AccuWeather Toolbar for IE

AccuWeather Toolbar for IE

Known Toolbar

by Conduit Ltd.

What is AccuWeather Toolbar for IE?

AccuWeather Toolbar for IE is software application developed by Conduit Ltd.. It is most commonly found on computers running Windows 7 with nearly 80.49% of installations running this operating system. AccuWeather Toolbar for IE's installer is typically 1.00 MB in size and installs around 12 files. The most common release is 6.17.2.8 with 53.66% of all installations currently using this version.

AccuWeather Toolbar for IE is most popular in the United States with 87.15% of installations residing in this country.

AccuWeather Toolbar for IE adds 1 scheduled task to the Windows Task Scheduler launching the program at randomly scheduled times. When using a computer that is connected to the internet, AccuWeather Toolbar for IE is known to create 1 firewall exception to allow inbound and outbound connectivity.

About AccuWeather Toolbar for IE?

The AccuWeather Toolbar is a Conduit Connect toolbar designed for Internet Explorer. It functions as a web browser extension and Browser Helper Object and is distributed through the Conduit/Perion monetization platform. While typically offered as an optional install, it is commonly bundled with third-party software. Upon installation, this IE toolbar will alter the home page and new tab pages to a Conduit controlled search portal using Bing as the primary search engine. Additionally, the default search provider will be modified to utilize Bing as well. As stated in the license agreement, the installation process may involve changes to Internet Browser settings, mobile device settings, and social network account settings. These changes may include altering the default search engine in the Internet Browser and providing the ability to opt in for software updates and notifications. Users may also grant Conduit access to information contained on their social network accounts or sites, subject to explicit and separate opt-in consent.

Multiple virus scanners have detected malware in AccuWeather Toolbar for IE.

uninstall.exe (MD5: b728fa6a309e5d18141947b95b730e95) has been flagged by 2 scanners:
Scanner Software Result
Panda Antivirus PUP/Conduit.A
VIPRE Antivirus Conduit (fs)
tbAccu.dll (MD5: 975993043e355206a1fba5a702044f0c) has been flagged by 7 scanners:
Scanner Software Result
Comodo Security Application.Win32.Conduit.~A
ESET-NOD32 a variant of Win32/Toolbar.Conduit.B
Malwarebytes PUP.Optional.Conduit
Panda Antivirus Adware/Conduit
TrendMicro-HouseCall TROJ_GEN.F47V1113
VIPRE Antivirus Conduit (fs)
Dr.Web Adware.Conduit.16
tbAcc0.dll (MD5: 7ca420a4688109e2ab5844a2c753c905) has been flagged by 4 scanners:
Scanner Software Result
Dr.Web Adware.Conduit.16
ESET-NOD32 a variant of Win32/Toolbar.Conduit.B
VIPRE Antivirus Conduit (fs)
Panda Antivirus PUP/Conduit.A
prxtbAccu.dll (MD5: 59f4aa1a1ecf4c023f44872a9aae3b76) has been flagged by 5 scanners:
Scanner Software Result
Dr.Web Adware.Conduit.16
Malwarebytes PUP.Optional.Conduit
Panda Antivirus Adware/Conduit
VIPRE Antivirus Conduit (fs)
ESET-NOD32 a variant of Win32/Toolbar.Conduit.B
AccuWeatherToolbarHelper.exe (MD5: 943f313974a830d4634c73beb8103f5e) has been flagged by 7 scanners:
Scanner Software Result
Comodo Security Application.Win32.Conduit.~f
Dr.Web Adware.Toolbar.202
Malwarebytes PUP.Optional.Conduit.A
VIPRE Antivirus Conduit (fs)
ESET-NOD32 a variant of Win32/Toolbar.Conduit.B
Panda Antivirus Adware/Conduit
TrendMicro-HouseCall TROJ_GEN.F47V1113

Software Behaviors

Firewall:
  • AccuWeatherToolbarHelper.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\eTvOnline.ro\eTvOnline.roToolbarHelper.exe'.
Scheduled tasks:
  • uninstall.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{C247631C-606C-44F8-9B4E-C25B77177427}' (runs on registration).

Software Details

URL:
https://accuweather.ourtoolbar.com
Support:
https://accuweather.ourtoolbar.com/help
Installation path:
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Application data\conduit\ie\ct2422939
Uninstaller:
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Application Data\Conduit\IE\CT2422939\UninstallerUI.exe -ctid=CT2422939 -toolbarName=AccuWeather -toolbarEnv=conduit -t
Size:
1.00 MB
Language:
English

AccuWeather Toolbar for IE Executable Details

Primary executable:
AccuWeatherToolbarHelper.exe
Name:
AccuWeather Toolbar for IE
Path:
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Application data\conduit\ie\ct2422939\AccuWeatherToolbarHelper.exe
MD5:
943f313974a830d4634c73beb8103f5e
SHA-1:
SHA-256:
Files installed by AccuWeather Toolbar for IE
File Type Filename MD5
EXE
b728fa6a309e5d18141947b95b730e95
EXE
099997a80d106d1c7a2787cd3e87c5a3
DLL
975993043e355206a1fba5a702044f0c
DLL
tbAcc0.dll
Malware
7ca420a4688109e2ab5844a2c753c905
DLL
59f4aa1a1ecf4c023f44872a9aae3b76
DLL
e94cd032c188546fd629b194364f19c4
DLL
476c1832252a937d807b01fe9723e635
DLL
f7057821b040a7d169711ce27c55012a
DLL
65394bd2969dd5002fef2eaa6096fd99
DLL
bbccf6b24155d931fd339c6c4210710c