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Michael The Disciple 07-12-2013 04:59 AM
Google Toolbar Forcing Itself On Me
 
First thing this am I noticed an update for Adobe Flash Player. Somewhere I heard it has to do with Youtube so I always accept the update. This time I noticed it was also uploading a Google Toolbar and "Chrome" something or other that I think is an entirely different browser.

I caught it in time and looked for some way to block the two things I did not want but saw nothing to stop them. I was forced to cancel the Adode Flash Player because I did not want them. Anyone know a way to block these two rascals and still get the Flash Player?

Its amazing how these groups can install themselves on our Computers without our approval.

houston 07-12-2013 06:11 AM
Re: Google Toolbar Forcing Itself On Me
 
Uninstall Chrome

MissBrattified 07-12-2013 09:23 AM
Re: Google Toolbar Forcing Itself On Me
 
Go to your Control Panel and uninstall the toolbar. Go to your settings in Chrome and click on (I think!) "manage toolbars." You should be able to remove any installed toolbars from your browser.

You really have to pay attention when you click on updates--they do sneaky little package deals. Usually there will be a little checkbox along with something like "Install Google Toolbar." If you don't uncheck that box, the toolbar will be installed with your update. It's very annoying.

n david 07-12-2013 10:26 AM
Re: Google Toolbar Forcing Itself On Me
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by MissBrattified (Post 1265238)
Go to your Control Panel and uninstall the toolbar. Go to your settings in Chrome and click on (I think!) "manage toolbars." You should be able to remove any installed toolbars from your browser.

You really have to pay attention when you click on updates--they do sneaky little package deals. Usually there will be a little checkbox along with something like "Install Google Toolbar." If you don't uncheck that box, the toolbar will be installed with your update. It's very annoying.
Yep. Just updated a couple Adobe programs this morning and both had a box I had to uncheck to keep from installing the Google Toolbar and some other program.

Praxeas 07-12-2013 12:04 PM
Re: Google Toolbar Forcing Itself On Me
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Michael The Disciple (Post 1265202)
First thing this am I noticed an update for Adobe Flash Player. Somewhere I heard it has to do with Youtube so I always accept the update. This time I noticed it was also uploading a Google Toolbar and "Chrome" something or other that I think is an entirely different browser.

I caught it in time and looked for some way to block the two things I did not want but saw nothing to stop them. I was forced to cancel the Adode Flash Player because I did not want them. Anyone know a way to block these two rascals and still get the Flash Player?

Its amazing how these groups can install themselves on our Computers without our approval.
Go to the adobe website and download. Uncheck the McAfee install...worked for me

Bishop Cleatus 07-12-2013 02:03 PM
Re: Google Toolbar Forcing Itself On Me
 
If you're using IE, you should keep Chrome. If you're using Firefox or Safari, it's probably a wash ;). I like Chrome a lot.

navygoat1998 07-12-2013 03:02 PM
Re: Google Toolbar Forcing Itself On Me
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Michael The Disciple (Post 1265202)
First thing this am I noticed an update for Adobe Flash Player. Somewhere I heard it has to do with Youtube so I always accept the update. This time I noticed it was also uploading a Google Toolbar and "Chrome" something or other that I think is an entirely different browser.

I caught it in time and looked for some way to block the two things I did not want but saw nothing to stop them. I was forced to cancel the Adode Flash Player because I did not want them. Anyone know a way to block these two rascals and still get the Flash Player?

Its amazing how these groups can install themselves on our Computers without our approval.
Get some pepper spray for the next time the Google bar tries to for itself on you. :happydance

Praxeas 07-12-2013 04:08 PM
Re: Google Toolbar Forcing Itself On Me
 
Violated

Esaias 07-12-2013 04:16 PM
Re: Google Toolbar Forcing Itself On Me
 
Just say no.

Esaias 07-12-2013 04:16 PM
Re: Google Toolbar Forcing Itself On Me
 
Google is malware.

So is windoze.

Use at your own risk.


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