Should I remove RadarSync2 Toolbar?
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 0.0011%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 53.60 days
1307.38 days >
Average installed length: 686.93 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
6.11.2.6 |
9.52% |
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6.3.3.3 |
14.29% |
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6.3.2.17 |
4.76% |
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6.2.2.4 |
71.43% |
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Other programs by RadarSync Ltd
RadarSync2 Toolbar
What is RadarSync2 Toolbar?
RadarSync2 Toolbar is a 'Community Toolbar' from Conduit, that plugs into the various web browsers such as IE, Chrome and Firefox. The toolbar is an advertising-supported program that is designed to display ads within the bar itself and will modify the browser's home page and search settings in order to collect usage statistics. The toolbar is generally bundled with 3rd party developer programs in order to help monetize free (and some paid) software. During installation, the user might be given the option to modify the home and search pages, however this is often checked by default and overlooked. Should the software be removed from the user's computer, the settings will need to be manually reverted back. The company, based on the EULA, will automatically download and install remote updates as well as collect and store details about the user's web browsing activities and store it locally on the PC in order to interact with the toolbar application to suggest additional services or provide more targeted advertising. From the license agreement - "By Using a Conduit Software you may enable Conduit to access, use and collect a variety of information, both personal and non-personal, regarding your Internet Browser, your browsing habits, and information about your computer".
Overview
The most used version is 6.2.2.4, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. The program adds a toolbar to Microsoft Internet Explorer. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). The software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The main program executable is tbRada.dll. Typically most users end up uninstalling this just after a few days. It also bundles additional software in the form of the Conduit Engine, which installs a potentially unwanted toolbar, and makes homepage and default search engine changes to a user's web browser. The software installer includes 29 files and is usually about 3.93 MB (4,125,509 bytes).
- Possible malware installed by this program
- Loads into the web browser
- This toolbar is distributed via Conduit (potentially unwanted)
- Adds a background Windows Service
- Difficult to remove as it will reinstall itself
- Hijacks the web browser's home page
- The experts agree, you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in RadarSync2 Toolbar.
tbRada.dll (e4cc410bd005958125cd87c5f6e66371) has been flagged by the following 4 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
Bkav FE |
1.3.0.4246 |
HW32.Stranact |
ESET-NOD32 |
7.9577 |
a variant of Win32/Toolbar.Conduit.B |
Panda Antivirus |
14.04.22.11 |
PUP/Conduit.A |
VIPRE Antivirus |
27650 |
Conduit (fs) |
tbRad2.dll (1a8438854dd15e4389f5bdef502c369d) has been flagged by the following 7 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
AVware |
1.5.0.21 |
Conduit (fs) |
Baidu-International |
3.5.1.41473 |
Adware.Win32.Conduit.Y |
Bkav FE |
1.3.0.6379 |
W32.HfsAdware.C534 |
Dr.Web |
7.0.12.3050 |
Adware.Conduit.299 |
ESET-NOD32 |
11614 |
a variant of Win32/Toolbar.Conduit.B potentially unwanted |
Panda Antivirus |
4.6.4.2 |
PUP/Conduit.A |
VIPRE Antivirus |
40170 |
Conduit (fs) |
prxtbRad0.dll (9117027aea464e41c60b87b9826e8447) has been flagged by the following 6 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
AVware |
1.5.0.21 |
Conduit (fs) |
Baidu-International |
3.5.1.41473 |
PUA.Win32.Conduit.BX |
ESET-NOD32 |
10641 |
a variant of Win32/Toolbar.Conduit.X |
G Data |
24 |
Win32.Application.Conduit.F |
Panda Antivirus |
10.0.3.5 |
PUP/Conduit.A |
VIPRE Antivirus |
31234 |
Conduit (fs) |
RadarSync2ToolbarHelper.exe (a320df2b47cfcaf98d06eb59cd72084c) has been flagged by the following 5 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
Bkav FE |
1.3.0.6379 |
W32.HfsAdware.C534 |
Dr.Web |
7.0.12.3050 |
Adware.Conduit.300 |
G Data |
25 |
Win32.Adware.Conduit.B |
IKARUS anti.virus |
T3.1.6.1.0 |
PUA.ClientConnect |
Panda Antivirus |
4.6.4.2 |
PUP/Conduit.A |
uninstall.exe (b728fa6a309e5d18141947b95b730e95) has been flagged by the following 2 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
Panda Antivirus |
10.0.3.5 |
PUP/Conduit.A |
VIPRE Antivirus |
26380 |
Conduit (fs) |
ldrtbRad0.dll (ce49528c9b0b3b3018ee2f70e76b362a) has been flagged by the following 2 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
ESET-NOD32 |
9148 |
a variant of Win32/Toolbar.Conduit.P |
VIPRE Antivirus |
24150 |
Conduit (fs) |
View all 26 all detections
Program details
Displayed publisher: RadarSync2
URL: RadarSync2.Toolbar.fm
Help link: RadarSync2.Toolbar.fm/help
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\RadarSync2
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files2\RADARS~1\UNWISE.EXE /U C:\Program Files2\RADARS~1\INSTALL.LOG
(Wise Installer is used for installing and uninstalling this software.)
