How to Get Rid of a MyWebSearch Folder

MyWebSearch is a search toolbar that you often install accidentally while surfing the web or downloading software. This toolbar is adware and can adversely affect system performance. Running a virus scan can remove this software, although this may not remove all components. Manual deletion of this search toolbar and its folders can be more thorough. The process can take you a short while, but your system will run more smoothly for the effort.

Instructions

Uninstall the Application

1. Click "Start" from your Windows desktop and click "Control Panel."

2. Click "Programs" and select "Programs and Features."

3. Search through the list for any instances of "My Web Search," "My Way Speedbar" or "Search Assistant -- My Way."

4. Click to highlight each instance of these applications and click "Uninstall."

5. Follow the on-screen prompts to remove the applications from your computer.

Remove Registry Entries

1. Click "Start' from your Windows desktop and type "Regedit" in the search bar. Press "Enter."

2. Click on "Computer" from the folder structure on the left-hand side of the registry editor window. Click "File" and select "Export." Name the file "RegBackup," select "All" for the export range and select a place to save the file. Click "Save." If you delete any keys that cause errors, double-click this backup to undo your alterations.

3. Click "Edit" in the registry editor window and click "Find." Type "MyWebSearch" in the find window and click "Find next." Right-click any keys that contain the search term and click "Delete." Press "F3" to search for the next instance of the search term in the registry. Continue until you remove all instances of "MyWebSearch."

4. Repeat this delete process for search term "MyWay."

5. Restart your computer.

Manually Delete Folders

1. Click "Start" and select "Computer." Double-click "C:" and click on "Program Files." In Windows 7, also click on "Program Files (x86)."

2. Look through the directory for any folders named "FunWebProducts" or "MyWebSearch."

3. Right-click on any folders you find, hold "Shift" and press "Delete." This will permanently delete these folders without sending them to your Recycle Bin.

Tips & Warnings

• Removing the folders must be done last or they will regenerate when the system restarts.

References

• PCSelfHelp: MyWebSearch Manual Removal Instructions
• ExterminateIt: MyWebSearch
• Microsoft Windows: Uninstall or Change a Program
• Microsoft Support: How to Modify the Windows Registry
• Microsoft Windows: Permanently Delete Files From the Recycle Bin