Should I remove MediaBar?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
60% remove it40% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Reach 0.0011%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 462.42 days
1192.36 days >
Average installed length: 626.49 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
2.0 |
100.00% |
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MediaBar 2.0
What is MediaBar?
MediaBar 2.0 is an adware web browser extension that will display various popup and banner ads as well as modify the user's web browser search and home page settings. In some cases, the program will monitor a user's behavior and will inject rival advertisements over existing one or just inject new ones all together.
As part of the installation process the publisher may offer changes to your Internet Browser settings. These changes if approved by you can be reconfigured by you at any time from the options dialog available on your Internet Browser. Such changes may include the following:
- The homepage of your Internet Browser
- The default search engine in your Internet Browser's built-in search box
- The page displayed when opening a new tab
Overview
The program adds a toolbar to Microsoft Internet Explorer. The primary executable is named BearShareMediaBar.dll. The setup package generally installs about 6 files and is usually about 1.4 MB (1,469,889 bytes). The installed file Updater.exe is the auto-update component of the program which is designed to check for software updates and notify and apply them when new versions are discovered.
- Integrates into the web browser
- Displays unwanted advertisements
- May modify the web browser's home page
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\bearshare applications\bearshare mediabar
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\BearShare Applications\BearShare MediaBar\Uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 1.4 MB
Files installed by MediaBar 2.0
Program module: | BearShareMediaBar.dll |
Name: | BearShareMediaBar Module |
Path: | C:\Program Files\bearshare applications\bearshare mediabar\BearShareMediaBar.dll |
MD5: | eb2c603bac448debeefa4da3b3806583 |
Additional files:
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BearShareIEHelper.dll - BearShareIEHelper Module
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BearShareMediaBar.dll (by BearShare) - BearShareMediaBar Module
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Uninstall.exe
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BearSharePersonalizationUninstall.exe
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BSMediaBar.dll (by BearShare)
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Updater.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- BearShareIEHelper.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'UrlHelper Class' with the class of {6D023EBF-70B8-45A6-9ED5-556515FA0FE4}.
2 Internet Explorer Toolbars
- BSMediaBar.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'BearShare MediaBar' with the class of {D3DEE18F-DB64-4BEB-9FF1-E1F0A5033E4A}.
- BearShareMediaBar.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'BearShare MediaBar' with the class of {D3DEE18F-DB64-4BEB-9FF1-E1F0A5033E4A}.
2 Internet Explorer Web Browsers
- BSMediaBar.dll installs an IE Web Browser in Internet Explorer named 'BearShare MediaBar' with a class of {D3DEE18F-DB64-4BEB-9FF1-E1F0A5033E4A}.
- BearShareMediaBar.dll installs an IE Web Browser in Internet Explorer named 'BearShare MediaBar' with a class of {D3DEE18F-DB64-4BEB-9FF1-E1F0A5033E4A}.
How do I remove MediaBar?
You can uninstall MediaBar 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 MediaBar 2.0, 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 MediaBar.
- 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 MediaBar 2.0 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 Vista (SP2) 59%
Win Vista 5%
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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 60%
Keep it 40%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows Vista |
68.18% |
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Windows XP |
22.73% |
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Windows 7 |
9.09% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
59.09% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
22.73% |
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Windows Vista Home Basic |
9.09% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
4.55% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
4.55% |
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Geography
60.53% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
60.53% |
Italy |
10.53% |
Sweden |
5.26% |
Germany |
5.26% |
MK |
2.63% |
Belgium |
2.63% |
Greece |
2.63% |
Austria |
2.63% |
Ireland |
2.63% |
Poland |
2.63% |
United Kingdom |
2.63% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell |
20.00% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
15.00% |
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Gateway |
15.00% |
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Samsung |
10.00% |
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Toshiba |
10.00% |
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Acer |
10.00% |
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Sony |
5.00% |
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Packard Bell |
5.00% |
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Intel |
5.00% |
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American Megatrends |
5.00% |
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Common models |
TOSHIBA Satellite P205 |
5.00% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite L300 |
5.00% |
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Sony VPCEB24FX |
5.00% |
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Samsung R610 |
5.00% |
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Samsung R510/P510 |
5.00% |
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Packard Bell BV iMedia X1... |
5.00% |
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About (from Musiclab, LLC)
Founded in March 2006, we operate leading web properties in sectors being transformed by the Internet, online and offline. We operate BearShare (www.bearshare.
Publisher URL: www.musiclab-llc.com