Softonic_Plus Toolbar
What is Softonic_Plus Toolbar?
Softonic_Plus Toolbar is software application developed by ClientConnect LTD. It is most commonly found on computers running Windows 7 with nearly 66.67% of installations running this operating system. Softonic_Plus Toolbar's installer is typically 9.00 MB in size and installs around 8 files.
Softonic_Plus Toolbar is most popular in the United States with 62.50% of installations residing in this country.
Softonic_Plus Toolbar adds 2 scheduled tasks to the Windows Task Scheduler launching the program at randomly scheduled times. When using a computer that is connected to the internet, Softonic_Plus Toolbar is known to create 1 firewall exception to allow inbound and outbound connectivity.
About Softonic_Plus Toolbar?
The Softonic Plus Toolbar is an Internet toolbar/plugin designed to integrate into web browsers such as Internet Explorer, Chrome, and Firefox. It modifies various browser settings, including search and home pages, new tab functionality, and DNS 'not found' redirection. This software may change security settings, potentially compromising the user's PC security. Uninstallation using standard methods may not fully remove the program, leaving behind unwanted modifications. Furthermore, as per the privacy policy, the program tracks and reports user behavior, including visited URLs, web pages, search terms, and search results.
Multiple virus scanners have detected malware in Softonic_Plus Toolbar.
| Scanner Software | Version | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Bkav FE | 1.3.0.6379 | W32.HfsAdware |
| Dr.Web | 9.0.0.0103 | Adware.Conduit.300 |
| G Data | 14.11.25 | Win32.Adware.Conduit |
| IKARUS anti.virus | t3scan.1.6.1.0 | PUA.ClientConnect |
| Panda Antivirus | 14.01.11.10 | PUP/Conduit.A |
| AVware | 1.5.0.16 | Conduit (fs) |
| VIPRE Antivirus | 32010 | Conduit (fs) |
| ESET-NOD32 | 9883 | a variant of Win32/Toolbar.Conduit.B |
Software Behaviors
- Services:
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- UNWISE.EXE runs as a service named 'Browser System Enahncer' (671c50b0).
- Firewall:
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- UNWISE.EXE is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files1\Yahoo!\MESSEN~1\UNWISE.EXE'.
- Scheduled tasks:
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- UNWISE.EXE is scheduled as a task with the class '{F71A9918-1861-4EFE-AE94-530BDDE46DD4}' (runs on registration).
- Softonic_PlusToolbarHelper1.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{B8E8E278-F25D-478A-BAB2-24A5EDB01F6C}' (runs on registration).
Software Details
- URL:
- –
- Support:
- –
- Installation path:
- C:\Program Files\softonic_plus
- Uninstaller:
- C:\Program Files\Softonic_Plus\uninstall.exe
- Size:
- 9.00 MB
- Language:
- English
Softonic_Plus Toolbar Executable Details
- Primary executable:
- Softonic_PlusToolbarHelper1.exe
- Name:
- Softonic_Plus Toolbar
- Path:
- C:\Program Files\softonic_plus\Softonic_PlusToolbarHelper1.exe
- MD5:
- a320df2b47cfcaf98d06eb59cd72084c
- SHA-1:
- –
- SHA-256:
- –
| File Type | Filename | MD5 |
|---|---|---|
|
EXE
|
b7754d6963c1ae4fa66f60605618fd7a | |
|
EXE
|
973567b98cdfc147df4e60471d9df072 | |
|
DLL
|
1fecf655218fdf7329bea67f519c8642 | |
|
DLL
|
4cf003b5d20c351a1aa4a343267a7832 | |
|
DLL
|
b92293778555ce3dabe7f0a7e98b34c0 | |
|
DLL
|
7cfe2e651641ad73c1fc579a16e64dbf | |
|
EXE
|
Softonic_PlusToolbarHelper1.exe
Toolbar
|
a320df2b47cfcaf98d06eb59cd72084c |
|
EXE
|
7c2af64cb81aee56a9e6ec465eb6cae1 |