What is DirectionsBuilder Toolbar?
DirectionsBuilder Toolbar is a false toolbar that comes on a computer without user consent. Usually DirectionsBuilder Toolbar comes bundled with other free programs via its web-clients or downloaders. According to the developers (Mindspark Interactive Network) it provides a quick and easy management of maps, directions, navigation services and so on. In fact, hijacker only brings trouble. DirectionsBuilder Toolbar changes your browser settings, such as homepage, default search engine and so on. These changes cannot be undone later. DirectionsBuilder Toolbar technically not a virus, but this program relates to the number of potentially unwanted programs. After penetrating the computer, DirectionsBuilder Toolbar begins to display a huge amount of ad banners and coupons. In fact, the main goal of the developers – is earn more money by displaying ads. In addition, the program analyzes the browsing and collect personal information. These data may be transferred to third parties. Remove from DirectionsBuilder Toolbar, if you find it on your PC.
How DirectionsBuilder Toolbar gets on your PC?
Adware or hijacker, such as DirectionsBuilder Toolbar, comes to PC bundled with free software without the user’s consent. This happens because users rarely follow the installation process. This program can get on the computer along with the archivers, players and other freeware. Always follow the installation process to avoid infecting your computer. Also, read the user agreement, don’t click the “Next” button if you doubt that the program is safe. No need to click “I agree” if the additional software that you are offered is unknown and uncertain. Choose the Advanced installation type to see everything that the installer offers you. If your computer is already infected, then use our instructions to get rid of DirectionsBuilder Toolbar right now.
How to remove DirectionsBuilder Toolbar from your computer?
To uninstall DirectionsBuilder Toolbar remove it from Control Panel, then delete all files and regkeys.
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Alternative Solution:
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You can try both of these products to remove DirectionsBuilder Toolbar
Or uninstall DirectionsBuilder Toolbar manually.
Step 1: Remove DirectionsBuilder Toolbar from Control Panel
Windows XP:
- Click Start.
- Control Panel.
- Then click Add or Remove Programs.
- Find DirectionsBuilder Toolbar.
- Click Uninstall.
Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows XP.
Windows 7/Windows Vista:
- Click Start.
- Then Control Panel.
- Click Uninstall a Program.
- Find DirectionsBuilder Toolbar and click Uninstall.
Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 7.
Windows 8/Windows 8.1:
- Open the Menu.
- Click Search.
- After that click Apps.
- Then Control Panel.
- Then as in Windows 7, click Uninstall a Program under Programs.
- Find DirectionsBuilder Toolbar, select it and click Uninstall.
Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 8 (8.1).
Windows 10:
- Click on the Start button (or press the Windows key) to open the Start menu, click on the Settings at the top.
- Click on App & features on the left menu.
- On the right side, locate DirectionsBuilder Toolbar and click it, then click on the Uninstall button.
- Click on Uninstall to confirm.
Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 10
Note: If you can’t find required program, sort programs by date in Control panel and search for last installed programs.
After that remove DirectionsBuilder Toolbar from your browser.
Step 2: Remove DirectionsBuilder Toolbar from browsers
Google Chrome:
- Open Google Chrome
- Push Alt + F.
- Click Tools.
- Choose Extensions.
- Find DirectionsBuilder Toolbar.
- Click the trash can icon to remove it.
Learn more about removing extensions from Chrome.
Mozilla Firefox:
- Open Firefox.
- Push Shift + Ctrl + A.
- Choose DirectionsBuilder Toolbar.
- Click Disable or Remove button.
Learn more about removing extensions from Firefox.
Internet Explorer:
- Open IE.
- Push Alt + T.
- Click Manage Add-ons.
- Select Toolbars and Extensions.
- Click Disable DirectionsBuilder Toolbar.
- Click More information link in the left-bottom corner.
- Click Remove button.
- If this button is grayed out – perform alternative steps.
Learn more about removing extensions from IE.
Step 3: Resetting your browser search and homepage settings
Reset browser setting in Google Chrome:- Click the Chrome menu (3 bar button) in the top right corner.
- Choose Settings.
- Click Show advanced settings.
- Go to Reset browser settings section.
- Click Reset browser settings.
- In the dialog that appears, click Reset.
Learn more about resetting browser settings in Google Chrome.
Reset browser setting in Mozilla Firefox:- Open Mozilla Firefox.
- Go to Help.
- Go to Troubleshooting information.
- Click Reset Firefox… button.
Learn more about resetting browser settings in Mozilla Firefox.
Reset browser setting in Internet Explorer:- Open Internet Explorer.
- Click on the cogwheel in the right upper corner.
- Click Internet options.
- Got to Advanced tab.
- Click Reset button.
- Put a tick near Delete personal settings checkbox.
- Click Reset button.
Learn more about resetting browser settings in Internet Explorer.
Step 4: Remove following files and folders of DirectionsBuilder Toolbar:
Remove following regitry entries:
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Written by Rami Douafi