What is asktbar.dll file ?

Most antivirus programs identify asktbar.dll as malware.

Follow steps bellow to try fix the problem with asktbar.dll

1. Use cleanmgr

To run the command cleanmgr :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box , followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command cleanmgr and press Enter.

2. Use sfc /scannow

To run the command sfc /scannow :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command sfc /scannow and press Enter.

3. uninstalling programs :

To uninstall unnecessary programs :
Open the Start menu (Press Windows key + X) .
Click the first menu item Programs and Features.
Search unnecessary programs in the list of installed programs, .
Click the software you want to uninstall.

4. using msconfig

To run the command msconfig :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command msconfig and press Enter.

5. Automatic Update

To run the command wuauclt /ShowWindowsUpdate:
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command wuauclt /ShowWindowsUpdate and press Enter.

6. Use resmon command

To run the command resmon :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command resmon and press Enter.

7. use DISM.exe

To run the command DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth and press Enter.

asktbar.dll descriptions

Asktbar.dll is a DLL (Dynamic Link Library) file that belongs to Ask Toolbar for Internet Explorer, an advertising-supported toolbar that lets users search for content on the Internet. DLL files store data, code and resources needed by one or more programs in order to function correctly. This is not an essential process for Windows and can be disabled if known to create problems. Ask Toolbar for Internet Explorer is categorised as a PUP (potentially unwanted program) due to its ability to hijack the browser and display sponsored advertising. The program is very difficult to remove. The toolbar is often installed along with free programs that are downloaded from untrustworthy websites. The program collects leads (user details such as email addresses) for sponsors and is specifically designed to generate money. Ask.com is an American Internet company that offers a question answering-focused service and web search engine. The company has been criticised for misleading users into installing its browser toolbar that comes bundled with legitimate software, especially since the program is difficult to remove. Ask.com was founded in 1996 and is currently headquartered in Oakland, California, United States.;AskTbar stands for Ask T ool bar;The free file information forum can help you find out how to remove it. If you have additional information about this file, please leave a comment or a suggestion for other users.