Linkury - go AWAY.

AirCanuckAirCanuck London, Ontario New
edited October 2011 in Science & Tech
Allllrighty!

So I have noticed that when I'm using chrome, it's working through something called linkury which apparently was installed as part of a software pack with live messenger. I HATE it.

I uninstalled the toolbar, but now when I search using my address bar instead of using google, it uses Linkury (says powered by google). It also was my homepage, a 'google' aka linkury page. I have searched around to no avail, and malawarebytes didn't pick it up as malware.

There is nothing listed under add/remove programs, either.

Anyone have any tips to get rid of the most annoying thing ever?

cheers
AC

Comments

  • Cliff_ForsterCliff_Forster Icrontian
    edited October 2011
    I think you have to completely uninstall messenger plus to get rid of that toolbar.
  • AirCanuckAirCanuck London, Ontario New
    edited October 2011
    yeah I don't even remember getting 'messenger plus'. probably was in the 'new computer haze'. should I get rid of windows messenger? I mean, is this linked to good ol' msn?
  • edited October 2011
    Hi,
    The Linkury Smartbar is often distributed along with other installations, there is no need to completely uninstall messenger plus.

    To make things clear:
    In order to remove the Linkury Smartbar installation go to control panel -> Add/Remove Programs (xp) or Programs and Features (vista and above) -> Linkury Smartbar.

    In addition, you can change your browser settings such as your homepage and default search provider by seeing your browser's options menu where you can restore everything to its default state.
    You might find this page helpful as well: http://www.google.com/support/chrome/bin/answer.py?answer=95426

    We are always available via email at it@linkury.com and would love to answer any questions that might come up.

    The Linkury Team
  • primesuspectprimesuspect Beepin n' Boopin Detroit, MI Icrontian
    edited October 2011
    Thanks for posting :)
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