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Remove PeoplePal Toolbar from Chrome, Firefox, IE



Threat's profile Threat indicator: HIGH

Name of the threat:PeoplePal Toolbar

Command or file name:usr32wink.exe

Threat type:Toolbars

Affected OS:Win32/Win64 (Windows XP, Vista/7, 8/8.1, Windows 10)

Affected browsers:Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari

Commersializing functions are integrated or complex with software, which is often developed to note what global Internet sites a user visit. In some circumstances PeoplePal Toolbar may allow the programs to be provided to the consumer free or at a subjugated price making it lighter to get dirty with PeoplePal Toolbar and then to produce a absolute necessity in PeoplePal Toolbar removal operation. Nearly all commercial anti virus currently notice PeoplePal Toolbar and spyware, but dominantly it's needed to have espesially - aligned PeoplePal Toolbar removal tools as regular PeoplePal Toolbar removal can not be completely executed by anti spyware. A great deal of programs have been made to find, quarantine and remove PeoplePal Toolbar. Do you have cerebralgia considering about how to remove PeoplePal Toolbar which isn't actually removed? Prompt publicities that are guaranteed by PeoplePal Toolbar can be very intrusive, so it is more wise to remove PeoplePal Toolbar when detected.


PeoplePal Toolbar intrusion method

Usually PeoplePal Toolbar comes bundled with freeware downloads. During installation you can be offered to change default homepage and search engine to PeoplePal Toolbar. PeoplePal Toolbar copies its file(s) to your hard disk. Its typical file name is usr32wink.exe. Then it creates new startup key with name PeoplePal Toolbar and value usr32wink.exe. You can also find it in your processes list with name usr32wink.exe or PeoplePal Toolbar. Also, it can create folder with name PeoplePal Toolbar under C:\Program Files\ or C:\ProgramData. If you have further questions about PeoplePal Toolbar, please ask below. You can use programs to remove PeoplePal Toolbar from your browsers below.


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How to remove PeoplePal Toolbar manually

This problem can be solved manually by deleting all registry keys and files connected with PeoplePal Toolbar, removing it from startup list and unregistering all corresponding DLLs. Additionally missing DLL's should be restored from distribution in case they are corrupted by PeoplePal Toolbar.

To get rid of PeoplePal Toolbar, you should:

1. Kill the following processes and delete the appropriate files:

  • ppal6inst.exe
  • block.wav
  • iplist.dat
  • peoplepc.ico
  • peoplepal.htm
  • ppctoolbar.dll
  • scamgrd.dll
  • ppaluninst.exe

Warning: you should delete only those files which checksums are listed as malicious. There may be valid files with the same names in your system. We recommend you to use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool for safe problem solution.

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2. Delete the following malicious folders:

  • %programfiles%\peoplepc\toolbar\

3. Delete the following malicious registry entries and\or values:

  • Key: PeoplePC.Toolbar.1
    Value: CLSID
  • Key: PeoplePC.Toolbar
    Value: CLSID
  • Key: CLSID\{A8FB8EB3-183B-4598-924D-86F0E5E37085}
  • Key: CLSID\{A8FB8EB3-183B-4598-924D-86F0E5E37085}\ProgID
  • Key: CLSID\{A8FB8EB3-183B-4598-924D-86F0E5E37085}\VersionIndependentProgID
  • Key: CLSID\{A8FB8EB3-183B-4598-924D-86F0E5E37085}\Programmable
  • Key: CLSID\{A8FB8EB3-183B-4598-924D-86F0E5E37085}\InprocServer32
    Value: ThreadingModel
  • Key: CLSID\{A8FB8EB3-183B-4598-924D-86F0E5E37085}\TypeLib
  • Key: Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects
    \{A8FB8EB3-183B-4598-924D-86F0E5E37085}

