The Babylon Toolbar is a notorious browser hijacker that can change your browser’s settings, redirect your searches, and display unwanted ads. If you’ve encountered this issue, follow the steps below to remove it and prevent future installations.
How to Remove Babylon Toolbar from your PC and Browser
Step 1: Uninstall Babylon Toolbar from Your Computer
- Fenêtres :
- Presse
Windows + R
, typeappwiz.cpl
, and pressEnter
. - Find “Babylon Toolbar” or any similar entries related to Babylon.
- Click on the entry and select
Désinstaller
.
- Presse
- Mac :
- Ouvrir
Recherche
. - Aller à
Applications
. - Find “Babylon Toolbar” or any related applications.
- Faites glisser l'application vers la Corbeille et videz la Corbeille.
- Ouvrir
Step 2: Remove Babylon Toolbar from Web Browsers
Google Chrome
- Réinitialiser les paramètres du navigateur :
- Click on the three dots in the top-right corner.
- Aller à
Settings > Advanced > Reset and clean up > Restore settings to their original defaults
. - Cliquez sur
Réinitialiser les paramètres
.
- Remove Extensions:
- Click on the three dots in the top-right corner.
- Aller à
Autres outils > Extensions
. - Find “Babylon Toolbar” and click
Retirer
.
Mozilla Firefox
- Réinitialiser les paramètres du navigateur :
- Click on the three lines in the top-right corner.
- Aller à
Aide > Informations sur le dépannage
. - Cliquez sur
Rafraîchir Firefox
.
- Remove Add-ons:
- Click on the three lines in the top-right corner.
- Aller à
Add-ons > Extensions
. - Find “Babylon Toolbar” and click
Retirer
.
Microsoft Edge
- Réinitialiser les paramètres du navigateur :
- Click on the three dots in the top-right corner.
- Aller à
Settings > Reset settings
. - Cliquez sur
Rétablir les valeurs par défaut des paramètres
et confirmez.
- Remove Extensions:
- Click on the three dots in the top-right corner.
- Aller à
Extensions
. - Find “Babylon Toolbar” and click
Retirer
.
Safari
- Réinitialiser les paramètres du navigateur :
- Ouvrir
Safari
. - Aller à
Safari > Preferences > Privacy
. - Cliquez sur
Gérer les données du site web
etRemove All
.
- Ouvrir
- Remove Extensions:
- Ouvrir
Safari
. - Aller à
Safari > Preferences > Extensions
. - Find “Babylon Toolbar” and click
Désinstaller
.
- Ouvrir
Étape 3 : Recherche de logiciels malveillants
- Download Anti-Malware Software:
- Use reputable anti-malware software such as Malwarebytes, Norton, or Bitdefender.
- Perform a Full Scan:
- Install and open the anti-malware software.
- Run a full system scan to detect and remove any remaining malware.
Prévenir les installations futures
Soyez prudent avec les téléchargements
- Avoid Unknown Sources: Download software only from trusted websites.
- Check Custom Installation Options: Always choose custom installation and deselect any additional software.
Use Browser Security Features
- Enable Pop-up Blockers: Activate pop-up blockers in your browser settings.
- Install Security Extensions: Use security extensions like uBlock Origin or AdBlock Plus to prevent unwanted installations.
Maintenir le logiciel à jour
- Update Regularly: Ensure your operating system, browser, and security software are up-to-date.
- Activer les mises à jour automatiques : Turn on automatic updates for essential software.
Educate Yourself
- Restez informé : Keep up with the latest security news and trends.
- Learn About Social Engineering: Understand common tactics used to trick users into installing malware.