Should I remove MySpace Toolbar?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
52% remove it48% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
United States Rank #38,406
Reach 0.0011%
Versions
Version | Distribution |
1.0.72.0 |
80.95% |
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1.0.70.0 |
9.52% |
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1.0.45.0 |
4.76% |
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1.0.32.5 |
4.76% |
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Other programs by MySpace.com
MySpace Toolbar
from MySpace.com
What is MySpace Toolbar?
MySpace Toolbar is an advertising-supported web browser toolbar that may modify the browser's home page, search provider and new tab pages. Changes to the browser include the following modifications:
- Modify the default home page and new tabs and protect these search settings
- Modify the default search engine in your Internet Browser, including the browser's built-in search box
- Addition of alternative error page functionality, such as “Page Not Found”
About (from MySpace.com)
Myspace Toolbar is an extension for Firefox designed to enhance the Myspace experience. Using the toolbar you can automatically log-in, instantly access your messages, view hidden comments, and much more! The toolbar can automatically hide when you are not using Myspace. To toggle this feature, click the on the statu... Read more
Overview
The most common release is 1.0.72.0, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. The program adds a toolbar to Microsoft Internet Explorer. The primary executable is named MySpaceToolbar.dll. The setup package generally installs about 7 files and is usually about 4.25 MB (4,453,322 bytes).
- Integrates into the web browser
- May modify the web browser's home page
Program details
Help link: www.myspace.com/toolbar
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\myspace\toolbar\1.0.72.0
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\MySpace\Toolbar\1.0.72.0\Uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 4.25 MB
Files installed by MySpace Toolbar
Program module: | MySpaceToolbar.dll |
Name: | MySpace ToolBar Library |
Path: | C:\Program Files\myspace\toolbar\1.0.72.0\MySpaceToolbar.dll |
MD5: | 96795e5d08899349240dd6ec8b669e75 |
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Uninstall.exe - MySpace Toolbar (MySpace)
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- MySpaceToolbar.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'MySpace Toolbar' with the class of {28AED1AF-B164-44CD-B435-CF04AA955015}.
Internet Explorer Toolbar
- MySpaceToolbar.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'MySpace Toolbar' with the class of {28AED1AF-B164-44CD-B435-CF04AA955015}.
How do I remove MySpace Toolbar?
You can uninstall MySpace 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 MySpace Toolbar, 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 MySpace 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 MySpace Toolbar 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) 57%
Win Vista (SP1) 10%
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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 52%
Keep it 48%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows Vista |
66.67% |
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Windows XP |
19.05% |
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Windows 7 |
14.29% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
65.00% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
15.00% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
10.00% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
5.00% |
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Windows Vista Home Basic |
5.00% |
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Geography
87.10% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
87.10% |
Germany |
6.45% |
LY |
3.23% |
Australia |
3.23% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
50.00% |
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Dell |
16.67% |
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Sony |
11.11% |
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ASUS |
5.56% |
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Intel |
5.56% |
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American Megatrends |
5.56% |
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Gateway |
5.56% |
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Common models |
HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
11.76% |
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Dell Inspiron 530 |
5.88% |
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ASUSTeK CG5270 |
5.88% |
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Sony VGN-FZ240E |
5.88% |
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NVIDIA AWRDACPI |
5.88% |
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HP-Pavilion NC688AA-ABA s... |
5.88% |
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