Jun 7, 2020 · The Ask Toolbar is classed as a 'Potentially Unwanted Program/Application' (PUP/PUA) which is a form of malware rather than a virus. By default Windows Security does not detect or block …

I'm going through my installed programs clearing out stuff I don't use and came across an "Ask Toolbar Updater". Now I don't recalling ever installing the Ask Toolbar so I want to get rid of this.

I'm wondering how can I remove this annoying toolbar in IE and Firefox. I already uninstalled it, rebooted my PC but it still shows it in my browser. If I click on "Add Remove/Programs" I can stil...

The simplest way to prevent Ask Toolbar from being installed again I could think of, was to create the folder Ask Toolbar installs into and modify the permissions, so no one can write to it.

1 I was able to remove Ask.com Toolbar by just using the Add/Remove Programs control panel. There were two entries there, one for the toolbar and another for the "toolbar updater". Removing the first …

Jan 13, 2013 · I have just installed Windows 8 and some software. I accidentally installed Ask Toolbar, and now it has a toolbar with Chrome. I can't see it in the Program & Feature, and the Extension …

Sep 5, 2024 · In Microsoft Edge, go to Settings > Appearance > Copilot and sidebar > App specific settings > Copilot and disable Show Copilot button on the toolbar. This will disable both the "Ask …

Jun 11, 2015 · The Ask Toolbar entry was first published in February, but was updated on Tuesday. Microsoft’s security products including Windows Defender on Windows 8 and up, and Microsoft …

Jul 27, 2012 · Ask toolbar installs with other software, and has its own uninstaller Uninstall it from programs and settings Remove ask toolbar from addons if its still there Click on the down arrow on …

Oct 11, 2021 · I see the Ask Toolbar show up as Malware in downloaded files, Windows Defender does good in allowing blocking or removing of the file/s containing it.