Threat Summary
| Threat Summary | |
| Name | EasyHomeDecorating Toolbar |
| Type | PUP |
| Description | A potentially unwanted toolbar that is well developed and distributed by Mindspark interactive. |
| Spreading Methods | It spreads through bundled with other third-party software such as various download managers, media streaming software, PDF creators, freeware, shareware and so on. |
| Affected web browsers | Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox etc. |
| Affected PC | All Windows PC such as Windows 7, 8, 8.1 and the latest Windows 10. |
| Removal | Click to uninstall EasyHomeDecorating Toolbar |
Brief Description About EasyHomeDecorating Toolbar
EasyHomeDecorating Toolbar is a potentially unwanted toolbar that is well developed and distributed by Mindspark interactive. Mindspark interactive's software products are well known and renowned for their questionable reliability and for the fact that they usually propagated with the help of unfair techniques. The EasyHomeDecorating Toolbar is fully compatible with most modern and widely used web browsers so that many users add the EasyHomeDecorating Toolbar accidentally to their web browsers.
The purpose of EasyHomeDecorating Toolbar is to provide users with a quick and convenient way to search the web for furnitures, home decoration ideas and other ornaments that is used to enhance appearance of their homes'. Although, the EasyHomeDecorating Toolbar affect your web browser's configuration by changing your default homepage and search engine. These changes are not looking dangerous or harmful but they certainly be annoying especially considering the fact that the EasyHomeDecorating Toolbar restores its all settings whenever users attempt to revert the changes it made.
EasyHomeDecorating Toolbar spreads through bundled with other third-party software such as various download managers, media streaming software, PDF creators, freeware, shareware and so on. EasyHomeDecorating Toolbar sets the search engine to hpmyway.com and starts its functions such as advertising, redirecting and non-personal data tracking. EasyHomeDecorating Toolbar tries to convince you about its handy functionality by providing you with short access to popular social platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and shortcuts to other well known websites such as Gmail, YouTube, Amazon, Walmart and many others. Its presence will diminish your web browsers performance and initiate frequent freezes on your computer system. Malware analysts found out that it is set to collect personally non-identifiable information like viewed pages, search queries, data entered in certain websites, clicks, IP address, username, password and similar information which is used for unfair purposes in future. It hijacks all popular internet browsers which is used by billions of people such as Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Opera, Microsoft Edge etc.
The EasyHomeDecorating Toolbar is distributed as an optional install that is being offered by shareware and freeware software. Users who had like to know about how to keep the EasyHomeDecorating Toolbar away from their computer systems should remember to pay extra attention to the installation instructions which they are presented whenever they install a new application.
To unistall this EasyHomeDecorating Toolbar easily, follow our simple guidlines which is given below:
Click to Free Scan for EasyHomeDecorating Toolbar on PC
Step:1 Remove EasyHomeDecorating Toolbar or any Suspicious Program from Control Panel resulting in Pop-ups
- Click on Start and in Menu, Select Control Panel.
- In Control Panel, Search for EasyHomeDecorating Toolbar or any suspicious program
- Once found, Click to Uninstall EasyHomeDecorating Toolbar or related program from list of Programs
- However, if you are not sure do not Uninstall it as this will remove it permanently from the system.
Step:2 How to Reset Google Chrome to Remove EasyHomeDecorating Toolbar
- Open Google Chrome browser on your PC
- On the top right corner of the browser you will see 3 stripes option, click on it.
- After that click on Settings from the list of menus available on chrome’s panel.
- At the end of the page, a button is available with option to “Reset settings”.
- Click on the button and get rid of EasyHomeDecorating Toolbar from your Google Chrome.
How to Reset Mozilla Firefox to Uninstall EasyHomeDecorating Toolbar
- Open Mozilla Firefox web browser and click on the options icon with 3 stripes sign and also click on help option with (?) mark.
- Now click on “Troubleshooting Information” from the given list.
- Within the upper right corner of the next window you can find “Refresh Firefox” button, click on it.
- To reset your Mozilla Firefox browser simply click on “Refresh Firefox” button again, after which all unwanted changes made by EasyHomeDecorating Toolbar will be removed automatically.
Steps to Reset Internet Explorer to Get Rid of EasyHomeDecorating Toolbar
- You need to close all Internet Explorer windows which are currently working or open.
- Now open Internet Explorer again and click on Tools button, with wrench icon.
- Go to the menu and click on Internet Options.
- A dialogue box will appear, then click on Advanced tab on it.
- Saying Reset Internet Explorer Settings, click on Reset again.
- When IE applied the default settings then, click on Close. And then click OK.
Restart the PC is a must for taking effect on all the changes you have made.
Step:3 How to Protect your PC from EasyHomeDecorating Toolbar in Near Future
Steps to Turn On Safe Browsing Features
Internet Explorer: Activate SmartScreen Filter against EasyHomeDecorating Toolbar
- This can be done on IE Versions 8 and 9. It mailnly helps in detecting EasyHomeDecorating Toolbar while browsing
- Launch IE
- Choose Tools in IE 9. If you are using IE 8, Find Safety option in Menu
- Now Select SmartScreen Filter and opt for Turn on SmartScreen Filter
- Once done, Restart IE
How to Enable Phishing and EasyHomeDecorating Toolbar Protection on Google Chrome
- Click on Google Chrome browser
- Select Customize and Control Google Chrome (3-Bar Icon)
- Now Choose Settings from the option
- In the Settings Option, Click on Show advanced Settings which can be found at the bottom of the Setup
- Select Privacy Section and click on Enable Phishing and Malware Protection
- Now Restart Chrome, this will keep your browser safe from EasyHomeDecorating Toolbar
How to Block EasyHomeDecorating Toolbar Attack and Web Forgeries
- Click to Load Mozilla Firefox
- Press on Tools on Top Menu and Select options
- Choose Security and enable check mark on following
- warn me when some site installs add-ons
- Block reported Web forgeries
- Block reported attack Sites
If still EasyHomeDecorating Toolbar exists on your system, Scan your PC to detect and Get Rid of it
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