Unwanted Search Box in Menu Bar

Discussion in 'Software' started by rbaron, Dec 13, 2012.

  1. rbaron

    rbaron Private E-2

    I downloaded a piece of software and the software installed a "Search Box" in the menu bar.

    I did not like the software so I removed it from my computer using Advanced System Care Uninstaller 6.

    That did not remove the search box. I looked under View-->ToolBars, but the choice for seeing or unseeing is not there.

    I attched a 13k .jpg so you can see what I mean.

    Thanks in advance.....
     

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  2. Nick T

    Nick T MajorGeek

    Look in your remove programs and see if it's there. Try right clicking an open space at the top of your browser and see if you can disable it, and search for it's file and delete it, I would also run Malwarebytes.
     
  3. rbaron

    rbaron Private E-2

    When I right clisk it it brings up the same thing as if I pulled down the "View" option in the menu bar.

    I ran, after updating, the Malware program, restarted, but the pesky item is still there.

    Any other suggestions? Thanks for trying.

    Rich
     
  4. Nick T

    Nick T MajorGeek

    Check Add-ons and see if it listed there.
     
  5. plodr

    plodr MajorGeek Super Extraordinaire Moderator Staff Member

    What software so we don't have to guess what unwanted toolbar was installed with it?
     
  6. rbaron

    rbaron Private E-2

    That's the thing.... I am not sure what it was. I'll figure it out. Thanks much to all that helped.
     
  7. rbaron

    rbaron Private E-2

    Ok, I got it.... it was part of a Babylon toolbar.
     
  8. plodr

    plodr MajorGeek Super Extraordinaire Moderator Staff Member

    Babylon Toolbar is malware.
    What browser are you using? I can find removal instructions, from sites I trust - do not go to sites saying they can remove it - you may get other junk on the computer.

    Or, you can go to the malware section here
    http://forums.majorgeeks.com/forumdisplay.php?f=35
    and tell them you need help removing the Babylon Toolbar.

    This is for FF
    Code:
    http://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/remove-babylon-toolbar-home-page-and-search-engine
     
  9. rbaron

    rbaron Private E-2

    I'll have a look at the link(s) you mentioned and see what I can do to remove the Babylon malware.

    Thanks for responding.
     
  10. rbaron

    rbaron Private E-2

    Thanks for all that helped and advised. It is gone and I'm happy. Just did not like the search bar right next to the tab in Firefox.

    You guys are the best.
     

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