Verizon Broadband Toolbar IE only
What is Verizon Broadband Toolbar IE only? (from Verizon)
When you mistype a Web address, the Error Assist feature of the Verizon Toolbar provides a list of addresses that are similar to what you entered. It tries to quickly get you to the page you wanted by listing alternatives to the location you entered. For example, if you entered "www.verizion.com," the Error Assist feat... Read more
Overview
Verizon Broadband Toolbar IE only is a software program developed by Verizon. The program adds a toolbar to Microsoft Internet Explorer. The primary executable is named verizon_broad.dll. Many users end up uninstalling this after less than a month of it being installed. The setup package is about 1.97 MB (2,065,783 bytes) when donwloaded. Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows Vista (SP2) and Windows 7 (SP1). While about 98% of users of Verizon Broadband Toolbar IE only come from the United States, it is also popular in Singapore and Canada.
- Integrates into the web browser
- The wisdom of the experts agree, if you don't use it you should remove it!
Program details
URL: www.verizon.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\verizon_broad
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\verizon_broad\uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 1.97 MB
Files installed by Verizon Broadband Toolbar IE only
| Program module: | verizon_broad.dll |
| Name: | Verizon Broadband Toolbar |
| Verizon Broadband Toolbar from verizon.net |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\verizon_broad\verizon_broad.dll |
| MD5: | 1b73b44abd949e310834a6da04db3909 |
Additional files:
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uninstall.exe (by Visicom Media) - Toolbar Uninstaller
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- verizon_broad.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Verizon Broadband Toolbar' with the class of {A057A204-BACC-4D26-8398-26FADCF27386}.
Internet Explorer Toolbar
- verizon_broad.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'Verizon Broadband Toolbar' with the class of {A057A204-BACC-4D26-8398-26FADCF27386} (6581765).
Internet Explorer Web Browser
- verizon_broad.dll installs an IE Web Browser in Internet Explorer named 'Verizon Broadband Toolbar' with a class of {A057A204-BACC-4D26-8398-26FADCF27386}.
How do I remove Verizon Broadband Toolbar IE only?
You can uninstall Verizon Broadband Toolbar IE only 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 Verizon Broadband Toolbar (IE only), 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 Verizon Broadband Toolbar IE only.
- 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 Verizon Broadband Toolbar IE only 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) 69%
Win XP 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 Vista |
71.11% |
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| Windows 7 |
14.44% |
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| Windows XP |
12.22% |
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| Windows 10 |
2.22% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
56.82% |
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| Windows Vista Home Basic |
13.64% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
12.50% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
10.23% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
2.27% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
2.27% |
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Geography
98.08% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
98.08% |
| Singapore |
0.64% |
| Canada |
0.64% |
| United Kingdom |
0.64% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
37.93% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
33.33% |
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| Toshiba |
9.20% |
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| Gateway |
9.20% |
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| Acer |
3.45% |
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| GIGABYTE |
2.30% |
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| American Megatrends |
2.30% |
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| Lenovo |
1.15% |
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| Apple |
1.15% |
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Common models |
| Dell Inspiron 530 |
7.59% |
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| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
6.33% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite L305 |
5.06% |
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| Dell Inspiron 1545 |
2.53% |
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| Dell XPS M1530 |
2.53% |
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| Dell Inspiron 530s |
2.53% |
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Publisher URL: www.verizon.com