YTD Toolbar v8.3
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What is YTD Toolbar?
YTD Toolbar is a web browser extension that changes the browsers search and home pages as well as delivers. In order to provide search advertising revenue, the software is designed not only to modify the search provider but to protect it so that it remains the default browser search engine. It is typically installed via a bundled offer within a third-party software distribution. As for distribution, the toolbar is typically bundled with 3rd party publishers in order to try to maximize install revenue as typically payouts per installation is between a few cents and a couple dollars depending on the geographical location of the host.
What the toolbar does:
- Change of the default search engine, including the Browser's built-in search box, and address bar.
- Change of the default Home Page and/or New Tabs, and protect your search settings.
- Addition of alternative error page functionality, such as “Page Not Found”.
About (from Spigot)
There are many video downloaders out there but few as good as YTD Video Downloader. YTD Video Downloader is simply an excellent tool for saving your favorite video clips from YouTube and other video websites. When you install YTD Video Downloader it will try to install a toolbar but you can reject this by hitting the d... Read more
Overview
- Loads into the web browser
- May modify the web browser's home page
- Many experts agree, if you don't use it you should remove it!
Program details
URL: www.spigot.com/remove-search-settings.html
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\YTD Toolbar\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{83F40BA0-C14D-4EC7-9751-044CC0283A08}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 4.62 MB
Files installed by YTD Toolbar v8.3
| Program executable: | WidgiHelper.exe |
| Name: | Widgi Toolbar |
| WidgiHelper Application |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\YTD Toolbar\WidgiHelper.exe |
| MD5: | 5112817039bcc40c106c1a9ec175334f |
Additional files:
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WidgiHelper.exe - Widgi Toolbar (WidgiHelper Application)
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ytdToolbarFF.dll - WidgiFF Dynamic Link Library (Widgi Toolbar)
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ytdToolbarIE.dll - Widgi Toolbar for Internet Explorer
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ytdToolbarIE64.dll
Behaviors exhibited
2 Internet Explorer BHOs
- ytdToolbarIE64.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'IObit Apps Toolbar' with the class of {03EB0E9C-7A91-4381-A220-9B52B641CDB1}.
- ytdToolbarIE.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'IObit Apps Toolbar' with the class of {03EB0E9C-7A91-4381-A220-9B52B641CDB1}.
2 Internet Explorer Toolbars
- ytdToolbarIE64.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'YTD Toolbar' with the class of {F3FEE66E-E034-436a-86E4-9690573BEE8A}.
- ytdToolbarIE.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'IObit Apps Toolbar' with the class of {03EB0E9C-7A91-4381-A220-9B52B641CDB1}.
2 Internet Explorer URL Search Hooks
- ytdToolbarIE64.dll loads into IE as a URL Search Hook named 'YTD Toolbar' with a class of {F3FEE66E-E034-436a-86E4-9690573BEE8A} in order to redirect unknown URL searches.
- ytdToolbarIE.dll loads into IE as a URL Search Hook named 'IObit Apps Toolbar' with a class of {03EB0E9C-7A91-4381-A220-9B52B641CDB1} in order to redirect unknown URL searches.
How do I remove YTD Toolbar?
You can uninstall YTD 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 YTD Toolbar v8.3, 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 YTD 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 YTD Toolbar v8.3 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) 60%
Win XP 2%
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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 69%
Keep it 31%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
67.74% |
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| Windows 10 |
14.52% |
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| Windows XP |
12.90% |
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| Windows Vista |
4.84% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
45.16% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
14.52% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
12.90% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
8.06% |
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| Windows 8 |
3.23% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
3.23% |
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Geography
70.73% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
70.73% |
| United Kingdom |
7.32% |
| Sweden |
4.88% |
| Canada |
2.44% |
| DK |
2.44% |
| India |
2.44% |
| United Arab Emirates |
1.22% |
| Australia |
1.22% |
| Germany |
1.22% |
| Croatia |
1.22% |
| Israel |
1.22% |
| IQ |
1.22% |
| Iran |
1.22% |
| UA |
1.22% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
26.79% |
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| Dell |
16.07% |
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| Acer |
12.50% |
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| Lenovo |
12.50% |
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| GIGABYTE |
8.93% |
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| American Megatrends |
7.14% |
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| Toshiba |
5.36% |
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| MSI |
3.57% |
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| Sony |
1.79% |
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| Medion |
1.79% |
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| Intel |
1.79% |
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| ASUS |
1.79% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
5.45% |
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| Dell Studio XPS 9100 |
3.64% |
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| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
3.64% |
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| XFX79U XFX nForce 790i Ul... |
1.82% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite L505 |
1.82% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite C655 |
1.82% |
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