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#20,968
Worldwide
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US
Lifespan
845.6
Days
 

pdfforge Toolbar v4.3

Published by Spigot, Inc.

pdfforge Toolbar v4.3 Publisher's Description

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Details

Latest version:4.3
Location:C:\Program Files\pdfforge Toolbar\
Install size:790.77 KB (809,746 bytes)
About URL:http://www.pdfforge.org/content/pdfcreator-toolbar-spyware
Uninstall:MsiExec.exe /X{A0B139A7-E8D5-49E8-A7BF-12421E652208}

The trust score is the reputation of pdfforge 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

  • Files installed (WidgiHelper.exe) are flagged as malware by multiple antivirus programs.
  • 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.

2
Malware detections

WidgiHelper.exe has been detected by the following 2 antivirus programs:
ESET NOD32
as Win32/Toolbar.Widgi
The Hacker
as Trojan/CI.gen
In addition, a total of 2 unique files installed by pdfforge Toolbar v4.3 contain malware detections. Detections include pdfforgetoolbarie.dll.
(Malware scans performed using the herdProtect meta-scan engines)

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

WidgiHelper.exe (Main Executable)
Common path:C:\Program Files\pdfforge Toolbar\WidgiHelper.exe
Name:Widgi Toolbar
Description:WidgiHelper Application
MD5:
2
dd2ddbe382881c98a6711efd8f9545d6
pdfforgeToolbarIE.dll
Behavior:Internet Explorer URL Search Hook
MD5:
2
2b02a5739005d49f2252ebc26a3be3ea

Installs by Country

22.6%
22.6%
9.7%
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3.2%
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Installs in the United States

Latest Installs



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Versions

4.3 100.00%

Facts

  • pdfforge Toolbar is developed by Spigot, Inc..
  • It contains malware with multiple detections from the top antivirus engines.
  • This software is potentially unwanted based on the trust factor and experience of other users.
  • This software is typically packaged with 3rd-party software bundlers and installed as an optional 'offer'.
  • This program has a higher than normal uninstall rate of about 88.0%.
  • A toolbar is added to Microsoft Internet Explorer with the name YouTube Downloader Toolbar.

Operating Systems

Windows 7 48.39%
Windows XP 35.48%
Windows Vista 16.13%

PC Manufacturers

HP 25.00%
Dell 17.86%
AMI 17.86%
ASUS 10.71%
Acer 10.71%
GIGABYTE 3.57%
Intel 3.57%
Lenovo 3.57%
Packard Bell 3.57%
Sahara 3.57%

User Demographics (United States)

SegmentIndex
Gender
Male49
Female51
Age
< 187
18-2516
26-3531
36-4558
46-60111
60+58
Education
High School129
College87
Post Graduate61
Household Income
$0-50k65
$50-100k111
$100-150k74
$150k+37
 
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