How to remove browser toolbars and add ons on Windows

Browser toolbars, add ons and extensions help extend other programs, such as Trend Micro Security, its functionality, like protecting yourself from threats and improve online privacy when using a web browser.

However, some toolbars can also get installed unknowingly alongside other programs you added on your computer. These unwanted and unneccessary toolbars may affect your browser performance, much worse, hijack your home page and search engines.

Here's how to remove them:

1. Uninstall unneccessary apps.

   Remove the toolbar manually through the Control Panel:

   1. Click the Start , then go to Settings > Apps > Apps & Features. You can also access it via the shortcut button below:

      Windows Apps & Features

   2. Look for the programs that you are not using anymore, then click Uninstall.
2. Remove toolbars on your web browser manually:
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   Remove unwanted toolbars/extensions in Google Chrome

   1. Open Google Chrome.
   2. On the upper right corner, click the Menu button ⋮, then go to More Tools > Extensions.
   3. Click the Remove button on to the toolbar you want to remove.
   4. A warning window will appear. Click Remove to proceed.

   Remove unwanted toolbars/extensions in Microsoft Edge

   1. Open Microsoft Edge.
   2. At the top right corner, click Settings and more , then choose Extensions.
   3. Click the Remove button on to the extension you want to remove.
   4. Click Remove again to confirm.

   Remove unwanted toolbars/extensions in Mozilla Firefox

   1. Open Mozilla Firefox.
   2. At the upper right, click the Menu button ☰, then select Add ons and Themes.
   3. Select Extensions.
   4. Click the button on to the extension you want to remove, then choose Remove.

See also

• How to clear web browser cache
• How to clear cookies
• How to reset web browsers