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Can not get rid of yahoo toolbar in firfox 12, does not show up under extensions or apprearn or programs or .... Even uninstalled firefox and reinstalled it!

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Some program installed a yahoo toolbar that I don't want.

I read all the posts. Nothing shows up under tools - add ons - extensions!

Nothing shows up under control panel - programs

I even tried uninstalling firefox. I rebooted. When I installed firefox again, there it was!

How can I get rid of this thing?????

Thanks .... Mike

Some program installed a yahoo toolbar that I don't want. I read all the posts. Nothing shows up under tools - add ons - extensions! Nothing shows up under control panel - programs I even tried uninstalling firefox. I rebooted. When I installed firefox again, there it was! How can I get rid of this thing????? Thanks .... Mike

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Perform the suggestions mentioned in the following articles:

Check and tell if its working.

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YOU ARE WONDERFUL!

Restarted in Safe mode and disabled the add-ons. No more yahoo toolbar!

Thanks so much !!!!!!!!!!

Mike

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You are welcome.


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