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- Price: Free
- Operating system: Windows Vista, Windows Me, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 98
- Date added: December 13, 2007
- Total Downloads: 2,328,911
- Downloads last week: 3,324
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 321 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: CNET Staff
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.
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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User reviews
- Average user rating: 3.9 stars out of 321 votes
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17 out of 20 people found this review helpful
Version: Yahoo Toolbar with Anti Spyware 7.1
Pros: The newest version installed via update is the tool bar I use by choice. One program installs on both "IE" and "Firefox". It's highly customizable. I love the football buttons.
Cons: Heres the but. It's anti spy, though free, is the only thing I have reservations about. Can anyone explain, how a spyware scan complete in 22 seconds on a 41 GB used hard drive? Darned if I can figure it out!
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8 out of 9 people found this review helpful
Version: Yahoo Toolbar with Anti Spyware 7.1
Pros: good with extra antispyware protection,
Cons: dont care for buttons
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6 out of 7 people found this review helpful
Version: Yahoo Toolbar with Anti Spyware 7.1
Pros: It has everything you need to weather , mail ,maps + more!
It has it's own antispyware witch is a great tool!This toolbar beats google's by far.
Cons: None
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6 out of 7 people found this review helpful
Version: Yahoo Toolbar with Anti Spyware 7.1
Pros: I use Yahoo Toolbar as a quick reference to go to the most important sites to me. I also store my bookmarks there so I can go to them at a touch and scroll. If I did not have it online; I would be lost without it!
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0 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Version: Yahoo Toolbar with Anti Spyware 7.1
Pros: I use it to store bookmarks,Answers and I lopve the weather info. Works for me.
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