Should I remove Improved search - B1 Toolbar?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
68% remove it32% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #31,238
United States Rank #49,542
Reach 0.0044%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 17.35 days
511.96 days >
Average installed length: 268.99 days
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Improved search - B1 Toolbar
What is Improved search - B1 Toolbar?
The B1 Toolbar (Improved Search) is an web browser toolbar bundled with the B1 Free program.
Overview
Improved search - B1 Toolbar is a software program developed by BrotherSoft. The program adds a toolbar to Microsoft Internet Explorer. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). When installed, it will add a context menu handler to the Windows shell in order to provide quick access to the program. The primary executable is named 3PTool.exe. Many users end up uninstalling this after less than a month of it being installed. The setup package generally installs about 18 files and is usually about 31.25 MB (32,765,453 bytes). The program is built using the Nokia Qt cross-platforms native C++ framework. Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 7. While about 27% of users of Improved search - B1 Toolbar come from Iran, it is also popular in the United States and Saudi Arabia.
- Integrates into the web browser
- Known to reinstall itself
- The wisdom of the experts agree, if you don't use it you should remove it!
Program details
Installation folder: C:\users\user\appdata\roaming\b1toolbar
Uninstaller: "C:\users\user\appdata\Roaming/B1Toolbar/3ptool.exe" -uninstall "C:\users\user\appdata\Roaming/B1Toolbar/ubtrbs.vbs"
Estimated size: 31.25 MB
Files installed by Improved search - B1 Toolbar
Program executable: | 3PTool.exe |
Path: | C:\users\user\appdata\roaming\b1toolbar\3PTool.exe |
MD5: | 06cd47350c52799209179c0a562b80a8 |
Additional files:
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B1Toolbar32.dll (by ImprovedSearch) - Internet Explorer Toolbar (Improved Search)
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hpet.exe - Stevie (Installation Helper)
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3PTool.exe
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uninstall.exe (by b1.org) - B1 Free Archiver Setup
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B1Manager.exe (by b1.org) - B1 Free Archiver
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B1Shellext32.dll - B1 shell extension
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installer.exe
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3ptool.catalina.exe (by _) - 3ptool (_)
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B1Shellext64.dll
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leopold.catalina.dll (by B1) - Internet Explorer Toolbar [B1 toolbar] (Alaqwer Toolbar)
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QtCore4.dll (by Nokia and/or its subsidiary(-ies)) - Qt4 (C++ application development framework.)
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QtGui4.dll (by Nokia and/or its subsidiary(-ies))
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QtNetwork4.dll
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QtWebKit4.dll
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WinSetup32.exe - Setup for B1
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WinSetup64.exe
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b1.exe
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sqlite3.dll
Behaviors exhibited
2 Context Menu Handlers
- B1Shellext64.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'B1ShellEx' with a class of {76CF52AF-2B2D-4999-8CE8-495187BB11CD}.
- B1Shellext32.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'B1ShellEx' with a class of {76CF52AF-2B2D-4999-8CE8-495187BB11CD}.
2 Internet Explorer BHOs
- B1Toolbar32.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Improved search toolbar' with the class of {E4E012DC-1925-48E9-8010-2D195574642A} (AliBar BHO).
- leopold.catalina.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'B1 toolbar' with the class of {E4E012DC-1925-48E9-8010-2D195574642A} (AliBar BHO).
Internet Explorer Toolbar
- B1Toolbar32.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'Improved search toolbar' with the class of {E4E012DC-1925-48E9-8010-2D195574642A}.
Internet Explorer Web Browser
- B1Toolbar32.dll installs an IE Web Browser in Internet Explorer named 'Improved search toolbar' with a class of {E4E012DC-1925-48E9-8010-2D195574642A}.
Scheduled Task
- B1Manager.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{D14376A6-7965-46A7-84A7-1E3BB0697BDC}' (runs on registration).
How do I remove Improved search - B1 Toolbar?
You can uninstall Improved search - B1 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 Improved search - B1 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 Improved search - B1 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 Improved search - B1 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) 69%
Win 7 1%
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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 7 |
88.37% |
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Windows XP |
9.30% |
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Windows 10 |
2.33% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Ultimate |
44.19% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
27.91% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
9.30% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
6.98% |
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Windows 7 Enterprise |
3.49% |
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Windows 7 Starter |
2.33% |
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Geography
26.73% of installs come from Iran
Which countries install it?
Iran |
26.73% |
United States |
24.75% |
Saudi Arabia |
6.93% |
Brazil |
3.96% |
MA |
2.97% |
Argentina |
2.97% |
IQ |
2.97% |
Taiwan |
1.98% |
Mexico |
1.98% |
Indonesia |
1.98% |
Israel |
1.98% |
YE |
1.98% |
Canada |
1.98% |
Poland |
1.98% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
25.37% |
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Acer |
25.37% |
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Dell |
23.88% |
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ASUS |
13.43% |
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GIGABYTE |
11.94% |
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Common models |
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
4.17% |
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Dell Inspiron N5010 |
4.17% |
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ASUSTeK K53SV |
2.78% |
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Gigabyte EP41T-UD3L |
2.78% |
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Dell Inspiron N5110 |
2.78% |
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HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
2.78% |
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