    Value: {A8FB8EB3-183B-4598-924D-86F0E5E37085}
  • Key: AppID\{FA49FEF5-589B-4C74-882A-1B1F25E32BF3}
  • Key: PPCScamGuard.PPCScamBHO.1
  • Key: PPCScamGuard.PPCScamBHO.1\CLSID
  • Key: PPCScamGuard.PPCScamBHO
  • Key: PPCScamGuard.PPCScamBHO\CLSID
  • Key: PPCScamGuard.PPCScamBHO\CurVer
  • Key: CLSID\{7E3659A6-4BC5-4d93-B3FD-8B5ACC2FEDED}
    Value: AppID
  • Key: CLSID\{7E3659A6-4BC5-4d93-B3FD-8B5ACC2FEDED}\ProgID
  • Key: CLSID\{7E3659A6-4BC5-4d93-B3FD-8B5ACC2FEDED}\VersionIndependentProgID
  • Key: CLSID\{7E3659A6-4BC5-4d93-B3FD-8B5ACC2FEDED}\InprocServer32
    Value: ThreadingModel
  • Key: CLSID\{7E3659A6-4BC5-4d93-B3FD-8B5ACC2FEDED}\TypeLib
  • Key: Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects
    \{7E3659A6-4BC5-4d93-B3FD-8B5ACC2FEDED}

    Value: {A8FB8EB3-183B-4598-924D-86F0E5E37085}
  • Key: PPCScamGuard.PPCScamTools.1
  • Key: PPCScamGuard.PPCScamTools.1\CLSID
  • Key: PPCScamGuard.PPCScamTools
  • Key: PPCScamGuard.PPCScamTools\CLSID
  • Key: PPCScamGuard.PPCScamTools\CurVer
  • Key: CLSID\{7E217599-B625-4681-9913-0FCC50AD51E8}
    Value: AppID
  • Key: CLSID\{7E217599-B625-4681-9913-0FCC50AD51E8}\ProgID
  • Key: CLSID\{7E217599-B625-4681-9913-0FCC50AD51E8}\VersionIndependentProgID
  • Key: CLSID\{7E217599-B625-4681-9913-0FCC50AD51E8}\InprocServer32
    Value: ThreadingModel
  • Key: CLSID\{7E217599-B625-4681-9913-0FCC50AD51E8}\TypeLib
  • Key: PPCScamGuard.PPCScamUrlChecker.1
  • Key: PPCScamGuard.PPCScamUrlChecker.1\CLSID
  • Key: PPCScamGuard.PPCScamUrlChecker
  • Key: PPCScamGuard.PPCScamUrlChecker\CLSID
  • Key: PPCScamGuard.PPCScamUrlChecker\CurVer
  • Key: CLSID\{C26EE50A-88C0-4121-B9C7-060633D41163}
    Value: AppID
  • Key: CLSID\{C26EE50A-88C0-4121-B9C7-060633D41163}\ProgID
  • Key: CLSID\{C26EE50A-88C0-4121-B9C7-060633D41163}\VersionIndependentProgID
  • Key: CLSID\{C26EE50A-88C0-4121-B9C7-060633D41163}\InprocServer32
    Value: ThreadingModel
  • Key: CLSID\{C26EE50A-88C0-4121-B9C7-060633D41163}\TypeLib
  • Key: TypeLib\{3EBCAADD-C951-4E69-912D-6E1BC0759C73}\1.0
  • Key: TypeLib\{3EBCAADD-C951-4E69-912D-6E1BC0759C73}\1.0\FLAGS
  • Key: TypeLib\{3EBCAADD-C951-4E69-912D-6E1BC0759C73}\1.0\0\win32
  • Key: TypeLib\{3EBCAADD-C951-4E69-912D-6E1BC0759C73}\1.0\HELPDIR
  • Key: Interface\{B372498E-9C5A-412B-9C83-C055B54C1D15}
  • Key: Interface\{B372498E-9C5A-412B-9C83-C055B54C1D15}\ProxyStubClsid
  • Key: Interface\{B372498E-9C5A-412B-9C83-C055B54C1D15}\ProxyStubClsid32
  • Key: Interface\{B372498E-9C5A-412B-9C83-C055B54C1D15}\TypeLib
    Value: Version
  • Key: Software\ISPInstaller\PeoplePalStandalone
    Value: Toolbar 6.1
  • Key: Software\PeoplePC\Toolbar
    Value: InstallPath
  • Key: Software\PeoplePC\Toolbar
    Value: BlockerOn
  • Key: Software\PeoplePC\Toolbar
    Value: DefaultBlockSoundFileName
  • Key: Software\PeoplePC\Toolbar
    Value: BlockSoundFileName
  • Key: Software\PeoplePC\Toolbar
    Value: PlayBlockSound
  • Key: Software\PeoplePC\Toolbar
    Value: UpgradeURL
  • Key: Software\PeoplePC\Toolbar
    Value: ButtonState
  • Key: Software\PeoplePC\Toolbar
    Value: TextOptions
  • Key: Software\PeoplePC\Toolbar
    Value: InstallType
  • Key: Software\PeoplePC\Toolbar
    Value: BeenRun
  • Key: Software\PeoplePC\Toolbar\Allowed Addresses
    Value: peoplepc.com
  • Key: PeoplePC.Toolbar
    Value: CurVer
  • Key: Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar
    Value: {A8FB8EB3-183B-4598-924D-86F0E5E37085}
  • Key: Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\PeoplePC Toolbar
    Value: DisplayName
  • Key: Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\PeoplePC Toolbar
    Value: DisplayIcon
  • Key: Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\PeoplePC Toolbar
    Value: UninstallString
  • Key: Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\PeoplePC Toolbar
    Value: InstallLocation
  • Key: Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\PeoplePC Toolbar
    Value: Publisher
  • Key: Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\PeoplePC Toolbar
    Value: DisplayVersion
  • Key: Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\PeoplePC Toolbar
    Value: Size
  • Key: Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\PeoplePC Toolbar
    Value: EstimatedSize
  • Key: Software\PeoplePC\BART\InstalledApps\PeoplePal
    Value: RootKey
  • Key: Software\PeoplePC\PeoplePal
    Value: MajorVersion
  • Key: Software\PeoplePC\PeoplePal
    Value: MinorVersion
  • Key: Software\PeoplePC\PeoplePal
    Value: Installed
  • Key: Software\PeoplePC\PeoplePal\Uninstall
    Value: MajorVersion
  • Key: Software\PeoplePC\PeoplePal\Uninstall
    Value: MinorVersion
  • Key: Software\PeoplePC\ScamGuard
    Value: Installed
  • Key: AppID\PPCScamGuard.DLL
    Value: AppID
  • Key: Software\PeoplePC\Toolbar\ScamGuard
    Value: MID

