Should I remove iToolBox?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
79% remove it21% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Reach 0.0004%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 35.83 days
117.18 days >
Average installed length: 61.57 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 1.0.6 |
42.86% |
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| 1.0.4 |
57.14% |
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iToolBox
from Exmarketplace FZ LLC
What is iToolBox?
iToolBox is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that is typically bundled and distributed through 3rd party download managers. After the installation process, iToolBox will become your default search engine and/or your default home page (search and homepage hijacker).
From the EULA: "The application has a new feature: it displays search results from some of your favorite sites directly in the window that you have opened. On search engines there will be ads beneath iToolBox, the ads are recognized as originating from iToolBox. iToolBox and all related ads are not affiliated with or endorsed by any underlying websites. The iToolBox application provides this feature through the following process: queries that you submit on the site you are searching, and the display of ads or search results in response to those queries in a natural, cohesive manner."
About (from Exmarketplace FZ)
iToolBox is a search enhancer tool that speeds up your web experience by accessing to the top topics of the day and much more. Internet Tool Box is Search Enhancer which will always find the best topic of the day based on your search preferences. You can also make use of the fast search box to find anything you need, a... Read more
Overview
- Possible malware installed by this program
- Typically distributed through a pay-per-install bundle
- Hijacks the web browser's home page
- The wisdom of the crowd agrees, you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in iToolBox.
| AddonsHelper.exe (1b2d4eff4a422946b0065e4f4ca031ee) has been flagged by the following 9 scanners: |
| Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
| Lavasoft Ad-Aware |
807 |
Trojan.Generic.11756212 |
| Bitdefender |
1.0.20.1620 |
Trojan.Generic.11756212 |
| Emsisoft Anti-Malware |
8.14.11.20.02 |
Trojan.Generic.11756212 |
| F-Secure |
11.2014-20-11_5 |
Trojan.Generic.11756212 |
| G Data |
14.11.24 |
Trojan.Generic.11756212 |
| IKARUS anti.virus |
t3scan.1.7.8.0 |
Trojan.SuspectCRC |
| MicroWorld-eScan |
15.0.0.972 |
Trojan.Generic.11756212 |
| nProtect |
14.09.24.01 |
Trojan.Generic.11756212 |
| VIPRE Antivirus |
33394 |
Besttoolbars (fs) |
iToolBox 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
Displayed publisher: Ex MarketPlace LLC
Help link: www.internettoolbox.org
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\itoolbox
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\iToolBox\uninstaller.exe
Estimated size: 5.29 MB
Files installed by iToolBox
| Program executable: | AddonsHelper.exe (Malware detected) |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\itoolbox\AddonsHelper.exe |
| MD5: | 1b2d4eff4a422946b0065e4f4ca031ee |
Additional files:
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(Malware detected) AddonsHelper.exe
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uninstaller.exe
How do I remove iToolBox?
You can uninstall iToolBox 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 iToolBox, 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 iToolBox.
- 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.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 57%
Win 10 43%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 79%
Keep it 21%
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AVERAGE INSTALL LIFESPAN
61.57
Days
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
57.14% |
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| Windows 10 |
42.86% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
28.57% |
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| Windows 8 |
14.29% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
14.29% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
14.29% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
14.29% |
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| Windows 7 Enterprise |
14.29% |
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Geography
95.24% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
95.24% |
| Germany |
4.76% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
42.86% |
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| Dell |
28.57% |
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| Lenovo |
14.29% |
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| Acer |
14.29% |
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Common models |
| LENOVO 20150 |
14.29% |
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| HPE-410f |
14.29% |
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| HP EliteBook Folio 9470m |
14.29% |
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| HP EliteBook 6930p |
14.29% |
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| Dell Inspiron 660 |
14.29% |
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| Dell Inspiron 530 |
14.29% |
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