JokeFanatic Toolbar - How to remove

JokeFanatic Toolbar is classified as an adware because it uses unfair methods to infiltrate. Besides, its main goal is a related to promoting ads. Once you notice this toolbar at your browser, you will also notice excessive amount of ads while browsing and among your search results. As already mentioned above, the program changes your search provider which makes it easier for it to display ads.

Basically, the program is trying to redirect computer users to sponsored websites and create bigger traffic to these pages. JokeFanatic Toolbar may also monitor what websites you are visiting and what search queries you are making. Later it will use this data to generate ads according to your interests.If you click on ads displayed by JokeFanatic Toolbar you will help adware creators to make money from the clicks on specific links. This methods of promotion is unethical and it’s another reason to claissify JokeFanatic Toolbar as a potentially unwanted program.

Distribution Methods of JokeFanatic Toolbar

The most popular way of distribution of JokeFanatic Toolbar is with other free software that can be downloaded from the Internet. Basically, when you download and install some freebie from the Internet, there is a chance that JokeFanatic Toolbar will be installed alongside, without your consent. To avoid this, do not download software from websites with questionable reputation. When you are downloading freeware from well known websites, be very attentive during the installation of them. If possible, opt for Custom or Advanced install mode. This way you will be sure that you can refuse adding optional programs. Read all terms of conditions as well. They normally provide information about any bundles too.

To remove JokeFanatic Toolbar automatically, use a reputable antispyware program. This is the easiest way to get rid of this adware without extra risks. To remove JokeFanatic Toolbar manually, remove everything related to it from Control Panel and restore the settings of the browsers that got infected. Follow the guide below to learn how to do it step by step.

On behalf of developers of JokeFanatic Toolbar we were asked to remove this article due to false information on it. However, we feel like this post is correct and helpful to our readers. JokeFanatic Toolbar and other software developed by Mindspark Interactive Network, Inc. can be detected and recognised as viruses or potentially unwanted software by various anti-malware tools. Toolbars developed by Mindspark share same EULA (End User License Agreement) that is mislieding. It claims that this software is not an adware or malware, while there are statements that toolbars might display advertisements from 3rd parties or monetise toolbars in other ways. By definition such software is considered as an adware. All articles posted on www.2-viruses.com regarding products of Mindspark are correct.

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How to remove JokeFanatic Toolbar from your computer

How to remove JokeFanatic Toolbar using Windows Control Panel

Many hijackers and adware like JokeFanatic Toolbar install some of their components as regular Windows programs as well as additional software. This part of malware can be uninstalled from the Control Panel. To access it, do the following.

• Start→Control Panel (older Windows) or press Windows Key→Search and enter Control Panel and then press Enter (Windows 8, Windows 10).
• Choose Uninstall Program (if you don't see it, click in the upper right next to "View by" and select Category).
• Go through the list of programs and select entries related to JokeFanatic Toolbar . You can click on "Name" or "Installed On" to reorder your programs and make JokeFanatic Toolbar easier to find.
• Click the Uninstall button. If you're asked if you really want to remove the program, click Yes.
• In many cases anti-malware programs are better at detecting related parasites, thus I recommend installing Spyhunter to identify other programs that might be a part of this infection.

TopRemove malicious extensions from Internet Explorer

• Press on the Gear icon→Manage Add-ons.
  
• Go through Toolbars and extensions. Remove everything related to JokeFanatic Toolbar and items you do not know that are made not by Google, Microsoft, Yahoo, Oracle or Adobe.
  
• Close the Options.

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings

If you are still experiencing any issues related to JokeFanatic Toolbar, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Press on the Gear icon->Internet Options.
  
• Choose the Advanced tab and click on the Reset button.
  
• Select a “Delete personal settings” checkbox and click on the Reset button.
  
• Click on the Close button on the confirmation box, then close your browser.
  

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.

TopRemoving JokeFanatic Toolbar from Chrome

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Google Chrome window. Select “Settings”.
  
• Click “Extensions” on the left menu bar.
• Go through the extensions list and remove programs you do not need, especially similar to JokeFanatic Toolbar. Click on the trash bin icon next to JokeFanatic Toolbar or other add-ons you want to remove.
  
• Press on the “Remove” button on the Confirmation window.
  
• If unsure, you can disable them temporarily.
  
• Restart Chrome.

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings

If you are still experiencing any issues related to JokeFanatic Toolbar, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Click on Chrome’s menu button (three horizontal lines) and select Settings.
  
• Scroll to the end of the page and click on the Reset settings button.
  
• Click on the Reset button on the confirmation box.
  

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.

TopRemoving JokeFanatic Toolbar from Firefox

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Mozilla window and select the “Add-ons” icon (or press Ctrl+Shift+A on your keyboard).
  
• Go through Extensions and Addons list, remove everything JokeFanatic Toolbar related and items you do not recognise. If you do not know the extension and it is not made by Mozilla, Google, Microsoft, Oracle or Adobe then you probably do not need it.
  

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings If you are still experiencing any issues related to JokeFanatic Toolbar, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Mozilla Firefox window. Click on the Help button.
  
• Choose Troubleshooting Information on the Help menu.
  
• Click on the Reset Firefox button.
  
• Click on the Reset Firefox button on the confirmation box. Mozilla Firefox will close and change the settings to default.
  

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.

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