Should I remove StExBar?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
27% remove it73% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #18,568
United States Rank #22,151
Reach 0.0126%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 21.96 days
647.85 days >
Average installed length: 340.40 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
1.8.6 |
22.18% |
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1.8.3 |
68.15% |
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1.8.2 |
2.82% |
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1.8.1 |
2.82% |
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1.7.2 |
2.02% |
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1.7.0 |
0.81% |
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1.6.1 |
0.81% |
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1.5.0 |
0.40% |
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StExBar
from Stefans Tools
Overview
StExBar is a software program developed by Stefans Tools. The most common release is 1.8.3, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. The program adds a toolbar to Microsoft Internet Explorer. When installed, it will add a context menu handler to the Windows shell in order to provide quick access to the program. The setup package generally installs about 1 files and is usually about 6.34 MB (6,647,309 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 10. While about 31% of users of StExBar come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and United Kingdom.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\stexbar
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{F1025C5A-D128-4455-BA61-9CD032676E35}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 6.34 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by StExBar
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stexbar.dll (by tools.tortoisesvn.net) - StExBar (tools bar shell extension)
Behaviors exhibited
Context Menu Handler
- stexbar.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'StExBar' with a class of {6c7a85a7-27c6-49ce-98b2-a8479b0dd63d}.
Internet Explorer Toolbar
- stexbar.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'StExBar' with the class of {367D8B32-F9FD-474b-8E65-9E521F35DE99}.
Internet Explorer Web Browser
- stexbar.dll installs an IE Web Browser in Internet Explorer named 'StExBar' with a class of {6C7A85A7-27C6-49CE-98B2-A8479B0DD63D}.
How do I remove StExBar?
You can uninstall StExBar 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 StExBar, 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 StExBar.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by StExBar 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) 60%
Win XP 0%
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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 27%
Keep it 73%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
61.69% |
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Windows 10 |
26.61% |
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Windows XP |
6.85% |
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Windows Vista |
4.44% |
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Windows Server 2003 |
0.40% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
26.32% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
16.19% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
14.98% |
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Windows 10 Pro |
6.88% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
6.88% |
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Windows 10 Home |
6.07% |
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Geography
31.02% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
31.02% |
Germany |
31.02% |
United Kingdom |
5.47% |
Canada |
3.28% |
Austria |
2.92% |
France |
2.55% |
Australia |
2.55% |
Netherlands |
2.55% |
Taiwan |
2.19% |
Japan |
2.19% |
Italy |
1.82% |
Brazil |
1.46% |
Switzerland |
1.46% |
Sweden |
1.46% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell |
20.97% |
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Acer |
16.94% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
15.32% |
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ASUS |
11.29% |
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Medion |
10.48% |
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Intel |
6.45% |
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GIGABYTE |
5.65% |
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Toshiba |
4.03% |
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Lenovo |
3.23% |
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American Megatrends |
3.23% |
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Samsung |
2.42% |
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Common models |
MEDIONPC MS-7728 |
4.42% |
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HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
2.65% |
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MSI MS-7309 |
2.65% |
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Dell Dell XPS420 |
2.65% |
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ASUS All Series |
2.65% |
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HP Pavilion g7 Notebook P... |
1.77% |
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