ctbr.dll
Crawler Toolbar by Crawler (Signed)
Overview
There are 6 versions of ctbr.dll in the wild, the latest version being 5.1.0.278. It is integrated as a plugin to Internet Explorer as a Browser Helper Object, often without any obvious user interface, and will load for each instance of IE. The average file size is about 1.17 MB. The file is a digitally signed and issued to Crawler by VeriSign.
What is ctbr.dll?
Crawler Toolbar Browser Object for Internet Explorer is the web browser extension. This extension or add-in is part of the common Crawler Toolbar framework that has the ability to intercept and manipulate web pages loaded. The Crawler Toolbar 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 ctbr.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
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| File name: | ctbr.dll |
| Publisher: | Crawler.com |
| Product name: | Crawler Toolbar |
| Description: | Crawler Toolbar Browser Object |
| Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\crawler\toolbar\ctbr.dll |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | Crawler |
| Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
| Expiration date: | Wednesday, December 11, 2013 |
Programs installed in
(Note, the programs listed below are for all versions of Crawler Toolbar.)
“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 CN...”
“Get current local and international weather information right on your desktop! View details about storms and traffic, graphic forecast, radar, maps and much more...”
During setup of this program the installer offers the user's the ability by default to install the potentially unwanted Crawler Toolbar.
Behaviors
(Note, the behaviors below are for all versions of ctbr.dll, select a unique version for details.)
Internet Explorer Browser Helper Object
Located in the registry at 'SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects'
- BHO CLSID: {1CB20BF0-BBAE-40A7-93F4-6435FF3D0411}
PROTOCOLS handlers
All file variations of ctbr.dll
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Microsoft Windows XP |
33.33% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate N |
33.33% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
16.67% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
16.67% |
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