Estimated size: 3.93 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 RadarSync2.Toolbar.fm. 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...Each publisher enters into a 'Publisher Agreement' with Conduit which defines the revenue structure, known as the 'incentive amount', to be paid each calendar month in which the user has an active toolbar installed. Typically payout is based on the geographic origin of the user and ranges from $2 for a US user per month to just a few cents for other countries. Is it considered dangerous? Well, it's not malware or even spyware, however it changes the browser’s search provider in order to display, but if you read the EULA that is mentioned and presumably agreed on when installing. Users should decide if you need the functionality the toolbar has to offer. But remember, if you uninstall it make sure you reset your web browser, see how.
Files installed by RadarSync2 Toolbar
Program module: | tbRada.dll (Malware detected) |
Name: | Conduit Toolbar |
Signed by: | Conduit Ltd. |
Path: | C:\Program Files\RadarSync2\tbRada.dll |
MD5: | e4cc410bd005958125cd87c5f6e66371 |
Additional files:
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tbRad1.dll (by Conduit) - Conduit Toolbar Automatic Update (Conduit Toolbar)
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(Malware detected) uninstall.exe (by Conduit) - Conduit Toolbar Uninstall
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(Malware detected) RadarSync2ToolbarHelper.exe - ToolbarH Application
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ldrtbRad0.dll - Conduit Toolbar
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(Malware detected) prxtbRad0.dll
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(Malware detected) tbRad2.dll
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(Malware detected) tbRada.dll
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UNWISE.EXE
Behaviors exhibited
3 Internet Explorer BHOs
- tbRada.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'MessengerPlusLive TB Toolbar' with the class of {d8fb4583-db9d-4c7b-85be-294c13a3e5c4}.
- prxtbRad0.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Ashampoo FR Toolbar' with the class of {ba679afc-8ba0-48f4-b8bf-c144e8699fbc} (Ashampoo FR).
- tbRad2.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Conduit Engine' with the class of {30F9B915-B755-4826-820B-08FBA6BD249D}.
3 Internet Explorer Bars
- tbRada.dll installs an Explorer Bar in Internet Explorer called 'Softonic France FF Findbar' with a class of {EC99436A-C0E6-4FFA-915D-132E669B3936}.
- prxtbRad0.dll installs an Explorer Bar in Internet Explorer called 'Vuze Remote Findbar' with a class of {644597E7-96EC-4DC8-BDE1-D150A08E8D92}.
- tbRad2.dll installs an Explorer Bar in Internet Explorer called 'Conduit Engine Findbar' with a class of {DCDF6BF6-9C20-4DEE-8B9A-56D0231330CD}.
3 Internet Explorer Toolbars
- prxtbRad0.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'Free Lunch Design TB Toolbar' with the class of {a5ae8924-4036-420f-b7f6-a47e4b8f692e}.
- tbRada.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'MessengerPlusLive TB Toolbar' with the class of {d8fb4583-db9d-4c7b-85be-294c13a3e5c4}.
