ConnectSo V1 Toolbar for IE
What is ConnectSo V1 Toolbar for IE?
This is a Conduit/Perion (ClientConnect) powered toolbar for Internet Explorer (BHO) that provides limited web browser functionality but will modify the user's search and home pages as well as bundle various ad-supported components. Also, the toolbar will bundle additional potentially unwanted features such as Search Protect which will make sure that the browser maintains its modified home and search pages to Conduit. The toolbar is usually bundled with a 3rd-party program or downloaded through a hosted portal page on the OurToolbar network.
Overview
The most common release is 6.17.2.8, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. The program adds a toolbar to Microsoft Internet Explorer. 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 ConnectSo_V1ToolbarHelper.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 8 files and is usually about 1.64 MB (1,716,520 bytes).
- Malware detected in the program
- Integrates into the web browser
- This toolbar is distributed via Conduit (potentially unwanted)
- Delivered through a thrid-party offer
- Hijacks the web browser's home page
- The experts agree, you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in ConnectSo V1 Toolbar for IE.
| ConnectSo_V1ToolbarHelper.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) |
| tbConn.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) |
| prxtbConn.dll (59f4aa1a1ecf4c023f44872a9aae3b76) has been flagged by the following 4 scanners: |
| Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
| Dr.Web |
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Adware.Conduit.16 |
| Malwarebytes |
1.75.0.1 |
PUP.Optional.Conduit |
| Panda Antivirus |
10.0.3.5 |
Adware/Conduit |
| VIPRE Antivirus |
25282 |
Conduit (fs) |
View all 14 all detections
ConnectSo V1 Toolbar for IE 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: ConnectSo V1
URL: ConnectSoV1.OurToolbar.com
Help link: ConnectSoV1.OurToolbar.com/help
Installation folder: C:\ProgramData\conduit\ie\ct3316852
Uninstaller: C:\ProgramData\Conduit\IE\CT3316852\UninstallerUI.exe -ctid=CT3316852 -toolbarName=ConnectSo V1 -toolbarEnv=conduit -type=IE -origin=AddRemove -userMo
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 ConnectSoV1.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 ConnectSo V1 Toolbar for IE
| Program executable: | ConnectSo_V1ToolbarHelper.exe (Malware detected) |
| Name: | ToolbarHelper Application |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\ConnectSo_V1\ConnectSo_V1ToolbarHelper.exe |
| MD5: | 943f313974a830d4634c73beb8103f5e |
Additional files:
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UninstallerUI.exe - 1.4.0.1
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(Malware detected) ConnectSo_V1ToolbarHelper.exe - ToolbarHelper Application
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hk64tbConn.dll - Conduit Toolbar
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hktbConn.dll
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ldrtbConn.dll
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(Malware detected) prxtbConn.dll
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(Malware detected) tbConn.dll
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configutaion.json
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- 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).
Internet Explorer Toolbar
- prxtbConn.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
- 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.
Internet Explorer Web Browser
- prxtbConn.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
- ConnectSo_V1ToolbarHelper.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\eTvOnline.ro\eTvOnline.roToolbarHelper.exe'.
How do I remove ConnectSo V1 Toolbar for IE?
You can uninstall ConnectSo V1 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 ConnectSo V1 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 ConnectSo V1 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 ConnectSo V1 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 10 52%
Win XP 6%
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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 10 |
51.61% |
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| Windows 7 |
32.26% |
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| Windows Vista |
9.68% |
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| Windows XP |
6.45% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 8.1 |
35.48% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
19.35% |
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| Windows 8 |
16.13% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
9.68% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
6.45% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
3.23% |
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Geography
57.14% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
57.14% |
| Canada |
42.86% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
50.00% |
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| Acer |
17.86% |
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| Dell |
14.29% |
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| Toshiba |
7.14% |
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| ASUS |
3.57% |
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| GIGABYTE |
3.57% |
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| Sahara |
3.57% |
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Common models |
| HP 2000 Notebook PC |
10.00% |
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| HP Pavilion Sleekbook 15 |
3.33% |
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| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
3.33% |
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| HP Pavilion 15 Notebook P... |
3.33% |
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| HP ENVY 17 Notebook PC |
3.33% |
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| Dell Inspiron 5737 |
3.33% |
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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