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Should I remove Produtools Maps B2 Toolbar for IE?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
81% remove it19% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Bad
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0010%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 14.08 days
415.34 days >
Average installed length: 218.23 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
6.17.2.8 50.00%
6.17.1.25 15.00%
6.17.0.33 15.00%
6.16.2.2 20.00%

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Produtools Maps B2 Toolbar for IE

What is Produtools Maps B2 Toolbar for IE?

Produtools Maps B2 Toolbar for IE is a Conduit Connect toolbar for Internet Explorer. This toolbar runs as a web browser extension and Browser Helper Object and is distributed using the Conduit/Perion monetization platform. Although this software is typically installed as an optional offer, users generally have this bundled with 3rd party software. During setup, this IE toolbar will modify the home page and new tab pages to a Conduit controlled search portal using Bing as the primary search engine. It will also modify the default search provider to uses Bing as well.

From the License: "As part of the installation process of the Conduit Software and/or the Customized Software, we may change your Internet Browser settings and/or provide you with the ability to opt to make changes to your Internet Browser settings and/or your mobile device settings and/or your social network account settings. Change of the default search engine in your Internet Browser, including your Browser's built-in search box, if applicable, and address bar; Allowing software updates of the Conduit Software once a new version is released and the ability to send you notifications. Allowing Conduit access to information contained on your social network account and/or site (which you must explicitly and separately opt in to)."

About  (from Conduit)

We may combine the web Search Data with other non-Personally Identifiable Information (as further detailed above, e.g. Browsing Data or Usage Data) and if we do, some of the otherwise non-Personally Identifiable Information may become Personally Identifiable Information. In addition, the Conduit Software also takes the...  Read more
Overview
  • Malware detected in the program
  • Integrates into the web browser
  • Built on and distributed using the Conduit toolbar
  • Hijacks the web browser's home page
  • Hijacks the browser's default search provider
  • The experts agree, you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in Produtools Maps B2 Toolbar for IE.
tbProd.dll (14d8444746cf6f5eb038e49874d538f6) has been flagged by the following 3 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareVersionDetection
ESET-NOD32 8.9639 a variant of Win32/Toolbar.Conduit.X
Panda Antivirus 14.01.26.01 PUP/Conduit.A
VIPRE Antivirus 28072 Conduit (fs)
prxtbProd.dll (02d550437bd96f4b2add86fd4073e60e) has been flagged by the following 5 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareSoftware versionDetection
Agnitum Outpost 5.5.1.3 PUA.Toolbar.Conduit!
Dr.Web 7.00.9.04080 Adware.Conduit.16
ESET-NOD32 9726 Win32/Toolbar.Conduit.X
Panda Antivirus 10.0.3.5 PUP/Conduit.A
VIPRE Antivirus 28606 Conduit (fs)
Produtools_Maps_B2ToolbarHelper.exe (943f313974a830d4634c73beb8103f5e) has been flagged by the following 4 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareSoftware versionDetection
Comodo Security 17313 Application.Win32.Conduit.~f
Dr.Web Adware.Toolbar.202
Malwarebytes 1.75.0.1 PUP.Optional.Conduit.A
VIPRE Antivirus 23610 Conduit (fs)
tbPro0.dll (7ca420a4688109e2ab5844a2c753c905) has been flagged by the following 3 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareSoftware versionDetection
Dr.Web Adware.Conduit.16
ESET-NOD32 9265 a variant of Win32/Toolbar.Conduit.B
VIPRE Antivirus 25226 Conduit (fs)
uninstall.exe (b728fa6a309e5d18141947b95b730e95) has been flagged by the following 2 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareSoftware versionDetection
Panda Antivirus 10.0.3.5 PUP/Conduit.A
VIPRE Antivirus 26380 Conduit (fs)
       View all 17 all detections

Program detailsProgram details

Displayed publisher: Produtools Maps B2
URL: ProdutoolsMapsB2.OurToolbar.com
Help link: ProdutoolsMapsB2.OurToolbar.com/help
Installation folder: C:\ProgramData\conduit\ie\ct3297933
Uninstaller: C:\ProgramData\Conduit\IE\CT3297933\UninstallerUI.exe -ctid=CT3297933 -toolbarName=Produtools Maps B2 -toolbarEnv=conduit -type=IE
Estimated size: 1.69 MB
This is a Community Toolbar by Conduit, what does that mean?
Conduit is a toolbar monetization platform for software publishers. It provides a utility for developers to create branded generic web browser toolbars. Publishers can bundle these toolbars with their software programs or provide access to download them separately through ProdutoolsMapsB2.OurToolbar.com. Once installed, the toolbar modifies the browser's home page and search settings in order to redirect searches through the Conduit portal (which utilizes Bing or Yahoo! Search engines). Read more...

