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  • Verified · Apr 2021

How to remove Your Template Finder Toolbar

A step-by-step removal guide for affected devices. Follow the verified procedure below — most readers complete it in under 10 minutes.

Jake Doevan · Computer technology expert

Your Template Finder – an unwanted toolbar related to an infamous Myway

Your Template Finder Toolbar

Your Template Finder is an unwanted application which is supposed to provide users with the quick access to templates for coupons, flyers, resumes, labels and so on. Mindspark, the developer of this service, is well known for distributing similar free software, including various browser plug-ins [1] and toolbars. Unfortunately, the majority of programs developed by this developer are categorized as browser hijackers and adware-type programs. You should be careful if you decide to install Template Finder on your device. 

Name Your Template Finder
Developer Mindspark
Category PUP/browser hijacker
related files brbar.dll, brsrcas.dll
Distribution Official website, third-party sites, software bundling
Official features Gives an access to various templates, e.g. resumes, flyers, labels, etc.
Main risks Alters system's settings, redirects to sponsored sites, tracks its users behind their back
Elimination Get rid of the PUP by using FortectIntego

Your Template Finder toolbar has been classified as a potentially unwanted program (PUP),[2] due to its behavior inside the computer system. Typically, it alters its settings and starts presenting the search results via MyWay search provider. These search results are typically filled with in-text links and similar content which redirects users to required websites. Keep in mind that these sites are hardly monitored and you can find yourself on an infected domain or a phishing site.

Another thing we think we should point out is the fact that Template Finder add-on is closely related to ask.com search site. While this search provider is undoubtedly legitimate, it can be dropped on your system without any warning. In addition, it can start negatively affecting browsing experience by redirecting you to sites that you don't know.

Usually, it spreads bundled with freeware because it's the easiest way to infiltrate programs into users' computers without their notice. If it performs this task successfully, YourTemplateFinder Toolbar sets MyWay, which is a customized Ask version, as a default start page and search provider. In addition, you can start noticing various ads and popups as well.

If you have not been thinking about Your Template Finder removal yet, we recommend you consider this idea very seriously. There are numerous activities initiated by this PUP without your notice that can be stopped only if you get rid of this intruder. For this procedure, please use reputable security software such as FortectIntego that will guide you through the whole PUP elimination process.

Your Template Finder Toolbar official website

Even though this search engine is legitimate, it is not reliable due to the fact that it has been spread with the help of bundling and is known for promoting sponsored websites. We do not recommend browsing thru this search site because you may be provided with altered search results filled with unsafe links and advertisements. As a result, clicking on any of Your Template Finder ads may be forced to visit questionable websites or even install other potentially unwanted programs.

In addition, you may notice that your web browsers performance has diminished and that Your Template Finder search provider displays ads that correspond to your most recent searches. That's because this toolbar can collect non-personally identifiable information [3] about your web browsing habits and share it with third party advertisers. However, be aware that the personally identifiable information is not safe as well, so you should not keep such a misleading program on your computer.

Launch a reputable antispyware program and initiate a full system check. This way, you will not only remove Template Finder from Safari, Chrome and other web browsers. This procedure will also help you to get rid of other PUPs as well and will protect your system in the future.

Unwanted PUP hijack can be prevented by paying more attention to freeware's installation

This and other Toolbars from Mindspark have been spreading around with the help of freeware/shareware. Unfortunately, this is the main way how various PUPs infiltrate systems without any notice. Once installed, they corrupt web browsers without users' authorization, start tracking their online activities and display compromised search results with an intention to boost traffic to affiliate websites.[4]

Right after the Toolbar is installed, you may notice brbar.dll and brsrcas.dll files running in the background of the system. So, the question arises, what precautionary measures can I take to avoid Your Template Finder Toolbar? You should:

  • No matter if you are going to install familiar and well-known freeware, you have to be very careful during its installation as well. Select Advanced or Custom installation option and monitor the entire process attentively.
  • Inspect every checkbox and look for “optional downloads”, such as browser add-ons, toolbars or extensions.
  • Make sure that you opt them all out because, otherwise, you may end up with a potentially unwanted program, such as Your Template Finder Toolbar.

There are many apps similar to this one. For example, Total Dating Guide Toolbar, Puzzle Games Daily Toolbar, MyWeddingAdviser Toolbar and so on. To prevent them on your computer, apply the above-mentioned steps when installing freeware and try to protect web browser from being hijacked.

