Why do I hate browser toolbars? They are an infinite source of all the evil shit on most users’ PCs.  Embedded Spyware? Check.  Tracking Cookies? Of course.  How about installing additional malware in the background while the user browses?  Toolbars do all of this, and more.  Ironically, the only thing they don’t do, is what “tools” were created for in the first place: making our lives easier…

If you have a Toolbar, or even if you don’t know if you have one, you should go to the Control Panel, then Programs and Features (Add/Remove

Programs on XP), and remove anything you see in your apps list that has Toolbar in the name… You’ll be glad you did.  If you want to be thorough in the removal process, use RevoUninstaller…

For an extended discussion on the subject, as well as other anti-Toolbar tips, check out this link… http://porkchopreviews.com/2009/06/30/internet-toolbars/

Be Safe Online!

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