Should I remove BrotherSoft Extreme2 B1 Toolbar?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
61% remove it39% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #27,117
United States Rank #35,570
Reach 0.0059%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 12.81 days
377.80 days >
Average installed length: 198.50 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 6.15.0.27 |
0.85% |
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| 6.14.0.28 |
5.13% |
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| 6.13.3.505 |
8.55% |
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| 6.13.3.1 |
13.68% |
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| 6.12.0.11 |
12.82% |
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| 6.11.2.6 |
36.75% |
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| 6.10.3.27 |
22.22% |
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BrotherSoft Extreme2 B1 Toolbar
What is BrotherSoft Extreme2 B1 Toolbar?
BrotherSoft Extreme2 B1 Toolbar is a Conduit toolbar (Community OurToolbar) for Intenet Explorer and Firefox. The toolbar collects and stores information about your web browsing habits and sends this information to Conduit so they can suggest services or provide advertising via the toolbar. It will attempt to change your home page and search provider if you are not careful during installation and provides a search box and various other generic features. If the home page and search settings were modified by this toolbar, they need to be manually reverted back by the user if the user decides to uninstall the toolbar. It also may automatically download and install updates without notifying the user. From the EULA: The Application may also collect and store information about your web browsing locally on your device. This locally saved information may interact with the Application and send us information about your web browsing so we can suggest services or provide you ads that may be more relevant to you. Only generalized inferences are passed from the Application to our servers."
About (from BrotherSoft)
As part of the functionality available on the Application, we may offer you search features provided by us and/or other third parties. Additionally, we may use Cookies in the web search services we provide to you. These Cookies collect and store information about your search activity when you use our web search service... Read more
Overview
- Possible malware installed by this program
- Loads into the web browser
- Built on and distributed using the Conduit toolbar
- May modify the web browser's home page
- Many experts agree, if you don't use it you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in BrotherSoft Extreme2 B1 Toolbar.
| tbBrot.dll (cef32b574f8c732bacafd93210642dbb) has been flagged by the following 4 scanners: |
| Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
| Bkav FE |
1.3.0.4246 |
HW32.Stranact |
| ESET-NOD32 |
8.9702 |
a variant of Win32/Toolbar.Conduit.B |
| Panda Antivirus |
14.08.06.09 |
PUP/Conduit.A |
| VIPRE Antivirus |
28454 |
Conduit (fs) |
| prxtbBro0.dll (d0133250565180c9dc8ee0aecccbfd53) has been flagged by the following 12 scanners: |
| Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
| Antiy-AVL |
1.0.0.1 |
GrayWare[WebToolbar:not-a-virus]/Win32.Agent.azm |
| AVware |
1.5.0.21 |
Conduit (fs) |
| Baidu-International |
3.5.1.41473 |
Adware.Win32.Conduit.M |
| Cyren |
5.4.16.7 |
W32/Conduit.TTAU-0102 |
| ESET-NOD32 |
11248 |
Win32/Toolbar.Conduit.N potentially unwanted |
| F-Prot |
4.7.1.166 |
W32/Conduit.A |
| G Data |
25 |
Win32.Application.Conduit.F |
| K7 AntiVirus |
9.199.15118 |
Trojan ( 004b219d1 ) |
| K7GW |
9.199.15118 |
Trojan ( 004b219d1 ) |
| Kaspersky |
15.0.1.10 |
not-a-virus:WebToolbar.Win32.Agent.azm |
| Panda Antivirus |
4.6.4.2 |
PUP/Conduit.A |
| VIPRE Antivirus |
37998 |
Conduit (fs) |
| tbBro0.dll (90a1b31ba3d3c1fd73b6021c1d8c1c8f) has been flagged by the following 4 scanners: |
| Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
| Comodo Security |
17602 |
Application.Win32.Conduit.r |
| ESET-NOD32 |
9281 |
a variant of Win32/Toolbar.Conduit.B |
| Panda Antivirus |
10.0.3.5 |
Adware/Conduit |
| VIPRE Antivirus |
25382 |
Conduit (fs) |
View all 20 all detections
Program details
Displayed publisher: BrotherSoft Extreme2 B1
URL: BrotherSoftExtreme2B1.OurToolbar.com
Help link: BrotherSoftExtreme2B1.OurToolbar.com/help
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\brothersoft_extreme2_b1
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\BrotherSoft_Extreme2_B1\uninstall.exe toolbar
Estimated size: 7.84 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 BrotherSoftExtreme2B1.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 BrotherSoft Extreme2 B1 Toolbar
| Program module: | tbBrot.dll (Malware detected) |
| Name: | Conduit Toolbar |
| Signed by: | Conduit Ltd. |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\brothersoft_extreme2_b1\tbBrot.dll |
| MD5: | cef32b574f8c732bacafd93210642dbb |
Additional files:
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hk64tbBro0.dll (by Conduit) - Conduit Toolbar
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hktbBro0.dll (by Conduit)
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ldrtbBro0.dll
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(Malware detected) prxtbBro0.dll
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tbBro0.dll
Behaviors exhibited
3 Internet Explorer BHOs
- prxtbBro0.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Vafmusic4 Toolbar' with the class of {ec966aaa-1510-4c02-8eb0-b42ad0c25e8b} (Vafmusic4).
