If you feel that this toolbar was installed on your Internet browser/s without your consent, use the removal guide provided to eliminate it. The Ask toolbar causes redirect issues and potentially diminished Internet browser performance. The Ask toolbar is a potentially unwanted program (PUP), and if installed unwillingly, should be removed. To avoid installation of adware or unwanted browser toolbars, always choose the 'Custom Installation' option when installing freeware and disallow any suggested changes to the Internet browser settings. Many download websites and freeware developers use this method to monetize their downloads, and therefore, users should express caution when downloading and installing free software downloaded from the Internet. Many users, however, do not pay close enough attention to the installation steps, thus resulting in unwanted changes being made to their Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox).Ĭomputer users should be aware of a popular software distribution method called 'bundling'.
The downside of using this browser add-on is that it alters Internet browsers settings - changing the homepage to ask.com and default search engine to Note that in most cases, users can opt-out of these modifications during the installation phase of this toolbar. This browser toolbar is developed by a legitimate company (a question answering-focused web search engine) and is not a virus or malware.
I have on occasion used one and then the other just to make sure that a particular program has been Thoroughly uninstalled from a computer.The Ask toolbar is a browser add-on promising to enhance Internet users' browsing experience by adding quick links to social networks, radio stations, local weather forecasts, news, etc. Also: The suggested third-party uninstallers are both great to have in your cyber arsenal.
I like Windows Defender with Malwarebytes as they make a good Anti-Malware pair in my book – – working in tandem like two wrestlers – Lol! (However, though I can use the paid Premium version of MB I prefer the “Free” on-demand version as I don’t encounter any glitches as I do with the paid version for some reason). A trace links you back to your identity giving the software developers insights about your current product choice, substitues, subscription period, renewal time left(so to approach you intime for promotional offers and retain you), etc., etc., Now, if you were a software developer would you incur the cost associated with redoing a file on a user, lose it again, and then do it again? I believe, no, cuz we all want to minimize the cost - even if it’s at the expense of your customer.:).
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