How to Remove an Extra Toolbar

Toolbars are a convenience when surfing the Web. When you have too many toolbars activated, it clutters up your browser. This might be a problem for individuals using netbooks. With a small screen size, you need as much of it for the active window as possible. There are two main types of toolbars: browser and add-ons. Browser toolbars are native to the browser, such as your bookmarks and navigation toolbars. Add-on toolbars are software, such as the Bing, Google and Yahoo! toolbars.

Instructions

Add or Remove Programs

1. Open the "Start" menu. Choose the "Control Panel" link.

2. Click the "Uninstall a program" link. Select the toolbar from your programs list.

3. Press the "Uninstall" button. Click the "Continue" button if you are prompted for permission to continue.

4. Restart your computer when the uninstall process is complete.

Mozilla Firefox

1. Start the Mozilla Firefox browser.

2. Open the "View" menu. Choose the "Toolbars" option.

3. Remove the check marks next to the extra toolbar.

4. Restart Mozilla Firefox.

Internet Explorer

1. Start the Internet Explorer browser.

2. Open the "View" menu. Choose the "Toolbars" option. The shortcut is to right-click the toolbar.

3. Remove the checkmark next to the extra toolbar.

4. Restart Internet Explorer.

Apple Safari

1. Start the Apple Safari browser.

2. Open the "View" menu. Choose the extra toolbar you want to remove: Toolbar, Menu bar, Bookmarks bar or Status bar.

3. Restart Apple Safari.

References

• Microsoft: Customize the Internet Explorer Toolbars
• Mozilla: How to Customize the Toolbar
• Apple: Safari Features: User Interface & Appearance
• Microsoft: Uninstall or Change a Program