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Should I remove uTorrentBar_PT Toolbar for IE?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
77% remove it23% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Bad
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0013%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 49.55 days
357.53 days >
Average installed length: 187.86 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
6.17.2.8 60.00%
6.17.1.25 40.00%

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uTorrentBar_PT Toolbar for IE

What is uTorrentBar_PT Toolbar for IE?

This is a Conduit/Perion (ClientConnect) powered toolbar for Internet Explorer (BHO) that provides limited web browser functionality but will modify the user's search and home pages as well as bundle various ad-supported components. Also, the toolbar will bundle additional potentially unwanted features such as Search Protect which will make sure that the browser maintains its modified home and search pages to Conduit. The toolbar is usually bundled with a 3rd-party program or downloaded through a hosted portal page on the OurToolbar network.

Overview

The most common release is 6.17.2.8, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. 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 primary executable is named uTorrentBar_PTToolbarHelper.exe. A majority of users end up uninstalling this less than a week of it being installed. It also bundles additional software in the form of the Conduit Engine, which installs a potentially unwanted toolbar, and makes homepage and default search engine changes to a user's web browser. The setup package generally installs about 14 files and is usually about 1.64 MB (1,716,522 bytes).
  • Malware detected in the program
  • Integrates into the web browser
  • This toolbar is distributed via Conduit (potentially unwanted)
  • Hijacks the web browser's home page
  • The experts agree, you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in uTorrentBar_PT Toolbar for IE.
uTorrentBar_PTToolbarHelper.exe (943f313974a830d4634c73beb8103f5e) has been flagged by the following 4 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareVersionDetection
Comodo Security 17313 Application.Win32.Conduit.~f
Dr.Web 9.0.0.0166 Adware.Toolbar.202
Malwarebytes v2013.11.22.02 PUP.Optional.Conduit.A
VIPRE Antivirus 23610 Conduit (fs)
tbuTor.dll (975993043e355206a1fba5a702044f0c) has been flagged by the following 6 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareSoftware versionDetection
Comodo Security 17676 Application.Win32.Conduit.~A
ESET-NOD32 9338 a variant of Win32/Toolbar.Conduit.B
Malwarebytes 1.75.0.1 PUP.Optional.Conduit
Panda Antivirus 10.0.3.5 Adware/Conduit
TrendMicro-HouseCall 9.700.0.1001 TROJ_GEN.F47V1113
VIPRE Antivirus 25818 Conduit (fs)
prxtbuTor.dll (02d550437bd96f4b2add86fd4073e60e) has been flagged by the following 5 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareSoftware versionDetection
Agnitum Outpost 5.5.1.3 PUA.Toolbar.Conduit!
Dr.Web 7.00.9.04080 Adware.Conduit.16
ESET-NOD32 9726 Win32/Toolbar.Conduit.X
Panda Antivirus 10.0.3.5 PUP/Conduit.A
VIPRE Antivirus 28606 Conduit (fs)
       View all 15 all detections
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Program detailsProgram details

Displayed publisher: uTorrentBar_PT
URL: uTorrentBarPT.OurToolbar.com
Help link: uTorrentBarPT.OurToolbar.com/help
Installation folder: C:\ProgramData\conduit\ie\ct2851643
Uninstaller: C:\ProgramData\Conduit\IE\CT2851643\UninstallerUI.exe -ctid=CT2851643 -toolbarName=uTorrentBar_PT -toolbarEnv=conduit -type=IE
Estimated size: 1.64 MB
This is a Community Toolbar by Conduit, what does that mean?
Conduit is a toolbar monetization platform for software publishers. It provides a utility for developers to create branded generic web browser toolbars. Publishers can bundle these toolbars with their software programs or provide access to download them separately through uTorrentBarPT.OurToolbar.com. Once installed, the toolbar modifies the browser's home page and search settings in order to redirect searches through the Conduit portal (which utilizes Bing or Yahoo! Search engines). Read more...

