Remove Mindspark Toolbar - Here's how
The Mindspark toolbar has often ended up on the PC unintentionally. Although it is not a virus, you should remove the toolbar. We show the procedure in these instructions.
Mindspark Toolbar: Remove from programs
- The toolbar is often undesirably installed by other programs. To remove the toolbar, first go to "Control Panel"> "Programs and Functions".
- Search the list for the manufacturer "MindSpark" and uninstall all associated programs from your PC.
- For safety's sake, you should also remove any programs that were recently installed or that are unknown to you.
Mindspark Toolbar: Search for more malware
Next, you should search the computer for other malware: Download the AdwCleaner program on your PC and install it.
- Start the tool after successful installation and carry out a complete PC check.
- This process can sometimes take several hours. Then wait for the scan to finish successfully.
- Finally delete all finds that are displayed to you.
- Finally, you should restart your PC for the changes to take effect.
Remove Mindspark Toolbar: Reset browser
Often, after a restart, other remains from the toolbar remain in the browser. Therefore you have to reset every browser:
- [//praxistipps.chip.de/google-chrome-auf-standardlösungen-zuruecksetzen_11786|Google Chrome]]
- Mozilla Firefox
- Internet Explorer
Mindspark Toolbar: Clean up the shortcuts
Remnants of the adware can also be hidden in the browser links, so you should definitely check this:
- To do this, right-click on your browser link and select "Properties".
- Change there to the "Shortcut" tab and click in the "Target" field.
- There should be nothing left behind ".exe". If this is not the case, delete all entries and save with "OK".
- Repeat these steps with all browser shortcuts.
On the next page, we'll explain exactly what is behind the term malware. This practical tip is based on AdwCleaner 5.018 under Windows 7.