Winamp Toolbar for Internet Explorer
What is Winamp Toolbar for Internet Explorer?
The Winamp Toolbar allows you to play Winamp files and SHOUTCast streams directly from Internet Explorer. Winamp Toolbar may include functionality to enable you to select and preserve your default settings for search and to notify you if any attempt is made to change your settings.
About (from AOL)
With the Winamp Toolbar, you can play, stop, rewind, fast-forward, and mute your Winamp player: right in your browser. There is also a feed and listing of popular SHOUTcast stations, as well as the ability to search for Winamp Skins and Plug-ins while listening to free music and viewing videos. And with Winamp Web Sear... Read more
Overview
The most common release is 5.1.28.2, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. The program adds a toolbar to Microsoft Internet Explorer. The primary executable is named winamptb.dll. The setup package generally installs about 7 files and is usually about 2.19 MB (2,292,006 bytes).
- Integrates into the web browser
Program details
Displayed publisher: AOL LLC
URL: www.winamp.com/toolbar
Help link: forums.winamp.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\winamp toolbar
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\Winamp Toolbar\uninstall.exe"
Estimated size: 2.19 MB
Files installed by Winamp Toolbar for Internet Explorer
| Program module: | winamptb.dll |
| Name: | Winamp IE Toolbar |
| Winamp IE Toolbar Dynamic Link Library |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\winamp toolbar\winamptb.dll |
| MD5: | 945fefd0146f5870765f4ff8477bbd3d |
Additional files:
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winampTbServer.exe - Winamp IE Toolbar Server
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uninstall.exe - AOL Toolbar
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xprt5.dll (by America Online) - XPRT Runtime Library
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apopup.dll - AOL Popup Control
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winamptbServerPS.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- winamptb.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Winamp Toolbar Loader' with the class of {25CEE8EC-5730-41bc-8B58-22DDC8AB8C20}.
Internet Explorer Toolbar
- winamptb.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'Winamp Toolbar' with the class of {EBF2BA02-9094-4c5a-858B-BB198F3D8DE2}.
Internet Explorer URL Search Hook
- winamptb.dll loads into IE as a URL Search Hook named 'Winamp Search Class' with a class of {57BCA5FA-5DBB-45a2-B558-1755C3F6253B} in order to redirect unknown URL searches.
Internet Explorer Web Browser
- winamptb.dll installs an IE Web Browser in Internet Explorer named 'Winamp Toolbar' with a class of {EBF2BA02-9094-4C5A-858B-BB198F3D8DE2}.
How do I remove Winamp Toolbar for Internet Explorer?
You can uninstall Winamp 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 Winamp 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 Winamp 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 Winamp 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.
OS VERSIONS
Win Vista (SP2) 41%
Win 7 1%
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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 56%
Keep it 44%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows Vista |
49.32% |
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| Windows XP |
46.58% |
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| Windows 7 |
4.11% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Microsoft Windows XP |
45.07% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
39.44% |
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| Windows Vista Business |
5.63% |
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| Windows Vista Ultimate |
2.82% |
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| Windows Vista Home Basic |
2.82% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
1.41% |
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Geography
38.10% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
38.10% |
| Germany |
17.86% |
| Poland |
5.95% |
| Canada |
3.57% |
| United Kingdom |
3.57% |
| MK |
2.38% |
| France |
2.38% |
| Austria |
2.38% |
| Israel |
2.38% |
| Netherlands |
2.38% |
| Czech Republic |
2.38% |
| Italy |
2.38% |
| Belgium |
1.19% |
| Switzerland |
1.19% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
19.15% |
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| Acer |
17.02% |
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| Intel |
14.89% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
12.77% |
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| American Megatrends |
10.64% |
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| Toshiba |
8.51% |
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| Medion |
8.51% |
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| Gateway |
4.26% |
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| Packard Bell |
2.13% |
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| Compaq |
2.13% |
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Common models |
| MEDIONPC MS-7255 |
3.85% |
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| Dell Inspiron 1720 |
3.85% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite P205 |
1.92% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite P200 |
1.92% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite L310 |
1.92% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite A300 |
1.92% |
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