Ranked
#22,603
Worldwide
Ranked
#12,344
US
Lifespan
286.8
Days
 

Dictionary.com Toolbar

Published by Ask.com

Dictionary.com Toolbar Publisher's Description

Ask Toolbar lets you perform a search from wherever you are on the Web. It's free to download and fits right in your browser. No matter what site you're visiting, simply go to the Ask Toolbar already...  Read more

Details

Latest version:1.17.7.0
Location:C:\Program Files\Ask.com\
Install size:2.18 MB (2,283,520 bytes)
About URL:http://help.ask.com/link/portal/30015/30018/Article/1/How-do-I-remove-the-Ask-com-Toolbar
Help link:http://about.ask.com/en/docs/about/index.shtml
Uninstall:MsiExec.exe /X{86D4B82A-ABED-442A-BE86-96357B70F4FE}

The trust score is the reputation of Dictionary.com Toolbar based on a number of factors including malware scans, behvaior, uninstall trends and general user experiences.
Poor Below average Good Excellent

Reasons behind trust score

  • Adds a recurring scheduled task to Windows.
  • Automatically starts up each time any user logs into Windows.
  • Adds a toolbar to Internet Explorer.
  • Very poorly rated by third-party sources and expert users.
  • Known to be bundled through third-party download managers.

Trend data unavailable until this program becomes quantified in the next few days.

GenericAskToolbar.dll (Main Library)
Common path:C:\Program Files\Ask.com\GenericAskToolbar.dll
Behavior:Internet Explorer BHO
Name:Toolbar
Description:Ask Toolbar
MD5:e5c4e4b11d40d272c1be19d5fc4d7832
updater.exe
Behavior:Startup File (All Users Run)
Publisher:Ask
Name:Updater
Description:Ask Updater
MD5:fc4e1f19025f2d936ebac74484d44948
UpdateTask.exe
Behavior:Scheduled Task
MD5:39c34adac1718cf85bd1dba10b8c23b2
precache.exe
MD5:b217b74bec9fd494f0389e858141a91c
SaUpdate.exe
MD5:b020c7328e30dbaa76a0111451bd79c1

Installs by Country

85.2%
7.4%
3.7%
3.7%
US
CA
AU
IL

Installs in the United States

Latest Installs



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Versions

1.17.7.0 22.22%
1.17.3.0 14.81%
1.15.15.0 3.70%
1.15.14.0 3.70%
1.15.2.0 29.63%
1.14.1.0 25.93%

Facts

  • Dictionary.com Toolbar is developed by Ask.com.
  • This software is potentially unwanted based on the trust factor and experience of other users.
  • Ask.com monitizes the distribution of this bundled program mostly in the United States.
  • This program has a higher than normal uninstall rate of about 85.0%.
  • The primary function of the software is to integrate with Internet Explorer using a Browser Helper Object (BHO).
  • The current version is 1.17.7.0 with 6 known versions. The most widely installed version is 1.15.2.0.
  • About 85.2% of users who have this installed are located in the United States.

Operating Systems

Windows 7 59.26%
Windows Vista 22.22%
Windows XP 18.52%

PC Manufacturers

HP 40.00%
Dell 32.00%
ASUS 8.00%
Lenovo 8.00%
Acer 4.00%
Gateway 4.00%
Sahara 4.00%

User Demographics (United States)

SegmentIndex
Gender
Male58
Female42
Age
< 188
18-2518
26-3535
36-4566
46-60126
60+66
Education
High School102
College144
Post Graduate69
Household Income
$0-50k74
$50-100k126
$100-150k84
$150k+42
 
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