How to remove Ask.com?

Ask.com, formerly known as Ask Jeeves, is an internet search engine launched in 1996. It was created by Garrett Gruener and Davis Keni. It differed from other search engines in that it allowed users to ask questions in natural language. This allowed users to enter queries in a conversational format. In 2006, the company changed its name to Ask.com, and its operating model underwent numerous transformations. Today, although it is no longer as popular as it once was, it still exists and functions as a search engine.

Where did Ask.com come from in your browser?

Changing browser settings: It is possible that someone (e.g., another user of your computer) has accidentally changed your browser settings, setting Ask.com as your default search engine or home page.

Malware: In some cases, malware may change your browser settings without your consent, leading to unwanted displays of Ask.com.

How to remove Ask.com – methods in short:

1. Change your browser settings:Go to your browser settings.
   Go to the search engine section.
   Remove Ask.com from your search engine list or set another search engine as your default.
2. Check installed programs:Open the Control Panel and go to “Programs” (or “Add or Remove Programs”) and check for any suspicious Ask.com-related applications that you can uninstall.
   Malware Scan:
3. Perform a full system scan with an up-to-date antivirus or antimalware program to ensure your computer is malware-free.
4. After completing these steps, you should be able to restore your previous browser settings.

How to remove Ask.com – INSTRUCTIONS

1. Open your web browser

2. Go to your browser settings.
In Google Chrome: click the three dots in the upper right corner and select “Settings.” In Firefox: click the three horizontal lines and select “Options.”

3. Change your default search engine
In the “Search engine” section, select a different search engine (e.g. Google).

4. Remove Ask.com from your extensions.
In Chrome, click “Extensions” and remove any suspicious extensions. In Firefox, click “Add-ons” and remove any inappropriate extensions.

5. Clear browsing history
Get rid of old data, which will help remove traces of Ask.com.

While Ask.com can be useful in some situations, many users choose to remove this search engine due to issues with unwanted extensions, changes to the default search engine, or other undesirable effects. If you’re one of these users and want to remove Ask.com from your computer, follow the instructions above or contact our IT support team.