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My tool bar is stuck in downloading latest applications mode for days now

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AnonymousUser
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The tool bar in in download mode and doesnt seem to change, it has been like this for several days and none of my normal quick load pages is on there, could this be why I keep getting shut down and have to re open Firefox?

The tool bar in in download mode and doesnt seem to change, it has been like this for several days and none of my normal quick load pages is on there, could this be why I keep getting shut down and have to re open Firefox?

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rjohnson19
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Bob,

This message about "downloading latest applications" is from the MSN Toolbar / Bing Bar. You would have to contact Microsoft about this - you aren't the only person seeing this issue.

You can disable this toolbar in Tools -> Add-ons -> Extensions. See Uninstalling Extensions

If you are experiencing a crash please post a new thread with the details.

Shawn
Shawn
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Extensions, plugins, and themes are considered add-ons. Here is how you uninstall them

Extensions:=

1. On the menu bar, select Tools

2. Add-ons

3. Select the add-on you want to uninstall.

4. Click Uninstall . Again when prompted

You will need to restart Firefox

Plugins:=

For plugins, you can disable them 1. In the add-ons window, select the Plugins Panel

2. Select the desired plugin.

3. Click Disable

You may need to restart Firefox

If you want to uninstall a plug in:

A plethora of plugins come with their own uninstall wizards, see Popular plugins for steps on how to uninstall common plugins

If you are having trouble uninstalling a plugin, see Manually uninstalling a plugin

Themes:

1. In the add-ons window, select the Themes Panel

2. Select the theme you want to uninstall

3. Click Uninstall. Again when prompted