How to Remove a Starware Toolbar

<h1>How to Remove a Starware Toolbar</h1>

<p align=right>by Brenda H. Murphy</p>

<div align=justify>Depending on what ISP (Internet Service Provider) you use to access the internet, each has its own toolbar. The function of a toolbar is to facilitate website searches, block or allow pop-ups, and track your most recent searches. Some toolbars have more specialized tools than others, but they all function in a similar fashion.<BR><BR>One problem with accessing the internet is opening your browser and noticing an extra toolbar at the top of your screen. It may seem to have appeared overnight. The new toolbar is a nuisance. It takes up more space on the screen. If your additional toolbar is a Starware toolbar, it may not be as innocent as it looks. Learn how to remove it to avoid major computer damage.<BR><BR>The Starware toolbar is, in reality, a type of adware or spyware. Both of these terms refer to unwanted software that worms its way into your computer. The job of spyware, like Starware toolbar, is to do just that—spy. These programs monitor the websites you visit, cause pop-ups to interrupt your web searches, and slow down your server. Some programs also try to decipher passwords and credit card information. Spyware is highly destructive and can invade your files without your knowledge. Starware toolbar can find its way onto your computer as a plug-in to a program that you purposely downloaded. <BR><BR>Once the toolbar is discovered, it needs to be removed. If you are a computer savvy person, then you can take a chance and manually remove the Starware toolbar by deleting all of the files on your computer that relate to Starware. This process can be long and tedious. There is a high risk of the possibility of damaging necessary files, shared files, or deleting the wrong files which could cripple your computer.<BR><BR>To make sure that the Starware toolbar is removed completely and properly, invest in anti-spyware software. Check out the website, www.internetsecurityzone.com. They provide a list of software options to get rid of Starware toolbar. All spyware removers are not the same. Read the descriptions of each one before downloading it onto your computer. You don’t want to compound an already serious computer problem.<BR><BR>To protect your computer against unwanted programs, review all downloads carefully before choosing to ad them to your computer. Install an anti-spyware program that will search out viruses, bugs, and other potential hazards to protect your files and personal information from third party intruders.<BR><BR>Visit http://www.LearnHowToRemove.com for a growing library of tips to remove those annoying messes in your life. </div>

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