What is TBNotifier.exe and how to remove it?

TBNotifier.exe - APN LLC

What is TBNotifier.exe?

TBNotifier.exe is a part of Ask Search and Toolbar. Ask Toolbar Notifier is digitally signed by APN LLC., however, it's still detected by multiple antivirus scanners as PUP/Win32.IECore, a variant of Win32/Bundled.Toolbar.Ask.F and browser hijacker. This program runs as Ask TBNotifier in the background and check for available updates. It can download and install additional adware components on your computer. It is considered adware/PUP based on the system modifications and aggressive distribution methods. Most of the time, it's bundled with potentially unwanted software, adware and even spyware. It can install tracking modules and even though it won't steal your sensitive information it will certainly collect your browsing history and send it to a remove server. Browsing information and search queries are usually used to deliver more targeted ads on your computer. TBNotifier.exe is not essential for Windows and may cause problems. Not to mention that it hijacks web browsers and changes default search engine provider. I recommend you to remove TBNotifier.exe from your computer and run a full system scan with recommended anti-malware software.

File name: TBNotifier.exe
Publisher: APN LLC.
File Location Windows XP: C:\Program Files\AskPartnerNetwork\Toolbar\Updater\
File Location Windows 7: C:\Program Files (x86)\AskPartnerNetwork\Toolbar\Updater\
Startup file: HKLM\..\Run: [ApnTBMon] "C:\Program Files\AskPartnerNetwork\Toolbar\Updater\TBNotifier.exe"