Google Toolbar

Since Google Toolbar is free search engine, provides a lot of features such as spell checking, ad blocking, auto form filling, etc, many people will not hesitate to install it. Every toolbar installed into your computer is actually a spy from Google. It allows Google to know everything that you do with your browser including what site you have visited, how long you stay there, how frequent you visit the site, what are you searching on the Internet, etc.



In other words, it is exactly what Adware/Spyware do. Adware/Spyware are software that advertisers put on your computer to spy on what you are doing with your computer so they can serve you for better ads. For example, if you are searching for cameras and your computer is infected by spyware, there are high chances that you will see a lot of camera ads even in other non-related sites. Even worst, you might receive SPAM regarding camera ads.

Did you know what is Top 10 downloads in Download.com? It is Adware Remover software which get ranked 3 currently. Muahaha


However, adware removers will not remove your Google Toolbar because it is not identified as Adware. Why? Because Google Toolbar are not using those information to serve you ads (directly), or steal your email address. But the way it track for user behaviour (sites he visits, what he is searching for, etc) is no different than an adware/spyware. In other words, Google Toolbar are observing you, like your neighbour who long-necked watching your every move!
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