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Junkware Removal Tool Lets You Remove Toolbars, PUPs, Hijacker and Adware From Windows

Several free software programs comes bundled with redundant programs like browser toolbars, some types of adware, unwanted programs (PUP), and browser homepage hijacker, etc. They are being installed on our computer while installing the main program.


Adding extra programs is a common tactics of freeware publishers and these unnecessary programs can affect performance of your computer and web browsing. Though we can easily remove most of these programs from our PC, some of them are hard to remove.

I had mentioned about several tools in previous posts, which lets you remove these useless software. “Junkware Removal Tool” is another tool that you can use to easily remove all these unnecessary programs from your Windows PC.

Junkware Removal Tool is a little utility that searches for and removes common adware, toolbars, and potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) such as Ask Toolbar, Babylon, Blekko, Claro / iSearch, Conduit, Crossrider, DealPly, Delta, etc. from your computer.


It is quite simple to use too. Just run it (no installation needed), it will open a command prompt window. Just hit any key to begin search. That’s it!

Below are some information that you keep in mind to prevent Installation of PUPs, Toolbars, Hijacker and Adware.

1. Always download software from official website or trusted download sites.

2. When installing software (especially freeware), pay attention to its terms of use and third party program availability.

3. If third party programs are available (toolbars, etc), uncheck all the check box related that.

4. Enable PUP detection in your antivirus program.

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