Should I remove Windows Core Toolbar?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
68% remove it32% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Reach 0.0002%
Versions
Version | Distribution |
1.0.0 |
100.00% |
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Other programs by Core Systems
Windows Core Toolbar
from Core Systems
What is Windows Core Toolbar?
Windows Core Toolbar installs a toolbar in your Web browser that collects and stores information about your web browsing habits and sends this information to a remote server in order to suggest services or provide ads via the toolbar. It also may automatically download and install updates without notifying the user.
Overview
During setup, the program registers itself to launch on boot through a Windows Schedule Task in order to automatically start-up (this is typically done to avoid any UAC prompts). The program adds a toolbar to Microsoft Internet Explorer. The primary executable is named browserhelp.exe. Many users end up uninstalling this after less than a month of it being installed. The setup package generally installs about 9 files and is usually about 3.01 MB (3,158,272 bytes).
- Malware detected in the program
- Automatically starts with Windows
- Integrates into the web browser
- The wisdom of the experts agree, if you don't use it you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in Windows Core Toolbar.
browserhelp.exe (0984165f63e2c7c3fec92c20327894d2) has been flagged by the following 9 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
Bitdefender |
1.0.20.820 |
Gen:Trojan.StartPage.iKW@aiCnmbai |
Emsisoft Anti-Malware |
8.13.06.13.12 |
Gen.Trojan.StartPage!IK |
F-Secure |
11.2013-13-06_5 |
Gen:Trojan.StartPage.iKW@aiCnmbai |
G Data |
13.6.22.301/22.560 |
Gen:Trojan.StartPage.iKW@aiCnmbai |
IKARUS anti.virus |
t3scan.1.1.109.0 |
Gen.Trojan.StartPage |
Kaspersky |
14.0.0.3192 |
HEUR:Trojan.Win32.StartPage |
McAfee |
5600.7104 |
Artemis!0984165F63E2 |
McAfee-GW-Edition |
7.7104 |
Artemis!0984165F63E2 |
Norman |
10.20130613 |
W32/Malware |
browserhelper.dll (77235f8358cb31f44c052e7a899532d1) has been flagged by the following 8 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
Comodo Security |
16877 |
UnclassifiedMalware |
ESET-NOD32 |
8760 |
Win32/Adware.Bonzuna.A |
Fortinet FortiGate |
5.1.147.0 |
Riskware/Bonzuna |
McAfee |
5.600.0.1067 |
Artemis!77235F8358CB |
McAfee-GW-Edition |
2013 |
Artemis!77235F8358CB |
Sophos |
4.91.0 |
Mal/BHO-J |
Symantec |
20131.1.5.61 |
WS.Reputation.1 |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
9.700.0.1001 |
TROJ_GEN.R06H1D4 |
View all 17 all detections
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Core Systems\Windows Core Toolbar\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{858AB62B-4851-4E89-B8CD-D54F1EB40778}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 3.01 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Windows Core Toolbar
Program executable: | browserhelp.exe (Malware detected) |
Path: | C:\Program Files\Core Systems\Windows Core Toolbar\browserhelp.exe |
MD5: | 0984165f63e2c7c3fec92c20327894d2 |
Additional files:
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browserhelper.dll - WCT BHO (Windows Core Toolbar BHO)
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bonzuna.dll (by Visicom Media Inc) - DTX Toolbar (DTX kernel Module)
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bonzunaX.dll - dtx Dynamic Link Library
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iewrk.dll
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sqlite3.dll
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wcoretb.dll (by Search Core Systems) - Windows Core Toolbar
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wcthelper.exe (by Search Core Systems) - Windows Core Toolbar Helper
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wcupdt.exe (by Search Core System) - Search Core Updater
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- browserhelper.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name '&Windows Core Toolbar BHO' with the class of {ACC01A56-70E3-472E-9C4F-83B1DA817DD8}.
Internet Explorer Toolbar
- wcoretb.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name '&Windows Core Toolbar' with the class of {3A6BE320-DC9B-4D24-A6E8-621B81544F4B}.
2 Scheduled Tasks (Boot/Login)
- wcupdt.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named Windows Core Toolbar Updater.
- wcthelper.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named Windows Core Helper.
How do I remove Windows Core Toolbar?
You can uninstall Windows Core 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 Windows Core 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 Windows Core 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 Windows Core 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) 33%
Win XP 33%
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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 |
33.33% |
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Windows 7 |
33.33% |
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Windows XP |
33.33% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
33.33% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
33.33% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
33.33% |
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Geography
66.67% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
66.67% |
Australia |
16.67% |
Canada |
16.67% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell |
33.33% |
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Acer |
33.33% |
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American Megatrends |
33.33% |
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