Goofler Toolbar

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The Goofler Toolbar is promoted as a Web browser extension that permits computer users to carry out specific searches and receive special deals directly from their Web browser. Unfortunately, the Goofler Toolbar is a PUP, or Potentially Unwanted Program. The Goofler Toolbar is a browser hijacker, meaning that the Goofler Toolbar is a type of unwanted component that forces computer users to visit Search.conduit.com and other websites associated with the Goofler Toolbar repeatedly. Some of the following are symptoms that have been associated with the Goofler Toolbar:

  • The Web browser's homepage will be changed to the infamous Conduit search engine, a service that is known for being associated with delivering marketing materials rather than legitimate search results.
  • The affected Web browser may be redirected towards certain websites associated with the Goofler Toolbar.
  • The affected Web browser may display pop-up and sliding advertisements.
  • The affected Web browser may run slowly, and pages may take a long time to load. These performance problems may extend to the entirety of the affected computer.

How the Goofler Toolbar is Usually Installed on a Computer

The two most common ways in which the Goofler Toolbar is distributed are through social engineering and by bundling this PUP with some freeware or shareware applications. There are cases of Facebook scams where accounts infected with malware have posted content on their contacts' walls. Clicking on this content may lead to downloads of PUPs like the Goofler Toolbar. The Goofler Toolbar is also often bundled with software such as media players or file conversion tools. ESG malware analysts recommend that computer users avoid freeware programs that are bundled with the Goofler Toolbar and similar components due to the fact that there are usually many free alternatives that do not force computer users to install adware or browser hijackers on their computer.

How to Deal with the Symptoms Associated with the Goofler Toolbar

The Goofler Toolbar can be removed with the help of an anti-malware program. It is important to note that the Goofler Toolbar may be installed on most Web browsers running on Windows and that it is usually necessary to remove the Goofler Toolbar using the Windows Control Panel. It may also be necessary to undo changes made by the Goofler Toolbar to your Web browser's settings by altering your preferences manually.

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