TheFreeGames Toolbar for IE
from Client Connect LTD
What is TheFreeGames Toolbar for IE?
TheFreeGames Toolbar for IE is an ad-supported toolbar that will upon installation modify the default web browser's home page, search provider and new tab pages. The toolbar sets these pages to Trovi.com, The toolbar is distributed through the Trovi (Client Connect) platform. In addition, the software will install the Search Protect software. "Search Protect is a free desktop application that saves your preferred home page and default search settings so that they can't be involuntarily changed by software you download from the Internet." The toolbar will send usage data of not only the toolbar itself but both personal and non-personal, regarding your Internet Browser, your browsing habits, and information about your computer.
About (from Client Connect LTD)
Trovi offers the Toolbar that may be customized by third parties and then distributed to you via Publishers. Certain Toolbars may include web search box(es) and other features. By Using the Toolbar, you may enable Trovi to access, use, and collect a variety of information, both personal and non-personal, regarding your... 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 TheFreeGames Toolbar for IE.
| TheFreeGamesToolbarHelper.exe (943f313974a830d4634c73beb8103f5e) has been flagged by the following 4 scanners: |
| Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
| Comodo Security |
17313 |
Application.Win32.Conduit.~f |
| Dr.Web |
9.0.0.0166 |
Adware.Toolbar.202 |
| Malwarebytes |
v2013.11.22.02 |
PUP.Optional.Conduit.A |
| VIPRE Antivirus |
23610 |
Conduit (fs) |
| prxtbTheF.dll (02d550437bd96f4b2add86fd4073e60e) has been flagged by the following 5 scanners: |
| Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
| 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) |
| tbTheF.dll (14d8444746cf6f5eb038e49874d538f6) has been flagged by the following 3 scanners: |
| Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
| ESET-NOD32 |
9639 |
a variant of Win32/Toolbar.Conduit.X |
| Panda Antivirus |
10.0.3.5 |
PUP/Conduit.A |
| VIPRE Antivirus |
28072 |
Conduit (fs) |
Program details
Displayed publisher: TheFreeGames
URL: TheFreeGames.OurToolbar.com
Help link: TheFreeGames.OurToolbar.com/help
Installation folder: C:\ProgramData\conduit\ie\ct3305104
Uninstaller: C:\ProgramData\Conduit\IE\CT3305104\UninstallerUI.exe -ctid=CT3305104 -toolbarName=TheFreeGames -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 TheFreeGames.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...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 TheFreeGames Toolbar for IE
| Program executable: | TheFreeGamesToolbarHelper.exe (Malware detected) |
| Name: | ToolbarHelper Application |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\TheFreeGames\TheFreeGamesToolbarHelper.exe |
| MD5: | 943f313974a830d4634c73beb8103f5e |
Additional files:
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UninstallerUI.exe (by Conduit) - 1.1.0.1
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hk64tbTheF.dll (by Conduit) - Conduit Toolbar
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hktbTheF.dll
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ldrtbTheF.dll
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(Malware detected) prxtbTheF.dll
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(Malware detected) tbTheF.dll
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(Malware detected) TheFreeGamesToolbarHelper.exe - ToolbarHelper Application
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configutaion.json
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- prxtbTheF.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Online Sharing Toolbar' with the class of {8567a644-e36c-470c-86cf-9c5b4f37db81} (Online Sharing).
Internet Explorer Toolbar
- prxtbTheF.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'Online Sharing Toolbar' with the class of {8567a644-e36c-470c-86cf-9c5b4f37db81}.
Internet Explorer URL Search Hook
- prxtbTheF.dll loads into IE as a URL Search Hook named 'Online Sharing Toolbar' with a class of {8567a644-e36c-470c-86cf-9c5b4f37db81} in order to redirect unknown URL searches.
Internet Explorer Web Browser
- prxtbTheF.dll installs an IE Web Browser in Internet Explorer named 'Online Sharing Toolbar' with a class of {8567A644-E36C-470C-86CF-9C5B4F37DB81}.
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- TheFreeGamesToolbarHelper.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\eTvOnline.ro\eTvOnline.roToolbarHelper.exe'.
How do I remove TheFreeGames Toolbar for IE?
You can uninstall TheFreeGames Toolbar for IE 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 TheFreeGames 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).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove TheFreeGames Toolbar for IE.
- 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 TheFreeGames Toolbar for IE 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.
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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 77%
Keep it 23%
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Geography
71.43% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
71.43% |
| DK |
14.29% |
| United Kingdom |
14.29% |