 

How to remove Template Finder from Safari, Chrome, and other browsers

To remove Your Template Finder Toolbar, you can either install an anti-spyware or check the system and clean web browsers by yourself. If you need a detailed guide that would clearly illustrate the whole removal procedure you need to go thru, you should scroll down the article and find “Manual Removal Guide.” Make sure you follow all these steps carefully to prevent unexpected issues related to your computer.

However, to initiate a full system check and restore it to its previous state, we would recommend running a full system scan with updated anti-spyware. Take into account that you can never know what other programs have managed to infiltrate your PC system without your notice. Programs that are listed below have been tested and approved to capable of dealing with a full Your Template Finder Toolbar removal.

Uninstall from Windows

Uninstall from Windows 10/8:

  1. Type Control Panel into the Windows search box and open the result.
  2. Under Programs, select Uninstall a program.Uninstall from Windows 10/8

Uninstall from Windows 7/XP:

  1. Click on Windows Start > Control Panel (Windows XP users should click on Add/Remove Programs).
  2. In Control Panel, select Programs > Uninstall a program.Uninstall from Windows 7/XP

Remove the unwanted program:

  1. In the Programs and Features window, look for any recently installed suspicious entries, select them, and click Uninstall.
  2. If User Account Control appears, click Yes to confirm, then complete the removal.Uninstall the unwanted program from Windows

Delete from macOS

Remove the unwanted application:

  1. From the menu bar, select Go > Applications.
  2. In the Applications folder, look for any suspicious entries, then drag them to Trash (or right-click and pick Move to Trash).Uninstall from Mac

Delete leftover files and folders:

  1. Select Go > Go to Folder.
  2. Enter /Library/Application Support and remove any suspicious folders related to the unwanted program.
  3. Repeat the same check in the /Library/LaunchAgents and /Library/LaunchDaemons folders, deleting any suspicious entries.Delete leftover files from Mac
  4. Finally, empty the Trash to permanently remove the leftovers.

Reset Internet Explorer

Remove dangerous add-ons:

  1. Open Internet Explorer, click on the Gear icon (IE menu) on the top-right corner of the browser
  2. Pick Manage Add-ons.
  3. You will see a Manage Add-ons window. Here, look for suspicious plugins. Click on these entries and select Disable.Remove add-ons from Internet Explorer

Change your homepage if it was altered:

  1. Open IE and click on the Gear icon.
  2. Select Internet Options.
  3. In the General tab, delete the Home page address and replace it by your preferred one (for example, Google.com).
  4. Click Apply and then select OK.Reset IE homepage

Delete temporary files:

  1. Press on the Gear icon and select Internet Options.
  2. Under Browsing history, click Delete...
  3. Select relevant fields and press Delete.Clear temporary files from Internet Explorer

Reset Internet Explorer:

  1. Click on Gear icon > Internet options and select Advanced tab.
  2. Select Reset.
  3. In the new window, check Delete personal settings and select Reset.Reset Internet Explorer

Remove from Microsoft Edge

Delete unwanted extensions from MS Edge:

  1. Select Menu (three horizontal dots at the top-right of the browser window) and pick Extensions.
  2. From the list, pick the extension and click on the Gear icon.
  3. Click Remove.Remove extensions from Edge

Clear cookies and other browser data:

  1. Click on the Menu (three horizontal dots at the top-right of the browser window) and select Settings > Privacy, search, and services..
  2. Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
  3. Select Cookies and other site data and Cached images and files. (apart from passwords, although you might want to include Media licenses as well, if applicable) and click on Clear.Clear Edge browsing data

Restore new tab and homepage settings:

  1. Click the menu icon and choose Settings.
  2. Then find On startup section.
  3. Click Remove next to any suspicious startup page.

