Remove play-toolbar.org - so it'll work
If you have caught the play-toolbar.org adware, you should remove it immediately. Our instructions show you the individual steps.
- Uninstall a program: Open the Control Panel and sort the list of installed programs by the installation date. Remove all unknown new entries here. Detailed instructions on how to remove the programs can be found in the practical tip Uninstalling Windows programs.
- AdwCleaner: The free tool usually does the rest for you. The AdwCleaner scans browser, registry and shortcuts and removes all remnants of the adware.
- Malwarebytes Anti-Malware: If you want to play it safe, a detailed virus scan is recommended. This free virus scanner is considered extremely reliable.
Step 2: Remove play-toolbar.org from the browser
If the adware has not completely left your browser, you only have to completely reset the software. Follow the instructions below for all installed browsers, even if you are not currently using one.
- Reset Google Chrome
- Reset Mozilla Firefox
- Reset Internet Explorer
In the next article you will read how to check individual files online for viruses.