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What percent of users and experts removed it?
25% remove it75% keep it
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How common is it?
Global Rank #27,193
United States Rank #26,686
Reach 0.0059%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 16.91 days
498.76 days >
Average installed length: 262.06 days
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FotoSketcher 2.42
from David THOIRON
What is FotoSketcher? (from David THOIRON)
FotoSketcher is a 100% free program for Windows which converts your digital photos into art automatically and in just a few mouse clicks. Over 20 different styles are available from pencil sketches to watercolor or oil paintings, pen & ink drawings and cartoons. From photo to painting (landscapes, architecture, portrai... Read more
Overview
FotoSketcher 2.42 is a software program developed by David THOIRON. 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 tbFoto.dll. The setup package generally installs about 15 files and is usually about 6.17 MB (6,465,327 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 10. While about 42% of users of FotoSketcher come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and United Kingdom.
Program details
URL: www.fotosketcher.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\FotoSketcher\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\FotoSketcher\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 6.17 MB
Files installed by FotoSketcher 2.42
Program module: | tbFoto.dll |
Name: | Conduit Toolbar |
Path: | C:\Program Files\FotoSketcher\tbFoto.dll |
MD5: | cbe1be97fdc777d510da7f704e366b94 |
Additional files:
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unins000.exe - Setup/Uninstall
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FotoSketcher.exe
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FotosketcherToolbarHelper.exe (by Conduit) - ToolbarHelper Application
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FotosketcherToolbarHelper1.exe (by Conduit)
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hk64tbFot2.dll - Conduit Toolbar
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hk64tbFoto.dll
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hktbFot2.dll
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hktbFoto.dll
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ldrtbFot2.dll
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ldrtbFoto.dll
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prxtbFot2.dll
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prxtbFoto.dll
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tbFot2.dll
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tbFoto.dll
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uninstall.exe - Conduit Toolbar Uninstall
Behaviors exhibited
2 Internet Explorer BHOs
- prxtbFoto.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).
- prxtbFot2.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'WinZipBar Toolbar' with the class of {50fafaf0-70a9-419d-a109-fa4b4ffd4e37} (WinZipBar).
Internet Explorer Bar
- prxtbFoto.dll installs an Explorer Bar in Internet Explorer called 'uTorrentBar Findbar' with a class of {06157046-AF54-4CF0-9FD0-F577ECC557F8}.
2 Internet Explorer Toolbars
- prxtbFoto.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'Avanquest FR Toolbar' with the class of {6ec85fcf-87ad-41d7-ae1f-f116f8ad4848}.
- prxtbFot2.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name '2Shared Toolbar' with the class of {ef468e5b-5b30-4136-a833-7f2e3a31afdf}.
2 Internet Explorer URL Search Hooks
- prxtbFoto.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.
- prxtbFot2.dll loads into IE as a URL Search Hook named '2Shared Toolbar' with a class of {ef468e5b-5b30-4136-a833-7f2e3a31afdf} in order to redirect unknown URL searches.
2 Internet Explorer Web Browsers
- prxtbFoto.dll installs an IE Web Browser in Internet Explorer named 'Avanquest FR Toolbar' with a class of {6EC85FCF-87AD-41D7-AE1F-F116F8AD4848}.
- prxtbFot2.dll installs an IE Web Browser in Internet Explorer named '2Shared Toolbar' with a class of {EF468E5B-5B30-4136-A833-7F2E3A31AFDF}.
Scheduled Task
- uninstall.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{C247631C-606C-44F8-9B4E-C25B77177427}' (runs on registration).
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- FotosketcherToolbarHelper1.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\eTvOnline.ro\eTvOnline.roToolbarHelper.exe'.
How do I remove FotoSketcher?
You can uninstall FotoSketcher 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 FotoSketcher 2.42, 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 FotoSketcher.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by FotoSketcher 2.42 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) 67%
Win Vista (SP1) 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 25%
Keep it 75%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
71.55% |
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Windows 10 |
12.07% |
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Windows Vista |
10.34% |
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Windows XP |
6.03% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
46.96% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
11.30% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
9.57% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
7.83% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
6.09% |
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Windows 7 Home Basic |
3.48% |
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Geography
42.03% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
42.03% |
Germany |
13.04% |
United Kingdom |
6.52% |
France |
4.35% |
Italy |
3.62% |
Brazil |
2.90% |
Czech Republic |
2.17% |
India |
2.17% |
Austria |
1.45% |
Australia |
1.45% |
Canada |
1.45% |
DZ |
1.45% |
Netherlands |
1.45% |
Taiwan |
1.45% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
34.18% |
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Acer |
25.32% |
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Dell |
10.13% |
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ASUS |
8.86% |
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GIGABYTE |
7.59% |
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Lenovo |
3.80% |
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Intel |
2.53% |
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Medion |
2.53% |
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Toshiba |
2.53% |
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American Megatrends |
2.53% |
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Common models |
HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
2.15% |
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Acer Aspire X3810 |
2.15% |
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ASUSTeK U56E |
2.15% |
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Unknow Unknow |
1.08% |
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TOSHIBA SATELLITE L850-1H... |
1.08% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite C855 |
1.08% |
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