ask toolbar

[computeruler]

so i ran the kaspersky online scanner and it said i had some sort of maleware with the ask toolbar i dont no how this toolbat got theit either superantispyware avast or maleware bytes antimaleware could detect this  just the online scanner which wouldnt remove it itself or anything and the ask toolbar is in add remove programs im just wondering.. should i remove it that way? will that get rid of the malware the online scanner found?

[evilfantasy]

The Ask.com toolbar isn't malicious but it does get installed sometimes without the users permission. That's why it is flagged by some malware scanners. If you installed it or if you use it then it's fine. If you don't want it > How do I "uninstall" the Ask Toolbar?

[computeruler]

o ok thanks just making shure

[helennorris2922]

Hey,

I sometimes use AVG ThreatLabs - www.avgthreatlabs.com - to check if some sites that I want to browse are safe. It rates ask.com and the page for downloading the toolbar as probably safe. I hope this helps you.

[ThomasTheXPUser]

Hey,

I sometimes use AVG ThreatLabs - www.avgthreatlabs.com - to check if some sites that I want to browse are safe. It rates ask.com and the page for downloading the toolbar as probably safe. I hope this helps you.

Welcome to computerhope, and thanks for the insight. However, this is a three year old thread. It is generally not recommended to post in a topic that old.

Thanks
Thomas