Should I remove IObit Apps Toolbar?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
65% remove it35% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #24,433
United States Rank #24,975
Reach 0.0074%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 141.15 days
597.38 days >
Average installed length: 313.88 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 9.0 |
100.00% |
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IObit Apps Toolbar v9.0
Overview
IObit Apps Toolbar v9.0 is a program developed by Spigot. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. The program adds a toolbar to Microsoft Internet Explorer. The main program executable is WidgiHelper.exe. A vast majority of those who have this installed end up removing it just after a couple weeks. The software installer includes 5 files and is usually about 4.51 MB (4,725,504 bytes). applicationupdater.exe is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 39% of users of IObit Apps Toolbar come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and Australia.
- Possible malware installed by this program
- Loads into the web browser
- Installs a Windows Service
- Many 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.
| applicationupdater.exe (c2b34b8d4593a4806c7b207931fd06c8) has been flagged by the following 5 scanners: |
| Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
| Baidu-International |
4.0.3.141121 |
PUA.Win32.Widgi.bG |
| Dr.Web |
9.0.0.0325 |
Adware.Spigot.14 |
| ESET-NOD32 |
8.10648 |
a variant of Win32/Toolbar.Widgi.G |
| G Data |
14.11.24 |
Win32.Adware.Spigot |
| Malwarebytes |
v2014.11.21.05 |
PUP.Optional.Spigot.A |
| iobitappsToolbarIE64.dll (5390c52330ceb584a1510d3b5a23466b) has been flagged by the following 2 scanners: |
| Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
| Baidu-International |
3.5.1.41473 |
PUA.Win64.Widgi.bB |
| Malwarebytes |
1.75.0.1 |
PUP.Optional.Spigot.A |
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\IObit Apps Toolbar\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{48C13178-64E2-4964-9927-B71A04074D08}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 4.51 MB
Files installed by IObit Apps Toolbar v9.0
| Program executable: | WidgiHelper.exe |
| Name: | Widgi Toolbar |
| WidgiHelper Application |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\IObit Apps Toolbar\WidgiHelper.exe |
| MD5: | cba5b70b32d2262228df37b425a3ebc4 |
Additional files:
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WidgiHelper.exe - Widgi Toolbar (WidgiHelper Application)
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iobitappsToolbarFF.dll - WidgiFF Dynamic Link Library (Widgi Toolbar)
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iobitappsToolbarIE.dll - Widgi Toolbar for Internet Explorer
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(Malware detected) iobitappsToolbarIE64.dll
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(Malware detected) applicationupdater.exe - Application Updater
Behaviors exhibited
2 Internet Explorer BHOs
- 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}.
- 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}.
2 Internet Explorer Toolbars
- iobitappsToolbarIE64.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'IObit Apps Toolbar' with the class of {03EB0E9C-7A91-4381-A220-9B52B641CDB1}.
- iobitappsToolbarIE.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
- 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.
- 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.
Service
- applicationupdater.exe runs as a service named 'Application Updater' (Application Updater) "Automatically downloads and installs application updates.".
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.
- 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 IObit Apps Toolbar v9.0, 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 IObit Apps 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 IObit Apps Toolbar v9.0 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) 64%
Win 7 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 65%
Keep it 35%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
66.90% |
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| Windows 10 |
24.14% |
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| Windows Vista |
4.83% |
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| Windows XP |
4.14% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
42.66% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
13.99% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
9.09% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
9.09% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
5.59% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
4.20% |
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Geography
38.95% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
38.95% |
| Germany |
22.09% |
| Australia |
4.65% |
| United Kingdom |
4.07% |
| France |
3.49% |
| Czech Republic |
2.91% |
| Italy |
2.91% |
| Poland |
2.33% |
| Belgium |
1.74% |
| Canada |
1.74% |
| Netherlands |
1.74% |
| Sweden |
1.74% |
| Austria |
1.16% |
| Israel |
1.16% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Acer |
23.96% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
21.88% |
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| Dell |
16.67% |
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| ASUS |
12.50% |
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| Medion |
10.42% |
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| GIGABYTE |
4.17% |
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| Lenovo |
4.17% |
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| Toshiba |
4.17% |
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| Intel |
2.08% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion g7 Notebook P... |
2.02% |
|
| Medion E6228 |
2.02% |
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| MEDIONPC MS-7502 |
2.02% |
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| MEDION MS-7748 |
2.02% |
|
| MEDION E7218 |
1.01% |
|
| MSI MS-7721 |
1.01% |
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