Should I remove BittorrentBar_DE Toolbar?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
84% remove it16% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #40,536
Reach 0.0024%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 20.34 days
600.04 days >
Average installed length: 315.28 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 6.9.0.16 |
27.66% |
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| 6.8.9.0 |
4.26% |
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| 6.8.5.1 |
6.38% |
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| 6.8.11.4 |
4.26% |
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| 6.7.0.6 |
2.13% |
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| 6.6.0.19 |
4.26% |
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| 6.3.5.3 |
4.26% |
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| 6.2.7.3 |
8.51% |
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| 6.2.6.0 |
2.13% |
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| 6.14.0.28? |
4.26% |
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| 6.14.0.28 |
19.15% |
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| 6.13.3.505? |
2.13% |
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| 6.13.3.1? |
2.13% |
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| 6.11.2.6 |
6.38% |
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| 6.10.3.27 |
2.13% |
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BittorrentBar_DE Toolbar
What is BittorrentBar_DE Toolbar?
BittorrentBar_DE Toolbar is a 'Community Toolbar' from Conduit, that plugs into the various web browsers such as IE, Chrome and Firefox. The toolbar is an advertising-supported program that is designed to display ads within the bar itself and will modify the browser's home page and search settings in order to collect usage statistics. The toolbar is generally bundled with 3rd party developer programs in order to help monetize free (and some paid) software. During installation, the user might be given the option to modify the home and search pages, however this is often checked by default and overlooked. Should the software be removed from the user's computer, the settings will need to be manually reverted back. The company, based on the EULA, will automatically download and install remote updates as well as collect and store details about the user's web browsing activities and store it locally on the PC in order to interact with the toolbar application to suggest additional services or provide more targeted advertising. From the license agreement - "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".
About (from BitTorrent)
Each Application includes a new search box for your use and enjoyment. In addition, while installing the Application, you may voluntarily opt to change your home page, other search related preferences, add components, receive notifications, offers or enable other features provided to you by the Publisher or other third... Read more
Overview
- Integrates into the web browser
- Built on and distributed using the Conduit toolbar
- Typically distributed through a pay-per-install bundle
- Hijacks the web browser's home page
- Most users and experts agree, you should remove it!
BittorrentBar_DE Toolbar 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: BittorrentBar_DE
URL: BittorrentBarDE.OurToolbar.com
Help link: BittorrentBarDE.OurToolbar.com/help
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\bittorrentbar_de
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\BittorrentBar_DE\uninstall.exe toolbar
Estimated size: 14.54 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 BittorrentBarDE.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 BittorrentBar_DE Toolbar
| Program module: | tbBitt.dll |
| Name: | Conduit Toolbar |
| Signed by: | Conduit Ltd. |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\BittorrentBar_DE\tbBitt.dll |
| MD5: | 01e190b029476013db4d7203fd20cebc |
| Conduit Toolbar web browser plugin for the various toolbars running on the Conduit Toolbar platform is the browser addin installed into Internet Explorer which has the ability to access and monitor all loaded and requested web pages and... |
Additional files:
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BittorrentBar_DEToolbarHelper.exe (by Conduit) - ToolbarHelper Application
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uninstall.exe (by Conduit) - Conduit Toolbar Uninstall
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ldrtbBit0.dll - Conduit Toolbar
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ldrtbBitt.dll
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prxtbBitt.dll
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tbBit0.dll
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tbBitt.dll
Behaviors exhibited
3 Internet Explorer BHOs
- prxtbBit0.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).
- tbBitt.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'PHPNukeIT Toolbar' with the class of {2c965f3f-8efd-4bfc-a2c5-1672845fdbbf}.
- prxtbBitt.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'FunFreeGames Toolbar' with the class of {f8069fe4-3a99-43e0-8643-9497870f5e24} (FunFreeGames).
3 Internet Explorer Bars
- tbBitt.dll installs an Explorer Bar in Internet Explorer called 'MyAshampoo Findbar' with a class of {BACB20E8-FD35-479F-8D90-BF336CE1EFC4}.
- prxtbBit0.dll installs an Explorer Bar in Internet Explorer called 'BitTorrentControl_v10 Findbar' with a class of {61B7EA61-DF56-4683-A474-BFDE2AD56316}.
