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* What is Taskbar

* Download WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool

* Remove Taskbar manually

* Uninstall Taskbar from Windows 10

* Uninstall Taskbar from Windows 8/8.1

* Uninstall Taskbar from Windows 7

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Threat indicator: MEDIUM

Threat's profile

Name of the threat:

Command or file name:

Threat type:

Affected OS:

Affected browsers:

Taskbar

(*.*)

Badware

Win32 (Windows XP, Vista/7, 8/8.1, Windows 10)

Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari


System Registry peculiarity that allows applications to be carried out automatically when opening the computer boots can be used by Taskbar to cheat seeks to remove itself during the action of badware removal. Taskbar deceives users either by moving on desirable programs or by deceiving them into installing it (trojan method). Internet Explorer program also assist s to make enclosings for Taskbar in the form of Browser Helper Objects making urgent requirement in virus removal tool. Some Taskbar authors infest platform through protection holes in the website or in other software (even removal tools), so it's immediately needed to remove Taskbar or leastways try to execute salvation. Taskbar commercial for pornography is displayed without restrictions, so parents invariably need to install anti virus tools to remove badware not to let their offsprings see that. Taskbar causes prevail this feature as required to advertisers paying for advertising places giving funds to disable its removal and sophisticating Taskbar even for seemly removal tool.

Taskbar intrusion method

Taskbar installs on your PC along with free software. This method is called "bundled installation". Freeware offers you to install additional module (Taskbar). Then if you fail to decline the offer it starts hidden installation. Taskbar copies its file(s) to your hard disk. Its typical file name is (*.*). Sometimes it creates new startup key with name Taskbar and value (*.*). You can also find it in your processes list with name (*.*) or Taskbar. Also, it can create folder with name Taskbar under C:\Program Files\ or C:\ProgramData. After installation Taskbar starts displaying ads, pop-ups, banners on your PC or in browsers. It is recommended to remove Taskbar immediately.


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Threat's description and solution are developed by Security Stronghold security team.

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* Manual Taskbar removal.

* Download Taskbar Removal Tool.


How to remove Taskbar manually

This problem can be solved manually by deleting all registry keys and files connected with Taskbar, removing it from starup list and unregistering all corresponding DLLs. Additionally missing DLL's should be restored from distribution in case they are corrupted by Taskbar.

To get rid of Taskbar, you should:


1. Kill the following processes and delete the appropriate files:


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Warning: you should delete only those files which checksums are listed as malicious. There may be valid files with the same names in your system. We recommend you to use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool for safe problem solution.

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2. Delete the following malicious folders:


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3. Delete the following malicious registry entries and\or values:


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Warning: if value is listed for some registry entries, you should only clear these values and leave keys with such values untouched. We recommend you to use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool for safe problem solution.


Uninstall Taskbar related programs from Control Panel

We recommend you to check list of installed programs and search for Taskbar entry or other unknown and suspicious programs. Below are instructions for different version if Windows. In some cases adware programs are protected by malicious service or process and it will not allow you to uninstall it. If Taskbar won't uninstall or gives you error message that you do not have sufficient rights to do this perform below instructions in Safe Mode or Safe Mode with Networking or use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool.


Windows 10


  • Click on the Start menu and choose Settings

  • Then click on System and choose Apps & Features in the left column

  • Find Taskbar under in the list and click Uninstall button near it.

  • Confirm by clicking Uninstall button in opened window if necessary.



Windows 8/8.1


  • Right click on the bottom left corner of the screen (while on your desktop)

  • In the menu choose Control Panel

  • Click Uninstall a program under Programs and Features.

  • Locate Taskbar or other related suspicious program.

  • Click Uninstall button.

  • Wait until uninstall process is complete.


Windows 7/Vista


  • Click Start and choose Control Panel.

  • Choose Programs and Features and Uninstall a program.

  • In the list of installed programs find Taskbar

  • Click Uninstall button.


Windows XP


  • Click Start

  • In the menu choose Control Panel

  • Choose Add / Remove Programs.

  • Find Taskbar related entries.

  • Click Remove button.


Protect computer and browsers from infection

Adware threats like Taskbar are very wide-spread, and unfortunatelly many antiviruses fail to detect it. To protect your computer from future infection we recommend you to use SpyHunter, it has active protection module and browser settings guard. It does not conflict with any antiviruses and creates additional shield against threats like Taskbar.

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Here are the descriptions of problems connected with Taskbar and (*.*) we received earlier:

Problem Summary: Taskbar keeps popping up every 15 min.

Without me wanting to, my taskbar pops up to the front of the screen, and requires me to click the screen for it to go away.

Thank you very much

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: no menu bars, etc

I cannot download anything, have no menu bars, can't send pictures to fb. small box with rred X in bottom right. Every time I try to download it flaxshes then will not let me?

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: unwanted icon on taskbar

downloaded free youtube video downloader, did not completely intall..deleted download from download file..icon on taskbar saying install not complete, when I try to remove a pop-up says I can't cancel at this time please wait...how can I remove this?

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: remove crawler from my homepage

remove crawler from my homepage toolbar for good please

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: virus trojan worm ?

i 'm not sure what is going on been having problems for a week i cannot open my control panel and in my task bar i have this gold shield with an !point in the middle of it.. i have ran malwarebytes it removed some threat but still having problems i have avast and it took out some things but still having this shield and still having major problems can u help

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: Delete mcagent.exe & mcupdui.exe

Running Windows 7 64 bit and I uninstalled Mcafee but still have notification area icons showing up. I know I can hide the notifications but how do I delete them completely. The following icons show up:
(1) mcagent.exe (McAfee SegurityCenter)
(2) mcupdui.exe (Updates for your McAfee products were ..)
(3) mcupdui.exe (Installing)

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: Delete mcagent.exe

Running Windows 7 64 bit and I uninstalled Mcafee but still have notification area icons showing up. I know I can hide the notifications but how do I delete them completely. The following icons show up:
(1) mcagent.exe
(2) mcupdui.exe (twice)

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: I have not received any reply mail. How to resolved my problems?????

The problem of john was resolved by our support team.

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: crazy amount of pop ups

i am getting tons of pop ups. this is what is really bothering my system. Message from webpage: avg found suspicious activity on your pc and will perform some action on your pc. i hit ok and it tells me that i have tons of viruses. i know that it is a fake warning.. i have even did a system recovery, but still getting pop ups.

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: Unwanted Mcafee

Running Windows 7 64 bit and I uninstalled Mcafee but still have notification area icons showing up. I know I can hide the notifications but how do I delete them completely. The following icons show up:
(1) mcagent.exe (twice)
(2) mcupdui.exe (twice)

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

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