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* What is Sidebar

* Download WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool

* Remove Sidebar manually

* Uninstall Sidebar from Windows 10

* Uninstall Sidebar from Windows 8/8.1

* Uninstall Sidebar from Windows 7

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Threat indicator: MEDIUM

Threat's profile

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Sidebar

sidebar.exe

Badware

Win32 (Windows XP, Vista/7, 8/8.1, Windows 10)

Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari


SIDEBAR seek such private data as global Internet surfing wants and can intervene computer consumer control by installation supplementary programs and retargetting browser application activity, so you ought to to execute SIDEBAR removal with a decent removal tool. SIDEBAR is a kind of malware that is installed on PCs and compiles data about consumers without their skills. SIDEBAR gets on a system through deception of the user or through squeezing of programs fragilities, so, you need to remove it fast as can. SIDEBAR deceives consumers either by transfering on desirable applications or by deceiving them into setting up it (computer trojan method). Security Stronghold company understands all about badware, removal tools and how users should remove SIDEBAR using the manual badware removal process. Support the fighting against SIDEBAR by receiving our removal tool and perfecting manual removal operation.


Sidebar intrusion method

Sidebar installs on your PC along with free software. This method is called "bundled installation". Freeware offers you to install additional module (Sidebar). Then if you fail to decline the offer it starts hidden installation. Sidebar copies its file(s) to your hard disk. Its typical file name is sidebar.exe. Sometimes it creates new startup key with name Sidebar and value sidebar.exe. You can also find it in your processes list with name sidebar.exe or Sidebar. Also, it can create folder with name Sidebar under C:\Program Files\ or C:\ProgramData. After installation Sidebar starts displaying ads, pop-ups, banners on your PC or in browsers. It is recommended to remove Sidebar immediately.


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How to remove Sidebar manually

This problem can be solved manually by deleting all registry keys and files connected with Sidebar, removing it from starup list and unregistering all corresponding DLLs. Additionally missing DLL's should be restored from distribution in case they are corrupted by Sidebar.

To get rid of Sidebar, you should:


1. Kill the following processes and delete the appropriate files:


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Warning: you should delete only those files which checksums are listed as malicious. There may be valid files with the same names in your system. We recommend you to use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool for safe problem solution.

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2. Delete the following malicious folders:


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3. Delete the following malicious registry entries and\or values:


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Warning: if value is listed for some registry entries, you should only clear these values and leave keys with such values untouched. We recommend you to use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool for safe problem solution.


Uninstall Sidebar related programs from Control Panel

We recommend you to check list of installed programs and search for Sidebar entry or other unknown and suspicious programs. Below are instructions for different version if Windows. In some cases adware programs are protected by malicious service or process and it will not allow you to uninstall it. If Sidebar won't uninstall or gives you error message that you do not have sufficient rights to do this perform below instructions in Safe Mode or Safe Mode with Networking or use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool.


Windows 10


  • Click on the Start menu and choose Settings

  • Then click on System and choose Apps & Features in the left column

  • Find Sidebar under in the list and click Uninstall button near it.

  • Confirm by clicking Uninstall button in opened window if necessary.



Windows 8/8.1


  • Right click on the bottom left corner of the screen (while on your desktop)

  • In the menu choose Control Panel

  • Click Uninstall a program under Programs and Features.

  • Locate Sidebar or other related suspicious program.

  • Click Uninstall button.

  • Wait until uninstall process is complete.


Windows 7/Vista


  • Click Start and choose Control Panel.

  • Choose Programs and Features and Uninstall a program.

  • In the list of installed programs find Sidebar

  • Click Uninstall button.


Windows XP


  • Click Start

  • In the menu choose Control Panel

  • Choose Add / Remove Programs.

  • Find Sidebar related entries.

  • Click Remove button.


Protect computer and browsers from infection

Adware threats like Sidebar are very wide-spread, and unfortunatelly many antiviruses fail to detect it. To protect your computer from future infection we recommend you to use SpyHunter, it has active protection module and browser settings guard. It does not conflict with any antiviruses and creates additional shield against threats like Sidebar.

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Here are the descriptions of problems connected with Sidebar and sidebar.exe we received earlier:

Problem Summary: Window sidebar does not appear

The window sidebar in my computer cannot be displayed after my computer has already been started up. Though I went to its property and clicked on "always start window sidebar when starting my computer". The window sidebar still does not work. is it the problem of the window? How can I use window sidebar again for my computer?

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: Window sidebar does not appear

The window sidebar in my computer cannot be displayed after my computer has already been started up. Though I went to its property and clicked on "always start window sidebar when starting my computer". The window sidebar still does not work. is it the problem of the window? How can I use window sidebar again for my computer?

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: sidebar mal function

my side bar is open but some are missing like weather,clock,date,i try to get from the net but i cannot add it to my sidebar gadget,pls help me.

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: dsidebar-exe

stops computer closing

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: sidebar.exe

On starting my computer I get an error message that says "sidebar.exe could not be started. Then asks if I want to send a report to Microsoft. What is sidebar.exe, and is it needed?

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

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