- prxtbBro1.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'MixiDJ V44 Toolbar' with the class of {90a1b331-c2b4-4933-9f63-ba7b84d60d58} (MixiDJ V44).
- prxtbBrot.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Produtools Forms Toolbar' with the class of {76a747b4-edc6-46ff-8a5d-9ae61a889d5b} (Produtools Forms).
2 Internet Explorer Bars
- prxtbBro0.dll installs an Explorer Bar in Internet Explorer called 'Connect DLC 5 Findbar' with a class of {8FEB0551-B256-479B-92E1-C927F89DC71E}.
- prxtbBrot.dll installs an Explorer Bar in Internet Explorer called 'uTorrentBar Findbar' with a class of {06157046-AF54-4CF0-9FD0-F577ECC557F8}.
3 Internet Explorer Toolbars
- prxtbBro0.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'Vafmusic4 Toolbar' with the class of {ec966aaa-1510-4c02-8eb0-b42ad0c25e8b}.
- prxtbBro1.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'MixiDJ V44 Toolbar' with the class of {90a1b331-c2b4-4933-9f63-ba7b84d60d58}.
- prxtbBrot.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'Avanquest FR Toolbar' with the class of {6ec85fcf-87ad-41d7-ae1f-f116f8ad4848}.
3 Internet Explorer URL Search Hooks
- prxtbBro0.dll loads into IE as a URL Search Hook named 'ToggleSW Toolbar' with a class of {6dabbda0-1da5-4a2f-bc89-2ae084c572fa} in order to redirect unknown URL searches.
- prxtbBro1.dll loads into IE as a URL Search Hook named 'MixiDJ V44 Toolbar' with a class of {90a1b331-c2b4-4933-9f63-ba7b84d60d58} in order to redirect unknown URL searches.
- prxtbBrot.dll loads into IE as a URL Search Hook named 'Avanquest FR Toolbar' with a class of {6ec85fcf-87ad-41d7-ae1f-f116f8ad4848} in order to redirect unknown URL searches.
3 Internet Explorer Web Browsers
- prxtbBro0.dll installs an IE Web Browser in Internet Explorer named 'Vafmusic4 Toolbar' with a class of {EC966AAA-1510-4C02-8EB0-B42AD0C25E8B}.
- prxtbBro1.dll installs an IE Web Browser in Internet Explorer named 'MixiDJ V44 Toolbar' with a class of {90A1B331-C2B4-4933-9F63-BA7B84D60D58}.
- prxtbBrot.dll installs an IE Web Browser in Internet Explorer named 'Avanquest FR Toolbar' with a class of {6EC85FCF-87AD-41D7-AE1F-F116F8AD4848}.
How do I remove BrotherSoft Extreme2 B1 Toolbar?
You can uninstall BrotherSoft Extreme2 B1 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 BrotherSoft Extreme2 B1 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 BrotherSoft Extreme2 B1 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 BrotherSoft Extreme2 B1 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) 55%
Win Vista 1%
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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 |
64.96% |
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| Windows XP |
19.66% |
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| Windows 10 |
11.97% |
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| Windows Vista |
3.42% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
34.19% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
19.66% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
18.80% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
8.55% |
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| Windows 8 |
5.13% |
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| Windows 8 Pro |
4.27% |
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Geography
24.60% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
24.60% |
| India |
3.97% |
| DZ |
3.97% |
| Hungary |
3.97% |
| Israel |
3.17% |
| Saudi Arabia |
3.17% |
| MA |
2.38% |
| Russia |
2.38% |
| Philippines |
2.38% |
| Iran |
2.38% |
| Croatia |
2.38% |
| Italy |
2.38% |
| United Kingdom |
2.38% |
| Brazil |
1.59% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
30.77% |
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| Dell |
20.51% |
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| Acer |
17.95% |
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| Toshiba |
6.41% |
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| Sahara |
3.85% |
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| GIGABYTE |
3.85% |
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| Lenovo |
3.85% |
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| American Megatrends |
2.56% |
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| Intel |
2.56% |
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| Sony |
2.56% |
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| Alienware |
2.56% |
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| Samsung |
1.28% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
3.16% |
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| Dell Inspiron N5110 |
2.11% |
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| Dell Inspiron N5050 |
2.11% |
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| Dell Inspiron N5010 |
2.11% |
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| BIOSTAR Group P4M900-M7 F... |
2.11% |
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| Dell OptiPlex 755 |
2.11% |
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About (from BrotherSoft)
BrotherSoft serves worldwide customers as among the top 5 leading software download websites.
Publisher URL: www.brothersoft.com