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Removing Yahoo! Toolbar

ID: SLN4727
Refers to: Toolbar

Description

Learn how to remove Yahoo! Toolbar from Internet Explorer or Firefox, or uninstall it from your system.


Resolution

Select your Yahoo! Toolbar version below for step-by-step removal instructions:

 

Yahoo! Toolbar for Firefox

  1. Select Tools | Add-ons or Extensions from the "Tools" menu in Firefox.
  2. In the window that opens, select Yahoo! Toolbar.
  3. Select Uninstall.
  4. Click again when you are prompted to confirm.
  5. Close the Add-ons/Extensions Manager, then restart Firefox.
     

Yahoo! Toolbar Version 8 for Internet Explorer:

  1. Select the Windows Start button.
  2. Select Settings | Control Panel.
  3. Double-click Add/Remove Programs.
  4. Scroll down and click Yahoo! Toolbar.
  5. Select Remove.
  6. Close and restart Internet Explorer.
     

Yahoo! Toolbar Version 7 for Internet Explorer

Via the toolbar:

  1. Select the Settings button.
    Note: If you do not see a gray or green settings button, you may not have Version 7. If you're unsure, learn how to tell which version of Yahoo! Toolbar you have.
  2. Select Help | Uninstall toolbar.
  3. Select Uninstall.
  4. Close and restart Internet Explorer.

Via the Control Panel:
Note: The instructions for finding the Control Panel on the Start Menu may differ depending on the version of Windows you are running.

  1. Select the Windows Start button.
  2. Select Control Panel from the "Settings" menu.
  3. Double-click Add/Remove Programs.
  4. Select Yahoo! Toolbar.
  5. Select Change/Remove.
  6. Close and restart Internet Explorer
    Note: You may need to restart your computer to fully uninstall Yahoo! Toolbar.
     

Yahoo! Toolbar Version 6 for Internet Explorer

Via the toolbar ( icon):

  1. Select Uninstall from the "Toolbar Settings" menu ( icon).
    Note: If you do not see a Pencil button, you may not have Version 6. If you're unsure, learn how to tell which version of Yahoo! Toolbar you have.
  2. Select Uninstall.
  3. Close and restart Internet Explorer.

Via the Control Panel:
Note:
The instructions for finding the Control Panel on the Start Menu may differ depending on the version of Windows you are running.

  1. Select the Windows Start button.
  2. Select Control Panel from the "Settings" menu.
  3. Double-click Add/Remove Programs.
  4. Select Yahoo! Toolbar.
  5. Select Change/Remove.
  6. Close and restart Internet Explorer
    Note: You may need to restart your computer to fully uninstall Yahoo! Toolbar.


Last updated: March 18, 2013
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