About this extension

LearnTheLyrics Toolbar is advertised as a useful extension but is classified as a browser hijacker and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). It’s created by Mindspark Interactive Network, a known PUP developer. The extension targets users who often use lyrics’ websites but they aren’t the only ones who could end up with it. Browser hijackers are known to spread via the bundling method, which allows them to install alongside legitimate programs without users actually noticing. If you do not remember installing the extension, that’s how you probably got it then. The fact that they install without explicit permission does not make hijackers malicious, however. They do not harm the computer directly thus are not classified as malware. Nevertheless, we would still recommend you remove LearnTheLyrics Toolbar as it could still put your computer in danger.

When a hijacker installs on a computer, it changes browser’s settings and sets its promoted site as the homepage. It then tries to redirect users to sponsored websites, which are aiming to get revenue from traffic. The thing about the redirects is that they are not only annoying, they can also lead to dangerous sites. You could be exposed to questionable content and even malware if you aren’t careful. Thus, even if hijackers aren’t exactly dangerous, it’s not recommended to keep them installed.

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How did the extension install

The extension is available on its official website as well as other download pages. So you could have installed it yourself, thinking it’s a useful tool. However, with so many similar utilities available, it’s doubtful you would find this particular one. A more plausible scenario is you installing freeware that had this extension attached to it. Software bundling is a popular method among unwanted program developers because it allows programs to be installed without explicit user permission. The items that are added to freeware are set to install by default and need to be deselected to prevent their installation. This is pretty easy to do as all you need to do is choose Advanced (Custom) settings when installing freeware. If you proceed with Default, you will not see any added offers, and they will instal. Advanced, however, will not only make all offers visible but it will also allow you to deselect everything. We recommend unchecking all the boxes because that will keep your computer from filling up with junk. The programs that do not ask for your explicit permission to install should not be permitted to install.

Should you delete LearnTheLyrics Toolbar?

We cannot force you to uninstall anything if you do not want to but before making any kind of decision, you should look into the extension properly.

As soon as the hijacker installs, it will change your browser’s settings (whether you’re using Internet Explorer, Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox) and set either hp.myway.com or search.myway.com as your homepage. You will not be asked to permit these changes and while the hijacker is still present you will be unable to undo them. Your new homepage will display various tools to lead you to lyrics related sites. All it really does is give you links, which you can find yourself. There will be links to sites like Facebook, YouTube, Gmail, Instagram, etc., as well as a search engine. If you use the search engine, you will likely notice that it shows you a lot of sponsored results. Some might be clearly ads while others may be more difficult to differentiate.

Hijackers aim to redirect you to certain websites in order to make them revenue. You don’t really get anything out of it as those sites you will be led to will have little to do with what you were searching for. Most of those redirects will be pretty harmless but since the sites are not checked, you could end up on a dangerous one. Dangerous sites could expose you to scams or even malware. So be careful about which results you click on because you can never know where you will end up.

Browser hijackers are also known to collect information about users in order to provide more relevant content. Some might even collect personal information. We suggest you carefully read the website’s Privacy Policy and find out what kind of information about you collected, how it’s used and whether it’s shared.

After you have familiarised yourself with all the information in regards to this program, you can decide whether to remove LearnTheLyrics Toolbar or not.

LearnTheLyrics Toolbar removal

You have two options when it comes to LearnTheLyrics Toolbar removal. You can do it yourself, with our provided instructions if you have never done this before. You can also use anti-spyware software if you would like to go with the automatic method. After you uninstall LearnTheLyrics Toolbar, you should be able to undo the changes it has performed on your browser.

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Quick Menu

Step 1. Uninstall LearnTheLyrics Toolbar and related programs.

Remove LearnTheLyrics Toolbar from Windows 8

Right-click in the lower left corner of the screen. Once Quick Access Menu shows up, select Control Panel choose Programs and Features and select to Uninstall a software.

Delete LearnTheLyrics Toolbar from Windows 8

Uninstall LearnTheLyrics Toolbar from Windows 7

Click Start → Control Panel → Programs and Features → Uninstall a program.

Uninstall LearnTheLyrics Toolbar from Windows 7

Delete LearnTheLyrics Toolbar from Windows XP

Click Start → Settings → Control Panel. Locate and click → Add or Remove Programs.

Remove LearnTheLyrics Toolbar from Windows XP

Remove LearnTheLyrics Toolbar from Mac OS X

Click Go button at the top left of the screen and select Applications. Select applications folder and look for LearnTheLyrics Toolbar or any other suspicious software. Now right click on every of such entries and select Move to Trash, then right click the Trash icon and select Empty Trash.

