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As the search engine wars heat up, Yahoo has upped the ante by adding powerful spyware protection to its popular Internet Explorer toolbar. Similar to other search engine toolbars, Yahoo Toolbar blends pop-up blocking and e-mail functionality with its search capabilities to enhance your browsing experience.
The latest version no longer requires you to sign into your Yahoo account to change the look of the toolbar. The interface is completely customizable and fits seamlessly into your IE browser. You can add or remove buttons for various Yahoo services, such as news and weather, but you have to refresh the toolbar to see the changes. The pop-up blocker stops most ads and doesn't hinder normal surfing.
The new Yahoo Anti-Spy spyware scanner is an excellent addition. Our test showed it to be just as thorough as stand-alone scanners. It quickly scans your system and provides detailed information about any spyware or adware found. You can then easily remove what you want. With this new protection, Yahoo has definitely become the toolbar to beat.
Publisher's Description
From Yahoo:
Yahoo Toolbar is a free, customizable toolbar that lets you navigate your favorite sites and search the web from anywhere. Yahoo Toolbar also includes features like Pop-Up Blocker and Anti-Spy. Customize your toolbar and save your bookmarks online for one-click access from any computer.
Version 7.1 features easier personalization so you can now personalize your Yahoo Toolbar without signing in with your Yahoo ID.
Yahoo Toolbar with Anti Spyware is in the Internet Explorer Add-ons & Plug-ins category of the Browsers section.
What's new in this version: Version 7.1 features easier personalization so you can now personalize your Yahoo Toolbar without signing in with your Yahoo ID.
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All versions:
3.9 starsout of 346 votes
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Current version:
3.7 starsout of 100 votes
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"not pleased with it"
Version: Yahoo Toolbar with Anti Spyware 7.1
Pros
search yahoo.
Cons
change the name, it doen't have antispyware anymore.
Summary
only downloaded for antispy. did have any. poo. uninstall.
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"i dont trust anything from yahoo anymore"
Version: Yahoo Toolbar with Anti Spyware 7.1
Pros
I downloaded the messenger and got more than I bargained for.
Cons
I didn't want any of the stuff it didn't give me an option to install. plus it had a virus.
Summary
the same shady jerks that wrote the messenger probably wrote this one. avoid at all cost
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"Ok, great, the best"
Version: Yahoo Toolbar with Anti Spyware 7.1
Pros
Ok, great, the best
Cons
Ok, great,the best
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"Great toolbar but!!!!"
Version: Yahoo Toolbar with Anti Spyware 7.1
Pros
Quick way to access a favorite site
Cons
Anti spyware did not load. It is not included in the apps. I deleted the toolbar and reinstalled it twice.
Summary
If you wanted the anti-spyware app, I hope that you will be more successful.
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"Loved Anti-Spy."
Version: Yahoo Toolbar with Anti Spyware 7.1
Pros
Wish they would bring AntiSpy back.
Love the "add a custom app" feature.Makes shortcuts to my favorite sites so easy.Cons
No AntiSpy.
Summary
I still use it daily.
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"Anti-spy no longer effective."
Version: Yahoo Toolbar with Anti Spyware 7.1
Pros
Anti-spy was its best feature. Otherwise, it is very ordinary.
Cons
Now, anti-spy is no longer active and doesn't appear on the toolbar!!! (see title of download)
Summary
Pointless download without the anti-spy feature.
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"tool bar is very good"
Version: Yahoo Toolbar with Anti Spyware 7.1
Pros
it keeps up to date on yahoo
Cons
none that i can find
Summary
it is very help full when one surf the net keep informed
i have yahoo and the tool bar keeps informed
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"Yahoo is my default searcher-'nuff said"
Version: Yahoo Toolbar with Anti Spyware 7.1
Pros
What else can I say, it's my default engine,& does its job smoothly & quickly + has all the buttons I want r need,also my only home-page
Cons
I have 0 cons
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"Solid, stable. Ther when you need it."
Version: Yahoo Toolbar with Anti Spyware 7.1
Pros
I use a toolbar for many tasks, so the Yahoo Toolbar with Anti-Spy became my staple. I use most of the features most of the time.
Cons
None that you cannot find in other toolbars.
Summary
Useful product.
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"yahoo toolbar is brilliant with antispyware"
Version: Yahoo Toolbar with Anti Spyware 7.1
Pros
it helps control tracking cookies
Cons
very trustworthy because it's Yahoo
Summary
it's very safe and trustworthy also helps keep spyware under contol without doing full anti-virus scans
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