Freeware.de Toolbar

Freeware.de Toolbar

Known Toolbar

by Conduit Ltd.

What is Freeware.de Toolbar?

Freeware.de Toolbar is software application developed by Conduit Ltd.. It is most commonly found on computers running Windows 7 with nearly 76.04% of installations running this operating system. Freeware.de Toolbar's installer is typically 4.00 MB in size and installs around 18 files. The most common release is 6.8.9.0 with 19.79% of all installations currently using this version.

Freeware.de Toolbar is most popular in Germany with 76.24% of installations residing in this country.

Freeware.de 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, Freeware.de Toolbar is known to create 1 firewall exception to allow inbound and outbound connectivity.

About Freeware.de Toolbar?

The Freeware.de Toolbar is a browser extension developed by Conduit that offers web browser integration. Its main purpose is to enhance user search functionality while generating a revenue share for the publisher and Conduit. During installation, users may have the option to prevent search hijacking. The toolbar installs itself in Internet Explorer as a toolbar and Browser Helper Object. Additionally, it may include 'Value Apps' for added functionality, as well as ad-supported extensions such as Cash Back and Price Gong. The toolbar is typically bundled with 3rd party publishers to maximize installation revenue, with payouts varying based on geographical location. The platform may also install a service 'engine' to protect the toolbar and modified search and home pages to Conduit's affiliate search partner. According to the License Agreement, the installation process may include changes to Internet Browser settings, as well as the ability to opt for changes to mobile device and social network account settings. This may include the alteration of the default search engine, error page functionality, Home Page and New Tabs, and access to location-based and social network information. For more information on the toolbar's capabilities, users are encouraged to review the End User License Agreement (EULA) for complete details.

Multiple virus scanners have detected malware in Freeware.de Toolbar.

uninstall.exe (MD5: b728fa6a309e5d18141947b95b730e95) has been flagged by 3 scanners:
Scanner Software Result
Panda Antivirus PUP/Conduit.A
VIPRE Antivirus Conduit (fs)
ESET-NOD32 a variant of Win32/Toolbar.Conduit.P
ldrtbFree.dll (MD5: 76b3946090c94bb38dbbca54ac8ff9f7) has been flagged by 3 scanners:
Scanner Software Result
ESET-NOD32 a variant of Win32/Toolbar.Conduit.P
VIPRE Antivirus Conduit (fs)
Panda Antivirus PUP/Conduit.A
prxtbFre0.dll (MD5: c89d9c80fd468c6b51c4aadcc8463c2d) has been flagged by 10 scanners:
Scanner Software Result
AVware Conduit (fs)
Baidu-International PUA.Win32.Conduit.BX
ESET-NOD32 Win32/Toolbar.Conduit.X
Fortinet FortiGate Riskware/Toolbar_Conduit
G Data Win32.Application.Conduit.F
Panda Antivirus PUP/Conduit.A
VIPRE Antivirus Conduit (fs)
Bkav FE W32.HfsAdware.C534
Dr.Web Adware.Conduit.300
IKARUS anti.virus PUA.ClientConnect
tbFre0.dll (MD5: 1a8438854dd15e4389f5bdef502c369d) has been flagged by 10 scanners:
Scanner Software Result
AVware Conduit (fs)
Baidu-International Adware.Win32.Conduit.Y
Bkav FE W32.HfsAdware.C534
Dr.Web Adware.Conduit.299
ESET-NOD32 a variant of Win32/Toolbar.Conduit.B potentially unwanted
Panda Antivirus PUP/Conduit.A
VIPRE Antivirus Conduit (fs)
Fortinet FortiGate Riskware/Toolbar_Conduit
G Data Win32.Application.Conduit.F
IKARUS anti.virus PUA.ClientConnect
tbFree.dll (MD5: 1c1d673fb3efc0643271226ea42a25d9) has been flagged by 10 scanners:
Scanner Software Result
ESET-NOD32 a variant of Win32/Toolbar.Conduit.B
Panda Antivirus PUP/Conduit.A
VIPRE Antivirus Conduit (fs)
AVware Conduit (fs)
Baidu-International Adware.Win32.Conduit.Y
Bkav FE W32.HfsAdware.C534
Dr.Web Adware.Conduit.299
Fortinet FortiGate Riskware/Toolbar_Conduit
G Data Win32.Application.Conduit.F
IKARUS anti.virus PUA.ClientConnect

Software Behaviors

Firewall:
  • Freeware.deToolbarHelper.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 '{42CD7A24-AF4B-44A0-A119-1C6F9B6E2A90}' (runs on registration).
  • Freeware.deToolbarHelper.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{B8E8E278-F25D-478A-BAB2-24A5EDB01F6C}' (runs on registration).

Software Details

URL:
https://freewaredetoolbar.ourtoolbar.com
Support:
https://freewaredetoolbar.ourtoolbar.com/help
Installation path:
C:\Program Files\freeware.de
Uninstaller:
C:\Program Files\Freeware.de\uninstall.exe toolbar
Size:
4.00 MB
Language:
English

Freeware.de Toolbar Executable Details

Primary executable:
tbFree.dll
Name:
Freeware.de Toolbar
Path:
C:\Program Files\freeware.de\tbFree.dll
MD5:
1c1d673fb3efc0643271226ea42a25d9
SHA-1:
SHA-256:
Files installed by Freeware.de Toolbar
File Type Filename MD5
EXE
b728fa6a309e5d18141947b95b730e95
EXE
5cf949316c40314d66b45f0bf00aa6f6
DLL
76b3946090c94bb38dbbca54ac8ff9f7
DLL
c89d9c80fd468c6b51c4aadcc8463c2d
DLL
tbFre0.dll
Malware
1a8438854dd15e4389f5bdef502c369d
DLL
tbFree.dll
Malware
1c1d673fb3efc0643271226ea42a25d9
DLL
4c163bd2a5905d18893ee311608e8c54
DLL
ce49528c9b0b3b3018ee2f70e76b362a
DLL
tbFre2.dll
Malware
cef32b574f8c732bacafd93210642dbb
DLL
2fffa4711ee94bed0a982886f65aaf3a