Program filesFiles installed by Produtools Maps B2 Toolbar for IE

Program module:tbProd.dll (Malware detected)
Name:Conduit Toolbar
Path:C:\Program Files\Produtools_Maps_B2\tbProd.dll
MD5:14d8444746cf6f5eb038e49874d538f6
Additional files:
  • UninstallerUI.exe - 1.4.0.1
  • (Malware detected) Produtools_Maps_B2ToolbarHelper.exe - ToolbarHelper Application
  • (Malware detected) prxtbProd.dll - Conduit Toolbar
  • hk64tbProd.dll
  • hktbProd.dll
  • ldrtbProd.dll
  • (Malware detected) tbProd.dll
  • hk64tbPro0.dll
  • hk64tbPro2.dll
  • hktbPro0.dll
  • hktbPro2.dll
  • ldrtbPro0.dll
  • ldrtbPro2.dll
  • (Malware detected) tbPro0.dll
  • (Malware detected) tbPro2.dll
  • (Malware detected) prxtbPro0.dll
  • (Malware detected) prxtbPro1.dll
  • (Malware detected) prxtbPro2.dll
  • (Malware detected) uninstall.exe - Conduit Toolbar Uninstall

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Internet Explorer BHO
  • prxtbProd.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Produtools Maps B Toolbar' with the class of {18272225-4c7f-4445-a7e3-8b260662e407} (Produtools Maps B).
Internet Explorer Bar
  • prxtbProd.dll installs an Explorer Bar in Internet Explorer called 'Connect DLC 5 Findbar' with a class of {8FEB0551-B256-479B-92E1-C927F89DC71E}.
Internet Explorer Toolbar
  • prxtbProd.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'Produtools Maps B Toolbar' with the class of {18272225-4c7f-4445-a7e3-8b260662e407}.
Internet Explorer URL Search Hook
  • prxtbProd.dll loads into IE as a URL Search Hook named 'Produtools Maps B Toolbar' with a class of {18272225-4c7f-4445-a7e3-8b260662e407} in order to redirect unknown URL searches.
Internet Explorer Web Browser
  • prxtbProd.dll installs an IE Web Browser in Internet Explorer named 'Produtools Maps B Toolbar' with a class of {18272225-4C7F-4445-A7E3-8B260662E407}.
Scheduled Task
  • uninstall.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{C247631C-606C-44F8-9B4E-C25B77177427}' (runs on registration).
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
  • Produtools_Maps_B2ToolbarHelper.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\eTvOnline.ro\eTvOnline.roToolbarHelper.exe'.

How do I remove Produtools Maps B2 Toolbar for IE?

You can uninstall Produtools Maps B2 Toolbar for IE 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 Produtools Maps B2 Toolbar for IE, 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 Produtools Maps B2 Toolbar for IE.
  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 Produtools Maps B2 Toolbar for IE you can restore them to their previous default settings.
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OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 75%
Win 10 5%
 
HOW DOES IT RUN?
Plugs into Internet Explorer
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 81%
Keep it 19%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 80.00%
Windows Vista 10.00%
Windows XP 5.00%
Windows 10 5.00%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 75.00%
Windows Vista Home Premiu... 10.00%
Windows 7 Professional 5.00%
Microsoft Windows XP 5.00%
Windows 10 Home 5.00%

Distribution by countryGeography

40.00% of installs come from United Kingdom
Which countries install it?
  United Kingdom 40.00%
  Canada 32.00%
  United States 28.00%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 58.82%
Dell 17.65%
Toshiba 17.65%
Gateway 5.88%
Common models
HP Pavilion dm3 Notebook ... 11.11%
Hewlett-Packard Presario ... 5.56%
Hewlett-Packard p6604f 5.56%
Dell Studio 1555 5.56%
TOSHIBA Satellite M40X 5.56%
TOSHIBA Satellite L755D 5.56%

About Conduit

Conduit is an online platform that allows web publishers to create custom toolbars, web apps, and mobile apps at no cost.
Publisher URL: www.conduit.com

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