Should I remove iGive Toolbar?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
65% remove it35% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Reach 0.0003%
Versions
Version | Distribution |
3.5.49 |
20.00% |
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3.5.31 |
40.00% |
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3.5.30 |
40.00% |
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Other programs by iGive.com Holdings
iGive Toolbar
from iGive.com Holdings LLC
What is iGive Toolbar? (from iGive.com Holdings)
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Overview
iGive Toolbar is a program developed by iGive.com Holdings. The most used version is 3.5.31, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. The program adds a toolbar to Microsoft Internet Explorer. The main program executable is tbhelper.dll. A vast majority of those who have this installed end up removing it just after a couple weeks. The software installer includes 12 files and is usually about 3.6 MB (3,771,468 bytes). update.exe is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows XP as well as Windows 7. The distribution of this has mostly been seen in the United States.
- Loads into the web browser
- Many experts agree, if you don't use it you should remove it!
Program details
URL: www.igive.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\igive toolbar
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\iGive Toolbar\uninstaller.exe
Estimated size: 3.6 MB
Files installed by iGive Toolbar
Program module: | tbhelper.dll |
Name: | IE Toolbar |
| IE Toolbar Helper Module |
Path: | C:\Program Files\igive toolbar\tbhelper.dll |
MD5: | 9bf473040e9f064ea0c8ff2babeb0c40 |
Additional files:
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CookiesManager.dll - CookiesManager (TBS CookiesManager)
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TbHelper2.exe - Toolbar Helper (Toolbar Helper Module)
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TbCommonUtils.dll - IE Toolbar (IE Toolbar Common Utils)
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tbcore3.dll - IE Toolbar Engine
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uninstall.exe - IE Toolbar Uninstall
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update.exe - IE Toolbar Updater
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uninstaller.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- tbcore3.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'TBSB03657 Class' with the class of {FCBCCB87-9224-4B8D-B117-F56D924BEB18} (TBSB03657).
Internet Explorer Toolbar
- tbcore3.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'iGive Toolbar' with the class of {43989788-13D1-4BE7-8404-DB58166E06CD}.
Internet Explorer Web Browser
- tbcore3.dll installs an IE Web Browser in Internet Explorer named 'iGive Toolbar' with a class of {43989788-13D1-4BE7-8404-DB58166E06CD}.
How do I remove iGive Toolbar?
You can uninstall iGive 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 iGive 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 iGive 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 iGive 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 XP 40%
Win 10 20%
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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 65%
Keep it 35%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows XP |
40.00% |
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Windows 7 |
40.00% |
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Windows 10 |
20.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
40.00% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
40.00% |
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Windows 8.1 Pro |
20.00% |
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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?
Dell |
40.00% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
20.00% |
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GIGABYTE |
20.00% |
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Acer |
20.00% |
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Common models |
HP-Pavilion AY581AA-ABA 3... |
20.00% |
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GBT AWRDACPI |
20.00% |
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Dell Dell XPS420 |
20.00% |
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Dell Computer Dimension 4... |
20.00% |
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Acer Aspire 5830T |
20.00% |
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