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13% remove it87% keep it
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How common is it?
United States Rank #49,646
Reach 0.0013%
Versions
Version | Distribution |
1.0.0.0 |
100.00% |
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Thoosje Windows XP Quick Optimizer
from Thoosje
What is Thoosje Windows XP Quick Optimizer?
Some versions of Thoosje Windows XP Quick Optimizer include a branded version of the Conduit Toolbar, which is a web browser extenstion that delivers search based advertising and results. During installation the user is presented with the option to install the toolbar. Once accepted, the packaged executable, ConduitInstaller.exe, will install the necessary components for the Conduit Toolbar to be added to the user's web browser (the home page and search pages will be modified in many cases).
Overview
Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. 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 primary executable is named un_Thoosje Windows XP Quick Optimizer Installer_56698.exe. The setup package generally installs about 8 files and is usually about 3.79 MB (3,972,135 bytes).
Thoosje Windows XP Quick Optimizer has been seen bundling various 3rd party software during the installation process. Make sure to check for and remove unused programs.
Program details
URL: www.thoosje.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\thoosje
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\Thoosje\un_Thoosje Windows XP Quick Optimizer Installer_56698.exe"
Estimated size: 3.79 MB
Files installed by Thoosje Windows XP Quick Optimizer
Program executable: | un_Thoosje Windows XP Quick Optimizer Installer_56698.exe |
| Setup/UnInstall Engine |
Path: | C:\Program Files\thoosje\un_Thoosje Windows XP Quick Optimizer Installer_56698.exe |
MD5: | 22751b003950327fbba45e8d2e1955d9 |
Additional files:
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tbTho0.dll (by Conduit) - Conduit Toolbar
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ThoosjeToolbarHelper.exe
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un_Thoosje Windows XP Quick Optimizer Installer_56698.exe (by Pantaray Research) - Setup/UnInstall Engine
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UNWISE.EXE
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FFExternalAlert.dll
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RadioWMPCore.dll
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Thoosje Quick XP Optimizer.exe - Thoosje Quick XP Optimizer
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thoosje-toolbar-ie.exe (by Conduit) - Thoosje Toolbar
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- tbTho0.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'IObitCom Toolbar' with the class of {31c7d459-9cc3-44f2-9dca-fc11795309b4}.
Internet Explorer Bar
- tbTho0.dll installs an Explorer Bar in Internet Explorer called 'Freecorder Findbar' with a class of {AD10F600-1FBD-44A8-8382-3861A81A66C6}.
Internet Explorer Toolbar
- tbTho0.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'RealoreStudios Toolbar' with the class of {03fee850-0101-4e9e-b6d4-6fc74d3db360}.
Internet Explorer URL Search Hook
- tbTho0.dll loads into IE as a URL Search Hook named 'IObitCom Toolbar' with a class of {31c7d459-9cc3-44f2-9dca-fc11795309b4} in order to redirect unknown URL searches.
Internet Explorer Web Browser
- tbTho0.dll installs an IE Web Browser in Internet Explorer named 'Thoosje Toolbar' with a class of {3BA34663-845A-4931-A6F3-1E033EC342A7}.
Scheduled Task
- UNWISE.EXE is scheduled as a task with the class '{F71A9918-1861-4EFE-AE94-530BDDE46DD4}' (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'.
How do I remove Thoosje Windows XP Quick Optimizer?
You can uninstall Thoosje Windows XP Quick Optimizer 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 Thoosje Windows XP Quick Optimizer, 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 Thoosje Windows XP Quick Optimizer.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Thoosje Windows XP Quick Optimizer 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 XP 96%
Win 7 (SP1) 4%
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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 13%
Keep it 87%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows XP |
96.00% |
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Windows 7 |
4.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Microsoft Windows XP |
96.00% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
4.00% |
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Geography
59.52% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
59.52% |
Italy |
14.29% |
Romania |
4.76% |
Argentina |
2.38% |
Canada |
2.38% |
Switzerland |
2.38% |
United Kingdom |
2.38% |
India |
2.38% |
New Zealand |
2.38% |
Pakistan |
2.38% |
Saudi Arabia |
2.38% |
South Africa |
2.38% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell |
26.32% |
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American Megatrends |
21.05% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
15.79% |
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Intel |
10.53% |
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Acer |
10.53% |
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Toshiba |
5.26% |
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Lenovo |
5.26% |
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Compaq |
5.26% |
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Common models |
VIA VT82C694X |
6.25% |
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VIA P4M266-8233 |
6.25% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite C650 |
6.25% |
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MSI MS-7032 |
6.25% |
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MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL ... |
6.25% |
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HP Pavilion 061 DT153A-AB... |
6.25% |
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