MySavings Toolbar

Posted by Max Lehmann on October 15, 2013

What is MySavings Toolbar?

MySavings Toolbar is a browser extension that is often categorized as potentially unwanted program. It is not a computer infection, but the application may be related to a variety of security issues. In order to make sure that your system is not threatened by any potentially security issues, it is for the best to remove MySavings Toolbar from your computer once you notice this extension on your browser. It is also possible that this browser extension has arrived with other potentially unwanted application, so to make sure that your system is absolutely safe; do run a full system scan. test Download Removal Tool100% FREE spyware scan and
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Where does MySavings Toolbar come from?

MySavings Toolbar is one of the extensions from Conduit family, and it means that it can be downloaded from the webpage that is common to all toolbars from the Conduit group. The official website for MySavings Toolbar can be accessed at mysavings.ourtoolbar.com. There you are told that the toolbar is compatible with Google Chrome, Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox browsers. Considering that it is a Conduit toolbar, the extension is directly associated with such browser add-ons as Travelocity Toolbar, Freecorder Toolbar, WiseConvert Toolbar and so on.

The extension might also be related to MySavings.com which is an online community created for online shoppers. It is a space where users can share their online shopping experience, various money saving tips and even discount offers. The website is exactly where MySavings Toolbar takes its name from.

What does MySavings Toolbar do?

Some users think that MySavings Toolbar is a malicious browser infection that modifies their browser settings. That is not exactly accurate. This extension changes your default search engine and home page ONLY if you allow it to. If you give your permission to change your browser settings, MySavings Toolbar sets search.conduit.com as your home page and search engine. However, this extension does not tamper with your browser settings if you do not allow it to.

Nevertheless, MySavings Toolbar may display commercial advertisements that are embedded with third party content, and it could be potentially dangerous, especially as MySavings Toolbar itself cannot be held responsible for a third party content displayed on its advertisements. Such security issues cannot be overlooked, and it is one of the main reasons as to why it is for the best to terminate this application.

How to remove MySavings Toolbar?

Since MySavings Toolbar has an entry in Windows Control Panel, it is easy to remove it manually. However, when you remove MySavings Toolbar, make sure to mark all the ticks and options, that would allow you to restore your browser settings automatically. Also, after manual removal scan your PC with SpyHunter free scanner, because there might be other potentially unwanted programs on your computer as well. Do all you can to protect your system from harm.

How to uninstall MySavings Toolbar

Windows 8

Move mouse cursor to the bottom right of the screen.
Click Settings and select Control Panel.
Open Uninstall a program and select to remove MySavings Toolbar.
Mark Remove the toolbar and Restore my original search settings on Uninstall Toolbar dialog box. Click OK.

Windows Vista & Windows 7

Open Start menu and select Control panel.
Go to Uninstall a program, highlight MySavings Toolbar and click to uninstall it.
When Uninstall Toolbar box pop-ups, mark Remove the toolbar and Restore my original search settings options. Press OK.

Windows XP

Open Start menu and click Control Panel.
Select Add or remove programs, highlight MySavings Toolbar and uninstall it.
Select Remove the toolbar and Restore my original search settings options on Uninstall Toolbar pop-up dialog box. Click OK.