Softonic_Japan Toolbar

Softonic_Japan Toolbar

Known Toolbar

by Softonic International S.L.

What is Softonic_Japan Toolbar?

Softonic_Japan Toolbar is software application developed by Softonic International S.L.. It is most commonly found on computers running Windows 7 with nearly 78.26% of installations running this operating system. Softonic_Japan Toolbar's installer is typically 3.00 MB in size and installs around 17 files. The most common release is 6.2.2.4 with 89.13% of all installations currently using this version.

Softonic_Japan Toolbar is most popular in Japan with 87.76% of installations residing in this country.

Softonic_Japan 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_Japan Toolbar is known to create 1 firewall exception to allow inbound and outbound connectivity.

About Softonic_Japan Toolbar?

The Softonic_Japan Toolbar is a browser extension developed by Conduit that integrates with popular web browsers like Internet Explorer, Chrome, and Firefox. As an ad-supported program, the toolbar displays ads within its interface and may modify the browser's homepage and search settings to gather usage data. Typically bundled with third-party software to generate revenue, during installation users are often prompted to modify their homepage and search pages, with the default settings pre-selected. Removal of the toolbar requires users to manually restore their browser settings. Pursuant to the End User License Agreement (EULA), the company reserves the right to automatically download and install remote updates, as well as collect and store information about the user's web browsing activities on the local PC. This data is utilized to enhance the toolbar application, suggesting additional services and providing more targeted advertising. The EULA states that by using Conduit Software, users allow the company to access, use, and collect various personal and non-personal information related to their internet browser, browsing habits, and computer. Note: While conveying the software's features and functionality, it's also essential to maintain transparency about its data collection practices and user agreements.

Multiple virus scanners have detected malware in Softonic_Japan Toolbar.

uninstall.exe (MD5: b728fa6a309e5d18141947b95b730e95) has been flagged by 2 scanners:
Scanner Software Result
Panda Antivirus PUP/Conduit.A
VIPRE Antivirus Conduit (fs)
Softonic_JapanToolbarHelper.exe (MD5: a320df2b47cfcaf98d06eb59cd72084c) has been flagged by 7 scanners:
Scanner Software Result
Bkav FE W32.HfsAdware.C534
Dr.Web Adware.Conduit.300
G Data Win32.Adware.Conduit.B
IKARUS anti.virus PUA.ClientConnect
Panda Antivirus PUP/Conduit.A
ESET-NOD32 a variant of Win32/Toolbar.Conduit.P
VIPRE Antivirus Conduit (fs)

Software Behaviors

Firewall:
  • Softonic_JapanToolbarHelper.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).
  • Softonic_JapanToolbarHelper.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{B8E8E278-F25D-478A-BAB2-24A5EDB01F6C}' (runs on registration).

Software Details

URL:
https://softonicjapantoolbar.media-toolbar.com
Support:
https://softonicjapantoolbar.media-toolbar.com/help
Installation path:
C:\Program Files\Softonic_Japan
Uninstaller:
C:\Program Files2\SOFTON~1\UNWISE.EXE /U C:\Program Files2\SOFTON~1\INSTALL.LOG
Size:
3.00 MB
Language:
English

Softonic_Japan Toolbar Executable Details

Primary executable:
tbsoft.dll
Name:
Softonic_Japan Toolbar
Path:
C:\Program Files\Softonic_Japan\tbsoft.dll
MD5:
SHA-1:
SHA-256:
Files installed by Softonic_Japan Toolbar
File Type Filename MD5
EXE
b728fa6a309e5d18141947b95b730e95
EXE
5cf949316c40314d66b45f0bf00aa6f6
EXE
56bc02a4bbc848a5374837fbb379ec78
DLL
c12eb963582f16cc5b6e56c1eea38348
DLL
cbe1be97fdc777d510da7f704e366b94
DLL
4c163bd2a5905d18893ee311608e8c54
DLL
e66d899a5da9550f46e7edaffb20b9b4
DLL
bf4d73c797010c0027ab4b053e9f8493
DLL
8f7928532b88f3c8ae75d7af16d13bdd
DLL
9a302f14b18a9fb9b351ad7048cc15b5