Should I remove blinkx Remote Toolbar?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
58% remove it42% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #44,751
Reach 0.0019%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 23.56 days
694.89 days >
Average installed length: 365.11 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 0.5.64 |
100.00% |
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blinkx Remote Toolbar
from blinkx
What is blinkx Remote Toolbar?
blinkx Remote Toolbar is an ad-supported (users may see additional banner, search, pop-up, pop-under, interstitial and in-text link advertisements) cross web browser plugin for Internet Explorer (BHO) and Firefox/Chrome (plugin) and distributed through various monetization platforms during installation. The browser extension includes various features that will modify the default or custom settings of the browser including the home page, search settings and in some cases will modify Internet Explorer's load time threshold, place a lock file within Firefox to prevent competing software from changing its settings as well as disable the browser's Content Security Policy in order to allow for cross site scripting of the plugin.
About (from blinkx)
blinkx is the Internet Media platform powered by CORE, the world’s most advanced video engine. We link viewers with content publishers and distributors, and monetize those interactions through advertising. Founded in 2004, blinkx floated on the London Stock Exchange (AIM) in May, 2007 and has a compound annual growth r... Read more
Overview
- Malware detected in the program
- Automatically starts with Windows
- Integrates into the web browser
- Displays unwanted advertisements
- May modify the web browser's home page
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in blinkx Remote Toolbar.
| the_blinkx_toolbar.dll (39b6fb6c606ccb69ff6afc1271f1aaff) has been flagged by the following 2 scanners: |
| Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
| Agnitum Outpost |
7.1.1 |
TrojanSpy.Agent |
| AhnLab-V3 |
2013.03.14 |
Win-AppCare/Xema.264448 |
| the_blinkx_shook.dll (5a535280bd4d472fe08bfd1bdd64d7db) has been flagged by the following 5 scanners: |
| Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
| eSafe |
7.0.17.0 |
Win32.TrojanHorse |
| Fortinet FortiGate |
4.2.257.0 |
Misc/PUP |
| McAfee |
5.400.0.1158 |
Artemis!5A535280BD4D |
| McAfee-GW-Edition |
2010.1D |
Artemis!5A535280BD4D |
| Panda Antivirus |
10.0.3.5 |
Adware/SearchHook |
Program details
URL: toolbar.blinkx.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\blinkx remote toolbar
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\blinkx Remote Toolbar\uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 536.08 KB
Files installed by blinkx Remote Toolbar
| Program module: | the_blinkx_toolbar.dll (Malware detected) |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\blinkx remote toolbar\the_blinkx_toolbar.dll |
| MD5: | 39b6fb6c606ccb69ff6afc1271f1aaff |
Additional files:
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(Malware detected) the_blinkx_shook.dll - SearchHook Module
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guid.exe - guid Application (guid MFC Application)
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stop.exe - stop Application (stop MFC Application)
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the_blinkx_bho.dll
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the_blinkx_toolbar.exe
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uninstall.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- the_blinkx_bho.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'The blinkx Toolbar' with the class of {0069B690-7A2B-41C5-98CA-9F535B4C8532}.
Internet Explorer Toolbar
- the_blinkx_toolbar.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'The blinkx Toolbar' with the class of {E5A1ECE5-3E3D-4FE7-8447-78CB1FD377C6} (BBar).
Internet Explorer URL Search Hook
- the_blinkx_shook.dll loads into IE as a URL Search Hook named 'the blinkx toolbar' with a class of {F08555B0-9CC3-11D2-AA8E-000000000567} in order to redirect unknown URL searches.
Startup File (User Run)
- the_blinkx_toolbar.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'blinkx_toolbar' and executes as "C:\Program Files\blinkx Remote Toolbar\the_blinkx_toolbar.exe" -startservice.
How do I remove blinkx Remote Toolbar?
You can uninstall blinkx 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 blinkx Remote 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 blinkx 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 blinkx Remote 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) 46%
Win Vista 5%
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WHEN IT STARTS
Auto-starting? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 58%
Keep it 42%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
54.05% |
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| Windows Vista |
37.84% |
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| Windows XP |
8.11% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
36.11% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
25.00% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
8.33% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
5.56% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
5.56% |
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| Windows Vista Business |
5.56% |
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Geography
28.89% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
28.89% |
| Ireland |
11.11% |
| Australia |
8.89% |
| Belgium |
6.67% |
| Sweden |
6.67% |
| India |
4.44% |
| Malaysia |
4.44% |
| AW |
2.22% |
| BW |
2.22% |
| United Kingdom |
2.22% |
| Indonesia |
2.22% |
| Israel |
2.22% |
| Japan |
2.22% |
| MA |
2.22% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
29.03% |
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| Dell |
19.35% |
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| Toshiba |
19.35% |
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| ASUS |
9.68% |
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| Sony |
6.45% |
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| Samsung |
3.23% |
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| NEC |
3.23% |
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| MSI |
3.23% |
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| Lenovo |
3.23% |
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| Acer |
3.23% |
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Common models |
| TOSHIBA Satellite L300 |
5.88% |
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| TOSHIBA TECRA S5 |
2.94% |
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| TOSHIBA SATELLITE P500 |
2.94% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite C650D |
2.94% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite A300 |
2.94% |
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| Sony VPCF11M1E |
2.94% |
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