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These bothersome Toolbars may appear when you are browsing the web or installing certain software. You might unintentionally install Toolbars on your browser without even realizing it. They impact your browser by displaying ads, changing your homepage, or altering your default search engine, causing quite a bit of annoyance for users. Below is a guide on how to remove Toolbars on the most commonly used browsers today, such as Chrome, Firefox, IE, and Edge.
1. Uninstall Software Containing Toolbars
Toolbars are often installed alongside software, and both need to be removed. Before uninstalling the software, make sure it is the culprit causing unwanted Toolbars on the browser. To remove the software, go to the Control Panel and select Programs => Programs and Features. Locate the software containing the Toolbar and click Uninstall. Toolbars can also be independently installed, so remove unfamiliar or unused applications.
To prevent unwanted Toolbars, be cautious when installing software. Avoid selecting installation options such as Quick, Standard, Typical, or Default. Choose an installation type with options, such as Advanced/Custom installation, to ensure no unwanted components are installed.
2. Remove Toolbars from the Browser
After uninstalling the software, you can remove Toolbars in the browser settings.
- To customize your browsing experience on Chrome, click on the three-dot icon in the top-right corner and select Settings. In the Settings window, navigate to the Extensions section on the right-hand menu.
Here, you'll find a list of browser extensions. Locate the Toolbar you want to uninstall and click on the trash can icon to remove it. Restart your browser to apply the changes.
- For Firefox, click on the menu button (three horizontal lines) and choose Add-ons. Navigate to the Extensions menu and identify the location of the Toolbars you want to remove.
Click 'Remove' to uninstall and restart your browser.
- Manage add-ons on Internet Explorer by clicking the gear icon. A new window appears; choose 'Toolbars and Extensions' from the left menu. Locate the Toolbar you wish to remove and click 'Disable' to uninstall.
If your browser has the Babylon Toolbar, refer to how to remove Babylon Toolbar here.
3. Reset browser settings to default
For a seamless experience, customize your browsing on Internet Explorer by managing add-ons. Click the gear icon, choose 'Manage add-ons,' and in the new window, select 'Toolbars and Extensions' from the left menu. Find your Toolbar, click 'Disable,' and it's gone!
Typically, Toolbars alter browser settings you've previously configured. So, after removing a Toolbar, you'll need to revert settings to default or customize them as per your preference.
- Chrome: Click on Customize and control (the three-dot icon) and select Settings.
+ Scroll down and click on Show advanced settings.
+ Scroll further and pause at Reset settings. Next, click on Reset browser to initiate the process.
+ A confirmation window appears; click the Reset button to confirm.
- Firefox: Click on the three horizontal lines in the top-right corner and select Open help menu (question mark icon).
+ In the Help window, click on Troubleshooting Information.
+ As the browser switches to the Troubleshooting Information interface, press the Refresh Firefox button.
+ Continue by selecting the Refresh Firefox button on the confirmation window and press Finish to complete the process of resetting Firefox to its default state.
- Internet Explorer: Click on the gear icon or go to the Tools menu and select Internet Options.
Navigate to the Advanced tab and click the Reset button to restore settings to default.
- Microsoft Edge: On the Microsoft Edge browser, click on the three-dot icon in the top-right corner (More) and choose Settings.
In the Clear browsing data section, click on Choose what to clear, then select Show more. Tick all options and click Clear.
Restart the browser for the changes to take effect.
4. Clear Browser Cookies
After removing your browser's Toolbars, these may leave behind cookies that could still transmit your web browsing information or even reset toolbar settings. To ensure complete removal of Toolbar settings, it's advisable to clear your browser's cookies.
- Chrome: Click on the three-dot icon and select Settings. Then, click on Show advanced settings. Next, click the Clear browsing data button.
- Firefox: For Firefox, click on Open menu (three horizontal lines) and select History. In the History window, click on Clear Recent History, choose the time range for Cookies, and click Clear now to remove them.
- Internet Explorer: Click on the gear icon or go to the Tools menu and select Internet Options. Switch to the General tab and click the Delete button.
- Microsoft Edge: Click on the three-dot icon and select Settings. Locate Clear Browser data and click on the Choose what to clear button, then press Clear to delete cookies.
5. Utilize specialized software to remove Toolbars on Chrome, Firefox, IE, and Edge
Alternatively, you can employ dedicated tools to scan and eliminate unwanted Toolbars on browsers, such as: AdwCleaner, Malwarebytes Anti-Malware, HitmanPro, Zemana AntiMalware.
For more in-depth insights into these tools, refer to articles on how to use AdwCleaner, Malwarebytes Anti-Malware, HitmanPro, and Zemana AntiMalware, shared by Mytour.
Here is a guide on removing Toolbars from Chrome, Firefox, IE, and Edge. We hope this article has provided you with valuable information. Best of luck.