Warning: if value is listed for some registry entries, you should only clear these values and leave keys with such values untouched. We recommend you to use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool for safe problem solution.


Uninstall PeoplePal Toolbar related programs from Control Panel

We recommend you to check list of installed programs and search for PeoplePal Toolbar entry or other unknown and suspicious programs. Below are instructions for different version if Windows. In some cases adware programs are protected by malicious service or process and it will not allow you to uninstall it. If PeoplePal Toolbar won't uninstall or gives you error message that you do not have sufficient rights to do this perform below instructions in Safe Mode or Safe Mode with Networking or use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool.


Windows 10

  • Click on the Start menu and choose Settings
  • Then click on System and choose Apps & Features in the left column
  • Find PeoplePal Toolbar under in the list and click Uninstall button near it.
  • Confirm by clicking Uninstall button in opened window if necessary.

Windows 8/8.1

  • Right click on the bottom left corner of the screen (while on your desktop)
  • In the menu choose Control Panel
  • Click Uninstall a program under Programs and Features.
  • Locate programs that can be connected with PeoplePal Toolbar or other related suspicious program.
  • Click Uninstall button.
  • Wait until uninstall process is complete.

Windows 7/Vista

  • Click Start and choose Control Panel.
  • Choose Programs and Features and Uninstall a program.
  • In the list of installed programs find entries related to PeoplePal Toolbar
  • Click Uninstall button.

Windows XP

  • Click Start
  • In the menu choose Control Panel
  • Choose Add / Remove Programs.
  • Find PeoplePal Toolbar related entries.
  • Click Remove button.

Remove PeoplePal Toolbar related extensions from your browsers

PeoplePal Toolbar in some cases can be accompanied with browsers extension. We recommend you to use free option Toolbar Remover under Tools in Spyhunter Remediation Tool to remove unwanted browser extensions related to PeoplePal Toolbar. We recommend you to perform scan your PC with Removal Tool or Spyhunter Remediation Tool. To remove extenions from your browsers manually do the following:

Internet Explorer

  • While in Internet Explorer click cogwheel icon in the top right corner
  • In the menu choose the Manage Add-ons
  • Select Toolbar and Extension tab.
  • Choose add-on possibly related to PeoplePal Toolbar or other related adware BHO.
  • Click Disable button.

Warning: This option will only disable unwanted plugin. For effective PeoplePal Toolbar removal use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool.