- tbBit0.dll installs an Explorer Bar in Internet Explorer called 'mako LIVE Findbar' with a class of {E4FBCEE4-B3B5-4FD1-933E-98130DB1E104}.
3 Internet Explorer Toolbars
- prxtbBit0.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'MyMatch_v2b Toolbar' with the class of {b860e266-f38a-4e23-a639-0fda18b1beaa}.
- tbBitt.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'Softonic-Saudi Arabia Toolbar' with the class of {ae26bad6-65bd-4d94-b765-0c5ef8a78fa0}.
- prxtbBitt.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'SFT_IT Toolbar' with the class of {e29dfa44-501b-45be-be17-393b9e5e058a}.
3 Internet Explorer URL Search Hooks
- prxtbBit0.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.
- prxtbBitt.dll loads into IE as a URL Search Hook named 'BittorrentBar_DE Toolbar' with a class of {64ead72b-ffd4-4e01-aa3a-4c71665d73e4} in order to redirect unknown URL searches.
- tbBitt.dll loads into IE as a URL Search Hook named 'Softonic-Saudi Arabia Toolbar' with a class of {ae26bad6-65bd-4d94-b765-0c5ef8a78fa0} in order to redirect unknown URL searches.
3 Internet Explorer Web Browsers
- prxtbBit0.dll installs an IE Web Browser in Internet Explorer named 'The Bible for the Christian Toolbar' with a class of {AEF82B22-FE2C-4B28-90C5-2C57571917FC}.
- tbBitt.dll installs an IE Web Browser in Internet Explorer named '4shared.com Toolbar' with a class of {09EC805C-CB2E-4D53-B0D3-A75A428B81C7}.
- prxtbBitt.dll installs an IE Web Browser in Internet Explorer named 'BittorrentBar_PT Toolbar' with a class of {29ACF17C-1713-4286-8F40-BFD05F1E70C8}.
2 Scheduled Tasks
- uninstall.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{42CD7A24-AF4B-44A0-A119-1C6F9B6E2A90}' (runs on registration).
- BittorrentBar_DEToolbarHelper.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{B8E8E278-F25D-478A-BAB2-24A5EDB01F6C}' (runs on registration).
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- BittorrentBar_DEToolbarHelper.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\eTvOnline.ro\eTvOnline.roToolbarHelper.exe'.
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
| BittorrentBar_DEToolbarHelper.exe |
| Total CPU: | 0.4892737327% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.29804920% | |
| User CPU: | 0.19122453% | |
How do I remove BittorrentBar_DE Toolbar?
You can uninstall BittorrentBar_DE Toolbar 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 BittorrentBar_DE Toolbar, 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 BittorrentBar_DE Toolbar.
- 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 BittorrentBar_DE Toolbar 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) 64%
Win Vista (SP1) 2%
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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 84%
Keep it 16%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
72.34% |
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| Windows Vista |
12.77% |
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| Windows 10 |
10.64% |
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| Windows XP |
4.26% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
53.19% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
10.64% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
10.64% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
8.51% |
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| Windows 8 |
4.26% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
4.26% |
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Geography
65.31% of installs come from Germany
Which countries install it?
| Germany |
65.31% |
| United States |
10.20% |
| Austria |
8.16% |
| Switzerland |
4.08% |
| Croatia |
4.08% |
| Slovakia |
2.04% |
| Saudi Arabia |
2.04% |
| Thailand |
2.04% |
| Malta |
2.04% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
36.36% |
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| Acer |
12.12% |
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| Dell |
9.09% |
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| GIGABYTE |
9.09% |
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| Medion |
9.09% |
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| Lenovo |
9.09% |
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| Toshiba |
6.06% |
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| MSI |
3.03% |
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| Sony |
3.03% |
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| Samsung |
3.03% |
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Common models |
| HP ENVY 17 Notebook PC |
5.71% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite L500 |
2.86% |
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| Sony SVE15136CAW |
2.86% |
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| Packard Bell imedia S3210 |
2.86% |
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| Packard Bell EasyNote LJ... |
2.86% |
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| HP G72 Notebook PC |
2.86% |
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About BitTorrent
BitTorrent is responsible for the continuing development of the peer-to-peer protocol, as well as the continuing development of µTorrent & BitTorrent Mainline, clients for that protocol.
Publisher URL: www.bittorrent.com