Should I remove eType Toolbar?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
64% remove it36% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Reach 0.0005%
Versions
Version | Distribution |
2.4.0 |
33.33% |
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2.3.0 |
55.56% |
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2.1.1 |
11.11% |
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eType Toolbar
from DSNR Labs
What is eType Toolbar?
eType 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.
Overview
The most common release is 2.3.0, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. The program adds a toolbar to Microsoft Internet Explorer. The primary executable is named Toolbar32.dll. Many users end up uninstalling this after less than a month of it being installed. The setup package generally installs about 6 files and is usually about 747.64 KB (765,584 bytes). The installed file ToolbarUpdaterService.exe is the auto-update component of the program which is designed to check for software updates and notify and apply them when new versions are discovered.
- Malware detected in the program
- Integrates into the web browser
- Installs a Windows Service
- Displays advertisements unassociated with the underlying web page
- May modify the web browser's home page
- 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 eType Toolbar.
Toolbar32.dll (bec761c68b256a8a2e4f3deb4d1148a9) has been flagged by the following 3 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
Emsisoft Anti-Malware |
8.13.05.26.06 |
Trojan.Win32.Toolbar.Zugo.AMN!A2 |
ESET NOD32 |
6583 |
a variant of Win32/Toolbar.Zugo |
VIPRE Antivirus |
10900 |
Zugo Ltd (v) (not malicious) |
ToolbarUpdaterService.exe (6688c4a5186b792c7861e9d1e26d025a) has been flagged by the following 6 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
Comodo Security |
12056 |
UnclassifiedMalware |
Dr.Web |
7.0.1.02210 |
Adware.Zugo.71 |
Emsisoft Anti-Malware |
5.1.0.11 |
Riskware.Win32.Toolbar.Zugo.AMN!A2 |
eSafe |
7.0.17.0 |
Win32.Toolbar.Zugo |
ESET NOD32 |
7046 |
a variant of Win32/Toolbar.Zugo |
VIPRE Antivirus |
11781 |
Zugo Ltd (v) (not malicious) |
Program details
Displayed publisher: eType
URL: www.etype.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\etype toolbar
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\eType Toolbar\eTypeToolbarUninstall.exe
Estimated size: 747.64 KB
Files installed by eType Toolbar
Program module: | Toolbar32.dll (Malware detected) |
Name: | Toolbar |
Path: | C:\Program Files\etype toolbar\Toolbar32.dll |
MD5: | bec761c68b256a8a2e4f3deb4d1148a9 |
Additional files:
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eTypeToolbarUninstall.exe (by eType) - eType Toolbar
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(Malware detected) Toolbar32.dll (by eType) - Toolbar
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(Malware detected) ToolbarUpdaterService.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- Toolbar32.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'eType Toolbar Helper' with the class of {7D9463CD-BBD8-42f4-AB72-D7B1191D9F3D}.
Internet Explorer Toolbar
- Toolbar32.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'eType Toolbar' with the class of {BDE58274-7A2A-4682-8C47-A379DD9E36CB}.
Service
- ToolbarUpdaterService.exe runs as a service named 'Updater Service for eType Toolbar' (Updater Service for eType Toolbar).
How do I remove eType Toolbar?
You can uninstall eType 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 eType 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 eType 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 eType 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) 56%
Win 10 11%
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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 64%
Keep it 36%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
66.67% |
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Windows Vista |
11.11% |
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Windows XP |
11.11% |
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Windows 10 |
11.11% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
44.44% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
22.22% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
11.11% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
11.11% |
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Windows 8.1 Single Langua... |
11.11% |
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Geography
35.71% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
35.71% |
Saudi Arabia |
14.29% |
DZ |
7.14% |
Japan |
7.14% |
Israel |
7.14% |
Germany |
7.14% |
United Arab Emirates |
7.14% |
Slovakia |
7.14% |
Hungary |
7.14% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Toshiba |
28.57% |
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Acer |
28.57% |
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ASUS |
14.29% |
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Sony |
14.29% |
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Intel |
14.29% |
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Common models |
TOSHIBA Satellite L500 |
16.67% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite C50-A51... |
16.67% |
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Sony VPCEA16FA |
16.67% |
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Packard Bell EasyNote LS1... |
16.67% |
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BIOSTAR Group P4M900-M7 F... |
16.67% |
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Biostar I945C-M7B |
16.67% |
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