Should I remove Windows Searchqu Toolbar?

Lifespan of installation (until removal)

Versions

Version	Distribution
4.1.0.3114	27.63%
4.1.0.3028	3.29%
4.1.0.2881	1.32%
4.1.0.2790	1.32%
4.1.0.2735	1.97%
3.0.0.122246	8.55%
3.0.0.117623	7.24%
3.0.0.112200	34.87%
3.0.0.110070	13.16%
3.0.0.107547	0.66%

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from Bandoo Media Inc

Remove Windows Searchqu Toolbar by Bandoo Media...

Windows Searchqu Toolbar by Bandoo Media is installed as a Browser Helper Object (BHO) in Internet Explorer which attempts to redirect legitimate search queries and results.

Windows Searchqu Toolbar is an Internet browser toolbar that offers helpful search suggestions as the user types keywords into the search box. Additionally, it catches misspelled words and suggests a search using the correct spelling.

The most used version is 3.0.0.112200, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. The program adds a toolbar to Microsoft Internet Explorer. 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 main program executable is del_IEBHO_39.dll. Typically most users end up uninstalling this just after a few days. The software installer includes 77 files and is usually about 21.04 MB (22,058,103 bytes).

Displayed publisher: Bandoo Media, Inc

URL: www.searchqu.com

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\windows searchqu toolbar

Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Windows Searchqu Toolbar\uninstall.exe

Estimated size: 21.04 MB

1. 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.
2. When you find the program Windows Searchqu 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).
3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Windows Searchqu Toolbar.
4. 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.

1. Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
2. 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.
3. The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.

1. At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
2. To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
3. When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.

1. Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Restart Google Chrome.

OS VERSIONS Win 7 (SP1) 57% Win 7 1%

HOW IT STARTS Automatically starts? Yes (Found in the run registry)

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 79% Keep it 21%

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

United States	15.92%
Spain	15.29%
Mexico	8.28%
Argentina	5.73%
Germany	5.73%
Brazil	5.10%
Colombia	4.46%
Iran	4.46%
Italy	3.82%
Uruguay	2.55%
Chile	1.91%
Switzerland	1.91%
United Kingdom	1.91%
Peru	1.91%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

We decided to create Bandoo to enrich the instant messaging experience with an easy to use and free collection of new emoticons, winks, nudges and display images.

Publisher URL: www.bandoo.com

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