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Foxtab - how to destroy? Question regarding Foxtab browser

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Posted 09 November 2011 - 03:50 PM

At wits end here, I have diligently followed all of the instructions regarding Chrome and how to remove Foxtab as a default browser to no avail. Add/Remove programs does not see it, I have tried numerous programs like SuperAntiSpyware, Spybot etc, as well as trying 'Best Uninstaller and Revo but no joy. Heartily sick of it now (and before you ask I have tried Safe Mode for removal as well, thanks)I have run out of ideas and seek your wisdom. I looked onsite for other threads about Foxtab but could find none matching my problem. Something tells me I may not be alone, however.

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Posted 09 November 2011 - 04:15 PM

It's a browser add-on...there's no reason to expect to find it in Add/Remove Programs. Per http://www.foxtab.com/gettingstarted/#uninstall :


"To uninstall the FoxTab addon, please follow the following instructions:
At the top of the Firefox window, click on the Tools menu and select Add-ons.
In the Add-ons window, select the Extensions panel.
Select FoxTab, Click the Uninstall button. When prompted, click Uninstall to confirm."

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Posted 10 November 2011 - 07:50 AM

Many thanks Louis, but as I say I am not actually using Firefox, I'm using Google Chrome, and this parasite simply refuses to go away. I have followed the instructions given and they simply do not work, am moved at this point to try a system restore and Malwarebytes anti-malware to get rid of it, can't think of anything else. Grr etc.
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Posted 10 November 2011 - 12:10 PM

on Chrome go to Options menu --> Extensions --> Remove the "foxtab" or something that maybe related with your problem.
If you don't like something, CHANGE it...
If you don't like your job, QUIT...
If you don't have enough time, stop watching tv...
If you looking for the love of your life, STOP...
They will waiting for you when you START DOING THINGS YOU LOVE...

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Posted 10 November 2011 - 12:22 PM

Bless your heart abauw that's the one thing I didn't try and guess what, it only worked! May you be blessed with a thousand camels. Thank you.

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Posted 10 November 2011 - 12:32 PM

Nice to know that your problem solved :thumbup2:
If you don't like something, CHANGE it...
If you don't like your job, QUIT...
If you don't have enough time, stop watching tv...
If you looking for the love of your life, STOP...
They will waiting for you when you START DOING THINGS YOU LOVE...

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