BitTorrentControl_v12 Toolbar for IE
What is BitTorrentControl_v12 Toolbar for IE?
From the Privacy Policy: "The Trovi Software (including the Toolbar, the Search Protect, and the Value Apps software) may also collect and store information about your web browsing locally on your device, like the web pages that you have visited and the content you have accessed. This locally saved information may interact with the Trovi Software and send us information about your web browsing so we can suggest services or provide you with ads that may be more relevant to you, including via our Partners when using the Value Apps software. Only generalized inferences are passed from the Trovi Software to our servers.
Your Browsing Data and Search Data are collected and analyzed by the Value Apps platform in real time to trigger the relevant Apps you enabled, and we share such information with our Partners so our Partners or we, as applicable (depending on the App provider), can suggest services or provide you with offers that may be relevant to you according to the data collected and processed in real time. We do not store your Browsing Data nor your Search Data while you Use Value Apps."
About (from Conduit)
Due to the restructuring of Conduit Ltd. the Software will be operated and provided by ClientConnect Ltd. (“ClientConnect”) d.b.a “Trovi”, instead of Conduit. As part of the functionality provided by the Trovi Software (through the Toolbar and/or the Search Protect software products), we may collect and store informat... Read more
Overview
- Possible malware installed by this program
- Loads into the web browser
- Built on and distributed using the Conduit toolbar
- The experts agree, you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in BitTorrentControl_v12 Toolbar for IE.
| BitTorrentControl_v12ToolbarHelper.exe (943f313974a830d4634c73beb8103f5e) has been flagged by the following 4 scanners: |
| Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
| 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) |
| prxtbBitT.dll (45cbe64c3ffc90f1c4ac23d93321fa8b) has been flagged by the following 8 scanners: |
| Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
| Dr.Web |
7.00.7.12100 |
Adware.Conduit.16 |
| ESET-NOD32 |
9606 |
a variant of Win32/Toolbar.Conduit.X |
| Fortinet FortiGate |
4 |
Riskware/Toolbar_Conduit |
| McAfee |
6.0.4.564 |
Artemis!45CBE64C3FFC |
| McAfee-GW-Edition |
2013 |
Artemis!45CBE64C3FFC |
| Panda Antivirus |
10.0.3.5 |
PUP/Conduit.A |
| TrendMicro-HouseCall |
9.700-1001 |
TROJ_GEN.F47V0313 |
| VIPRE Antivirus |
27794 |
Conduit (fs) |
| tbBitT.dll (975993043e355206a1fba5a702044f0c) has been flagged by the following 6 scanners: |
| Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
| 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) |
View all 18 all detections
Program details
Displayed publisher: BitTorrentControl_v12
URL: BitTorrentControlv12.OurToolbar.com
Help link: BitTorrentControlv12.OurToolbar.com/help
Installation folder: C:\ProgramData\conduit\ie\ct3225826
Uninstaller: C:\ProgramData\Conduit\IE\CT3225826\UninstallerUI.exe -ctid=CT3225826 -toolbarName=BitTorrentControl_v12 -toolbarEnv=conduit -type=IE -origin=AddRemov
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 BitTorrentControlv12.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 BitTorrentControl_v12 Toolbar for IE
| Program executable: | BitTorrentControl_v12ToolbarHelper.exe (Malware detected) |
| Name: | ToolbarHelper Application |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\BitTorrentControl_v12\BitTorrentControl_v12ToolbarHelper.exe |
| MD5: | 943f313974a830d4634c73beb8103f5e |
Additional files:
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UninstallerUI.exe - 1.4.0.1
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(Malware detected) prxtbBitT.dll - Conduit Toolbar
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(Malware detected) BitTorrentControl_v12ToolbarHelper.exe - ToolbarHelper Application
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hk64tbBitT.dll
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hktbBitT.dll
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ldrtbBitT.dll
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(Malware detected) tbBitT.dll
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configutaion.json
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- prxtbBitT.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Produtools Maps B Toolbar' with the class of {18272225-4c7f-4445-a7e3-8b260662e407} (Produtools Maps B).
Internet Explorer Toolbar
- prxtbBitT.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'Produtools Maps B Toolbar' with the class of {18272225-4c7f-4445-a7e3-8b260662e407}.
Internet Explorer URL Search Hook
- prxtbBitT.dll loads into IE as a URL Search Hook named 'Produtools Maps B Toolbar' with a class of {18272225-4c7f-4445-a7e3-8b260662e407} in order to redirect unknown URL searches.
Internet Explorer Web Browser
- prxtbBitT.dll installs an IE Web Browser in Internet Explorer named 'Produtools Maps B Toolbar' with a class of {18272225-4C7F-4445-A7E3-8B260662E407}.
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- BitTorrentControl_v12ToolbarHelper.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\eTvOnline.ro\eTvOnline.roToolbarHelper.exe'.
How do I remove BitTorrentControl_v12 Toolbar for IE?
You can uninstall BitTorrentControl_v12 Toolbar for IE 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 BitTorrentControl_v12 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).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove BitTorrentControl_v12 Toolbar for IE.
- 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 BitTorrentControl_v12 Toolbar for IE 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) 46%
Win XP 3%
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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 80%
Keep it 20%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
50.00% |
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| Windows 10 |
39.47% |
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| Windows XP |
6.58% |
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| Windows Vista |
3.95% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
17.11% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
17.11% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
14.47% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
6.58% |
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| Windows 7 Home Basic |
6.58% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
6.58% |
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Geography
24.10% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
24.10% |
| India |
15.66% |
| United Arab Emirates |
7.23% |
| Philippines |
6.02% |
| Saudi Arabia |
6.02% |
| Israel |
4.82% |
| United Kingdom |
4.82% |
| Brazil |
3.61% |
| Romania |
3.61% |
| PR |
3.61% |
| Norway |
2.41% |
| TT |
1.20% |
| MK |
1.20% |
| Slovenia |
1.20% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
24.07% |
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| Acer |
20.37% |
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| Dell |
12.96% |
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| Lenovo |
9.26% |
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| Sony |
9.26% |
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| GIGABYTE |
5.56% |
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| ASUS |
5.56% |
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| Samsung |
3.70% |
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| Toshiba |
3.70% |
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| Intel |
3.70% |
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| MSI |
1.85% |
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Common models |
| MSI MS-7592 |
2.82% |
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| LENOVO 20236 |
2.82% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite C665 |
1.41% |
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| Sony SVE1511AENB |
1.41% |
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| MSI MS-7798 |
1.41% |
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| LENOVO VIWZ1 |
1.41% |
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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