Video Download DB Toolbar
What is Video Download DB Toolbar?
This is a Conduit toolbar installed in the user's Web browsers (IE, Chrome and Firefox) that collects and stores information about your web browsing habits and sends this information to Conduit so they can suggest services or provide ads via the toolbar. The toolbar itself which is typically bundled with free software is an is an ad-supported (users may see additional banner and in-text link advertisements) web browser plugin distributed through various monetization platforms during installation. The browser extension includes various features that will modify the default or custom settings of the browser including the home page and search settings.
What the toolbar does:
- Changes the default search engine in your web browser's built-in search box.
- Changes the default home page of your web browser.
- Enable search from the address bar of your web browser.
- Adds alternative "page not found" functionality.
"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." - from the EULA.
About (from Conduit)
Trovi Software. As part of the installation process of the Trovi Software (including the Toolbar and Search Protect), we may change your Internet Browser settings and/or provide you with the ability to opt to make changes to your Internet Browser settings and/or your mobile device settings and/or your social network ac... Read more
Overview
- Loads into the web browser
- Injects advertisements unassociated with the underlying web page
- Hijacks the web browser's home page
- The experts agree, you should remove it!
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\video download db toolbar
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Video Download DB Toolbar\UninstallToolbar.exe
Estimated size: 3.72 MB
Files installed by Video Download DB Toolbar
Program module: | tbcore3.dll |
Name: | IE Toolbar |
| IE Toolbar Engine |
Signed by: | Abingerdale |
Path: | C:\Program Files\video download db toolbar\tbcore3.dll |
MD5: | 7b36664e7ec1781a63816490d9bed135 |
Additional files:
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UninstallToolbar.exe
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alert_plugin.dll - IE Toolbar (IE Toolbar Alert Plugin)
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CustomTabPage.dll - CustomTabPage
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MacroParserPlugin.dll - MacroParserPlugin (MacroParser)
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somoto.dll
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TbCommonUtils.dll - IE Toolbar Common Utils
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tbhelper.dll - IE Toolbar Helper Module
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TbHelper2.exe - Toolbar Helper (Toolbar Helper Module)
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uninstall.exe - IE Toolbar Uninstall
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update.exe - IE Toolbar Updater
Behaviors exhibited
2 Internet Explorer BHOs
- somoto.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'SBCONVERT Class' with the class of {A1056498-D09A-41E4-864B-505EDD640D9E} (SBCONVERT).
- tbcore3.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'SMTTB2009 Class' with the class of {FCBCCB87-9224-4B8D-B117-F56D924BEB18} (SMTTB2009).
Internet Explorer Toolbar
- tbcore3.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'Acala 3GP Movies DB Toolbar Toolbar' with the class of {338B4DFE-2E2C-4338-9E41-E176D497299E}.
Internet Explorer URL Search Hook
- tbhelper.dll loads into IE as a URL Search Hook named 'ToolbarURLSearchHook Class' with a class of {CA3EB689-8F09-4026-AA10-B9534C691CE0} in order to redirect unknown URL searches.
Internet Explorer Web Browser
- tbcore3.dll installs an IE Web Browser in Internet Explorer named 'Acala 3GP Movies DB Toolbar Toolbar' with a class of {338B4DFE-2E2C-4338-9E41-E176D497299E}.
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
TbHelper2.exe |
Memory: | 2.33 MB | |
Kernel CPU: | 0.00004884% | |
How do I remove Video Download DB Toolbar?
You can uninstall Video Download DB 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 Video Download DB 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 Video Download DB 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 Video Download DB 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) 45%
Win Vista (SP1) 3%
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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 82%
Keep it 18%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
58.62% |
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Windows XP |
17.24% |
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Windows Vista |
13.79% |
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Windows 10 |
10.34% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
41.38% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
17.24% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
10.34% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
6.90% |
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Windows 7 Home Basic |
6.90% |
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Windows 10 Pro |
3.45% |
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Geography
21.21% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
21.21% |
Germany |
12.12% |
France |
6.06% |
India |
6.06% |
Colombia |
3.03% |
Australia |
3.03% |
Russia |
3.03% |
Sweden |
3.03% |
Kuwait |
3.03% |
Greece |
3.03% |
IQ |
3.03% |
Japan |
3.03% |
Philippines |
3.03% |
Israel |
3.03% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
26.09% |
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Toshiba |
17.39% |
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Sony |
13.04% |
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Dell |
8.70% |
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Medion |
8.70% |
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Acer |
8.70% |
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GIGABYTE |
4.35% |
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Samsung |
4.35% |
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Sahara |
4.35% |
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ASUS |
4.35% |
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Common models |
TOSHIBA Satellite L500 |
3.70% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite C650 |
3.70% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite C640 |
3.70% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite A210 |
3.70% |
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Sony VPCEC3M1E |
3.70% |
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Sony VPCEA2HFX |
3.70% |
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About Conduit
Conduit is an online platform that allows web publishers to create custom toolbars, web apps, and mobile apps at no cost.
Publisher URL: www.conduit.com