Yahoo Companion Toolbar 1

• License:

  Free

• Editor's Rating:

  4.0 stars

• Average User Rating:

  4.0 stars (out of 10 votes) Rate it!

• Downloads:

  55,510

• Operating Systems:

  Windows 95, Windows Me, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows 98

• Additional Requirements:

  Window 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP, Internet Explorer 5.1

• Limitations:

  No limitations

• Date Added:

  March 29, 2004

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Publisher's description of Yahoo Companion Toolbar

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.

Editor's review of Yahoo Companion Toolbar

• 4.0 stars

• "Yahoo Companion Toolbar"

• Reviewed by: CNET Staff
• Version reviewed: Yahoo Companion Toolbar 1

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.

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• Average user rating: 4.2 stars out of 10 votes
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• 5 stars

  Version: Yahoo Companion Toolbar 1

  "Works Great!"

  on July 16, 2004

  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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• 1 stars

  Version: Yahoo Companion Toolbar 1

  "would not load on my computer w/ windows 95"

  on June 27, 2004

  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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• 5 stars

  Version: Yahoo Companion Toolbar 1

  "waiting to use it!!!"

  on May 22, 2004

  Summary: You are sking me what I think!
  I have not seen it or used it yet!
  There for I cannot give an honest answer!

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• 5 stars

  Version: Yahoo Companion Toolbar 1

  "very useful"

  on April 7, 2004

  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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• 5 stars

  Version: Yahoo Companion Toolbar 1

  "awesome"

  on April 4, 2004

  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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