Should I remove Babylon toolbar on IE?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
82% remove it18% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #6,761
United States Rank #7,113
Reach 0.0643%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 42.64 days
1257.84 days >
Average installed length: 660.90 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
1.8.7.2 |
7.26% |
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1.8.4.9 |
1.26% |
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1.8.11.10 |
0.24% |
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Babylon toolbar on IE
What is Babylon toolbar on IE?
Babylon Toolbar from Babylon Ltd is a web browser plugin that allows you to get language translations and definitions through an installed web browser toolbar. Typically, the Babylon Toolbar comes bundled with other software, usually freeware and shareware. Before installing the toolbar, users have to agree to end user software agreement and accept all the changes that will be made during the installation. This web browser toolbar can change the default search engine provider; however, you may leave this setting unchanged.
About (from Babylon Ltd)
Babylon is the world's leading provider of language solutions, such as online and offline dictionary and translation software in over 75 languages in one simple click and is being used by millions of private users and organizations in more than 200 countries and territories. Simply click on any text in any desktop appl... Read more
Overview
The most common release is 1.8.7.2, with over 8% of all installations currently using this version. The program adds a toolbar to Microsoft Internet Explorer. The primary executable is named babylontoolbarsrv.exe. A majority of users end up uninstalling this less than a week of it being installed. The setup package generally installs about 7 files and is usually about 1.98 MB (2,081,306 bytes).
- Malware detected in the program
- Integrates into the web browser
- Delivered through a thrid-party offer
- The experts agree, you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in Babylon toolbar on IE.
babylontoolbarsrv.exe (df41716abf8c83b9fe095444e41fdd8c) has been flagged by the following 5 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
Emsisoft Anti-Malware |
8.13.05.23.06 |
Riskware.Win32.Toolbar.Babylon.AMN |
ESET-NOD32 |
7.8040 |
probably a variant of Win32/Toolbar.Babylon |
Norman |
10.20130523 |
Babylon.A |
SUPERAntiSpyware |
10512 |
PUP.BabylonToolbar |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
7.2.143 |
TROJ_GEN.RCBH1B1 |
BabylonToolbarTlbr.dll (b480a1cc8e2a2a7c5415d25afbf42579) has been flagged by the following 4 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
ESET-NOD32 |
8896 |
a variant of Win32/Toolbar.Montiera.F |
Malwarebytes |
1.75.0.1 |
PUP.Optional.BabylonToolBar.A |
SUPERAntiSpyware |
5.6.0.1032 |
PUP.BabylonToolbar |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
9.700.0.1001 |
TROJ_GEN.RCBH1B1 |
BabylonToolbarApp.dll (076aed3adfa3c7f14328260dfa8ad204) has been flagged by the following 3 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
ESET-NOD32 |
8895 |
a variant of Win32/Toolbar.Montiera.A |
Malwarebytes |
1.75.0.1 |
PUP.Optional.BabylonToolBar.A |
SUPERAntiSpyware |
5.6.0.1032 |
PUP.BabylonToolbar |
BabylonToolbarEng.dll (c759b4f2b12beb43fb08183f748abce9) has been flagged by the following 3 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
ESET-NOD32 |
8894 |
probably a variant of Win32/Toolbar.Montiera.A |
Malwarebytes |
1.75.0.1 |
PUP.Optional.BabylonToolBar.A |
SUPERAntiSpyware |
5.6.0.1032 |
PUP.BabylonToolbar |
GUninstaller.exe (b0f6507f8666e89dd9f192313d88eb98) has been flagged by the following 2 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
Bkav FE |
1.3.0.4613 |
HW32.Laneul.zosu |
Comodo Security |
17604 |
Application.Win32.Agent.~A |
uninstall.exe (daf40a02fc0e071d7c3833c324b69833) has been flagged by the following 2 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
Malwarebytes |
1.75.0.1 |
PUP.Optional.BabylonToolBar.A |
VIPRE Antivirus |
22192 |
Babylon (fs) |
View all 19 all detections
Babylon toolbar on IE has been found to be bundled with 3rd party software. If you have not purposefully installed this, you should be safe uninstalling it.
