Mario Forever Toolbar for IE
What is Mario Forever Toolbar for IE?
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Overview
The most used version is 6.23.0.9, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. The main program executable is configutaion.json. Typically most users end up uninstalling this just after a few days. 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 software installer includes 2 files and is usually about 1.66 MB (1,737,481 bytes).
- Loads into the web browser
- Built on and distributed using the Conduit toolbar
- Typically distributed through a pay-per-install bundle
- The experts agree, you should remove it!
Mario Forever Toolbar for IE 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: Mario Forever
URL: MarioForever.OurToolbar.com
Help link: MarioForever.OurToolbar.com/help
Installation folder: C:\ProgramData\tbccint\ie\ct2247187
Uninstaller: "C:\ProgramData\Tbccint\IE\CT2247187\UninstallerUI.exe" -ctid=CT2247187 -toolbarName=Mario Forever -toolbarEnv=conduit -type=IE -origin=AddRemove -use
Estimated size: 1.66 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 MarioForever.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 Mario Forever Toolbar for IE
| Program executable: | configutaion.json |
| Path: | C:\ProgramData\tbccint\ie\ct2247187\configutaion.json |
| MD5: | eca67f490b4ddaad64739bfc90ca7769 |
Additional files:
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UninstallerUI.exe (by ClientConnect) - 1.6.1.11
How do I remove Mario Forever Toolbar for IE?
You can uninstall Mario Forever Toolbar for IE 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 Mario Forever Toolbar for IE, 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 Mario Forever Toolbar for IE.
- 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 Mario Forever Toolbar for IE 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) 80%
Win 7 20%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 81%
Keep it 19%
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AVERAGE INSTALL LIFESPAN
124.76
Days
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
100.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
50.00% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
25.00% |
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| Windows 7 Home Basic |
25.00% |
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Geography
57.14% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
57.14% |
| Lebanon |
14.29% |
| Russia |
14.29% |
| Egypt |
14.29% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Acer |
66.67% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
33.33% |
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About Conduit
Conduit is an online platform that allows web publishers to create custom toolbars, web apps, and mobile apps at no cost.
Publisher URL: www.conduit.com