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Should I remove DivX Browser Bar DE Toolbar for IE?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
77% remove it23% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Bad
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How common is it?
Global Rank #49,413
Reach 0.0015%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 366.91 days
1112.87 days >
Average installed length: 584.73 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
6.17.2.8 65.52%
6.17.1.25 3.45%
6.17.0.33 20.69%
6.16.2.2 10.34%

Other programs by Conduit

DivX Browser Bar DE Toolbar for IE

What is DivX Browser Bar DE Toolbar for IE?

This is a potentially unwanted (PUP) web browser toolbar that bundles and installs additional software such as Search Protect. "Search Protect is a free desktop application designed to help you maintain your selected browser settings, including your home page, default search and new tab, and prevent third parties from changing these settings without your permission."

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. 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 (1,716,527 bytes).
  • 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
  • The experts agree, you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in DivX Browser Bar DE Toolbar for IE.
tbDivX.dll (975993043e355206a1fba5a702044f0c) has been flagged by the following 6 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareVersionDetection
Comodo Security 17676 Application.Win32.Conduit.~A
ESET-NOD32 8.9338 a variant of Win32/Toolbar.Conduit.B
Malwarebytes v2014.01.26.01 PUP.Optional.Conduit
Panda Antivirus 14.01.26.01 Adware/Conduit
TrendMicro-HouseCall 7.2.26 TROJ_GEN.F47V1113
VIPRE Antivirus 25818 Conduit (fs)
prxtbDivX.dll (480994ae776f86dc885fd654665ebdfa) has been flagged by the following 5 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareSoftware versionDetection
Agnitum Outpost 5.5.1.3 PUA.Toolbar.Conduit!
Dr.Web 7.00.8.02260 Adware.Conduit.16
ESET-NOD32 9631 a variant of Win32/Toolbar.Conduit.X
Panda Antivirus 10.0.3.5 PUP/Conduit.A
VIPRE Antivirus 27980 Conduit (fs)
DivX_Browser_Bar_DEToolbarHelper.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)
       View all 15 all detections

Program detailsProgram details

Displayed publisher: DivX Browser Bar DE
URL: DivXBrowserBarDE.OurToolbar.com
Help link: DivXBrowserBarDE.OurToolbar.com/help
Installation folder: C:\ProgramData\conduit\ie\ct3297265
Uninstaller: C:\ProgramData\Conduit\IE\CT3297265\UninstallerUI.exe -ctid=CT3297265 -toolbarName=DivX Browser Bar DE -toolbarEnv=conduit -type=IE -origin=AddRemove
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 DivXBrowserBarDE.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 DivX Browser Bar DE Toolbar for IE

  • configutaion.json
  • UninstallerUI.exe - 1.4.0.1
  • (Malware detected) DivX_Browser_Bar_DEToolbarHelper.exe - ToolbarHelper Application
  • hk64tbDivX.dll - Conduit Toolbar
  • hktbDivX.dll
  • ldrtbDivX.dll
  • (Malware detected) prxtbDivX.dll
  • (Malware detected) tbDivX.dll

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Internet Explorer BHO
  • prxtbDivX.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 Bar
  • prxtbDivX.dll installs an Explorer Bar in Internet Explorer called 'Connect DLC 5 Findbar' with a class of {8FEB0551-B256-479B-92E1-C927F89DC71E}.
Internet Explorer Toolbar
  • prxtbDivX.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
  • prxtbDivX.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
  • prxtbDivX.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
  • DivX_Browser_Bar_DEToolbarHelper.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\eTvOnline.ro\eTvOnline.roToolbarHelper.exe'.

How do I remove DivX Browser Bar DE Toolbar for IE?

You can uninstall DivX Browser Bar DE 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 DivX Browser Bar DE 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 DivX Browser Bar DE 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 DivX Browser Bar DE Toolbar for IE you can restore them to their previous default settings.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
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OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 69%
Win XP 3%
 
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 68.97%
Windows Vista 13.79%
Windows 10 13.79%
Windows XP 3.45%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Professional 31.03%
Windows 7 Home Premium 31.03%
Windows Vista Home Premiu... 13.79%
Windows 8.1 Pro 6.90%
Windows 7 Ultimate 6.90%
Windows 8.1 3.45%

Distribution by countryGeography

73.53% of installs come from Germany
Which countries install it?
  Germany 73.53%
  United States 14.71%
  Austria 8.82%
  United Kingdom 2.94%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Medion 26.09%
Acer 17.39%
GIGABYTE 13.04%
Sony 13.04%
Hewlett-Packard 8.70%
American Megatrends 4.35%
Samsung 4.35%
Intel 4.35%
Dell 4.35%
Lenovo 4.35%
Common models
Unknow Unknow 5.00%
Sony VPCF11Z1EI 5.00%
Sony VGN-FW41E_H 5.00%
Sony VGN-AW31S_B 5.00%
Samsung RC530/RC730 5.00%
MEDIONPC MS-7728 5.00%

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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