Should I remove Thoosje Windows Sevenbar?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
57% remove it43% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Reach 0.0011%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 20.32 days
599.50 days >
Average installed length: 314.99 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
1.0.0.0 |
100.00% |
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Other programs by Thoosje
Thoosje Windows Sevenbar
from Thoosje
What is Thoosje Windows Sevenbar?
Some versions of Thoosje Windows Sevenbar include a branded version of the Conduit Toolbar, which is a web browser extenstion that delivers search based advertising and results. During installation the user is presented with the option to install the toolbar. Once accepted, the packaged executable, ConduitInstaller.exe, will install the necessary components for the Conduit Toolbar to be added to the user's web browser (the home page and search pages will be modified in many cases).
About (from Thoosje)
A Sidebar For windows XP that looks like the Windows Seven Sidebar has gadgets like media players, Sticky's,Calculators,google search, yahoo search, and lots of more Gadgets and Features. Thoosje Vista Sidebar works on Windows XP and Windows Vista. Gadgets are easy to use mini applications that give you information at ... Read more
Overview
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. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). The software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The setup package generally installs about 16 files and is usually about 6.59 MB (6,913,055 bytes).
Thoosje Windows Sevenbar has been seen bundling various 3rd party software during the installation process. Make sure to check for and remove unused programs.
Program details
URL: www.thoosje.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\thoosje
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\Thoosje\un_Thoosje Sevenbar Installer_32836.exe"
Estimated size: 6.59 MB
Files installed by Thoosje Windows Sevenbar
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tbThoo.dll (by Conduit) - Conduit Toolbar
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ThoosjeToolbarHelper.exe
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un_Thoosje Sevenbar Installer_32836.exe (by Pantaray Research) - Setup/UnInstall Engine
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UNWISE.EXE
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DXAxHost.dll (by Stardock) - DXScript
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DXPerf4.dll (by Stardock) - DXPerf4 Module (DXPerf4 SDPlugin)
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DXPlayer.dll - DXPlayer
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DXStats.dll - DXStats Module (DXStats)
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DXTrash.dll
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RadioWMPCore.dll
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RadioWMPCoreGecko19.dll
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SDAnalogClock3.dll
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SDCtrls.dll - DesktopX ActiveX Controls (DesktopX ActiveX USER Control Wrapper)
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SDMailNotify2.dll - SDMailNotify2 Module
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Thoosje Sevenbar.exe
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thoosje-toolbar-ie.exe (by Conduit) - Thoosje Toolbar
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- tbThoo.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Softonic Italia Toolbar' with the class of {4edd5c14-2d22-4d7a-9748-c975a7fd933b} (Softonic Italia).
Internet Explorer Toolbar
- tbThoo.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'Softonic Italia Toolbar' with the class of {4edd5c14-2d22-4d7a-9748-c975a7fd933b}.
Internet Explorer URL Search Hook
- tbThoo.dll loads into IE as a URL Search Hook named 'Softonic Italia Toolbar' with a class of {4edd5c14-2d22-4d7a-9748-c975a7fd933b} in order to redirect unknown URL searches.
Internet Explorer Web Browser
- tbThoo.dll installs an IE Web Browser in Internet Explorer named 'Softonic Italia Toolbar' with a class of {4EDD5C14-2D22-4D7A-9748-C975A7FD933B}.
3 Scheduled Tasks
- UNWISE.EXE is scheduled as a task with the class '{F71A9918-1861-4EFE-AE94-530BDDE46DD4}' (runs on registration).
- ThoosjeToolbarHelper.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{B8E8E278-F25D-478A-BAB2-24A5EDB01F6C}' (runs on registration).
- Thoosje Sevenbar.exe is scheduled as a task named 'RunAsStdUser Task' (runs on registration).
Service
- UNWISE.EXE runs as a service named 'Browser System Enahncer' (671c50b0).
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- UNWISE.EXE is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files1\Yahoo!\MESSEN~1\UNWISE.EXE'.
How do I remove Thoosje Windows Sevenbar?
You can uninstall Thoosje Windows Sevenbar 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 Thoosje Windows Sevenbar, 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 Thoosje Windows Sevenbar.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Thoosje Windows Sevenbar 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) 57%
Win 10 5%
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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 57%
Keep it 43%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
66.67% |
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Windows XP |
23.81% |
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Windows Vista |
4.76% |
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Windows 10 |
4.76% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Microsoft Windows XP |
23.81% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
23.81% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
23.81% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
19.05% |
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Windows 8.1 Pro |
4.76% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
4.76% |
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Geography
43.33% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
43.33% |
Germany |
20.00% |
Argentina |
6.67% |
United Kingdom |
6.67% |
DZ |
3.33% |
Greece |
3.33% |
Israel |
3.33% |
Italy |
3.33% |
Malaysia |
3.33% |
Philippines |
3.33% |
Saudi Arabia |
3.33% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
29.41% |
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Toshiba |
23.53% |
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American Megatrends |
17.65% |
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ASUS |
11.76% |
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Medion |
5.88% |
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Lenovo |
5.88% |
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Dell |
5.88% |
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Common models |
TOSHIBA Satellite P20 |
5.56% |
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TOSHIBA SATELLITE L750 |
5.56% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite L655 |
5.56% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite C660D |
5.56% |
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Packard Bell BV RC415 |
5.56% |
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MEDION X781X |
5.56% |
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