Should I remove Vuze Remote Toolbar?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
72% remove it28% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
United States Rank #41,623
Reach 0.0006%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 54.35 days
440.15 days >
Average installed length: 231.27 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 6.7 |
100.00% |
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Vuze Remote Toolbar v6.7
What is Vuze Remote 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.
About (from Spigot)
Vuze Remote gives you the power to control Vuze from any computer or mobile device - anytime, anywhere. The first time you set-up the Vuze Remote, you'll need to establish a link between the Vuze app you wish to control and this browser. - Spigot, Revenue and Engagement on Tap. Keep your customers coming back and deli... Read more
Overview
The program adds a toolbar to Microsoft Internet Explorer. The main program executable is WidgiHelper.exe. Typically most users end up uninstalling this just after a few days. The setup package is about 1.51 MB (1,581,655 bytes) when donwloaded.
- Loads into the web browser
- Difficult to remove as it will reinstall itself
- Typically distributed through a pay-per-install bundle
- Many experts agree, if you don't use it you should remove it!
Vuze Remote 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
URL: www.vuze.com/getremote
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Vuze Remote Toolbar\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{F0DA1951-18DB-4525-A0A0-FD850C9B3BB3}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 1.51 MB
Files installed by Vuze Remote Toolbar v6.7
| Program executable: | WidgiHelper.exe |
| Name: | Widgi Toolbar |
| WidgiHelper Application |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\Vuze Remote Toolbar\WidgiHelper.exe |
| MD5: | cbe003e22b73bb46e77c232ff096aeb8 |
Additional files:
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WidgiHelper.exe - Widgi Toolbar (WidgiHelper Application)
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vuzeToolbarIE.dll - Widgi Toolbar for Internet Explorer
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- vuzeToolbarIE.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Vuze Remote Toolbar' with the class of {05478A66-EDB6-4A22-A870-A5987F80A7DA}.
Internet Explorer Toolbar
- vuzeToolbarIE.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'Vuze Remote Toolbar' with the class of {05478A66-EDB6-4A22-A870-A5987F80A7DA}.
Internet Explorer URL Search Hook
- vuzeToolbarIE.dll loads into IE as a URL Search Hook named 'Vuze Remote Toolbar' with a class of {05478A66-EDB6-4A22-A870-A5987F80A7DA} in order to redirect unknown URL searches.
How do I remove Vuze Remote Toolbar?
You can uninstall Vuze Remote 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 Vuze Remote Toolbar v6.7, 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 Vuze Remote 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 Vuze Remote Toolbar v6.7 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) 67%
Win XP 8%
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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 72%
Keep it 28%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
66.67% |
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| Windows Vista |
25.00% |
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| Windows XP |
8.33% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
58.33% |
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| Windows Vista Home Basic |
16.67% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
8.33% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
8.33% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
8.33% |
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Geography
100.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
45.45% |
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| Intel |
18.18% |
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| Dell |
18.18% |
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| Toshiba |
18.18% |
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Common models |
| TOSHIBA Satellite L755 |
11.11% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite L305 |
11.11% |
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| HP-Pavilion NY548AA-ABA p... |
11.11% |
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| HP-Pavilion GN638AV-ABA m... |
11.11% |
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| Hewlett-Packard p7-1154 |
11.11% |
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| HPE-360z |
11.11% |
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About (from Spigot, Inc.)
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Publisher URL: www.spigot.com