Program details
Displayed publisher: BabylonToolbar
URL: www.babylon.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\babylontoolbar\babylontoolbar\1.8.7.2
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\BabylonToolbar\BabylonToolbar\1.6.9.12\uninstall.exe"
Estimated size: 1.98 MB
Files installed by Babylon toolbar on IE
Program executable: | babylontoolbarsrv.exe (Malware detected) |
Name: | Babylon Toolbar |
Path: | C:\Program Files\babylontoolbar\babylontoolbar\1.8.7.2\babylontoolbarsrv.exe |
MD5: | df41716abf8c83b9fe095444e41fdd8c |
Additional files:
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(Malware detected) BabylonToolbarApp.dll - Babylon Toolbar
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(Malware detected) BabylonToolbarEng.dll
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(Malware detected) BabylonToolbarTlbr.dll
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(Malware detected) uninstall.exe - ${PRDCT_DSP}
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GUninstaller.exe - Uninstaller (Uninstaller Application)
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escortShld.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer Toolbar
- BabylonToolbarTlbr.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'Babylon Toolbar' with the class of {98889811-442D-49dd-99D7-DC866BE87DBC}.
How do I remove Babylon toolbar on IE?
You can uninstall Babylon toolbar on IE from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program Babylon toolbar on IE, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
- Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Babylon toolbar on IE.
- If for some reason uninstallation fails, please install Microsoft's uninstall fixer utility which will help fix problems with programs that can't be uninstalled at support.microsoft.com.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Babylon toolbar on IE you can restore them to their previous default settings.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
- Click the Advanced tab, and then click Reset. Select the Delete personal settings check box if you would also like to remove search providers, Accelerators and home pages. When Internet Explorer finishes applying default settings, click Close, and then click OK.
- The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.
Mozilla Firefox
- At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
- To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
- When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.
Google Chrome
- Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
- Select Settings. In the "Search" section, click Manage search engine. Check if (Default) is displayed next to your preferred search engine. If not, mouse over it and click Make default. Mouse over any other suspicious search engine entries that are not familiar and click X to remove them.
- When the "Show Home button" checkbox is selected, a web address appears below it. If you want the Homepage button to open up a different webpage, click Change to enter a link.
- Restart Google Chrome.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 71%
Win Vista (SP1) 0%
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HOW DOES IT RUN?
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Plugs into Internet Explorer
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 82%
Keep it 18%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
79.16% |
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Windows Vista |
9.87% |
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Windows XP |
8.84% |
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Windows 10 |
2.13% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
48.65% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
14.10% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
10.46% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
8.72% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
7.53% |
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Windows 7 Home Basic |
2.93% |
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Geography
41.28% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
41.28% |
Germany |
5.37% |
Brazil |
4.19% |
Taiwan |
3.60% |
United Kingdom |
3.28% |
France |
3.01% |
Japan |
2.36% |
Italy |
2.36% |
Canada |
1.97% |
Belgium |
1.90% |
Saudi Arabia |
1.77% |
Australia |
1.51% |
Netherlands |
1.51% |
Iran |
1.44% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
28.19% |
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Acer |
21.39% |
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Dell |
21.02% |
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Toshiba |
9.84% |
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ASUS |
7.53% |
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GIGABYTE |
5.59% |
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Samsung |
2.79% |
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Lenovo |
1.94% |
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Intel |
1.70% |
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Common models |
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
6.23% |
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HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
3.52% |
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Dell Inspiron N5110 |
3.25% |
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HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
2.98% |
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HP G62 Notebook PC |
2.71% |
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HP Pavilion g7 Notebook P... |
2.17% |
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About Babylon Ltd
Babylon is a computer dictionary and translation program, developed by Babylon Ltd., an Israeli public company.
Publisher URL: www.babylon.com