Should I remove GIGA Deutsch Toolbar?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
70% remove it30% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Reach 0.0004%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 11.09 days
327.09 days >
Average installed length: 171.86 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
6.8.10.0 |
37.50% |
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6.8.6.0 |
12.50% |
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6.8.4.0 |
12.50% |
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6.8.0.8 |
25.00% |
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6.5.0.18 |
12.50% |
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Other programs by GIGA Deutsch
GIGA Deutsch Toolbar
from GIGA Deutsch
What is GIGA Deutsch Toolbar?
GIGA Deutsch Toolbar is a 'Community Toolbar' from Conduit, that plugs into the various web browsers such as IE, Chrome and Firefox. The toolbar is an advertising-supported program that is designed to display ads within the bar itself and will modify the browser's home page and search settings in order to collect usage statistics. The toolbar is generally bundled with 3rd party developer programs in order to help monetize free (and some paid) software. During installation, the user might be given the option to modify the home and search pages, however this is often checked by default and overlooked. Should the software be removed from the user's computer, the settings will need to be manually reverted back. The company, based on the EULA, will automatically download and install remote updates as well as collect and store details about the user's web browsing activities and store it locally on the PC in order to interact with the toolbar application to suggest additional services or provide more targeted advertising. From the license agreement - "By Using a Conduit Software you may enable Conduit to access, use and collect a variety of information, both personal and non-personal, regarding your Internet Browser, your browsing habits, and information about your computer".
Overview
The most common release is 6.8.10.0, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. 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 primary executable is named tbGIGA.dll. Many users end up uninstalling this after less than a month 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 7 files and is usually about 9.3 MB (9,753,451 bytes).
- Malware detected in the program
- Integrates into the web browser
- This toolbar is distributed via Conduit (potentially unwanted)
- May modify the web browser's home page
- The wisdom of the experts agree, if you don't use it you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in GIGA Deutsch Toolbar.
GIGA_DeutschToolbarHelper.exe (da11d78d765e4b8fa4cfa5a37e8a94ff) has been flagged by the following 5 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
Baidu-International |
4.0.3.14620 |
Adware.Win32.Conduit.45 |
ESET-NOD32 |
7.10301 |
Win32/Toolbar.Conduit.Q |
G Data |
14.8.24 |
Win32.Adware.Conduit |
IKARUS anti.virus |
t3scan.1.7.5.0 |
PUA.ClientConnect |
Panda Antivirus |
14.01.11.12 |
PUP/Conduit.A |
tbGIGA.dll (65d448fadaaab601f26595e9bf2eaba1) has been flagged by the following 3 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
ESET-NOD32 |
9264 |
a variant of Win32/Toolbar.Conduit.B |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
9.700.0.1001 |
TROJ_GEN.F47V1108 |
VIPRE Antivirus |
25220 |
Conduit (fs) |
ldrtbGIGA.dll (5b9b1f88e9a9dcd1b1699b192aca297e) has been flagged by the following 2 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
ESET-NOD32 |
9264 |
a variant of Win32/Toolbar.Conduit.P |
VIPRE Antivirus |
25216 |
Conduit (fs) |
Program details
URL: GIGADeutsch.OurToolbar.com
Help link: GIGADeutsch.OurToolbar.com/help
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\giga_deutsch
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\GIGA_Deutsch\uninstall.exe toolbar
Estimated size: 9.3 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 GIGADeutsch.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 GIGA Deutsch Toolbar
Program module: | tbGIGA.dll |
Name: | Conduit Toolbar |
Path: | C:\Program Files\giga_deutsch\tbGIGA.dll |
MD5: | 417a5e8c4b62a2021d5969c401b135dc |
Additional files:
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uninstall.exe (by Conduit) - Conduit Engine Uninstall
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(Malware detected) GIGA_DeutschToolbarHelper.exe - ToolbarH Application
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(Malware detected) ldrtbGIGA.dll (by Conduit) - Conduit Toolbar
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(Malware detected) tbGIGA.dll
Behaviors exhibited
2 Scheduled Tasks
- uninstall.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{42CD7A24-AF4B-44A0-A119-1C6F9B6E2A90}' (runs on registration).
- GIGA_DeutschToolbarHelper.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{34C01E1F-1D33-4264-8F52-97E13432C5E2}' (runs on registration).
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
GIGA_DeutschToolbarHelper.exe |
Total CPU: | 0.4892737327% | |
Kernel CPU: | 0.29804920% | |
User CPU: | 0.19122453% | |
How do I remove GIGA Deutsch Toolbar?
You can uninstall GIGA Deutsch 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 GIGA Deutsch 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 GIGA Deutsch 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 GIGA Deutsch 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.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 50%
Win 10 13%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 70%
Keep it 30%
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AVERAGE INSTALL LIFESPAN
171.86
Days
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
62.50% |
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Windows Vista |
12.50% |
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Windows XP |
12.50% |
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Windows 10 |
12.50% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
50.00% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
12.50% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
12.50% |
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Windows 10 Home |
12.50% |
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Windows 7 Enterprise |
12.50% |
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Geography
63.64% of installs come from Germany
Which countries install it?
Germany |
63.64% |
United States |
36.36% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Acer |
50.00% |
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American Megatrends |
16.67% |
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Intel |
16.67% |
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Medion |
16.67% |
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Common models |
Packard Bell imedia S3850 |
20.00% |
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MEDIONPC MS-7501 |
20.00% |
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ASUSTeK 1005HA |
20.00% |
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Acer Aspire X3200 |
20.00% |
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Acer Aspire 5552 |
20.00% |
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