Should I remove ProduTools?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
80% remove it20% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Reach 0.0005%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 82.62 days
306.72 days >
Average installed length: 161.16 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 1.0 |
100.00% |
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Other programs by GoldBar Ventures LTD
ProduTools
from GoldBar Ventures LTD
What is ProduTools?
This adware injects advertising in the user's Internet browser by running as an extension and/or add-on. Ads are delivered in the form of search-related ads, banner and video ads, and text-links (roll-overs) as well as some popup ads. These ads are typically injected in the header of footer are of the web page. It will also convert words on pages you view into hyperlinks that are linked to advertisements. This application is classified as adware and/or a PUP based on its behavior. The software is distributed through third party installers.
Overview
The main program executable is ProduTools.exe. Typically most users end up uninstalling this just after a few days.
- Known to include offers within the setup
- Displays unwanted advertisements
- The wisdom of the crowd agrees, you should remove it!
ProduTools has been seen bundling various 3rd party software during the installation process. Make sure to check for and remove unused programs.
Program details
URL: goldbarventures.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\produtools
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\ProduTools\uninstall.exe"
Files installed by ProduTools
| Program executable: | ProduTools.exe |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\produtools\ProduTools.exe |
| MD5: | b6fa5ebddc37adf40b286a7f85e7b6af |
Additional files:
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ProduTools.exe
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uninstall.exe
How do I remove ProduTools?
You can uninstall ProduTools 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 ProduTools, 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 ProduTools.
- 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.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 50%
Win XP 10%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 80%
Keep it 20%
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AVERAGE INSTALL LIFESPAN
161.16
Days
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
60.00% |
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| Windows 10 |
20.00% |
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| Windows Vista |
10.00% |
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| Windows XP |
10.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
60.00% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
20.00% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
10.00% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
10.00% |
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Geography
68.42% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
68.42% |
| Canada |
15.79% |
| United Kingdom |
10.53% |
| Australia |
5.26% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
33.33% |
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| Dell |
33.33% |
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| Toshiba |
22.22% |
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| Sony |
11.11% |
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Common models |
| TOSHIBA Satellite L655D |
14.29% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite A500 |
14.29% |
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| HP Pavilion g7 Notebook P... |
14.29% |
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| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
14.29% |
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| HP ENVY m6 Notebook PC |
14.29% |
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| Dell Inspiron 5520 |
14.29% |
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