extension that is ad-supported and will display various popup and banner ads as well as modify the user's web browser search and home page settings. This plugin will update Internet Explorer (as a BHO), Chrome (as an extension) and Firefox (as an add-in). In some cases, the program will monitor a user's behavior (which the user agreed to if they did not read the full EULA) and will inject rival advertisements over existing one or just inject new ones all together. This toolbar is typically bundled by third party download managers/installers or through questionable online ads.
About (from Brand Thunder)
Browser themes are "skins" that let you change the look and feel of your browser to give it more excitement & functionality. The power is in your hands to personalize the look of your browser with this simple add-on. Think of browser themes as Toolbars that encompass the entire browser, rather than a small portion of t... Read more
Overview
- Integrates into the web browser
- Displays advertisements unassociated with the underlying web page
- May modify the web browser's home page
- The wisdom of the experts agree, if you don't use it you should remove it!
Program details
Displayed publisher: Brand Thunder LLC
URL: brandthunder.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\brand thunder\cortez
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{BE6DA9D8-34C7-4FDF-A174-B3EE93D59C00}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 4.64 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Brand Thunder Theme Manager for Internet Explorer
| Program module: | bt-thememanager.dll |
| Name: | Brand Thunder Theme Manager |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\brand thunder\cortez\bt-thememanager.dll |
| MD5: | 59bc65318c1d7d3a805d0cb6d4fedd83 |
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- bt-thememanager.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Brand Thunder Theme Manager for Internet Explorer' with the class of {0B5DEE95-C164-4E3E-B4C7-15E852BDE5BC} (CortezBHO).
How do I remove Brand Thunder Theme Manager for Internet Explorer?
You can uninstall Brand Thunder Theme Manager for Internet Explorer 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 Brand Thunder Theme Manager for Internet Explorer, 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 Brand Thunder Theme Manager for Internet Explorer.
- 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 Brand Thunder Theme Manager for Internet Explorer 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) 70%
Win XP 2%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 68%
Keep it 32%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #25,670
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
73.28% |
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| Windows 10 |
12.98% |
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| Windows Vista |
11.45% |
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| Windows XP |
2.29% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
60.31% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
9.16% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
8.40% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
3.82% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
3.05% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
3.05% |
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Geography
92.17% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
92.17% |
| Canada |
2.76% |
| United Kingdom |
0.92% |
| Australia |
0.92% |
| RS |
0.46% |
| Turkey |
0.46% |
| Mexico |
0.46% |
| Taiwan |
0.46% |
| BA |
0.46% |
| Czech Republic |
0.46% |
| Japan |
0.46% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
39.81% |
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| Dell |
22.33% |
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| Toshiba |
13.59% |
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| Acer |
13.59% |
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| GIGABYTE |
5.83% |
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| Lenovo |
1.94% |
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| Sony |
1.94% |
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| ASUS |
0.97% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
3.33% |
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| HP G62 Notebook PC |
3.33% |
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| HP Pavilion g7 Notebook P... |
2.50% |
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| HP 2000 Notebook PC |
2.50% |
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| Dell Studio 540 |
2.50% |
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| Dell Inspiron 1545 |
1.67% |
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Publisher URL: brandthunder.com