Softonic_Search Toolbar

Softonic_Search Toolbar

Known Toolbar

by Softonic International S.L.

What is Softonic_Search Toolbar?

Softonic_Search Toolbar is software application developed by Softonic International S.L.. It is most commonly found on computers running Windows XP with nearly 81.13% of installations running this operating system. Softonic_Search Toolbar's installer is typically 14.00 MB in size and installs around 12 files. The most common release is 5.7.2.2 with 90.57% of all installations currently using this version.

Softonic_Search Toolbar is most popular in the United States with 37.21% of installations residing in this country.

Softonic_Search Toolbar adds 3 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_Search Toolbar is known to create 1 firewall exception to allow inbound and outbound connectivity.

About Softonic_Search Toolbar?

The Softonic Search Toolbar, developed by Conduit, is a browser extension designed for Internet Explorer and Firefox. This toolbar is designed to enhance the user's browsing experience by providing a search box and other convenient features. However, it is important for users to exercise caution during installation, as the toolbar may attempt to modify the home page and search provider settings. It is important to note that the toolbar collects and stores information about the user's web browsing habits, which is then used by Conduit to suggest services and provide targeted advertising. If the user decides to uninstall the toolbar, they will need to manually revert any changes made to the home page and search settings. Additionally, it is worth mentioning that the toolbar may automatically download and install updates without notifying the user. According to the End-User License Agreement (EULA), the application may also collect and store information about the user's web browsing locally on their device. This information is then used to suggest relevant services and ads. It should be noted that only generalized inferences are passed from the application to Conduit's servers. Users should review the EULA and exercise caution when installing and using the Softonic Search Toolbar.

Multiple virus scanners have detected malware in Softonic_Search Toolbar.

Softonic_SearchToolbarHelper.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.B
VIPRE Antivirus Conduit (fs)

Software Behaviors

Services:
  • UNWISE.EXE runs as a service named 'Browser System Enahncer' (671c50b0).
Firewall:
  • UNWISE.EXE is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files1\Yahoo!\MESSEN~1\UNWISE.EXE'.
Scheduled tasks:
  • uninstall.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{42CD7A24-AF4B-44A0-A119-1C6F9B6E2A90}' (runs on registration).
  • UNWISE.EXE is scheduled as a task with the class '{F71A9918-1861-4EFE-AE94-530BDDE46DD4}' (runs on registration).
  • Softonic_SearchToolbarHelper.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{B8E8E278-F25D-478A-BAB2-24A5EDB01F6C}' (runs on registration).

Software Details

URL:
https://softonicsearchtoolbar.ourtoolbar.com
Support:
https://softonicsearchtoolbar.ourtoolbar.com/help
Installation path:
C:\Program Files\softonic_search
Uninstaller:
C:\Program Files\Softonic_Search\uninstall.exe
Size:
14.00 MB
Language:
English

Softonic_Search Toolbar Executable Details

Primary executable:
tbsoft.dll
Name:
Softonic_Search Toolbar
Path:
C:\Program Files\softonic_search\tbsoft.dll
MD5:
469b44ae63d2ae02b512ec92c64d4a06
SHA-1:
SHA-256:
Files installed by Softonic_Search Toolbar
File Type Filename MD5
EXE
a320df2b47cfcaf98d06eb59cd72084c
EXE
678158d68f7f5116d861e624ca8af4d1