Should I remove Music Toolbar for Internet Explorer Dist. by Bandoo Media, Inc.?

Lifespan of installation (until removal)

Versions

Version	Distribution
1.7.2.0	46.59%
1.6.2.0	7.76%
1.5.0.0	24.00%
1.4.0.0	21.65%

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Remove Music Toolbar for Internet Explorer (Dis...

Music Toolbar for Internet Explorer (from Bandoo Media, 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."

URL: apn.ask.com

Installation folder: C:\Program Files2\MUSICT~1\Datamngr\SRTOOL~1\IE

Uninstaller: C:\Program Files2\MUSICT~1\Datamngr\SRTOOL~1\IE\uninstall.exe /UN=IE /PID=FXB2-DTX

Estimated size: 3.34 MB

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 Toolbar for Internet Explorer (Dist. by Bandoo Media, 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 Toolbar for Internet Explorer Dist. by Bandoo Media, 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.

1. Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
2. 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.
3. The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.

1. At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
2. To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
3. When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.

1. Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Restart Google Chrome.

HOW DOES IT RUN? Plugs into Internet Explorer

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 79% Keep it 21%

GLOBAL RANK #13,786

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

United States	20.74%
Iran	11.98%
Germany	4.38%
IQ	3.46%
Egypt	3.23%
Italy	3.23%
United Kingdom	3.23%
DZ	3.00%
India	2.53%
Australia	2.30%
Canada	2.30%
MA	2.07%
France	2.07%
SY	2.07%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

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