How to Get Rid of BHO
The acronym BHO stands for Browser Helper Object, which is an add-on that works with the Internet Explorer Web browser. These are designed to expand the usability of the browser, by adding additional applications. These include plug-ins for flash video, various tool bars and ActiveX controls. If you need to remove a BHO object, it will need to be disabled from within the Internet Explorer browser.
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Instructions
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Double-click the Internet Explorer icon to open the program.
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Click the "Tools" drop-down menu and select the option for "Manage Add-ons."
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Click the drop-down selection box under "Show" and select the option for "Currently loaded add-ons."
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Click the option on the left panel for "Toolbars and Extensions."
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Scroll through the list of browser add-ons and look for a BHO, such as the Google Toolbar Notifier BHO.
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Click the name to highlight it and then click the "Disabled" button, which is at the bottom of the window. This will open a confirmation window.
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Click the "Disable" button to remove the BHO from use by the browser.
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Click the "Close" button to close the Manage Add-ons window.
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Tips & Warnings
If the "Remove" button is grayed out, the option cannot be disabled.
