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Should I remove IObit Apps Toolbar?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
64% remove it36% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Bad
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #15,796
United States Rank #17,906
Reach 0.0170%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 14.74 days
434.77 days >
Average installed length: 228.44 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
9.6 100.00%

IObit Apps Toolbar v9.6

Overview

IObit Apps Toolbar v9.6 is a software program developed by Spigot. The program adds a toolbar to Microsoft Internet Explorer. In the Google Chrome browser, it will add an extension. The primary executable is named WidgiHelper.exe. Many users end up uninstalling this after less than a month of it being installed. The setup package generally installs about 13 files and is usually about 4.62 MB (4,843,111 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 34% of users of IObit Apps Toolbar come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and United Kingdom.
  • Malware detected in the program
  • Integrates into the web browser
  • 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 IObit Apps Toolbar.
WidgiHelper.exe (cfb7a6bf7eca17bd434b1f7f99f5dd1f) has been flagged by the following 2 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareVersionDetection
Baidu-International 4.0.3.14825 Adware.Win32.Widgi.80
Malwarebytes v2014.08.25.12 PUP.Optional.Spigot.A
iobitappsToolbarIE64.dll (cf7725f0318ad4441e2b2f77f20f5050) has been flagged by the following 5 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareSoftware versionDetection
Baidu-International 3.5.1.41473 PUA.Win64.Widgi.BB
ESET-NOD32 10682 a variant of Win64/Toolbar.Widgi.B
Malwarebytes 1.75.0.1 PUP.Optional.Spigot.A
Trend Micro 9.740.0.1012 ADW_TOGIPS
TrendMicro-HouseCall 9.700.0.1001 ADW_TOGIPS
iobitappsToolbarIE.dll (65d5e2dc1d4760a5fb7cbad311caad02) has been flagged by the following 3 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareSoftware versionDetection
Baidu-International 3.5.1.41473 Adware.Win32.Widgi.80
G Data 24 Win32.Adware.Spigot.B
Malwarebytes 1.75.0.1 PUP.Optional.Spigot.A

Program detailsProgram details

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\IObit Apps Toolbar\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{4A2F13C3-F5C2-416B-AB75-68EAA4A5BC66}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 4.62 MB

Program filesFiles installed by IObit Apps Toolbar v9.6

Program executable:WidgiHelper.exe (Malware detected)
Name:Widgi Toolbar
WidgiHelper Application
Path:C:\Program Files\IObit Apps Toolbar\WidgiHelper.exe
MD5:cfb7a6bf7eca17bd434b1f7f99f5dd1f
Additional files:
  • (Malware detected) WidgiHelper.exe - Widgi Toolbar (WidgiHelper Application)
  • iobitappsToolbarFF.dll - WidgiFF Dynamic Link Library (Widgi Toolbar)
  • (Malware detected) iobitappsToolbarIE.dll - Widgi Toolbar for Internet Explorer
  • (Malware detected) iobitappsToolbarIE64.dll
  • coupons_2.4.crx
  • errorassistant_1.3.crx
  • saamazon_1.0.crx
  • saebay_1.1.crx
  • searchsettings.exe - Search Settings
  • searchsettings64.exe - Search Settings 64
  • slicksavingssetup.exe - Slick Savings (Slick Savings setup launcher)
  • wth186.dll - WTH Dynamic Link Library
  • wthx186.dll - WidgiToo Dynamic Link Library

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

2 Internet Explorer BHOs
  • iobitappsToolbarIE.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'IObit Apps Toolbar' with the class of {03EB0E9C-7A91-4381-A220-9B52B641CDB1}.
  • iobitappsToolbarIE64.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'IObit Apps Toolbar' with the class of {03EB0E9C-7A91-4381-A220-9B52B641CDB1}.
2 Internet Explorer Toolbars
  • iobitappsToolbarIE.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'IObit Apps Toolbar' with the class of {03EB0E9C-7A91-4381-A220-9B52B641CDB1}.
  • iobitappsToolbarIE64.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'IObit Apps Toolbar' with the class of {03EB0E9C-7A91-4381-A220-9B52B641CDB1}.
2 Internet Explorer URL Search Hooks
  • iobitappsToolbarIE.dll loads into IE as a URL Search Hook named 'IObit Apps Toolbar' with a class of {03EB0E9C-7A91-4381-A220-9B52B641CDB1} in order to redirect unknown URL searches.
  • iobitappsToolbarIE64.dll loads into IE as a URL Search Hook named 'IObit Apps Toolbar' with a class of {03EB0E9C-7A91-4381-A220-9B52B641CDB1} in order to redirect unknown URL searches.

How do I remove IObit Apps Toolbar?

You can uninstall IObit Apps Toolbar 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 IObit Apps Toolbar v9.6, 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 IObit Apps Toolbar.
  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 IObit Apps Toolbar v9.6 you can restore them to their previous default settings.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
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Google Chrome

OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 61%
Win XP 0%
 
HOW DOES IT RUN?
Plugs into Internet Explorer
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 64%
Keep it 36%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 63.69%
Windows 10 26.19%
Windows XP 6.55%
Windows Vista 3.57%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 37.88%
Windows 7 Ultimate 14.85%
Windows 7 Professional 9.70%
Windows 8.1 8.18%
Windows 8 7.27%
Microsoft Windows XP 6.06%

Distribution by countryGeography

33.86% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 33.86%
  Germany 14.02%
  United Kingdom 7.41%
  Sweden 6.61%
  Canada 3.70%
  Italy 3.17%
  Brazil 2.65%
  France 2.38%
  Australia 1.59%
  Malaysia 1.59%
  Netherlands 1.32%
  Turkey 1.32%
  Belgium 1.06%
  Chile 1.06%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 27.98%
ASUS 18.81%
Dell 17.43%
Acer 14.22%
Toshiba 5.50%
Lenovo 4.59%
GIGABYTE 4.13%
Samsung 3.21%
Medion 2.29%
Intel 1.83%
Common models
ASUSTeK X550CL 13.25%
HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... 3.31%
HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... 3.31%
Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 2.65%
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... 2.65%
Dell Inspiron 1750 1.99%

About (from Spigot, Inc.)

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Publisher URL: www.spigot.com

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