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ZombieHorde

(29,047 posts) Sun Mar 11, 2012, 06:37 PM Mar 2012

Generally speaking, what is the easiest way to get rid of tool bars without

destroying the computer.

I have a PC, and after my kids used my computer, I noticed I have some new tool bars I don't need.

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Generally speaking, what is the easiest way to get rid of tool bars without (Original Post) ZombieHorde Mar 2012 OP

There are a couple of things you can do EvolveOrConvolve Mar 2012 #1

I just uninstalled two. But I have one called "VIRALTUBE" that is still pressent, even ZombieHorde Mar 2012 #2

This link has information about removing viral tube toolbar EvolveOrConvolve Mar 2012 #3

toolbars kick ass Go Vols Mar 2012 #4

EvolveOrConvolve

(6,452 posts)

1. There are a couple of things you can do

Reply to ZombieHorde (Original post)

Sun Mar 11, 2012, 06:47 PM

Mar 2012

If you just want to hide the toolbars, you can usually click View->Toolbars and deselect the items that you don't want to see. (Note, that's in Firefox - it should be similar in IE).

The other, better, option would be to uninstall them using the Add/Remove Programs (WinXP) or Programs and Features (Vista, Win7) tool in the Windows Control Panel.

One other thing: some toolbars install malware onto your machine, so it wouldn't hurt to run a full AV/anti-malware scan after you've removed the toolbars.