Should I remove VIP Access Toolbar for Internet Explorer?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
56% remove it44% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Reach 0.0001%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 1.0.1 |
100.00% |
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Other programs by VeriSign
VIP Access Toolbar for Internet Explorer
from VeriSign, Inc.
What is VIP Access Toolbar for Internet Explorer? (from VeriSign)
Validation and ID Protection (VIP) Access provides an extra layer of security each time you access your account! Be sure to register your VIP credential at each VIP member site where you have an online account before you use the credential. Then your member sites will be able to recognize your VIP credential ID. Look f... Read more
Overview
VIP Access Toolbar for Internet Explorer is a software program developed by VeriSign. The program adds a toolbar to Microsoft Internet Explorer. The primary executable is named VIPToolBar.dll. The setup package generally installs about 5 files and is usually about 3.68 MB (3,854,029 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of those who have this installed, most are running it on Windows 7 (SP1). Most users that have installed this software come from the United States.
- Integrates into the web browser
Program details
Displayed publisher: Verisign
URL: idprotect.vip.symantec.com/desktop/home.v?redirectedSource=toolbar
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\verisign\vipaccesstoolbar
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\VeriSign\VIPAccessToolbar\uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 3.68 MB
Files installed by VIP Access Toolbar for Internet Explorer
| Program module: | VIPToolBar.dll |
| Name: | VIP Access Toolbar |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\verisign\vipaccesstoolbar\VIPToolBar.dll |
| MD5: | dcabd04e98c4036d5dbd2031135da6a3 |
Additional files:
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VIPToolBar.dll - VIP Access Toolbar
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uninstall.exe - VIPAccessToolbar
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msvcm80.dll (by Microsoft) - Microsoft® Visual Studio® 2005 (Microsoft® C Runtime Library)
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msvcp80.dll (by Microsoft) - Microsoft® C++ Runtime Library
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msvcr80.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- VIPToolBar.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'ShowToolbar Class' with the class of {2BC57BA4-14FA-4019-9FA8-735BF4555F74}.
Internet Explorer Toolbar
- VIPToolBar.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'VIP Access Toolbar' with the class of {C951C541-144C-4AE0-AD99-41D008AF19AA}.
How do I remove VIP Access Toolbar for Internet Explorer?
You can uninstall VIP Access Toolbar for Internet Explorer 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 VIP Access Toolbar for Internet Explorer, 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 VIP Access Toolbar for Internet Explorer.
- 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 VIP Access Toolbar for Internet Explorer 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.
HOW DOES IT RUN?
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Plugs into Internet Explorer
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 56%
Keep it 44%
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MOST USED OS
~99%
Windows 7 (SP1)
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Geography
100.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Toshiba |
50.00% |
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| Dell |
50.00% |
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