Should I remove GirlGamesForFree Toolbar?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
54% remove it46% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Reach 0.0004%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 54.16 days
337.73 days >
Average installed length: 177.45 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
1.0.1 |
100.00% |
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Other programs by MyPlayCity
GirlGamesForFree Toolbar
What is GirlGamesForFree Toolbar?
GirlGamesForFree Toolbar is an ad-supported (users may see additional banner, search, pop-up, pop-under, interstitial and in-text link advertisements) cross web browser plugin for Internet Explorer (BHO) and Firefox/Chrome (plugin) and distributed through various monetization platforms during installation. The browser extension includes various features that will modify the default or custom settings of the browser including the home page, search settings and in some cases will modify Internet Explorer's load time threshold, place a lock file within Firefox to prevent competing software from changing its settings as well as disable the browser's Content Security Policy in order to allow for cross site scripting of the plugin.
Overview
The program adds a toolbar to Microsoft Internet Explorer. The primary executable is named toolbar.dll. The setup package generally installs about 9 files and is usually about 4.23 MB (4,439,528 bytes). The installed file update.exe is the auto-update component of the program which is designed to check for software updates and notify and apply them when new versions are discovered.
- Integrates into the web browser
- Displays unwanted advertisements
- May modify the web browser's home page
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\girlgamesforfree toolbar
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\GirlGamesForFree Toolbar\uninstaller.exe
Estimated size: 4.23 MB
Files installed by GirlGamesForFree Toolbar
Program module: | toolbar.dll |
Path: | C:\Program Files\girlgamesforfree toolbar\toolbar.dll |
MD5: | 9a7219d1f0c44ef7de24f96f8975c93b |
Additional files:
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TbHelper2.exe - Internet Explorer Toolbar (Toolbar Helper Module)
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uninstall.exe - Internet Explorer Toolbar Uninstaller
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update.exe - Internet Explorer Toolbar Updater
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uninstaller.exe
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FastTabs.dll - Internet Explorer Fasttabs Add-on
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TbCommonUtils.dll - Internet Explorer Toolbar Common Utils
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tbcore3.dll - Internet Explorer Toolbar Engine
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tbhelper.dll - Internet Explorer Toolbar Helper
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- tbcore3.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'TBSB09893 Class' with the class of {EFDFAB50-A609-493A-BDE3-FEA291715868} (TBSB09893).
Internet Explorer Extension
- tbcore3.dll is installed as an Internet Explorer extension as 'GirlGamesForFree Toolbar' with a class of {5FC86FB3-A8B1-400B-8BE7-0EAF0D857F5D}.
2 Internet Explorer Toolbars
- toolbar.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'MyPlayCity Toolbar' with the class of {648ADDE1-369B-4868-A419-0B67EBFD8F73}.
- tbcore3.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'GirlGamesForFree Toolbar' with the class of {5FC86FB3-A8B1-400B-8BE7-0EAF0D857F5D}.
Internet Explorer URL Search Hook
- tbhelper.dll loads into IE as a URL Search Hook named 'ToolbarURLSearchHook Class' with a class of {CA3EB689-8F09-4026-AA10-B9534C691CE0} in order to redirect unknown URL searches.
2 Internet Explorer Web Browsers
- toolbar.dll installs an IE Web Browser in Internet Explorer named 'MyPlayCity Toolbar' with a class of {648ADDE1-369B-4868-A419-0B67EBFD8F73}.
- tbcore3.dll installs an IE Web Browser in Internet Explorer named 'GirlGamesForFree Toolbar' with a class of {5FC86FB3-A8B1-400B-8BE7-0EAF0D857F5D}.
How do I remove GirlGamesForFree Toolbar?
You can uninstall GirlGamesForFree Toolbar 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 GirlGamesForFree Toolbar, 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 GirlGamesForFree Toolbar.
- 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 GirlGamesForFree Toolbar 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) 86%
Win 10 14%
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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 54%
Keep it 46%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
85.71% |
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Windows 10 |
14.29% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Basic |
28.57% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
28.57% |
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Windows 10 Home |
14.29% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
14.29% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
14.29% |
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Geography
45.45% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
45.45% |
Indonesia |
18.18% |
BD |
9.09% |
India |
9.09% |
Philippines |
9.09% |
South Africa |
9.09% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
50.00% |
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Toshiba |
33.33% |
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Dell |
16.67% |
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Common models |
TOSHIBA SATELLITE L755 |
20.00% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite L40D-A |
20.00% |
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HP ProBook 4540s |
20.00% |
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Dell Inspiron N5110 |
20.00% |
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CLEVO CO. M1110M ... |
20.00% |
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Publisher URL: www.myplaycity.com