Yahoo Companion Toolbar for Windows

By Yahoo
Free
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Key Details of Yahoo Companion Toolbar

Search from anywhere, block pop-ups, and get one-click access to mail with this toolbar.
Last updated on February 6, 2019
There have been 4 updates
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Virus scan status:
Clean (it's extremely likely that this software program is clean)

Editors' Review

Download.com staffFebruary 6, 2019

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.

Yahoo Companion Toolbar for Windows

By Yahoo
Free
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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: March 30, 2004

Latest update: February 6, 2019

Version: 1

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows ME
Windows 10
Windows 2000
Windows NT
Windows 95
Windows XP
Windows 98

Additional Requirements: Internet Explorer 5.1

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 58,338

Downloads Last Week: 1

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4.2/5

10 User Votes

Works Great!
July 16, 2004
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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.
would not load on my computer w/ windows 95
June 27, 2004
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It said that it was compatible w/operating systems 95&98 etc. but told me I had to install 98 for it to work!!!
waiting to use it!!!
May 22, 2004
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You are sking me what I think! I have not seen it or used it yet! There for I cannot give an honest answer!
does crash Explorer
swissmasterApril 9, 2004
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It does overtake the dataflow and crashes Explorer.
April 8, 2004
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very useful
April 7, 2004
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allows you to search, check your news, stocks, etc. Has different modes depending on what you are trying to do.
April 7, 2004
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April 7, 2004
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awesome
April 4, 2004
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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 490 popups!!!!@
bit confusing
April 1, 2004
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Developer's Description

Search from anywhere, block pop-ups, and get one-click access to mail with this toolbar.

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.