Alnaddy.com toolbar on IE and Chrome
What is Alnaddy.com toolbar on IE and Chrome?
This is a Conduit toolbar installed in the user's Web browsers (IE, Chrome and Firefox) that collects and stores information about your web browsing habits and sends this information to Conduit so they can suggest services or provide ads via the toolbar. The toolbar itself which is typically bundled with free software is an is an ad-supported (users may see additional banner and in-text link advertisements) web browser plugin 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 and search settings.
What the toolbar does:
- Changes the default search engine in your web browser's built-in search box.
- Changes the default home page of your web browser.
- Enable search from the address bar of your web browser.
- Adds alternative "page not found" functionality.
"By Using a Conduit Software you may enable Conduit to access, use and collect a variety of information, both personal and non-personal, regarding your Internet Browser, your browsing habits, and information about your computer." - from the EULA.
Overview
The most used version is 1.8.4.9, with over 55% of all installations currently using this version. The program adds a toolbar to Microsoft Internet Explorer. The main program executable is alnaddytoolbarsrv.exe. A vast majority of those who have this installed end up removing it just after a couple weeks. 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 software installer includes 6 files and is usually about 2.27 MB (2,384,361 bytes).
- Loads into the web browser
- Built on and distributed using the Conduit toolbar
- Displays advertisements unassociated with the underlying web page
- May modify the web browser's home page
- Many experts agree, if you don't use it you should remove it!
Program details
Displayed publisher: Alnaddy.com
URL: www.ourtoolbar.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\alnaddy.com\alnaddytoolbar\1.6.9.16
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\Alnaddy.com\alnaddyToolbar\1.6.9.16\uninstall.exe"
Estimated size: 2.27 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 www.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...Each publisher enters into a 'Publisher Agreement' with Conduit which defines the revenue structure, known as the 'incentive amount', to be paid each calendar month in which the user has an active toolbar installed. Typically payout is based on the geographic origin of the user and ranges from $2 for a US user per month to just a few cents for other countries. Is it considered dangerous? Well, it's not malware or even spyware, however it changes the browser’s search provider in order to display, but if you read the EULA that is mentioned and presumably agreed on when installing. Users should decide if you need the functionality the toolbar has to offer. But remember, if you uninstall it make sure you reset your web browser, see how.
Files installed by Alnaddy.com toolbar on IE and Chrome
| Program executable: | alnaddytoolbarsrv.exe |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\alnaddy.com\alnaddytoolbar\1.6.9.16\alnaddytoolbarsrv.exe |
| MD5: | 9cc0f89a3f6f54362ed0390f2e204840 |
Additional files:
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alnaddyToolbarApp.dll (by Alnaddy.com) - Alnaddy Toolbar
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alnaddyToolbarEng.dll (by Alnaddy.com)
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alnaddyToolbarTlbr.dll
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uninstall.exe - ${PRDCT_DSP}
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer Toolbar
- alnaddyToolbarTlbr.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'Alnaddy.com Toolbar' with the class of {CD3AED25-23AB-4543-B915-159449C37197}.
How do I remove Alnaddy.com toolbar on IE and Chrome?
You can uninstall Alnaddy.com toolbar on IE and Chrome 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 Alnaddy.com toolbar on IE and Chrome, 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 Alnaddy.com toolbar on IE and Chrome.
- 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 Alnaddy.com toolbar on IE and Chrome 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) 68%
Win XP 0%
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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 61%
Keep it 39%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
87.66% |
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| Windows XP |
5.96% |
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| Windows 10 |
5.53% |
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| Windows Vista |
0.85% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
34.47% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
29.79% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
11.91% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
5.96% |
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| Windows 7 Home Basic |
5.53% |
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| Windows 8 Single Language |
2.13% |
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Geography
28.33% of installs come from Saudi Arabia
Which countries install it?
| Saudi Arabia |
28.33% |
| IQ |
11.59% |
| DZ |
9.87% |
| Egypt |
8.58% |
| United Arab Emirates |
7.30% |
| TN |
6.44% |
| Kuwait |
3.86% |
| Jordan |
3.86% |
| United States |
3.00% |
| MA |
2.58% |
| YE |
2.58% |
| OM |
2.15% |
| Qatar |
1.29% |
| SY |
1.29% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
29.89% |
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| Dell |
24.46% |
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| Acer |
18.48% |
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| Toshiba |
13.59% |
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| GIGABYTE |
4.35% |
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| Samsung |
3.26% |
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| ASUS |
2.17% |
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| Sony |
1.63% |
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| Lenovo |
1.09% |
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| Intel |
1.09% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
6.29% |
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| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
5.66% |
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| Dell Inspiron N5010 |
3.77% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite C660 |
3.14% |
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| Dell Inspiron 1545 |
2.52% |
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| Dell Inspiron N5110 |
2.52% |
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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