Do you know what WatchMyTVShows Toolbar is?
WatchMyTVShows Toolbar is a potentially unwanted program, and users often add this extension to their browser’s accidentally. It might seem that this program is a browser hijacker, but please note that browser hijackers do not require your permission to be added to your browsers. This application, however, notifies you about permissions it needs to function properly, and users often don’t realize they install these apps because they are too distracted. Luckily, you can remove WatchMyTVShows Toolbar if you don’t need it without too much ado. While you’re at it, you should also check if you have more unwanted apps on-board.
Now, why would we be talking about other unwanted applications? That’s because WatchMyTVShows Toolbar comes from the MinSpark Toolbar family, and it is similar to Get Speed Test Fast, Screen Dream Toolbar, Local Weather Alerts, and several other applications we have discussed before. It doesn’t mean that all of them are currently on your system. However, all of them employ similar distribution patterns, and since many programs employ the same ways to reach you, there is a good chance that WatchMyTVShows Toolbar is just one of the many unwanted programs currently running on your PC.
We know for sure that it can be found at the Chrome Web Store. There’s also the homepage via watchmytvshows.com. It’s a common thing among the MindSpark applications. They tend to have all of their cards out in the open, and so, it is really hard to label them as something malicious.
WatchMyTVShows Toolbar screenshot
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On the other hand, here you might say that you didn’t notice how WatchMyTVShows Toolbar entered your system, or that you didn’t download it from its official website. So, what’s the deal here? Well, potentially unwanted programs tend to employ software packages to spread around, too. Consider the freeware websites where you can get free programs, and they usually come via third-party installers. These installers might bundle several applications together, and you can usually choose which program you want to install and which you want to leave out during the installation process.
However, how many users read every single step on the installation wizard carefully? Most of us just skip the steps because we’ve all been there and done that. But that’s exactly how users end up accidentally adding WatchMyTVShows Toolbar to their browsers.
Also, they might accidentally click the Add to browser button when the pop-up jumps into their window, wanting to be done with it, ASAP. If you don’t read the notification, you clearly miss the message that says that upon adding WatchMyTVShows Toolbar to your browser, you give this extension permissions to:
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Replace the page you see when opening a new tab
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Read your browsing history
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Display notifications
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Manage your apps, extensions, and themes
So, since WatchMyTVShows Toolbar modifies your browser’s settings, it might take you by surprise, and it’s easy to think that you’ve been infected with a browser hijacker. However, that’s not the case, since you’ve agreed to it (even if you were not aware of that).
Also, it might seem that WatchMyTVShows Toolbar is a good deal because the extension should allow you to “watch TV online, plus web search, free on your Chrome New Tab Extension.” So, if you want to access TV content for free, this extension could seem like a good idea.
However, let’s not forget that it also collects information on your browsing history. This information can give the app and its third-party partners the idea of what kind of commercial content you might like, and they might target you with it through various notifications. It’s actually more annoying than dangerous, but it’s better to avoid that.
All in all, if you didn’t plan to have this extension, you might want to remove WatchMyTVShows Toolbar right about now. Use the manual removal guidelines below to get rid of this application. If you don’t feel confident about removing the app yourself, feel free to make use of the SpyHunter free scanner. You might be surprised when the scanner finds more unwanted and potentially harmful programs on-board. If that’s the case, please invest in a legitimate security tool to terminate all the potential threats.
How to Delete WatchMyTVShows Toolbar
Chrome
- Press Alt + F and select Settings.
- Scroll down and press Advanced.
- Click Restore browser settings to their original defaults at the bottom of the page.
- Click Reset settings to confirm.
Firefox
- Press Alt + H and select Troubleshooting information.
- On the new tab, click Refresh Firefox.
- Click Refresh Firefox and click Finish.
In non-techie terms:
WatchMyTVShows Toolbar is an annoying extension that can change your browser’s settings. This application can seem useful, but in reality, it can redirect you to dangerous websites, thus exposing you to potential cyber threats. If you want to keep your system and your personal information safe, do yourself a favor and remove WatchMyTVShows Toolbar today. For the best effect, consider using an automated antispyware tool.