HughesNet Toolbar Removal Guide

Many computer users keep HughesNet Toolbar on the system because it offers instant access to mail, search engine, news, and even latest weather forecast. However, not everything is so perfect about this browser plugin. It has been found out that it can change your homepage address if you do not un-tick the checkbox near “Make home.myhughesnet.com my homepage”. As you can see, computer users are informed about this activity; thus, it is not an illegal act. However, you should still consider whether you really want to keep this application on your system because it is going to provide advertisements together with search results. If you do not want to see them, the only way to stop them is to erase HughesNet Toolbar from the system.

You will definitely notice the presence of HughesNet Toolbar on your system. Even though it is an old browser plugin, many people still keep it on the system because it enables them to access their e-mail, search engine, news, weather forecast, games, maps, and even more. We agree that this toolbar might seem as a very useful application; however, it does not mean that you can use it carelessly. HughesNet Toolbar uses Google and Ask search engines but you might still see some ads. You should know that these advertisements might be dangerous in a sense that they might lead you to potential threats. Thus, if you decide to keep HughesNet Toolbar on your system, you should definitely ignore all those ads and definitely not click on them.

What is more, it is very probable that HughesNet Toolbar will collect some of the information regarding your browsing activities. However, you can stop this if you remove it entirely from the system. Of course, this data is non-personally identifiable and you should not need to worry about this activity too much. Similar programs gather such data as your browsing history, the content that you access, and similar information; thus, HughesNet Toolbar might act in the same manner.

Luckily, it is not difficult to erase this browser plugin from the system. If you want to do that, you just need to follow manual removal guides. Scroll down and you will find them. Besides, you should know that it is possible to delete HughesNet Toolbar automatically. However, you will have to acquire a reliable malware removal tool. Do not hesitate to try a free SpyHunter scanner. You can download it by clicking on the Download button below. After the scan is complete, you fill find out whether there are no threats on your PC.

HughesNet Toolbar removal

Windows XP

1. Open the Start menu.
2. Select Control Panel.
3. Click Add or Remove Programs.
4. Click on the application and then select Remove.

Windows 7 and Vista

1. Click the Start button to open the menu.
2. Select Control Panel.
3. Click Uninstall a program.
4. Right-click on HughesNet Toolbar and then select Remove.

Windows 8

1. Access the Metro UI menu.
2. Right-click on the background.
3. Select All apps.
4. Locate Control Panel and click on it.
5. Select Uninstall a program.
6. Right-click on the application and then select Uninstall.

Internet Explorer

1. Launch your browser and tap Alt+T.
2. Go to Internet Options and click on the General tab.
3. Type in your homepage URL and then click OK.

Mozilla Firefox

1. Open your browser and tap Alt+T simultaneously.
2. Select Options.
3. Click on the General tab.
4. Enter your homepage URL in the field near Home Page. Click OK.

Google Chrome

1. Launch your browser and tap Alt+F.
2. Select Settings.
3. In On startup, mark Open a specific page or set of pages. Click Set pages.
4. Enter a new URL and click OK.
5. In the Appearance section, mark Show Home button and click Change.
6. Add/change address and click OK.