What is IB Updater?
By IncrediBar
What is it?
IB Updater is designed to keep the Perion IncrediBar web browser toolbar (and other related products) up to date. IB Updater runs in the background and periodically connects to the IncrediBar servers. If an update is found it will automatically download and install updates for all Perion programs.
Why should I uninstall IB Updater?
IB Updater runs in the background consuming PC resources for the sole purpose of keeping the Perion IncrediBar and various adware applications updated. If you really want to keep these IncrediBar applications updated run the IB Updater Service manually.
Typical installation path: C:\Program Files\incredibar.com\incredibar\
Description from IncrediBar“Connect with YouTube in a click and watch popular videos anytime and from anywhere on the web. Wondering whether to wear galoshes or flip-flops? Get current weather reports and forecasts in just a click. Find what you need in just a click. Just type the word in the handy Search box and find exactly what you want. "Even if you have not explicitly allowed us access to any of your Personal Information, we may collect information about you when your friends on Facebook allow access to and use the Service, subject to your Facebook settings. User's friends' data will only be used in the context of the user's experience on the application. We may also send you emails and post items on your Facebook Wall in connection with your use of the Service."”
Publisher about URL: http://www.incredibar.com/
Other programs by IncrediBar
- Web Assistant
- Incredibar Games
IncrediBar policies
The following can be found in IncrediBar's privacy policies and terms of service:
“Perion may collect Information when you interact with the Perion Services, depending on how you use the Perion Services, the Information, may include:”
How to Automatically Uninstall IB Updater (with Boost)
If you you do not have Boost installed yet, download Boost and enjoy your PC.
Open Boost by either double-clicking the Boost icon in your notification area next to your PC's clock, or single-clicking the Boost icon and clicking the Open Boost button on the top left of the Boost notification window.
If you are not currently on the My PC screen of the main Boost window, click the My PC tab.
Click the Optimize programs button , this will launch the Program Optimization screen.
Locate the program in the list called IB Updater by IncrediBar. (The program could be listed under any of the section such as Uninstall Recommended, Possible Uninstall, etc. based on how well IB Updater performs on your PC.)
IB Updater by IncrediBar
To the right of the list item, click the Uninstall button and Boost will completely remove IB Updater from your PC.
How to Manually Uninstall IB Updater (with Windows)
Use Add/Remove Programs control panel in Windows makes to uninstall IB Updater. Follow the appropriate instructions below to use this control panel.
Windows 7
From the Start menu, select Control Panel.
In Large or Small icon view, click Programs and Features. If you're using Category view, under "Programs", click Uninstall a program.
Select IB Updater from the list of programs, and click Uninstall. Alternatively, right-click the program and select Uninstall.
Windows Vista
From the Start menu, select Control Panel.
In Classic View, double-click Programs and Features. In Control Panel Home view, under "Programs", click Uninstall a program.
Select IB Updater from the program list, and click Uninstall. Alternatively, right-click the program and select Uninstall.
Windows XP
From the Start menu, select Control Panel.
Click the Add or Remove Programs icon.
Select IB Updater from the list of programs and click Remove.