How to Uninstall the Yahoo Search Bar

The Yahoo search bar, or toolbar, can be a big asset to Internet searches. But there may come a time when it is just another toolbar that found its way to the top of your browser window. Perhaps a toolbar was automatically installed with your antivirus software, or you prefer no toolbar at all beyond your browser's address window. Whatever the reason may be, if you wish to uninstall the Yahoo tool bar it is a very simple process.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• PC with Internet connection

1. Go to "Start" on your desktop.

2. Click on "Control Panel."

3. Left click on "Add/Remove Programs." A list of currently installed programs on your computer will come up within a few minutes, depending on how many programs are on your computer.

4. Scroll down the list and click on "Yahoo Toolbar." Select "Remove." This will open an uninstall wizard that will lead you through the process of uninstalling the Yahoo toolbar (or search bar) from your browser window.

Tips & Warnings

• If you ever want to reinstall Yahoo toolbar, you can do it without adding the extra programs. Simply go to Toolbar.yahoo.com.
• When installing programs such as Yahoo messenger or other programs, pay careful attention to the added program features that they want to install on your computer, such as a toolbar. When these options come up, always "uncheck" the box that says you want to add a toolbar.

Resources

• Removing Yahoo search bar for Firefox users
• Yahoo toolbar help