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Should I remove IObit Apps Toolbar?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
69% remove it31% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Bad
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How common is it?
Global Rank #25,714
United States Rank #26,013
Reach 0.0066%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 29.32 days
612.95 days >
Average installed length: 322.06 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
8.1 100.00%

IObit Apps Toolbar v8.1

What is IObit Apps Toolbar?

Installs a Spigot toolbar in your Web browser that collects and stores information about your web browsing habits and sends this information to Spigot so they can suggest services or provide ads via the toolbar. The toolbar is typically included with several IObit software products as an optional install.

About  (from Spigot)

The IObit Toolbar is a small application that attaches to your browser. The toolbar offers a way to search the web and stay connected to friends and colleagues. The toolbar installation comes with a way of also uninstalling it. The uninstall process takes a few moments. - Spigot, Revenue and Engagement on Tap. Keep y...  Read more

Overview

It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. The program adds a toolbar to Microsoft Internet Explorer. The main program executable is WidgiHelper.exe. A vast majority of those who have this installed end up removing it just after a couple weeks. The software installer includes 6 files and is usually about 1.49 MB (1,557,740 bytes). applicationupdater.exe is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released.
  • Possible malware installed by this program
  • Loads into the web browser
  • Installs a Windows Service
  • Many experts agree, if you don't use it you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in IObit Apps Toolbar.
iobitappsToolbarIE64.dll (cf7725f0318ad4441e2b2f77f20f5050) has been flagged by the following 5 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareVersionDetection
Baidu-International 4.0.3.141120 PUA.Win64.Widgi.BB
ESET-NOD32 8.10682 a variant of Win64/Toolbar.Widgi.B
Malwarebytes v2014.11.20.05 PUP.Optional.Spigot.A
Trend Micro 10.465.20 ADW_TOGIPS
TrendMicro-HouseCall 7.2.324 ADW_TOGIPS
iobitappsToolbarIE.dll (711c64f2745189e1b91206956e021684) has been flagged by the following 3 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareSoftware versionDetection
Baidu-International 3.5.1.41473 PUA.Win32.Widgi.bG
Trend Micro 9.740.0.1012 ADW_TOGIPS
TrendMicro-HouseCall 9.700.0.1001 ADW_TOGIPS
WidgiHelper.exe (cfb7a6bf7eca17bd434b1f7f99f5dd1f) has been flagged by the following 2 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareSoftware versionDetection
Baidu-International 3.5.1.41473 Adware.Win32.Widgi.80
Malwarebytes 1.75.0.1 PUP.Optional.Spigot.A

Program detailsProgram details

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\IObit Apps Toolbar\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{5B26F17A-9272-4A26-9DF9-18157AFAC6CD}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 1.49 MB

Program filesFiles installed by IObit Apps Toolbar v8.1

Program executable:WidgiHelper.exe
Name:Widgi Toolbar
WidgiHelper Application
Path:C:\Program Files\IObit Apps Toolbar\WidgiHelper.exe
MD5:7975a2a9d32514ad6d62188ffc1673f6
Additional files:
  • WidgiHelper.exe - Widgi Toolbar (WidgiHelper Application)
  • iobitappsToolbarFF.dll - WidgiFF Dynamic Link Library (Widgi Toolbar)
  • (Malware detected) iobitappsToolbarIE.dll - Widgi Toolbar for Internet Explorer
  • iobitappsToolbarIE64.dll
  • applicationupdater.exe - Application Updater
  • ARPPRODUCTICON.exe (by Flexera Software) - InstallShield

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

2 Internet Explorer BHOs
  • iobitappsToolbarIE64.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'IObit Apps Toolbar' with the class of {03EB0E9C-7A91-4381-A220-9B52B641CDB1}.
  • iobitappsToolbarIE.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'IObit Apps Toolbar' with the class of {03EB0E9C-7A91-4381-A220-9B52B641CDB1}.
2 Internet Explorer Toolbars
  • iobitappsToolbarIE64.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'IObit Apps Toolbar' with the class of {03EB0E9C-7A91-4381-A220-9B52B641CDB1}.
  • iobitappsToolbarIE.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'IObit Apps Toolbar' with the class of {03EB0E9C-7A91-4381-A220-9B52B641CDB1}.
2 Internet Explorer URL Search Hooks
  • iobitappsToolbarIE64.dll loads into IE as a URL Search Hook named 'IObit Apps Toolbar' with a class of {03EB0E9C-7A91-4381-A220-9B52B641CDB1} in order to redirect unknown URL searches.
  • iobitappsToolbarIE.dll loads into IE as a URL Search Hook named 'IObit Apps Toolbar' with a class of {03EB0E9C-7A91-4381-A220-9B52B641CDB1} in order to redirect unknown URL searches.
Service
  • applicationupdater.exe runs as a service named 'Application Updater' (Application Updater) "Automatically downloads and installs application updates.".

How do I remove IObit Apps Toolbar?

You can uninstall IObit Apps Toolbar from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  1. 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.
  2. When you find the program IObit Apps Toolbar v8.1, 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).
  3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove IObit Apps Toolbar.
  4. 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 IObit Apps Toolbar v8.1 you can restore them to their previous default settings.
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OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 58%
Win 7 5%
 
HOW DOES IT RUN?
Plugs into Internet Explorer
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 69%
Keep it 31%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 62.31%
Windows 10 21.54%
Windows XP 10.00%
Windows Vista 6.15%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 32.56%
Windows 7 Ultimate 17.05%
Windows 7 Professional 11.63%
Microsoft Windows XP 10.08%
Windows 10 Home 4.65%
Windows 8.1 4.65%

Distribution by countryGeography

40.13% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 40.13%
  Germany 5.26%
  Canada 4.61%
  France 4.61%
  Sweden 4.61%
  Australia 3.29%
  Italy 3.29%
  Brazil 2.63%
  Finland 2.63%
  United Kingdom 2.63%
  Netherlands 2.63%
  Czech Republic 1.97%
  Israel 1.97%
  MA 1.97%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 28.89%
Dell 17.78%
Acer 16.67%
GIGABYTE 8.89%
ASUS 7.78%
Toshiba 7.78%
Samsung 4.44%
American Megatrends 3.33%
Intel 2.22%
Medion 2.22%
Common models
Gigabyte H55M-D2H 2.04%
Gigabyte GA-78LMT-S2P 2.04%
MEDION MS-7800 2.04%
ASUSTeK U56E 2.04%
Gigabyte X58A-UD3R 2.04%
HP 2000 Notebook PC 2.04%

About (from Spigot, Inc.)

Keep your customers coming back and delight them with contextually relevant content and applications.
Publisher URL: www.spigot.com

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