TypingFanatic Toolbar Removal Guide

If you think that you fingers fly over the keyboard and you want to test yourself against other writers, the TypingFanatic Toolbar may seem a perfect tool. You can get involved in a competition just by a single click. But why even the Mindspark Interactive Network, Inc, which is the developer of this browser extension, states that their products “should be regarded as unsecure.”? Probably you should learn more about the program to understand why it has to be removed.

This application not only adds toolbar to your browser. Like any other Mindspark product, such as APlusGamer Toolbar, TrackAPackage Toolbar, or DownloadManagerTool Toolbar, it changes your homepage and default search engine to Ask.com. You will soon notice that advertisements are provided on the top of search results to your every query. Please note that it is not only a disturbing but also a potentially dangerous thing.

You may ask what dangers could lie in simple ads. We will show why you can expose yourself to them by clicking on any ad, even if it is done unintentionally. Advertisements are provided by third parties, and TypingFanatic Toolbar bears no responsibility for any content provided by those parties: “You hereby acknowledge and agree that by using an MS Product you may be exposed to Content that may be offensive, indecent or objectionable in your community.” This is a quote from the Mindspark End User License Agreement. So, for example, you may be redirected to some website that displays fake virus alert and says that you need to dial a free number to receive an antivirus removal tool. Of course, this call will not be free by any means. As a result, you may suffer losses by continuing to use TypingFanatic Toolbar. Listen to our advice and remove the application.

Furthermore, there are some security-related things we would like to share with you. First of all, you had the possibility to decline Ask.com when you installed TypingFanatic Toolbar. Of course, it is quite understandable that you decided to give it a try. However, the level of your safety would me much higher if you carefully evaluated every piece of software you allow on your computer. And we can support these words by further facts. TypingFanatic Toolbar can be downloaded via the official source. But it also may sneak into your computer without you having a clue about it. This toolbar comes bundled in a package with other free programs. Usually, they are downloaded from torrent or other file sharing pages. Please be aware that those packages may include software that was created for malicious goals. Maybe your computer is already infected. So, you should always go for the custom installation mode and check if no program tries to trick you and enter your computer unnoticed.

We have prepared a comprehensive guide on how the unwanted toolbar should be removed. In case you want to restore your browser settings, you will find our instructions useful as well. If you are not sure of yourself, we can recommend that you use SpyHunter. It is a reliable defensive tool that already knows how to deal with all the children coming from the Mindspark family. You would also be protected from all kinds of online threats. Do not hesitate to ask any questions related to TypingFanatic Toolbar or the antimalware product and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Remove the toolbar manually

Windows 8 or Windows 8.1

1. Simultaneously press the Windows key + S.
2. Enter Control Panel and click on the appeared icon.
3. Go to Uninstall a program.
4. Remove TypingFanatic Toolbar.

Windows XP

1. Click the Start button on the lower left corner of your screen.
2. Open Control Panel.
3. Click on Uninstall a program.
4. Remove TypingFanatic Toolbar.

Windows 7 or Windows Vista

1. Open the Start menu.
2. Click on Control Panel.
3. Access Uninstall a program.
4. Delete TypingFanatic Toolbar.

Restore your browser settings

Google Chrome

1. Navigate to the Customize and control Google Chrome icon in the upper right corner.
2. Click on it.
3. Select More tools.
4. Click on Extensions.
5. Click on the Remove from Chrome… icon near the unwanted extension.
6. Select Remove.
7. Go to Settings.
8. Select Show Home button and click Change.
9. Restore your homepage and click OK.
10. Go to Manage search engine.
11. Select Done after removing the unwanted engine.

Mozilla Firefox

1. Press the Alt key to open the Menu Bar.
2. Select Tools and then Add-ons.
3. Go to Extensions and remove TypingFanatic.
4. Go back to Tools and select Options.
5. Go to Search and remove the unwanted search engine.
6. Go to General and restore your homepage.
7. Restart your browser.

Internet Explorer

1. Tap the Alt key and select Tools.
2. Go to Internet Options.
3. Change your homepage and click OK.
4. Go back to Tools and select Manage Add-ons.
5. Go to Search Provider.
6. Remove the unwanted search engine.