Google Chrome

  • Start Google Chrome.
  • In the address bar type chrome://extensions/
  • In the list of add-ons find related to PeoplePal Toolbar and click recycle bin icon.
  • Confirm PeoplePal Toolbar removal.

Mozilla Firefox

  • Open Firefox
  • In the address bar type about:addons
  • Click Extensions tab.
  • In the list of extension locate ones related to PeoplePal Toolbar.
  • Click Remove button near it.

Reset browsers search and homepage settings

PeoplePal Toolbar can affect your browsers which results in browser redirection or search hijack. We recommend you to use free option Reset Browsers under Tools in Spyhunter Remediation Tool to reset all the browsers at once. Mention that you need to remove all files and kill all processes belonging to PeoplePal Toolbar before doing this. To reset your browsers manually and restore your homepage perform the following steps:

Internet Explorer

  • If you use Windows XP, click Start, and then click Run. Type the following in the Open box without quotes, and press Enter: "inetcpl.cpl"
  • If you use Windows 7 or Windows Vista, click Start. Type the following in the Search box without quotes, and press Enter: "inetcpl.cpl"
  • Click the Advanced tab
  • In Reset Internet Explorer settings, click Reset. Click Reset in opened window again.
  • Select Delete personal settings checkbox to remove browsing history, search providers, homepage
  • After Internet Explorer finishes resetting, click Close in the Reset Internet Explorer Settings dialog box

Warning: In case this option will not work use free option Reset Browsers under Tools in Spyhunter Remediation Tool.

Google Chrome

  • Go to the installation folder of Google Chrome: C:\Users\"your username"\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\Application\User Data.
  • In the User Data folder, look for a file named as Default and rename it to DefaultBackup.
  • Launch Google Chrome and a new clean Default file will be created.

Warning: This option might not work if in Google Chrome you use online synchronization between PCs. In this case use free option Reset Browsers under Tools in Spyhunter Remediation Tool.

Mozilla Firefox

  • Open Firefox

  • Go to Help > Troubleshooting Information in menu.
  • Click the Reset Firefox button.
  • After Firefox is done, it will show a window and create folder on the desktop. Click Finish.

Warning: This option will also clean all your account passwords for all websites. If you don't want it use free option Reset Browsers under Tools in Spyhunter Remediation Tool.


Here are the descriptions of problems connected with PeoplePal Toolbar and usr32wink.exe we received earlier:

Problem Summary: peoplepal

my bank says that peoplepal is somehow keeping me from getting into my account screen but it never did this in the past. They show on an IP trace that my info went to peoplepal using firefox when I don't use firefox in sending my banking info back to me through the internet and they say I should remove this off my PC. I removed the tool bar a long time ago. I have no file to attach.

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: cannot get connected to my banking accounts

my bank says I'm connected on their end when I go to their website to see my savings account but I'm not showing anything on my screen because of (according to my bank) adware called peoplepal that is intercepting the info using firefox. I don't have firefox on my system. I use I.E. 6.

I don't believe I have the peoplepal toolbar anymore on my system because i removed it some time ago with add/remove programs in windows. I also don't have the toolbar popping up or popup ads. is my bank trying to take the focus off of them?

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: Bartshell stop working can't get on to ISP

After trying to log on to peoplepc Bartshell pop up says Bartshell has stop working. In bottom of screen on the lower right it says click here for more imfor. it say another program closed it down for my PC protection,but I can left click on Peoplepc icon an go to home page an get on the internet. any help THANKS!!

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: PeoplePalToolbar stops me from advancement from screen to screen.

I cannot open my e-mail, go from screen to screen, open mail from other people ect.

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: PeoplePalToolbar stops me from advancement from screen to screen.

I cannot open my e-mail, go from screen to screen, open mail from other people ect.

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: PeoplePalToolbar stops me from advancement from screen to screen.

I cannot open my e-mail, go from screen to screen, open mail from other people ect.

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: Bartshell error

when i try to connect my pc message comes up bartshell stopped working.

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: Remove PeoplePal Toolbar from my computer

Toolbar keeps poping up all the time when I gio to a new web page. It always tells me to remove all windows and peoplepal toolbar will be installed. If this istallation cannot be permanently solved so that it does not have to disturb me, please remove it immediately.

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: tool bar keeps poping up

tool bar keeps poping up all the time or when i go to a new web page.

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: computer tells me to remove all windows and PeoplePal toolbar will be installed

Don't understand directions

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

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