Publisher's Description
From Ask.com:
Ask Toolbar lets you perform a search from wherever you are on the Web. It's free to download and fits right in your browser. No matter what site you're visiting, simply go to the Ask Toolbar already in your browser, and type in your search. Additional features include map information, the latest headlines, financial stock quotes and market-performance information, weather, a dictionary, and local event listings. The toolbar is dynamically upgradable; when a new feature is added, it will automatically update to your installed version.
Version 4.0.1.1 includes more options for saving stuff and powerful build-in search history.
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All versions:
1.9 starsout of 32 votes
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Current version:
1.2 starsout of 24 votes
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"a useful little tool"
Version: Ask Toolbar 4.0.1.1
Pros
easy access to ask.com, Facebook integration,
Cons
it looks a bit out dated in the latest Firefox and Internet Explorer designs
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"DO NOT DOWNLOAD ON UR COMPUTER 2 AVOID A BRAIN STROKE!!"
Version: Ask Toolbar 4.0.1.1
Pros
Ask Logo is attractive
Cons
Slows down memory...., inadvertently directs you to use ASK only for your search bar.....
EXTREMELY difficult to delete once installed. Too much time to time all Cons. -
"Getting installed even without explicit download"
Version: Ask Toolbar 4.0.1.1
Pros
I don't see any.
If I need to "Ask" anything I would Google it without this load of crap.Cons
This toolbar has made IE really slow. Annoying part is that I have never installed/ even visited Ask.com website..
Since I need to use IE only (due to compatibility issues withmy company where I work), this got really troublesome. I don't know why - but IE is taking at least 10 seconds more to Open any website...Summary
As a end-user I don't see any Utility.
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"Worthless at best downright destructive at worst"
Version: Ask Toolbar 4.0.1.1
Pros
None that I can see.
Cons
It can interact destructively with Internet explorer updates rendering machines unbootable by. I have had a frustrating time repairing PCs that have had the their boot system files erased by this package.
Summary
Do not allow any software package that includes this toolbar as part of the installation package to install it under any circumstances.
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"horrible malware"
Version: Ask Toolbar 4.0.1.1
Pros
none I've discerned
Cons
when automatically installed (when you download and install certain other software) hijacks your system and very difficult to remove all traces of it!
Why Cnet rates this 4 star is a mystery -- what are they thinking?Summary
worse than crap. should be illegal
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"Stand first in Scrap list"
Version: Ask Toolbar 4.0.1.1
Pros
No single use of it.
Cons
Consumes lots of bandwidth and makes your internet slow. don't why tons of contents load. even with out clicking on it. I strongly recommend to remove this on high priority. Not sure how much they are paying cnet to offer this scrap.
Summary
Useless tool bar and Bandwidth Eater
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"evil stupid sneaky crap"
Version: Ask Toolbar 4.0.1.1
Pros
less than none
Cons
evil stupid sneaky crap
Summary
kill it immediately. Revo Uninstaller does a good job of nuking it and all its remnants.
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"Google Remove Ask Toolbar and Share the Pain"
Version: Ask Toolbar 4.0.1.1
Pros
It will teach you about malware. There are entire forums dedicated to removing this toolbar and the default address bar search function.
Cons
It will default you to a subpar search experience from hell.
Summary
Don't do it. And shame on CNET for offering it here.
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"Don't Download it, it is going to hit you like a Virus."
Version: Ask Toolbar 4.0.1.1
Pros
0, Nada, Nulch,
Cons
Ask are promoting themselves in ways only spyware and Viruses do, Too bad "Ask" is a good website name, but they Destroyed it, steer away, and make sure you clink No everytime some shareware offers it to you during Installation!
Summary
Ask.com has got to get a better way of getting people to want them other than sneaking into their Computers, after all that is what Viruses do!
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"ask.com is nothing but trash."
Version: Ask Toolbar 4.0.1.1
Pros
None. None whatsoever.
Cons
Meant to track I believe. Installs even when you say "No" in bundles. Don't believe me? I will leave instructions in my final summary and how to get rid of it, and to see if there are traces.
Summary
If you go to Voidtools.com, you will be able to get rid of any and all traces of ask.com stuff. The program is called Everything and lets you search INSTANTLY for any file or folder on your machine. It is small and simple to install. When you have it installed, type ask* and you will get results for any ask.com stuff. Right click and delete each item. Even when you choose "No" in some programs that install ask.com, it still installs traces and programs.
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