What is Ask Toolbar?
What is it?
The Ask Toolbar is a web-browser add-on that can appear as an extra bar added to the browser's window and/or menu. It is often installed (sometimes without warning) during the installation of other software. Ask.com has entered into partnerships with some software security vendors, whereby they are paid to distribute the toolbar alongside their software. When you use the Toolbar to submit a query, the Toolbar forwards such query information to Ask servers. Ask.com uses this information to process your web search requests and to return a search results page to you.
Why should I uninstall Ask Toolbar?
The Ask.com Toolbar can potentially have adverse effect on your web browser's and overall PC's performance and stability. This toolbar is known to monitor your search queries and browsing habits in order to send you targeted ads and modify your search settings and results.
Typical installation path: C:\Program Files\Ask.com\
Description from the publisher“Ask Toolbar lets you perform a search from wherever you are on the Web. It's free to download and fits right in your browser. No matter what site you're visiting, simply go to the Ask Toolbar already in your browser, and type in your search. Additional features include map information, the latest headlines, financial stock quotes and market-performance information, weather, a dictionary, and local event listings. The toolbar is dynamically upgradable; when a new feature is added, it will automatically update to your installed version.
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Publisher about URL: http://sp.ask.com/toolbar
Ask Toolbar technical details
Name: Ask Toolbar
Publisher: Ask.com
Type: Toolbar
Class ID: {D4027C7F-154A-4066-A1AD-4243D8127440}
File: GenericAskToolbar.dll
Folder: C:\Program Files\Ask.com
Name: Ask Toolbar
Publisher: Ask.com
Type: Browser Helper Object
Class ID: {D4027C7F-154A-4066-A1AD-4243D8127440}
File: GenericAskToolbar.dll
Folder: C:\Program Files\Ask.com
Ask Toolbar policies
The following can be found in Ask Toolbar's privacy policies and terms of service:
“Default Search: If you consent to make Ask your default search,your Internet browser default search feature will be set to Ask and you will access Ask web search services (i) by entering queries in your browser chrome search box; (ii) by entering queries in your browser address bar, and (iii) in response to misspelled, incorrectly formatted or unresolved DNS submissions in your browser address bar.
Default Search: If you consent to make Ask your default search,your Internet browser default search feature will be set to Ask and you will access Ask web search services (i) by entering queries in your browser chrome search box; (ii) by entering queries in your browser address bar, and (iii) in response to misspelled, incorrectly formatted or unresolved DNS submissions in your browser address bar.
Ask Home Page: If you consent to making Ask.com your home page, Ask.com will become your default home page that will appear each time you open your Internet browser.
If you are an AskEraser user, please note that AskEraser does not work for the search queries submitted through the Ask Toolbar, including queries submitted through your browser with the Default Search feature.
Toolbar Install. When you install the Toolbar, we assign a unique identification code to your copy of the Toolbar, and such code is written to your computer's registry. Install Failures. Sometimes, for reasons beyond our control, after you have agreed to install the toolbar, the toolbar install process fails. In such an unlikely event, we may pull certain data via an error log file (this data may include, without limitation, your machine name, computer user name, IP address, operating system information, machine/user permissions, browser type and version, toolbar partner ID and various other non-personally identifiable diagnostic information). This data will be used solely for the purpose of troubleshooting installation issues with the intent of improving the product and the user experience. When you use the Toolbar to submit a query, the Toolbar forwards such query information to Ask servers. Ask.com uses this information to process your web search requests and to return a search results page to you.
When you access the Web Site through the Toolbar, the Web Site sets a "cookie" that collects information about your use of the Toolbar including the unique identification code of your Toolbar, the queries you submit through the Toolbar, your IP address, and whether you clicked on search results or advertising links. When you start your browser, the Toolbar also sends a configuration request which also includes your computer's IP address, browser type, and information about the specific release date and distribution source of your Toolbar. This information allows Ask.com to distinguish your Toolbar for purposes of compensating third parties who distribute its products and to analyze retention and usage on an aggregated basis.”

How to Automatically Uninstall Ask Toolbar (with Boost)
If you you do not have Boost installed yet, download Boost and enjoy your PC.
Open Boost by either double-clicking the Boost icon 

in your notification area next to your PC's clock, or single-clicking the Boost icon and clicking the Open Boost button on the top left of the Boost notification window.
If you are not currently on the My PC screen of the main Boost window, click the My PC tab.
Click the Optimize programs button
, this will launch the Program Optimization screen.
Locate the program in the list called Ask Toolbar . (The program could be listed under any of the section such as Uninstall Recommended, Possible Uninstall, etc. based on how well Ask Toolbar performs on your PC.)

Ask Toolbar
To the right of the list item, click the Uninstall
button and Boost will completely remove Ask Toolbar from your PC.
How to Manually Uninstall Ask Toolbar (with Windows)
Use Add/Remove Programs control panel in Windows makes to uninstall Ask Toolbar. Follow the appropriate instructions below to use this control panel.
Windows 7
From the Start menu, select Control Panel.
In Large or Small icon view, click Programs and Features. If you're using Category view, under "Programs", click Uninstall a program.
Select Ask Toolbar from the list of programs, and click Uninstall. Alternatively, right-click the program and select Uninstall.
Windows Vista
From the Start menu, select Control Panel.
In Classic View, double-click Programs and Features. In Control Panel Home view, under "Programs", click Uninstall a program.
Select Ask Toolbar from the program list, and click Uninstall. Alternatively, right-click the program and select Uninstall.
Windows XP
From the Start menu, select Control Panel.
Click the Add or Remove Programs icon.
Select Ask Toolbar from the list of programs and click Remove.