Should I remove Softonic toolbar on IE?

Lifespan of installation (until removal)

Versions

Version	Distribution
1.8.16.10	0.13%

Other programs by Softonic International S.L

• Softonic for Windows
• Softonic Assistant
• Softonic-Eng7 Toolbar
• Softonic English FF Toolbar
• Softonic-IT Toolbar
• Softonic Deutsch Toolbar
• Softonic-Austria_ Toolbar
• Softonic-Australia Toolbar

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from Softonic International S.L.

Softonic toolbar is a web browser toolbar specificaly for Internet Explorer that provides generic toolbar functionality including search features (to a Softonic branded affiliate search result page) and various social media integration features. It also includes a langiage translator and built-in pop-up blocker. It is also integrated into the Softonic site for developers to check new reviews in Softonic right after they’re published.

The program adds a toolbar to Microsoft Internet Explorer. The primary executable is named softonicsrv.exe. Many users end up uninstalling this after less than a month of it being installed. The setup package generally installs about 6 files and is usually about 1.96 MB (2,054,237 bytes).

Displayed publisher: Softonic

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\softonic\softonic\1.6.7.4

Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\Softonic\Softonic\1.6.7.4\uninstall.exe"

Estimated size: 1.96 MB

1. On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
• Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
• Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
2. When you find the program Softonic toolbar on IE, click it, and then do one of the following:
• Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
• Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Softonic toolbar on IE.
4. If for some reason uninstallation fails, please install Microsoft's uninstall fixer utility which will help fix problems with programs that can't be uninstalled at support.microsoft.com.

1. Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
2. Click the Advanced tab, and then click Reset. Select the Delete personal settings check box if you would also like to remove search providers, Accelerators and home pages. When Internet Explorer finishes applying default settings, click Close, and then click OK.
3. The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.

1. At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
2. To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
3. When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.

1. Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
2. Select Settings. In the "Search" section, click Manage search engine. Check if (Default) is displayed next to your preferred search engine. If not, mouse over it and click Make default. Mouse over any other suspicious search engine entries that are not familiar and click X to remove them.
3. When the "Show Home button" checkbox is selected, a web address appears below it. If you want the Homepage button to open up a different webpage, click Change to enter a link.
4. Restart Google Chrome.

HOW DOES IT RUN? Plugs into Internet Explorer

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 64% Keep it 36%

GLOBAL RANK #9,518

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

Germany	16.86%
Belgium	7.72%
Spain	6.56%
United States	6.05%
Israel	4.63%
Netherlands	4.12%
Italy	3.60%
Switzerland	2.70%
Canada	2.45%
MA	1.93%
Colombia	1.93%
France	1.93%
DZ	1.93%
Austria	1.80%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

Softonic operates a Website for software downloads as well as distributes an application programming interface that allows developers to build applications and mashups based on Softonic's content; and Softonic Answers, a user community for exchanging information and opinions about software.

Publisher URL: en.softonic.com

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