IB Updater 2.0.0.576
What is IB Updater?
The IB (IncrediBar) Updater Service is designed to keep the Perion IncrediBar web browser toolbar (and other related products) up to date. The IB Updater Service runs in the background and periodically connects to the IncrediBar servers. If an update is found it will automatically download and install updates for all Perion programs.
The program runs a background Windows service with full administrator privileges under one of the following names: IB Updater, IB Updater Updater and Protector by IB Updater. The core executable that runs under this service is ExtensionUpdaterService.exe. Additionally, the same program is installed with various other Perion products such as Web Assistant and Web Optimizer.
Overview
During setup, the program registers itself to launch on boot through a Windows Schedule Task in order to automatically start-up (this is typically done to avoid any UAC prompts). It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to 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 main program executable is ExtensionUpdaterService.exe. Typically most users end up uninstalling this just after a few days. The software installer includes 6 files and is usually about 3.17 MB (3,320,299 bytes). ExtensionUpdaterService.exe is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released.
- Possible malware installed by this program
- Automatically starts with Windows
- Loads into the web browser
- Installs a Windows Service
- Typically distributed through a pay-per-install bundle
- The experts agree, you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in IB Updater.
| ExtensionUpdaterService.exe (54e99bfcf960c1299a0e63f77127e5c8) has been flagged by the following 4 scanners: |
| Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
| Antiy-AVL |
2.0.3.7 |
Trojan/Win32.Agent |
| Kingsoft AntiVirus |
331020.49267 |
Win32.Troj.Agent.k.(kcloud) |
| TrendMicro-HouseCall |
7.2.187 |
TROJ_GEN.F47V0320 |
| ViRobot |
2011.4.7.4223 |
Trojan.Win32.A.Agent.188760 |
| DGChrome.exe (b742c116da61626fdee975b78d3b4a60) has been flagged by the following 4 scanners: |
| Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
| AVware |
1.5.0.21 |
BitCocktail |
| ESET-NOD32 |
11462 |
a variant of Win32/Toolbar.Perion.J potentially unwanted |
| TrendMicro-HouseCall |
9.700.0.1001 |
Suspicious_GEN.F47V0305 |
| VIPRE Antivirus |
39276 |
BitCocktail (not malicious) |
IB Updater 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: IncrediBar
URL: www.incredibar.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\IB Updater\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\IB Updater\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 3.17 MB
Files installed by IB Updater 2.0.0.576
| Program executable: | ExtensionUpdaterService.exe (Malware detected) |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\IB Updater\ExtensionUpdaterService.exe |
| MD5: | 54e99bfcf960c1299a0e63f77127e5c8 |
Additional files:
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(Malware detected) DGChrome.exe - dgchrome
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Extension32.dll
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Extension64.dll
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(Malware detected) ExtensionUpdaterService.exe
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InstallerHelper.dll
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unins000.exe - Setup/Uninstall
Behaviors exhibited
2 Internet Explorer BHOs
- Extension64.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'IB Updater' with the class of {336D0C35-8A85-403a-B9D2-65C292C39087} (IB Updater Helper).
- Extension32.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'IB Updater' with the class of {336D0C35-8A85-403a-B9D2-65C292C39087} (IB Updater Helper).
2 Scheduled Tasks
- unins000.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{83F493FF-E35C-4B6F-B50E-A8464A53EAD7}' (runs on registration).
- DGChrome.exe is scheduled as a task named 'DGChrome27902 Watcher'.
Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
- DGChrome.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named DGChrome27750 Watcher.
Service
- ExtensionUpdaterService.exe runs as a service named 'IB Updater' (IB Updater).
How do I remove IB Updater?
You can uninstall IB Updater 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 IB Updater 2.0.0.576, 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 IB Updater.
- 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 IB Updater 2.0.0.576 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.
HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 85%
Keep it 15%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #29,613
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
80.41% |
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| Windows XP |
11.34% |
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| Windows Vista |
6.19% |
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| Windows 10 |
2.06% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
42.71% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
13.54% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
12.50% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
11.46% |
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| Windows 7 Home Basic |
5.21% |
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| Windows 7 Starter |
4.17% |
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Geography
14.95% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
14.95% |
| Taiwan |
11.21% |
| France |
10.28% |
| Germany |
9.35% |
| Netherlands |
4.67% |
| Brazil |
2.80% |
| DZ |
2.80% |
| Greece |
2.80% |
| Malaysia |
2.80% |
| BG |
1.87% |
| United Kingdom |
1.87% |
| Indonesia |
1.87% |
| India |
1.87% |
| Italy |
1.87% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
23.94% |
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| Acer |
23.94% |
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| Dell |
21.13% |
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| ASUS |
14.08% |
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| American Megatrends |
4.23% |
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| GIGABYTE |
2.82% |
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| Medion |
2.82% |
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| Samsung |
2.82% |
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| Lenovo |
2.82% |
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| Intel |
1.41% |
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Common models |
| ASUSTeK K43SD |
2.33% |
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| HP G72 Notebook PC |
2.33% |
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| Dell Inspiron N5110 |
2.33% |
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| ASUSTeK K52Jc |
2.33% |
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| HP Pavilion dm4 Notebook ... |
2.33% |
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| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
2.33% |
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About Perion Network
Perion Network, formerly IncrediMail, is a consumer software company that develops programs to "make people's online experience simple, safe and enjoyable".
Publisher URL: www.perion.com