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how do I stop ASK from taking over my web pages?

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Ask search engine keeps popping up while I am viewing another web page. How can I stop that from happening?

Ask search engine keeps popping up while I am viewing another web page. How can I stop that from happening?

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Hi, please work through Remove Ask Toolbar and Ask.com Search (Uninstall Guide) by Malware Tips.

If your question is resolved by this or another answer, please take a minute to let us know. Thank you.

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Hi, please work through Remove Ask Toolbar and Ask.com Search (Uninstall Guide) by Malware Tips.

If your question is resolved by this or another answer, please take a minute to let us know. Thank you.

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vlweis said

Ask search engine keeps popping up while I am viewing another web page. How can I stop that from happening?

Thank you. It is working.

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this is one of the most common problem when you install or download any application from unknown place. it automatically install this Ask toolbar and search. To remove this you have to do it manually or it can be done by an application. check here for the whole solution.., How To Remove Ask Toolbar From Your Browser Completely

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Thank you. This fixed it.