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Should I remove Music Box Toolbar for Chrome Dist. by Koyote-Lab, Inc.?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
86% remove it14% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Bad
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #48,459
Reach 0.0016%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 31.50 days
234.22 days >
Average installed length: 123.06 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
1.5.0.0 100.00%

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Music Box Toolbar for Chrome Dist. by Koyote-Lab, Inc.

What is Music Box Toolbar for Chrome Dist. by Koyote-Lab, Inc.?

Music Box Toolbar for Chrome (by Koyote-Lab, Inc.) is an Ask.com Partner Network Toolbar which is an is an ad-supported (users may see additional banner and in-text link advertisements) web browser plugin distributed through various monetization platforms during installation. The browser extension includes various features that will modify the default or custom settings of the browser including the home page and search settings.

What the toolbar does:
- Changes the default search engine in your web browser's built-in search box.
- Changes the default home page of your web browser.
- Adds alternative "page not found" functionality.
- Enable search from the address bar of your web browser.

From the EULA:
"When installing the Plugin, it attempts to detect other software that may interfere with its functioning, usually similar types of software. By installing the Plugin, you consent to the Plugin in disabling other conflicting software and we understand you have chosen to use our software to customize your social media pages over other available software packages. You also agree that the Plugin requires modern computer hardware and software and a minimum amount of resources; using this Plugin with insufficient resources may affect the performance of your computer."

About  (from APN)

Create new revenue streams by tapping into your existing user base. Bundle an APN custom toolbar with your downloadable application and earn revenue from subsequent search activity. Engage toolbar users by integrating rich interactive content such as widgets and social networking feeds into the browser experience. The ...  Read more
Overview
  • Integrates into the web browser
  • Delivered through a thrid-party offer
  • Injects advertisements unassociated with the underlying web page
  • Hijacks the web browser's home page
  • The experts agree, you should remove it!
Music Box Toolbar for Chrome Dist. by Koyote-Lab, Inc. has been found to be bundled with 3rd party software. If you have not purposefully installed this, you should be safe uninstalling it.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: apn.ask.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files1\MUSICT~1\Datamngr\SRTOOL~3
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files1\MUSICT~1\Datamngr\SRTOOL~3\uninstall.exe /UN=GC /PID=FTK2-DTX
Estimated size: 3.45 MB

Program filesFiles installed by Music Box Toolbar for Chrome Dist. by Koyote-Lab, Inc.

  • uninstall.exe - Music Toolbar (Dist. by Musiclab, Inc.) (Music Toolbar (Dist. by Musiclab, Inc.) Installer)

How do I remove Music Box Toolbar for Chrome Dist. by Koyote-Lab, Inc.?

You can uninstall Music Box Toolbar for Chrome Dist. by Koyote-Lab, Inc. 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 Music Box Toolbar for Chrome (Dist. by Koyote-Lab, Inc.), 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 Music Box Toolbar for Chrome Dist. by Koyote-Lab, Inc..
  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 Music Box Toolbar for Chrome Dist. by Koyote-Lab, Inc. you can restore them to their previous default settings.
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OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 58%
Win Vista (SP2) 3%
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 86%
Keep it 14%
 
GLOBAL RANK
#48,459

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 70.97%
Windows XP 12.90%
Windows 10 12.90%
Windows Vista 3.23%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Ultimate 25.81%
Windows 7 Professional 16.13%
Windows 7 Home Premium 16.13%
Microsoft Windows XP 12.90%
Windows 7 Starter 6.45%
Windows 8 3.23%

Distribution by countryGeography

12.90% of installs come from MA
Which countries install it?
  MA 12.90%
  United States 12.90%
  DZ 12.90%
  IQ 9.68%
  Iran 9.68%
  Israel 6.45%
  TN 3.23%
  Thailand 3.23%
  Russia 3.23%
  Sweden 3.23%
  Philippines 3.23%
  Spain 3.23%
  Ireland 3.23%
  United Arab Emirates 3.23%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 42.86%
Dell 21.43%
Acer 10.71%
ASUS 7.14%
Samsung 3.57%
Sahara 3.57%
Lenovo 3.57%
GIGABYTE 3.57%
American Megatrends 3.57%
Common models
Dell Vostro 1015 6.67%
HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... 6.67%
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... 6.67%
Samsung 300E4C/300E5C/300... 3.33%
O.E.M O.E.M 3.33%
Micro-Star MS-7519 3.33%


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