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Key Details of Yahoo Toolbar

  • Useful companion for Firefox, Chrome and Edge
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  • Virus scan status:

    Clean (it’s extremely likely that this software program is clean)


Editors’ Review

Download.com staff

It seems as if every search engine offers an Internet Explorer toolbar that mixes pop-up blocking and e-mail functionality with its search capabilities.

Yahoo Toolbar is a useful add-on for your browser. It works well with popular web browsers like Internet Explorer and Firefox. This tool offers features such as blocking pop-ups, managing emails, and a customizable interface. It makes using Yahoo services easier by putting them right in your browser, which is great for people who use Yahoo a lot.

  • Customizable Interface
    • You can make the toolbar suit your needs by adding or removing icons for different Yahoo services.
    • When you make changes, the Refresh Toolbar button updates your toolbar right away.
  • Integrated Pop-up Blocker
    • This blocks many unwanted ads that pop up, making your browsing smoother.
  • Quick Access to Yahoo Services
    • The toolbar gives you direct access to Yahoo Mail, search, and other services without visiting the Yahoo website.

Yahoo Toolbar is great because it's designed with the user in mind. It connects with your Yahoo account, which makes using Yahoo's services like mail and search very easy. The pop-up blocker helps by stopping most annoying ads, making your browsing less interrupted.

The toolbar is also not in your way when you surf the web, which means your browsing experience stays smooth. If you decide you don't want the toolbar anymore, removing it is easy. You just follow a few simple steps through the control panel on your computer.

Yahoo Companion Toolbar differs a bit from other add-ons since some of its features are designed to work with your registered Yahoo account. The interface is a standard toolbar. You can add or remove buttons that launch various Yahoo services, though you have to click the Refresh Toolbar option to see the changes.

Bottom Line

In our tests, the pop-up blocker eliminated most, but not all, ads. It didn't hinder normal surfing, and the toolbar uninstalled without any problems. Yahoo users may appreciate the quick access to services Yahoo Companion Toolbar provides.

What’s new in version 7.0.5

  • Version 7.0.5 may include unspecified updates, enhancements or bug fixes.


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Full Specifications

GENERAL
Release
Latest update
Version
7.0.5
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Windows
Operating System
  • Windows ME
  • Windows 98
  • Windows 10
  • Windows Vista
  • Windows XP
  • Windows 2000
Additional Requirements
Internet Explorer 5.5
POPULARITY
Total Downloads
851,404
Downloads Last Week
12

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2.9/5

44 User Votes


Developer’s Description

Search the Web from anywhere, block pop-ups, and get one-click access to your mail.

Yahoo Toolbar is a free and convenient search tool that now includes a pop-up blocker. Stop annoying pop-up ads, search the Web, access Yahoo Mail, and games. Customize your toolbar and save your bookmarks online for one-click access from any computer.

Version 7.0.5 may include unspecified updates, enhancements or bug fixes.


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