Should I block it?

40%

40% of PCs block this file from running.

Possible reason:

Performance resource utilization

Additional versions

5, 0, 0, 10	33.33%
5, 0, 0, 10	33.33%
5, 0, 0, 10	33.33%

(Note, Crawler publishes each variation of this file with the same version, but the hashes are unique.)

Relationships

ctipsdef.dll

Crawler Toolbar by Crawler (Signed)

Remove ctipsdef.dll

Version:	5, 0, 0, 10
MD5:	c801bb8f92196c62ea4af1a7bd105b28
SHA1:	2e99a03ee7d1cf5dec022c69a3035bdf6fda6707

What is ctipsdef.dll?

The Crawler Toolbar is a web browser toolbar and extension that collects browser actions in order to redirect search queries to partners as well as provide advertisements. Crawler shares search histroy with thrid parties in order to deliver targeted advertising.

About ctipsdef.dll (from Crawler)

“Extend your Internet Explorer® or Mozilla Firefox® with free Crawler Toolbar. Have fun, enhance your browsing experience and protect your computer and privacy. Enhance your Internet experience and y”

Details

File name:	CTipsDef.dll
Publisher:	Crawler.com
Product name:	Crawler Toolbar
Description:	Crawler Tips for CT5
Typical file path:	C:\Program Files\Crawler\Toolbar\CTipsDef.dll
File version:	5, 0, 0, 10
Size:	435.16 KB (445,608 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:	Crawler
Authority (CA):	VeriSign
Expiration date:	Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Digital DNA
PE subsystem:	Windows GUI
File packed:	No
.NET CLR:	No

More details

Programs

The following programs will install this file

Crawler Toolbar

Crawler, LLC

81% remove

“Enhance your Internet experience and your computer's desktop environment with the easy-to-use, feature-packed, free Crawler Toolbar. Stay informed with news feeds from your favorite sources such as CNN or Yahoo. Get up-to-the-minute weather updates for forecasts, storms and traffic news. Crawler gives you a whopping 5GB of free Web mail space that includes data storage and notes. Receive 100 percent spam-free e-mails by using the Challe...”

Crawler Desktop Weather

Crawler, LLC

52% remove

“Get current local and international weather information right on your desktop! View details about storms and traffic, graphic forecast, radar, maps and much more...”

Crawler Radio & MP3 Player

Crawler, LLC

59% remove

During setup of this program the installer offers the user's the ability by default to install the potentially unwanted Crawler Toolbar.