TranslatorBar_5 Toolbar
What is TranslatorBar_5 Toolbar?
This toolbar/web browser extension is ad/search-supported that is typically installed as an optional offer, users generally have this bundled with 3rd party software. During setup, this toolbar will modify the home page and new tab pages to an affiliate search portal using a primary search engine in order to collect shared search revenue. It will also modify the default search provider as well.
Overview
Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. 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. 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). The software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The primary executable is named tbTran.dll. A majority of users end up uninstalling this less than a week of it being installed. The setup package generally installs about 3 files and is usually about 3.93 MB (4,124,910 bytes).
- Malware detected in the program
- Integrates into the web browser
- Installs a Windows Service
- Typically distributed through a pay-per-install bundle
- Hijacks the web browser's home page
- Hijacks the browser's default search provider
- The experts agree, you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in TranslatorBar_5 Toolbar.
tbTran.dll (e4cc410bd005958125cd87c5f6e66371) has been flagged by the following 4 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
Bkav FE |
1.3.0.4246 |
HW32.Stranact |
ESET-NOD32 |
7.9577 |
a variant of Win32/Toolbar.Conduit.B |
Panda Antivirus |
14.04.22.11 |
PUP/Conduit.A |
VIPRE Antivirus |
27650 |
Conduit (fs) |
TranslatorBar_5ToolbarHelper.exe (a320df2b47cfcaf98d06eb59cd72084c) has been flagged by the following 5 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
Bkav FE |
1.3.0.6379 |
W32.HfsAdware.C534 |
Dr.Web |
7.0.12.3050 |
Adware.Conduit.300 |
G Data |
25 |
Win32.Adware.Conduit.B |
IKARUS anti.virus |
T3.1.6.1.0 |
PUA.ClientConnect |
Panda Antivirus |
4.6.4.2 |
PUP/Conduit.A |
TranslatorBar_5 Toolbar has been found to be bundled with 3rd party software. If you have not purposefully installed this, you should be safe uninstalling it.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\TranslatorBar_5
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files2\TRANSL~1\UNWISE.EXE /U C:\Program Files2\TRANSL~1\INSTALL.LOG
(Wise Installer is used for installing and uninstalling this software.)
Estimated size: 3.93 MB
Files installed by TranslatorBar_5 Toolbar
Program module: | tbTran.dll (Malware detected) |
Name: | Conduit Toolbar |
Path: | C:\Program Files\TranslatorBar_5\tbTran.dll |
MD5: | e4cc410bd005958125cd87c5f6e66371 |
Additional files:
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(Malware detected) tbTran.dll - Conduit Toolbar
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(Malware detected) TranslatorBar_5ToolbarHelper.exe
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UNWISE.EXE
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- tbTran.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'MessengerPlusLive TB Toolbar' with the class of {d8fb4583-db9d-4c7b-85be-294c13a3e5c4}.
Internet Explorer Bar
- tbTran.dll installs an Explorer Bar in Internet Explorer called 'IncrediMail MediaBar 2 Findbar' with a class of {44F2C084-7B8C-4910-8F76-DFC4C04CD5AF}.
Internet Explorer Toolbar
- tbTran.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'MessengerPlusLive TB Toolbar' with the class of {d8fb4583-db9d-4c7b-85be-294c13a3e5c4}.
Internet Explorer URL Search Hook
- tbTran.dll loads into IE as a URL Search Hook named 'MessengerPlusLive TB Toolbar' with a class of {d8fb4583-db9d-4c7b-85be-294c13a3e5c4} in order to redirect unknown URL searches.
Internet Explorer Web Browser
- tbTran.dll installs an IE Web Browser in Internet Explorer named 'MessengerPlusLive TB Toolbar' with a class of {D8FB4583-DB9D-4C7B-85BE-294C13A3E5C4}.
2 Scheduled Tasks
- UNWISE.EXE is scheduled as a task with the class '{F71A9918-1861-4EFE-AE94-530BDDE46DD4}' (runs on registration).
- TranslatorBar_5ToolbarHelper.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{B8E8E278-F25D-478A-BAB2-24A5EDB01F6C}' (runs on registration).
Service
- UNWISE.EXE runs as a service named 'Browser System Enahncer' (671c50b0).
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- UNWISE.EXE is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files1\Yahoo!\MESSEN~1\UNWISE.EXE'.
How do I remove TranslatorBar_5 Toolbar?
You can uninstall TranslatorBar_5 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 TranslatorBar_5 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 TranslatorBar_5 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 TranslatorBar_5 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 Vista (SP2) 50%
Win XP 13%
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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 86%
Keep it 14%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows Vista |
62.50% |
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Windows 7 |
25.00% |
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Windows XP |
12.50% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
50.00% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
25.00% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
12.50% |
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Windows Vista Home Basic |
12.50% |
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Geography
90.91% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
90.91% |
Australia |
4.55% |
Ireland |
4.55% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
37.50% |
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Toshiba |
25.00% |
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Dell |
12.50% |
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Acer |
12.50% |
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ASUS |
12.50% |
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Common models |
TOSHIBA Satellite L510 |
12.50% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite A205 |
12.50% |
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HP-Pavilion RX885AA-ABA a... |
12.50% |
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HP-Pavilion RK572AA-ABA a... |
12.50% |
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Dell ME051 |
12.50% |
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Compaq-Presario NY541AA-A... |
12.50% |
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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