- Quick specs
- Price: Free
- Operating system: Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP/NT
- Date added: March 29, 2004
- Total Downloads: 55,719
- Downloads last week: 10
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 10 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: CNET Staff
It seems that every search engine sooner or later publishes a browser toolbar to bundle all its fancy features--search, news, pop-up blockers, and e-mail--into one convenient, very in-your-face, package. Yahoo takes it one step further by making you part of its gang, too; to fully use the toolbar's tricks, you must register with Yahoo.com. The interface is standard--you can add or remove buttons that launch the various Yahoo services, though we found it a bit inconvenient that we had to "refresh" the toolbar each time to see changes. During testing, we found that the toolbar doesn't slow down normal surfing. The pop-up blocker eliminated most of the ads we encountered, but not 100 percent. Also, if you've had enough, the Companion Toolbar uninstalls without any problems. Overall, this toolbar will become one of your favorite tools if you're a devoted Yahoo fan and want all your toys at a button click.Publisher's description
From Yahoo :Yahoo Companion Toolbar is a free and convenient search tool that now includes a pop-up blocker. Stop annoying pop-up ads and search the Web and the yellow pages. Customize your toolbar and save your bookmarks online for one-click access from any computer. Even get notified when you receive new messages in your Yahoo Mail account.
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User reviews
- Average user rating: 4.2 stars out of 10 votes
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Version: Yahoo Companion Toolbar 1
Summary: I love this! It really blocks most all Pop-Ups. If you use Yahoo for your mail then definatley get this. It is easy to use and DOES NOT CRASH IE at all. Highly recommended.
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Version: Yahoo Companion Toolbar 1
"would not load on my computer w/ windows 95"
Summary: It said that it was compatible w/operating systems 95&98 etc. but told me I had to install 98 for it to work!!!
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Version: Yahoo Companion Toolbar 1
Summary: You are sking me what I think!
I have not seen it or used it yet!
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Version: Yahoo Companion Toolbar 1
Summary: allows you to search, check your news, stocks, etc. Has different modes depending on what you are trying to do.
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Version: Yahoo Companion Toolbar 1
Summary: if you use yahoo,(i do) then you should definately get this. even if you dont have yahhoo, best popup blocjker ive ever tried. i have a bunch of spyuware and adware on my pc and that "companion" thing is great. beleive it or not it has blocked over ... read more >>
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