How to Add a Myspace Toolbar

You don't need a MySpace toolbar to enjoy your own online community, but having one can make your MySpace account more fun and easier to use. Most unofficial MySpace toolbars come with profile editors to make customizing your page a snap. They usually include a full selection of tools and functions for publicizing your profile page and connecting with other users. Many even include spyware and pop-up blockers, weather, news and shortcuts. Follow these steps to learn how to add one.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Computer with Internet Access
• FireFox or Internet Explorer
• Windows 2000 or XP

Add a MySpace Toolbar to Your Browser

1. Visit the Myspace Support Web site and click the "MySpace Toolbars" link (see Resources below).

2. Click the "Get It Here" link.

3. Click the "Download Toolbar" button.

4. Click the "Run" button on the dialog box that pops up.

5. Click 'Run' on the second dialog box that pops up.

6. Read through the licensing agreement. Click the "Agree" button in the "Licensing Agreement" window.

7. Decide whether you want to enable searches from the address bar and set the toolbar's Web search as your default. Click or un-click the checkboxes to indicate your choices.

8. Click the "Next" button to add the MySpace toolbar to your browser.

Use Your MySpace Toolbar

9. Open a new browser window and look toward the top of the page to see the MySpace toolbar.

10. Visit the MySpace Web site to take advantage of the toolbar's features for changing your profile and enjoying MySpace (see Resources below).

11. Click on the icons on your MySpace toolbar to access the features for changing your profile or connecting with other users.

Tips & Warnings

• MySpace does not provide its own toolbar. There are many other Web sites on the Internet, however, that offer MySpace toolbars for free. You can find them by conducting a search on a major search engine.
• If you need help with using your MySpace toolbar or suggestions for finding one, visit the MySpace forums (see Resources below).
• The MySpace Support Web site is not affiliated with MySpace. Download its MySpace toolbar at your own risk.
• Some Web Sites ask that you input your MySpace username and password in order to get and use their toolbars. Exercise caution when providing your password to any site other than the official MySpace Web site.