Running Fanatic Toolbar

What is Running Fanatic Toolbar?

Running Fanatic Toolbar is an Internet browser extension that might not only prove to be completely useless but also harmful to the security of your computer. We advise that you remove this bad toolbar because it can be exploited by third-parties, and thus you might be inadvertently taken to unsafe sites that contain malicious content. Another reason not to put any trust into this bad toolbar is its developer, Mindspark Interactive. This collective is notorious for a range of browser toolbars that are promoted as tools aimed to help to carry out specific functions. However, all these functions are masks to hide the true nature of the toolbars: To redirect you to third-party sites. Read this article if you want to learn why Running Fanatic Toolbar is too dangerous an application to keep it on your machine. Download Removal Tool100% FREE spyware scan and
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What does Running Fanatic Toolbar do?

Running Fanatic Toolbar is basically identical to ReferenceBooks Toolbar, Undeaddies Toolbar, Cats and Catapults Toolbar, and other toolbars from the Mindspark family. All these tools might seem reliable and useful at first but it is only an illusion to persuade users to install this toolbar on their computers. We promise that you will not find this toolbar that beneficial. Although it is designed for long-distance runners, the information it provides might be obsolete or not as wide-reaching as promised.

The reason you should delete Running Fanatic Toolbar is that, the moment it gets on your machine, it hijacks your browser. It automatically modifies your homepage and switches your preferred search engine to Ask.com. Although Running Fanatic Toolbar warns its users about this change by providing information on the installation wizard (you need to remove the ticks from the selection boxes), that might be still considered as aggressive behavior.

You should not hesitate to remove this toolbar because it might also promote unreliable sites via Ask.com, and thus redirect you to unsafe sites. Besides that, this application collects personally non-identifiable information which can leak to malicious entities. This application might prove to be too intrusive and irritating so you should think about terminating it permanently.

Where does Running Fanatic Toolbar come from?

Running Fanatic Toolbar is clearly aimed at long-distance runners; therefore, it is possible that some people will download this toolbar directly from the official site runningfanatic.com. Even if you are not interested in things this toolbar can provide you with, you might install this toolbar alongside with malicious software. The method of distribution is already suggests that you should remove Running Fanatic Toolbar from your system the moment you notice it on your browser. Also, keep in mind that this toolbar might sneak onto your computer in tandem with other malicious applications; so if you have noticed any new unrecognized new programs on your machine, remove them immediately.

How do I remove Running Fanatic Toolbar

You can delete Running Fanatic Toolbar either manually or automatically. We always recommend the automatic removal because it is the surest way to guarantee that malicious content is wiped out from your computer. There is only one condition for the automatic removal: You need legitimate antimalware software. Invest in a reliable antimalware tool which will continuously scan your machine and terminate all the threats that might try to slither onto your system.

How to remove Running Fanatic Toolbar from your system

Windows 8 & 8.1

1. Press the Windows key + R.
2. Type “control” in the box and press Enter.
3. Open Programs and Features and select Running Fanatic Toolbar in the program list.
4. Click Change/Uninstall.

Windows 7 & Vista

1. Click the Start button to open the Start menu and choose Control Panel.
2. Open Programs and Features and select Running Fanatic Toolbar in the list.
3. Click Uninstall/Change.

Windows XP

1. Click the Start button to open the Start menu and go to Control Panel.
2. Open Add or Remove Programs and select Running Fanatic Toolbar in the program list.
3. Click Remove.

Remove Running Fanatic Toolbar from your Internet browser

Mozilla Firefox

1. Press Alt to reveal the Menu bar and choose Help.
2. Go to Troubleshooting Information.
3. Click Refresh Firefox twice.
4. Restart your Internet browser.

Google Chrome

1. Open the menu on the right to the address box and select Settings.
2. Scroll down to the bottom and click Show advanced settings.
3. Scroll down to the bottom and click Reset settings.
4. Click Reset to restore your Internet browser.
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