- tbRad2.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'DVDVideoSoft Toolbar' with the class of {e9911ec6-1bcc-40b0-9993-e0eea7f6953f}.
3 Internet Explorer URL Search Hooks
- prxtbRad0.dll loads into IE as a URL Search Hook named 'Max ES Atube Toolbar' with a class of {58ba374f-d9ea-4f27-bb8f-519b84820cc1} in order to redirect unknown URL searches.
- tbRada.dll loads into IE as a URL Search Hook named 'MessengerPlusLive TB Toolbar' with a class of {d8fb4583-db9d-4c7b-85be-294c13a3e5c4} in order to redirect unknown URL searches.
- tbRad2.dll loads into IE as a URL Search Hook named 'DVDVideoSoft Toolbar' with a class of {e9911ec6-1bcc-40b0-9993-e0eea7f6953f} in order to redirect unknown URL searches.
3 Internet Explorer Web Browsers
- prxtbRad0.dll installs an IE Web Browser in Internet Explorer named 'Free Lunch Design TB Toolbar' with a class of {A5AE8924-4036-420F-B7F6-A47E4B8F692E}.
- tbRada.dll installs an IE Web Browser in Internet Explorer named 'MessengerPlusLive TB Toolbar' with a class of {D8FB4583-DB9D-4C7B-85BE-294C13A3E5C4}.
- tbRad2.dll installs an IE Web Browser in Internet Explorer named 'Conduit Engine' with a class of {30F9B915-B755-4826-820B-08FBA6BD249D}.
3 Scheduled Tasks
- UNWISE.EXE is scheduled as a task with the class '{F71A9918-1861-4EFE-AE94-530BDDE46DD4}' (runs on registration).
- uninstall.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{C247631C-606C-44F8-9B4E-C25B77177427}' (runs on registration).
- RadarSync2ToolbarHelper.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{B8E8E278-F25D-478A-BAB2-24A5EDB01F6C}' (runs on registration).
Service
- UNWISE.EXE runs as a service named 'Browser System Enahncer' (671c50b0).
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- UNWISE.EXE is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files1\Yahoo!\MESSEN~1\UNWISE.EXE'.
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
RadarSync2ToolbarHelper.exe |
Total CPU: | 0.4892737327% | |
Kernel CPU: | 0.29804920% | |
User CPU: | 0.19122453% | |
How do I remove RadarSync2 Toolbar?
You can uninstall RadarSync2 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 RadarSync2 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 RadarSync2 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 RadarSync2 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 7 (SP1) 86%
Win XP 5%
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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 80%
Keep it 20%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
90.48% |
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Windows Vista |
4.76% |
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Windows XP |
4.76% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
57.14% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
19.05% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
14.29% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
4.76% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
4.76% |
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Geography
33.33% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
33.33% |
Germany |
14.81% |
Australia |
7.41% |
LY |
3.70% |
Brazil |
3.70% |
Taiwan |
3.70% |
France |
3.70% |
LS |
3.70% |
Russia |
3.70% |
Sweden |
3.70% |
Portugal |
3.70% |
Italy |
3.70% |
Hungary |
3.70% |
United Kingdom |
3.70% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Acer |
22.22% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
16.67% |
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Samsung |
11.11% |
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GIGABYTE |
5.56% |
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Lenovo |
5.56% |
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Medion |
5.56% |
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Intel |
5.56% |
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Alienware |
5.56% |
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American Megatrends |
5.56% |
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Toshiba |
5.56% |
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MSI |
5.56% |
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ASUS |
5.56% |
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Common models |
TOSHIBA Satellite A300 |
5.88% |
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Samsung R530/R730 |
5.88% |
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Samsung 300E4A/300E5A/300... |
5.88% |
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Positivo MOBILE |
5.88% |
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Packard Bell imedia S3810 |
5.88% |
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Micro-Star EX629 |
5.88% |
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About (from RadarSync Ltd)
RadarSync is a world leader in PC update and data aggregation technologies.
Publisher URL: www.radarsync.com