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Should I remove Connect DLC 5 Toolbar for IE?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
77% remove it23% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Bad
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #5,628
United States Rank #3,270
Reach 0.0849%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 18.46 days
544.46 days >
Average installed length: 286.07 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
6.17.2.502 0.84%
6.17.2.501 0.60%
6.17.2.500 1.02%
6.17.2.8 81.42%
6.17.1.25 8.24%
6.17.0.33 7.89%

Other programs by Conduit

Connect DLC 5 Toolbar for IE

What is Connect DLC 5 Toolbar for IE?

Connect DLC is a Conduit Connect toolbar for Internet Explorer. This toolbar runs as a web browser extension and Browser Helper Object and is distributed using the Conduit/Perion monetization platform. Although this software is typically installed as an optional offer, users generally have this bundled with 3rd party software. During setup, this IE toolbar will modify the home page and new tab pages to a Conduit controlled search portal using Bing as the primary search engine. It will also modify the default search provider to uses Bing as well.

From the License: "As part of the installation process of the Conduit Software and/or the Customized Software, 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. Change of the default search engine in your Internet Browser, including your Browser's built-in search box, if applicable, and address bar; Allowing software updates of the Conduit Software once a new version is released and the ability to send you notifications. Allowing Conduit access to information contained on your social network account and/or site (which you must explicitly and separately opt in to)."

About  (from Conduit)

The Conduit Software further collects anonymous, aggregated information and non-personal data, such as Conduit Software-generated User IDs, User language, Internet Protocol (IP) address, the geographic location of the device from which you access the web, and other Conduit Software Usage Data, all of which do not inclu...  Read more
Overview
  • Malware detected in the program
  • Integrates into the web browser
  • Built on and distributed using the Conduit toolbar
  • Hijacks the web browser's home page
  • Hijacks the browser's default search provider
  • The experts agree, you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in Connect DLC 5 Toolbar for IE.
prxtbCon0.dll (480994ae776f86dc885fd654665ebdfa) has been flagged by the following 5 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareVersionDetection
Agnitum Outpost 7.1.1 PUA.Toolbar.Conduit
Dr.Web 9.0.0.0326 Adware.Conduit.16
ESET-NOD32 8.9631 a variant of Win32/Toolbar.Conduit.X
Panda Antivirus 14.01.26.01 PUP/Conduit.A
VIPRE Antivirus 27980 Conduit (fs)
tbConn.dll (975993043e355206a1fba5a702044f0c) has been flagged by the following 6 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareSoftware versionDetection
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)
prxtbConn.dll (02d550437bd96f4b2add86fd4073e60e) has been flagged by the following 5 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareSoftware versionDetection
Agnitum Outpost 5.5.1.3 PUA.Toolbar.Conduit!
Dr.Web 7.00.9.04080 Adware.Conduit.16
ESET-NOD32 9726 Win32/Toolbar.Conduit.X
Panda Antivirus 10.0.3.5 PUP/Conduit.A
VIPRE Antivirus 28606 Conduit (fs)
Connect_DLC_5ToolbarHelper.exe (943f313974a830d4634c73beb8103f5e) has been flagged by the following 4 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareSoftware versionDetection
Comodo Security 17313 Application.Win32.Conduit.~f
Dr.Web Adware.Toolbar.202
Malwarebytes 1.75.0.1 PUP.Optional.Conduit.A
VIPRE Antivirus 23610 Conduit (fs)
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Program detailsProgram details

Displayed publisher: Connect DLC 5
URL: ConnectDLC5.OurToolbar.com
Help link: ConnectDLC5.OurToolbar.com/help
Installation folder: C:\ProgramData\conduit\ie\ct3306061
Uninstaller: C:\ProgramData\Conduit\IE\CT3306061\UninstallerUI.exe -ctid=CT3306061 -toolbarName=Connect DLC 5 -toolbarEnv=conduit -type=IE
Estimated size: 1.69 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 ConnectDLC5.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...

