Ramblings of an old Doc

 

I dislike toolbars and their propensity to track you and who knows what else.

Many folks have a really tough time trying to remove them and their vestiges.

This tool works. You can read about it and download it here: http://thisisudax.org/

and there’s a review here:

http://www.ghacks.net/2013/04/22/junkware-removal-tool-uninstalls-popular-toolbars-and-unwanted-software-from-your-pc/?_m=3n%2e0038%2e858%2ehj0ao01hy5%2evtf

There’s no choice about which to remove. It’s a “search and destroy” once you install and run it, it’ll search out the following toolbars:

  • Ask Toolbar
  • Babylon
  • Browser Manager
  • Claro / iSearch
  • Conduit
  • Coupon Printer for Windows
  • Crossrider
  • DealPly
  • Facemoods / Funmoods
  • iLivid
  • Iminent
  • IncrediBar
  • MyWebSearch
  • Searchqu
  • Web Assistant

What’s really nice is:

“When run, Junkware Removal Tool will remove all traces of these programs including their files, Registry keys, and folders.” - http://thisisudax.org/

Now some words of caution:

If you have toolbars from the list above and wish to remove them, you can try the tool, but first:

1. Make a restore point!

2. Make a backup!

 

That way, no matter what, you’re protected and a disaster will be averted.


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on Apr 22, 2013

Or you could just never install any toolbars.

on Apr 22, 2013

True enough, Tim... but sometimes they get installed without being noticed with other software. If they're there, they can be hell on earth to remove... hopefully this will help those so afflicted.

on Apr 22, 2013

I downloaded and ran the scan on my computer and fully expected that it would find nothing, since I never install toolbars and there was never an indication that there were any hiding somewhere. I was WRONG !!  The scan found "conduit" hiding in my system. WOW !!   It's been removed now and all is well. I can't thank you enough for posting this Doc , I really appreciate it and so does my computer.                 -- Ace --

on Apr 22, 2013

Ace... really made me happy you nailed 'em.

on Apr 22, 2013

AceMatrix
I was WRONG !! The scan found "conduit" hiding in my system. WOW !!

Well guess I will have to use it now. I know I have none of those. That was my first thoughts when I saw this post but now not sure.

on Apr 22, 2013

Cleaned a bunch of crap out of mine also.. temp files... and "jetpack" whatever.

on Apr 22, 2013

Ran it and like others I didn't expect to find anything, what a surprise when it did.  Thanks Dr. 

on Apr 22, 2013

I came up clean but it's nice to know anyway, thanks.

on Apr 22, 2013

Welcome, guys.

on Apr 22, 2013

Damn these buggers...thanks for the link...

on Apr 22, 2013

I'll be running this tomorrow! 

on Apr 23, 2013

Avast has a free Toolbar Removal Tool.  I prefer to use software from companies I've heard of.  It's labeled "Browser Cleanup" after the link

http://www.avast.com/store

on Apr 23, 2013

[quote who="BernieTime" reply="12" id="3348620"]
Avast has a free Toolbar Removal Tool.  I prefer to use software from companies I've heard of.  It's labeled "Browser Cleanup" after the link

http://www.avast.com/store[/quote]

BernieTime, check reply #3... also, one might have remnants of old, removed toolbars in the registry which this utility can remove. It's not limited to the browser.

on Apr 23, 2013

DrJBHL
one might have remnants of old, removed toolbars in the registry which this utility can remove.
That is what makes this a very valuable tool to have. Babylon and Conduit in particular like to hide out on your system in several places, even after they have been supposedly removed. Great find Doc! Added to my arsenal.

on Apr 23, 2013

Was hoping you'd find it useful, Wiz.

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