FritzTv
What is FritzTv?
This is a web browser extension and Browser helper Object (for Internet Explorer) that delivers contextual based advertising to the web browser. In addition it will modify the user's browser home and search pages as well as 'New Tab' pages to push advertising and search. The software is typically defined as a unwanted application by various malware vendors.
Overview
The most common release is 1.2, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. The program adds a toolbar to Microsoft Internet Explorer. The primary executable is named tbfrit.dll. Many users end up uninstalling this after less than a month of it being installed. The setup package generally installs about 9 files and is usually about 17.93 MB (18,799,989 bytes).
- Malware detected in the program
- Integrates into the web browser
- The wisdom of the experts agree, if you don't use it you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in FritzTv.
| tbfrit.dll (aac20ff867f631f4cc5b02cc62e0e15f) has been flagged by the following 3 scanners: |
| Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
| ESET-NOD32 |
8.9883 |
a variant of Win32/Toolbar.Conduit.B |
| Panda Antivirus |
14.06.20.02 |
PUP/Conduit.A |
| VIPRE Antivirus |
29884 |
Conduit (fs) |
Program details
Displayed publisher: FritzTv
URL: www.fritztv.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\FritzTV\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\FritzTV\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 17.93 MB
Files installed by FritzTv
| Program module: | tbfrit.dll (Malware detected) |
| Name: | Conduit Toolbar |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\FritzTV\tbfrit.dll |
| MD5: | aac20ff867f631f4cc5b02cc62e0e15f |
Additional files:
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FritzTv.exe (by FritzTV) - FritzTV (Free Internet TV)
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libeay32.dll
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ssleay32.dll
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unins000.exe - Setup/Uninstall
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wget.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- tbfrit.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Peer2Peer-EN Toolbar' with the class of {da21bd13-ca22-42e3-a071-98f08f1ca1e7}.
Internet Explorer Toolbar
- tbfrit.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'Peer2Peer-EN Toolbar' with the class of {da21bd13-ca22-42e3-a071-98f08f1ca1e7}.
Internet Explorer URL Search Hook
- tbfrit.dll loads into IE as a URL Search Hook named 'Peer2Peer-EN Toolbar' with a class of {da21bd13-ca22-42e3-a071-98f08f1ca1e7} in order to redirect unknown URL searches.
Internet Explorer Web Browser
- tbfrit.dll installs an IE Web Browser in Internet Explorer named 'Peer2Peer-EN Toolbar' with a class of {DA21BD13-CA22-42E3-A071-98F08F1CA1E7}.
How do I remove FritzTv?
You can uninstall FritzTv 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 FritzTv, 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 FritzTv.
- 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 FritzTv 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 Vista (SP1) 33%
Win XP 33%
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HOW DOES IT RUN?
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Plugs into Internet Explorer
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 68%
Keep it 32%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows Vista |
33.33% |
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| Windows 10 |
33.33% |
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| Windows XP |
33.33% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
33.33% |
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| Windows 8 Pro |
33.33% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
33.33% |
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Geography
66.67% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
66.67% |
| Greece |
16.67% |
| Spain |
16.67% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Toshiba |
33.33% |
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| Gateway |
33.33% |
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| Compaq |
33.33% |
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Common models |
| TOSHIBA Satellite A500 |
33.33% |
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| HP Compaq dc7100 CMT(DX43... |
33.33% |
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| Gateway DX4710-UB801A |
33.33% |
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About Conduit
Conduit is an online platform that allows web publishers to create custom toolbars, web apps, and mobile apps at no cost.
Publisher URL: www.conduit.com