How to remove the MediaBar virus

Most antivirus programs identify MediaBar.dll as malware, for instance Kaspersky identifies it as not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.Mostofate.aa, and Avast identifies it as Win32:Adware-gen [Adw] or Win32:Adware-gen.
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MediaBar.dll file information

The process known as IE Toolbar belongs to software BearShare MediaBar or iMesh MediaBar or IE Toolbar by IE Toolbar (www.debugbar.com).

Description: MediaBar.dll is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 558,776 bytes (63% of all occurrences), 562,872 bytes or 692,224 bytes.
This .dll file is a Browser Helper Object (BHO) that runs automatically every time you start your Internet browser. BHOs are not stopped by personal firewalls, because they are identified by the firewall as your browser itself. BHOs are often used by adware and spyware. The unique ID of this BHO is 54B62CEF-8A07-4D3C-A2EF-DDF184264374 or F97DA966-F09D-4cab-BF29-75A0026986EA or 5 more variants. The program has no visible window. It is able to change the behavior or monitor Internet Explorer. MediaBar.dll is digitally signed. File MediaBar.dll is not a Windows system file. MediaBar.dll is able to record inputs. Therefore the technical security rating is 49% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
It is possible to uninstall BearShare MediaBar or iMesh MediaBar software via Windows Control Panel/Add or Remove Programs (Windows XP) or Programs and Features (Windows 7/Vista).

Recommended: Identify MediaBar.dll related errors

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as MediaBar.dll, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the MediaBar.dll process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.

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User Comments

you can not get it off your computer
janet johnson

Hey! It's a malware!
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cant be deleted through traditional methods and annoying
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Summary: Average user rating of MediaBar.dll: based on 8 votes with 4 reviews.

1 user think MediaBar.dll is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 1 user suspect danger. 5 users think MediaBar.dll is dangerous and recommend removing it.

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