What is Taskbar System?

Taskbar System is classified as a Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA) that can arrive on a system through other malware or unknowingly downloaded by users. It adds specific folders and files to the system, such as %AppDataLocal%\Programs\Taskbar system and %AppDataLocal%\TaskbarSystem, and can cause unwanted behavior like displaying ads and slowing down the computer. Antivirus programs like Trend Micro identify it as Proxyware.MSIL.TaskbarSys.A, highlighting its potential threat to system security. To remove this unwanted application, users can search for and delete specific folders associated with it, then restart the computer in normal mode and scan for files detected as PUA.Win32.TaskbarSys.A using antivirus software.

How Taskbar System gets on your PC?

Programs, that are among the potentially unwanted programs come bundled with free software. Typically, such programs penetrate the PC without the user’s consent. Because of this, many users do not realize that a computer is infected with malware and the PC is at great risk. However, it is worth noting that the main reason for such penetrations – carelessness user. People do not read the terms and conditions during the installation of free software. It was there that might contain a consent to install PUP. Also, during the installation, ensure that the installer did not offer you a third-party software. To prevent such problems, you should always follow the installation process, read the terms and conditions, do not agree to install additional software, and select the Advanced type of installation. If Taskbar System has already penetrated your computer, you can use the instructions below.

How to remove Taskbar System from your computer?

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SpyHunter & CleanMyMac

Step 1: Remove Taskbar System from Applictions

Windows 7/Windows Vista:

1. Click Start.
2. Then Control Panel.
3. Click Uninstall a Program.
4. Find Taskbar System and click Uninstall.

Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 7.

Windows 8/Windows 8.1:

1. Open the Menu.
2. Click Search.
3. After that click Apps.
4. Then Control Panel.
5. Then as in Windows 7, click Uninstall a Program under Programs.
6. Find Taskbar System, select it and click Uninstall.

Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 8 (8.1).

Windows 10:

1. Click on the Start button (or press the Windows key) to open the Start menu, click on the Settings at the top.
2. Click on App & features on the left menu.
3. On the right side, locate Taskbar System and click it, then click on the Uninstall button.
4. Click on Uninstall to confirm.

Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 10

Windows 11:

1. Press Win + X to open the Quick Access Menu.
2. Select Control Panel.
3. Choose Programs and Features.
4. Locate Taskbar System in the list of installed programs.
5. Click on it and select Uninstall.
6. Follow the prompts to complete the uninstallation process.

Note: If you can’t find required program, sort programs by date in Control panel and search for last installed programs.

Step 2: Remove Taskbar System Services:

1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
2. Type services.msc and press Enter.
3. Look for any services related to Taskbar System.
4. Disable and stop these services.

Step 3. Delete Scheduled Tasks

1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
2. Type taskschd.msc and press Enter.
3. Delete any tasks associated with Taskbar System.

Step 4. Check Startup Programs

1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open the Task Manager.
2. Go to the Startup tab.
3. Disable any entries related to Taskbar System.

Step 5. Remove Registry Entries

1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
2. Type regedit and press Enter.
3. Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE and HKEY_CURRENT_USER\\SOFTWARE.
4. Look for any keys related to Taskbar System and delete them.

By following these steps, you can effectively remove Taskbar System from your Windows system and improve your overall security.