Should I remove WebScout FileBulldog Toolbar?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
61% remove it39% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Reach 0.0014%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 4.36 days
128.59 days >
Average installed length: 67.57 days
WebScout FileBulldog Toolbar
What is WebScout FileBulldog Toolbar?
Installs a Conduit powered OurToolbar in Internet Explorer, Chrome and Firefox web browsers. The software collects and stores information about your web browsing and sends this information to OurToolbar so they can suggest services or provide ads via the toolbar. WebScout FileBulldog Toolbar will attempt to change your home page and search provider if you are not careful during installation and provides a search box and various other generic features in the toolbar.
About (from Somoto)
Once the Toolbar is installed, you will receive the following software features:
1. Updated Software button – A button on the toolbar which enables you to check for updated versions of software you have installed on your computer. Relevant software is presented in the desktop notification window.
2. Desktop Notif... Read more
Overview
The program adds a toolbar to Microsoft Internet Explorer. The main program executable is tbhelper.dll. 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 3.8 MB (3,980,041 bytes). update.exe is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released.
- Loads into the web browser
- May modify the web browser's home page
- Generally known to have a low reputation
- Many experts agree, if you don't use it you should remove it!
Program details
URL: www.filebulldog.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\webscout filebulldog toolbar
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\WebScout FileBulldog Toolbar\UninstallToolbar.exe
Estimated size: 3.8 MB
Files installed by WebScout FileBulldog Toolbar
Program module: | tbhelper.dll |
Name: | IE Toolbar |
| IE Toolbar Helper Module |
Path: | C:\Program Files\webscout filebulldog toolbar\tbhelper.dll |
MD5: | 097c346ba4670983ff24716d36ba062b |
Additional files:
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MacroParserPlugin.dll - MacroParserPlugin (MacroParser)
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TbHelper2.exe - Toolbar Helper (Toolbar Helper Module)
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CustomTabPage.dll - CustomTabPage
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alert_plugin.dll - IE Toolbar (IE Toolbar Alert Plugin)
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TbCommonUtils.dll - IE Toolbar Common Utils
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tbcore3.dll - IE Toolbar Engine
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uninstall.exe - IE Toolbar Uninstall
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update.exe - IE Toolbar Updater
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somoto.dll
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UninstallToolbar.exe
Behaviors exhibited
2 Internet Explorer BHOs
- somoto.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'SBCONVERT Class' with the class of {A1056498-D09A-41E4-864B-505EDD640D9E} (SBCONVERT).
- tbcore3.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'SMTTB2009 Class' with the class of {FCBCCB87-9224-4B8D-B117-F56D924BEB18} (SMTTB2009).
Internet Explorer Toolbar
- tbcore3.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'HyperCam Toolbar' with the class of {338B4DFE-2E2C-4338-9E41-E176D497299E}.
Internet Explorer URL Search Hook
- tbhelper.dll loads into IE as a URL Search Hook named 'ToolbarURLSearchHook Class' with a class of {CA3EB689-8F09-4026-AA10-B9534C691CE0} in order to redirect unknown URL searches.
Internet Explorer Web Browser
- tbcore3.dll installs an IE Web Browser in Internet Explorer named 'HyperCam Toolbar' with a class of {338B4DFE-2E2C-4338-9E41-E176D497299E}.
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
TbHelper2.exe |
Memory: | 2.33 MB | |
Kernel CPU: | 0.00004884% | |
How do I remove WebScout FileBulldog Toolbar?
You can uninstall WebScout FileBulldog 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 WebScout FileBulldog 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 WebScout FileBulldog 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 WebScout FileBulldog 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) 52%
Win Server 2003 4%
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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 61%
Keep it 39%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
66.67% |
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Windows XP |
18.52% |
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Windows 10 |
7.41% |
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Windows Vista |
3.70% |
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Windows Server 2003 |
3.70% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
46.15% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
15.38% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
11.54% |
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Windows 7 Enterprise |
7.69% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
3.85% |
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Windows 10 Pro |
3.85% |
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Geography
28.13% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
28.13% |
Brazil |
18.75% |
Italy |
12.50% |
India |
6.25% |
Czech Republic |
6.25% |
MA |
3.13% |
Thailand |
3.13% |
Belgium |
3.13% |
Ecuador |
3.13% |
Iran |
3.13% |
Canada |
3.13% |
Saudi Arabia |
3.13% |
Malaysia |
3.13% |
United Kingdom |
3.13% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
32.00% |
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Acer |
20.00% |
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Dell |
12.00% |
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Toshiba |
8.00% |
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American Megatrends |
8.00% |
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Sony |
4.00% |
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Samsung |
4.00% |
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MSI |
4.00% |
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Intel |
4.00% |
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ASUS |
4.00% |
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Common models |
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
8.70% |
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WIPRO D865GRH_ |
4.35% |
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TOSHIBA SATELLITE L755 |
4.35% |
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TOSHIBA SATELLITE C50t-A |
4.35% |
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Sony VGN-CS110E |
4.35% |
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Samsung RV411/RV511/E3511... |
4.35% |
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About Somoto
Partnering with Somoto enables software developers to integrate a clean & dynamic recommendation screen that encourages the user to try a trusted 3rd party software, among them the Somoto Toolbar Customizable Platform.
Publisher URL: www.somotoinc.com