Should I remove CPAdirectory Toolbar?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
82% remove it18% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Reach <0.001%
Versions
Version | Distribution |
6.15.0.27 |
100.00% |
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Other programs by ClientConnect LTD
CPAdirectory Toolbar
from ClientConnect LTD
What is CPAdirectory Toolbar?
A toolbar that bundles Search Protect and Value Apps.
About (from ClientConnect LTD)
As part of the installation process of the Trovi Software (including the Toolbar and Search Protect), we may change your Internet Browser settings and/or provide you with the ability to opt to make changes to your Internet Browser settings and/or your mobile device settings and/or your social network account settings... Read more
Overview
CPAdirectory Toolbar is a software program developed by ClientConnect LTD. 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 CPAdirectoryToolbarHelper.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 13 files and is usually about 19.9 MB (20,867,026 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of those who have this installed, most are running it on Windows 7 (SP1). Most users that have installed this software come from the United States.
- Malware detected in the program
- Integrates into the web browser
- This toolbar is distributed via Conduit (potentially unwanted)
- Delivered through a thrid-party offer
- The experts agree, you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in CPAdirectory Toolbar.
CPAdirectoryToolbarHelper.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) |
tbCPA2.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) |
prxtbCPAd.dll (4c163bd2a5905d18893ee311608e8c54) has been flagged by the following 5 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
AVware |
1.5.0.16 |
Conduit (fs) |
Baidu-International |
3.5.1.41473 |
Adware.Win32.Conduit.45 |
ESET-NOD32 |
10172 |
Win32/Toolbar.Conduit.O |
Panda Antivirus |
10.0.3.5 |
PUP/Conduit.A |
VIPRE Antivirus |
31726 |
Conduit (fs) |
tbCPA0.dll (7ca420a4688109e2ab5844a2c753c905) has been flagged by the following 3 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
Dr.Web |
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Adware.Conduit.16 |
ESET-NOD32 |
9265 |
a variant of Win32/Toolbar.Conduit.B |
VIPRE Antivirus |
25226 |
Conduit (fs) |
tbCPAd.dll (3549ca5e8809ff9be5f7216d4fbb7443) has been flagged by the following 2 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
Bkav FE |
1.3.0.4246 |
HW32.Stranact.mioe |
VIPRE Antivirus |
21724 |
Conduit (fs) |
uninstall.exe (b728fa6a309e5d18141947b95b730e95) has been flagged by the following 2 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
Panda Antivirus |
10.0.3.5 |
PUP/Conduit.A |
VIPRE Antivirus |
26380 |
Conduit (fs) |
ldrtbCPAd.dll (d97b0ea326ac79a8558ff54b51397579) has been flagged by the following 2 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
ESET-NOD32 |
9075 |
a variant of Win32/Toolbar.Conduit.P |
VIPRE Antivirus |
23572 |
Conduit (fs) |
View all 24 all detections

CPAdirectory 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: CPAdirectory
URL: CPAdirectory.ourtoolbar.com
Help link: CPAdirectory.ourtoolbar.com/help
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\cpadirectory
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\CPAdirectory\uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 19.9 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 CPAdirectory.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 CPAdirectory Toolbar
Program executable: | CPAdirectoryToolbarHelper.exe (Malware detected) |
Name: | ToolbarHelper Application |
Path: | C:\Program Files\cpadirectory\CPAdirectoryToolbarHelper.exe |
MD5: | 943f313974a830d4634c73beb8103f5e |
Additional files:
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(Malware detected) CPAdirectoryToolbarHelper.exe (by Conduit) - ToolbarHelper Application
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(Malware detected) uninstall.exe (by Conduit) - Conduit Toolbar Uninstall
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hk64tbCPA0.dll - Conduit Toolbar
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hk64tbCPA2.dll
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hktbCPA0.dll
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hktbCPA2.dll
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ldrtbCPA0.dll
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ldrtbCPA2.dll
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(Malware detected) ldrtbCPAd.dll
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(Malware detected) prxtbCPAd.dll
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(Malware detected) tbCPA0.dll
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(Malware detected) tbCPA2.dll
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(Malware detected) tbCPAd.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- prxtbCPAd.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
- prxtbCPAd.dll installs an Explorer Bar in Internet Explorer called 'BitTorrentControl_v10 Findbar' with a class of {61B7EA61-DF56-4683-A474-BFDE2AD56316}.
Internet Explorer Toolbar
- prxtbCPAd.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
- prxtbCPAd.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
- prxtbCPAd.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}.
Scheduled Task
- uninstall.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{C247631C-606C-44F8-9B4E-C25B77177427}' (runs on registration).
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- CPAdirectoryToolbarHelper.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\eTvOnline.ro\eTvOnline.roToolbarHelper.exe'.
How do I remove CPAdirectory Toolbar?
You can uninstall CPAdirectory 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 CPAdirectory 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 CPAdirectory 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 CPAdirectory 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.
HOW DOES IT RUN?
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Plugs into Internet Explorer
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 82%
Keep it 18%
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MOST USED OS
~99%
Windows 7 (SP1)
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Geography
100.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?