Reset MS Edge if the above steps did not work:

  1. Press on Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
  2. Click on More details arrow at the bottom of the window.
  3. Select Details tab.
  4. Now scroll down and locate every entry with Microsoft Edge name in it. Right-click on each of them and select End Task to stop MS Edge from running.Reset MS Edge

Instructions for Chromium-based Edge

Delete extensions from MS Edge (Chromium):

  1. Open Edge and click select Settings > Extensions.
  2. Delete unwanted extensions by clicking Remove.Remove extensions from Chromium Edge

Clear cache and site data:

  1. Click on Menu and go to Settings.
  2. Select Privacy, search and services.
  3. Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
  4. Under Time range, pick All time.
  5. Select Clear now.Clear browser data from Chroum Edge

Reset Chromium-based MS Edge:

  1. Click on Menu and select Settings.
  2. On the left side, pick Reset settings.
  3. Select Restore settings to their default values.
  4. Confirm with Reset.
  5. This will disable extensions and reset startup pages but will not delete bookmarks, saved passwords, or browsing history.Reset Chromium Edge

Remove from Mozilla Firefox (FF)

Remove dangerous extensions:

  1. Open Mozilla Firefox browser and click on the Menu (three horizontal lines at the top-right of the window).
  2. Select Add-ons.
  3. In here, select the unwanted extension and click Remove.Remove extensions from Firefox

Reset the homepage:

  1. Click three horizontal lines at the top right corner to open the menu.
  2. Choose Settings.
  3. Under Home, set your preferred homepage and new tab settings.

Clear cookies and site data:

  1. Click Menu and pick Settings.
  2. Go to Privacy & Security section.
  3. Scroll down to locate Cookies and Site Data.
  4. Click on Clear Data...
  5. Select Cookies and Site Data and Temporary cached files and pages, then click Clear.Clear cookies and site data from Firefox

Reset Mozilla Firefox

If clearing the browser as explained above did not help, reset Mozilla Firefox:

  1. Open Mozilla Firefox browser and click the Menu.
  2. Go to Help and then choose Troubleshooting Information.Reset Firefox 1
  3. Under Give Firefox a tune up section, click on Refresh Firefox...
  4. Once the pop-up shows up, confirm the action by pressing on Refresh Firefox.Reset Firefox 2

Remove from Google Chrome

Delete malicious extensions from Google Chrome:

  1. Open Google Chrome, click on the Menu (three vertical dots at the top-right corner) and select More tools > Extensions.
  2. In the newly opened window, you will see all the installed extensions. Uninstall all suspicious extensions related to the unwanted program by clicking Remove.Remove extensions from Chrome

Clear cache and web data from Chrome:

  1. Click on Menu and pick Settings.
  2. Under Privacy and security, select Clear browsing data.
  3. Select Browsing history, Cookies and other site data, as well as Cached images and files.
  4. Click Clear data.Clear cache and web data from Chrome

Change your homepage:

  1. Click menu and choose Settings.
  2. Look for a suspicious site in the On startup section.
  3. Click on Open a specific or set of pages and click on three dots to find the Remove option.

Reset Google Chrome:

If the previous methods did not help you, reset Google Chrome to eliminate all the unwanted components:

  1. Click on Menu and select Settings.
  2. In the Settings, scroll down and click Advanced.
  3. Scroll down and locate Reset and clean up section.
  4. Now click Restore settings to their original defaults.
  5. Confirm with Reset settings.Reset Chrome 2

Delete from Safari

Remove dangerous extensions:

  1. Open Safari, click Safari in the menu at the top-left of the screen, and select Preferences.
  2. Go to the Extensions tab, look for any suspicious entries, and click Uninstall to remove them.Remove extensions from Safari

Clear history and website data:

  1. Click Safari in the menu and pick Clear History.
  2. Set Clear to all history and confirm with Clear History.Clear history from Safari

Reset Safari:

  1. Click Safari in the menu and select Preferences > Advanced.
  2. Enable Show Develop menu in menu bar.
  3. From the menu bar, click Develop and select Empty Caches.Reset Safari

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4 comments

  1. Rendy89

    i accidently added it and i couldnt get rid off it. it causes so much trouble!! It changed my homepage and displayed ads. On to of that, i found some of its links suspicious. dont install Your Template Finder Toolbar. in general, ignore apps from Mindspark!

  2. LuandaMaq

    Your Template Finder Toolbar by Mindspark!! If you see such a name somewhere, run away from it as far as you can!! I got intrigued to install this toolbar but not regret that so badly.. If i would have known that its going to affect my web browser, its parameters, the whole search results, and other stuff, i wouldt have installed it.

  3. LuandaMaq

    By the way, i forgot to mention that its challenging to root out it from the system. Be careful

  4. Shashank

    Its the second time my homepage was forcefully replaced by myway. This time, i have caught Your Template Finder Toolbar malware. The last time it was another toolbar by Mindspark. Why this stupid company is still allowed to do those tricks? I took some time to fix my browser

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