Program filesFiles installed by Connect DLC 5 Toolbar for IE

Program module:prxtbCon0.dll (Malware detected)
Name:Conduit Toolbar
Path:C:\Program Files\Connect_DLC_5\prxtbCon0.dll
MD5:480994ae776f86dc885fd654665ebdfa
Additional files:
  • UninstallerUI.exe - 1.4.0.1
  • (Malware detected) prxtbConn.dll - Conduit Toolbar
  • hk64tbConn.dll
  • hktbConn.dll
  • ldrtbConn.dll
  • (Malware detected) tbConn.dll
  • (Malware detected) Connect_DLC_5ToolbarHelper.exe - ToolbarHelper Application
  • (Malware detected) prxtbCon0.dll
  • hk64tbCon0.dll
  • hktbCon0.dll
  • ldrtbCon0.dll
  • (Malware detected) tbCon0.dll
  • (Malware detected) prxtbCon1.dll

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

2 Internet Explorer BHOs
  • prxtbConn.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).
  • prxtbCon0.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).
Internet Explorer Bar
  • prxtbCon0.dll installs an Explorer Bar in Internet Explorer called 'Connect DLC 5 Findbar' with a class of {8FEB0551-B256-479B-92E1-C927F89DC71E}.
2 Internet Explorer Toolbars
  • prxtbConn.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'Produtools Maps B Toolbar' with the class of {18272225-4c7f-4445-a7e3-8b260662e407}.
  • prxtbCon0.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'Vafmusic4 Toolbar' with the class of {ec966aaa-1510-4c02-8eb0-b42ad0c25e8b}.
2 Internet Explorer URL Search Hooks
  • prxtbConn.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.
  • prxtbCon0.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.
2 Internet Explorer Web Browsers
  • prxtbConn.dll installs an IE Web Browser in Internet Explorer named 'Produtools Maps B Toolbar' with a class of {18272225-4C7F-4445-A7E3-8B260662E407}.
  • prxtbCon0.dll installs an IE Web Browser in Internet Explorer named 'Vafmusic4 Toolbar' with a class of {EC966AAA-1510-4C02-8EB0-B42AD0C25E8B}.
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
  • Connect_DLC_5ToolbarHelper.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\eTvOnline.ro\eTvOnline.roToolbarHelper.exe'.

How do I remove Connect DLC 5 Toolbar for IE?

You can uninstall Connect DLC 5 Toolbar for IE from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  1. 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.
  2. When you find the program Connect DLC 5 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).
  3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Connect DLC 5 Toolbar for IE.
  4. 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 Connect DLC 5 Toolbar for IE you can restore them to their previous default settings.
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OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 57%
Win Server 2003 0%
 
HOW DOES IT RUN?
Plugs into Internet Explorer
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 77%
Keep it 23%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 60.81%
Windows 10 25.39%
Windows Vista 7.59%
Windows XP 6.15%
Windows Server 2003 0.06%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 42.53%
Windows 8.1 11.64%
Windows 7 Professional 9.60%
Windows 8 7.92%
Windows 7 Ultimate 6.42%
Microsoft Windows XP 5.94%

Distribution by countryGeography

83.75% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 83.75%
  Canada 2.52%
  United Kingdom 1.93%
  Australia 1.72%
  India 1.51%
  Sweden 1.09%
  Belgium 0.84%
  Germany 0.80%
  Italy 0.71%
  Finland 0.55%
  Netherlands 0.55%
  France 0.46%
  Brazil 0.38%
  DK 0.38%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 32.29%
Dell 27.27%
Acer 12.06%
Toshiba 9.86%
ASUS 6.71%
Lenovo 4.59%
GIGABYTE 2.29%
Samsung 2.12%
American Megatrends 0.85%
Sahara 0.76%
Intel 0.68%
Alienware 0.51%
Common models
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... 5.14%
HP Pavilion g7 Notebook P... 4.94%
HP 2000 Notebook PC 3.95%
HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... 3.36%
HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... 3.16%
Dell Inspiron N5110 2.37%

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

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