Should I remove T-Online Toolbar?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
63% remove it37% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Reach 0.0009%
Versions
Version | Distribution |
2.0.6 (4) |
100.00% |
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Other programs by Deutsche Telekom
T-Online Toolbar 2.0
What is T-Online Toolbar?
Functionality of the toolbar includes:
- Changing the web browser's default home page to the affiliate search portal.
- Changing the browser's search provider, built-in search box as well as the address bar.
- Ability to modify the 'new tab' functionality to launch the modified search portal page.
- Adds an alternative error page, DNS error and 'page not' found functionality.
- Adds additional functionality that is designed to protect the search and home page settings.
- May 'inject' advertising in the form of context ads, links and pop-ups.
Overview
A vast majority of those who have this installed end up removing it just after a couple weeks. The software installer includes 11 files and is usually about 6.2 MB (6,501,935 bytes).
- Loads into the web browser
- May modify the web browser's home page
- Many experts agree, if you don't use it you should remove it!
Program details
Displayed publisher: Deutsche Telekom AG
URL: www.t-online.de
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\T-Online\T-Online_Toolbar_2\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\T-Online\T-Online_Toolbar_2\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 6.2 MB
Files installed by T-Online Toolbar 2.0
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Config_plugin.dll - T-Online Toolbar (T-Online Toolbar Config Plugin)
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eMailPlugin.dll - T-Online Toolbar eMail Plugin
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insthelper.exe - T-Online Toolbar Installer/Deinstaller
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RSSReader_plugin.dll - T-Online Toolbar RSS-Reader Plugin
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safety_plugin.dll - T-Online Toolbar Safety Plugin
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uninsthelper.exe - T-Online Toolbar Deinstaller
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weather_plugin.dll - T-Online Toolbar Control
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Whitelist_plugin.dll - T-Online Toolbar Control Whitelist Plugin
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unins000.exe - Inno Setup (Setup/Uninstall)
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dbghelp.dll (by Microsoft) - Debugging Tools for Windows(R) (Windows Image Helper)
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vcredist_x86.exe (by Microsoft) - Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable (IExpress Setup)
How do I remove T-Online Toolbar?
You can uninstall T-Online 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 T-Online Toolbar 2.0, 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 T-Online 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 T-Online Toolbar 2.0 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 XP 35%
Win Vista 6%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 63%
Keep it 37%
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COUNTRY POPULARITY
21.05%
United States
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows XP |
35.29% |
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Windows Vista |
35.29% |
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Windows 7 |
29.41% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Microsoft Windows XP |
35.29% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
35.29% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
23.53% |
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Windows XP |
5.88% |
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Geography
73.68% of installs come from Germany
Which countries install it?
Germany |
73.68% |
United States |
21.05% |
United Kingdom |
5.26% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Medion |
44.44% |
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Acer |
22.22% |
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Toshiba |
11.11% |
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Intel |
11.11% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
11.11% |
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Common models |
MEDIONPC AWRDACPI |
16.67% |
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MEDIONPC MS-7616 |
16.67% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite L670 |
8.33% |
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MEDIONPC MS-7204 |
8.33% |
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MSI MS-6380E |
8.33% |
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MEDION E6214 |
8.33% |
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