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It sounds like a joke, but believe us, there is nothing funny in the Toothy browser extension. This app is an adware-type of parasite. It is classified as Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP). This utility is programmed to generate ad revenue via pay-per-click marketing system. It is true that all big search engines use similar systems. Yet, the Toothy extension uses it on a level that can be categorized as a massive invasion of your personal space. The Toothy extension manipulates the adverts you are exposed to. It blocks its competitors’ commercials and replaces them with its own. Additionally, it adds extra banners, in-text adverts, and hyperlinks to every web age you visit. Don’t imagine an ad or two. No, the PUP will flood you with commercials. Your browser will struggle to display the websites correctly. Ad-blocking apps are useless against Toothy. This utility has control over your browser. It can bypass your settings and display whatever it wants. It monitors your browsing activities. It uses the collected information to target appealing adverts for you. Yet, it may misinterpret some data. The Toothy extension may expose you to adult content, unsuitable for kid’s eyes. So be careful if you have children. The furtive utility is paid for every ad you click on. Yet, it is even better paid for every website you are redirected to. So be prepared. You will be lead to various pages promoting hazard and video games, financial software and PC optimization tools. Don’t waste your time on these pages. They are not verified and are likely to arouse unwarranted expectations. Keeping this program on board has only disadvantages. It is preventing you from using your computer normally. Luckily, the Toothy extension is completely removable. Use a trustworthy anti-virus app or follow our manual removal guide. You have options. The sooner you clean your computer, the better!
How did I get infected with Toothy?
The Toothy extension is distributed via massive “Add Extension” scam. The scheme is simple. You get redirected to some shady website. There, a message is displayed. You cannot leave without clicking on some of the provided buttons. The message urges you to install an app in order to leave or save some settings. This website contains a code which prevents you from leaving. Yet, you can use your Task Manager to close your browser. This is exactly what you should have done. The pop-ups have “Close,” “Leave” buttons, but they are corrupted. Clicking on them will result in you enabling the full-screen mode of your browser. The crooks are trying to further confuse you. They want you to install the app. The Toothy extension is a simple program. As any other program, it needs your permission to be installed. If you end up in the middle of a similar situation, avoid clicking on anything. If you haven’t experienced this scenario, don’t be alarmed. The Toothy extension is also distributed via torrents, spam email attachments, and software bundles. All these techniques, however, will fail if you are a bit more careful. This is your computer. It is up to you to keep it virus-free. Even a little extra caution can go a long, long way.
Why is Toothy dangerous?
The Toothy extension is a menace that must be removed upon detection. It monitors your browser related data and uses the collected information against you. Every advert you are exposed to is based on the collected data. It sounds good, doesn’t it? You are seeing only appealing offers. But what is the catch? Well, no one knows who is behind the advertisements. The Toothy PUP has no verifying mechanism. Anyone willing to spend some money can use the app to promote. Hackers included. If you happen to click on a corrupted link or ad, you may download more malware or viruses on your PC. The PUP itself may redirect your computer to infected websites. This automatic redirection is quite hazardous. The Toothy PUP you redirect your browser to scam websites. Do not trust a word you read. And most importantly, don’t pay for anything. With the Toothy extension on board, you cannot trust the content you are exposed to. Your best course of action is the immediate removal of the infection! Do it now, so you don’t regret it later!
How Can I Remove Toothy?
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If you perform exactly the steps below you should be able to remove the Toothy infection. Please, follow the procedures in the exact order. Please, consider to print this guide or have another computer at your disposal. You will NOT need any USB sticks or CDs.
- Open your task Manager by pressing CTRL+SHIFT+ESC keys simultaneously
- Locate the process of Toothy.exe and kill it
- Open your windows registry editor by typing”regedit” in the windows search box
Navigate to (Depending on your OS version)
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run] or
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run] or
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
and delete the display Name: Toothy
Simultaneously press the Windows Logo Button and then “R” to open the Run Command
Type “Appwiz.cpl”
Locate the Toothy program and click on uninstall/change. To facilitate the search you can sort the programs by date. Review the most recent installed programs first. In general you should remove all unknown programs.
Navigate to C:/Program Files and delete Toothy folder. Double check with any antimalware program for any leftovers. Keep your software up-to date!