Program filesFiles installed by uTorrentBar_PT Toolbar for IE

Program executable:uTorrentBar_PTToolbarHelper.exe (Malware detected)
Name:ToolbarHelper Application
Path:C:\Program Files\uTorrentBar_PT\uTorrentBar_PTToolbarHelper.exe
MD5:943f313974a830d4634c73beb8103f5e
Additional files:
  • UninstallerUI.exe - 1.4.0.1
  • (Malware detected) prxtbuTor.dll - Conduit Toolbar
  • hk64tbuTor.dll
  • hktbuTor.dll
  • ldrtbuTor.dll
  • (Malware detected) tbuTor.dll
  • (Malware detected) uTorrentBar_PTToolbarHelper.exe - ToolbarHelper Application
  • configutaion.json
  • hk64tbuTo0.dll
  • hktbuTo0.dll
  • ldrtbuTo0.dll
  • (Malware detected) prxtbuTo0.dll
  • (Malware detected) tbuTo0.dll
  • uninstall.exe - Conduit Engine Uninstall

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Internet Explorer BHO
  • prxtbuTor.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'MyMatch_v2b Toolbar' with the class of {b860e266-f38a-4e23-a639-0fda18b1beaa} (MyMatch_v2b).
Internet Explorer Bar
  • prxtbuTor.dll installs an Explorer Bar in Internet Explorer called 'BitTorrentControl_v10 Findbar' with a class of {61B7EA61-DF56-4683-A474-BFDE2AD56316}.
Internet Explorer Toolbar
  • prxtbuTor.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'MyMatch_v2b Toolbar' with the class of {b860e266-f38a-4e23-a639-0fda18b1beaa}.
Internet Explorer URL Search Hook
  • prxtbuTor.dll loads into IE as a URL Search Hook named 'MyMatch_v2b Toolbar' with a class of {b860e266-f38a-4e23-a639-0fda18b1beaa} in order to redirect unknown URL searches.
Internet Explorer Web Browser
  • prxtbuTor.dll installs an IE Web Browser in Internet Explorer named 'Produtools Maps B Toolbar' with a class of {18272225-4C7F-4445-A7E3-8B260662E407}.
Scheduled Task
  • uninstall.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{42CD7A24-AF4B-44A0-A119-1C6F9B6E2A90}' (runs on registration).
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
  • uTorrentBar_PTToolbarHelper.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\eTvOnline.ro\eTvOnline.roToolbarHelper.exe'.

How do I remove uTorrentBar_PT Toolbar for IE?

You can uninstall uTorrentBar_PT Toolbar for IE from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  1. 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.
  2. When you find the program uTorrentBar_PT Toolbar for IE, 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).
  3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove uTorrentBar_PT Toolbar for IE.
  4. 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 uTorrentBar_PT Toolbar for IE you can restore them to their previous default settings.
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OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 52%
Win XP 4%
 
HOW DOES IT RUN?
Plugs into Internet Explorer
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 77%
Keep it 23%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 64.00%
Windows 10 32.00%
Windows XP 4.00%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Ultimate 28.00%
Windows 7 Home Basic 16.00%
Windows 7 Home Premium 12.00%
Windows 8 Single Language 8.00%
Windows 8 Pro 8.00%
Windows 8.1 Pro 8.00%

Distribution by countryGeography

72.00% of installs come from Brazil
Which countries install it?
  Brazil 72.00%
  United States 20.00%
  Portugal 4.00%
  United Kingdom 4.00%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Samsung 23.81%
Acer 23.81%
Dell 14.29%
Hewlett-Packard 14.29%
Lenovo 9.52%
Toshiba 4.76%
Sony 4.76%
Intel 4.76%
Common models
HP Pavilion dm4 Notebook ... 10.00%
TOSHIBA SATELLITE L750D 5.00%
Sony VPCCW17FX 5.00%
Samsung RV419/RV420 5.00%
Samsung RV411/RV511/E3511... 5.00%
Samsung RV411 5.00%

About Conduit

Conduit is an online platform that allows web publishers to create custom toolbars, web apps, and mobile apps at no cost.
Publisher URL: www.conduit.com

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