LearnTheLyrics Toolbar removal from MAC OS X

Step 2. Delete LearnTheLyrics Toolbar from your browsers

Terminate the unwanted extensions from Internet Explorer
  1. Tap the Gear icon and go to Manage Add-ons. LearnTheLyrics Toolbar IE gear
  2. Pick Toolbars and Extensions and eliminate all suspicious entries (other than Microsoft, Yahoo, Google, Oracle or Adobe) LearnTheLyrics Toolbar IE toolbars and extensions
  3. Leave the window.
Change Internet Explorer homepage if it was changed by virus:
  1. Tap the gear icon (menu) on the top right corner of your browser and click Internet Options. LearnTheLyrics Toolbar IE gear
  2. In General Tab remove malicious URL and enter preferable domain name. Press Apply to save changes. LearnTheLyrics Toolbar IE toolbars and extensions
Reset your browser
  1. Click the Gear icon and move to Internet Options. LearnTheLyrics Toolbar IE options
  2. Open the Advanced tab and press Reset. LearnTheLyrics Toolbar IE reset browser
  3. Choose Delete personal settings and pick Reset one more time. LearnTheLyrics Toolbar IE reset
  4. Tap Close and leave your browser. LearnTheLyrics Toolbar IE close
  5. If you were unable to reset your browsers, employ a reputable anti-malware and scan your entire computer with it.
Erase LearnTheLyrics Toolbar from Google Chrome
  1. Access menu (top right corner of the window) and pick Settings. LearnTheLyrics Toolbar Chrome menu
  2. Choose Extensions. LearnTheLyrics Toolbar Chrome settings
  3. Eliminate the suspicious extensions from the list by clicking the Trash bin next to them. LearnTheLyrics Toolbar Chrome extensions remove
  4. If you are unsure which extensions to remove, you can disable them temporarily. LearnTheLyrics Toolbar Chrome extensions disable
Reset Google Chrome homepage and default search engine if it was hijacker by virus
  1. Press on menu icon and click Settings. LearnTheLyrics Toolbar Chrome menu
  2. Look for the “Open a specific page” or “Set Pages” under “On start up” option and click on Set pages. LearnTheLyrics Toolbar Chrome settings
  3. In another window remove malicious search sites and enter the one that you want to use as your homepage. LearnTheLyrics Toolbar Chrome extensions remove
  4. Under the Search section choose Manage Search engines. When in Search Engines..., remove malicious search websites. You should leave only Google or your preferred search name. LearnTheLyrics Toolbar Chrome extensions disable
    LearnTheLyrics Toolbar Chrome extensions disable
Reset your browser
  1. If the browser still does not work the way you prefer, you can reset its settings.
  2. Open menu and navigate to Settings. LearnTheLyrics Toolbar Chrome settings more
  3. Press Reset button at the end of the page. LearnTheLyrics Toolbar Chrome advanced menu
  4. Tap Reset button one more time in the confirmation box. LearnTheLyrics Toolbar Chrome reset
  5. If you cannot reset the settings, purchase a legitimate anti-malware and scan your PC.
Remove LearnTheLyrics Toolbar from Mozilla Firefox
  1. In the top right corner of the screen, press menu and choose Add-ons (or tap Ctrl+Shift+A simultaneously). LearnTheLyrics Toolbar Firefox add ons
  2. Move to Extensions and Add-ons list and uninstall all suspicious and unknown entries. LearnTheLyrics Toolbar Firefox extensions
Change Mozilla Firefox homepage if it was changed by virus:
  1. Tap on the menu (top right corner), choose Options. LearnTheLyrics Toolbar Firefox reset confirm
  2. On General tab delete malicious URL and enter preferable website or click Restore to default. LearnTheLyrics Toolbar Firefox reset confirm
  3. Press OK to save these changes.
Reset your browser
  1. Open the menu and tap Help button. LearnTheLyrics Toolbar Firefox help
  2. Select Troubleshooting Information. LearnTheLyrics Toolbar Firefox troubleshooting
  3. Press Refresh Firefox. LearnTheLyrics Toolbar Firefox reset
  4. In the confirmation box, click Refresh Firefox once more. LearnTheLyrics Toolbar Firefox reset confirm
  5. If you are unable to reset Mozilla Firefox, scan your entire computer with a trustworthy anti-malware.
Uninstall LearnTheLyrics Toolbar from Safari (Mac OS X)
  1. Access the menu.
  2. Pick Preferences. LearnTheLyrics Toolbar Safari menu
  3. Go to the Extensions Tab. LearnTheLyrics Toolbar Safari extensions
  4. Tap the Uninstall button next to the undesirable LearnTheLyrics Toolbar and get rid of all the other unknown entries as well. If you are unsure whether the extension is reliable or not, simply uncheck the Enable box in order to disable it temporarily.
  5. Restart Safari.
Reset your browser
  1. Tap the menu icon and choose Reset Safari. LearnTheLyrics Toolbar Safari reset menu
  2. Pick the options which you want to reset (often all of them are preselected) and press Reset. LearnTheLyrics Toolbar Safari reset
  3. If you cannot reset the browser, scan your whole PC with an authentic malware removal software.

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