How to Disable or Enable Toolbars in Internet Explorer

Toolbars that are offered my different search engines and web sites can be very useful. However, there may reach a point where these become more of a hindrance than a benefit. You can remove the toolbar by following these steps:

 

1. Click on Start » Control Panel. Select Programs » Uninstall a Program.
   
    
   
   
   
2. Choose the toolbar you wish to uninstall and click Uninstall/Change.
   
   
   
   
3. Close the Control Panel.

To turn off a toolbar:

1. With Internet Explorer open, press the Alt key. This will open the Menu bar.
   
   
   
   
2. Click the View menu option, then Toolbars.
3. All of the toolbars currently being displayed will show with check next to it.
   
   
   
   
4. To disable the Toolbar, click the toolbar you wish to turn off.
5. If you are using Internet Explorer 9, you may receive a message asking if you wish to disable the toolbar. If so, click Disable. The toolbar will no longer be displayed.
   
   
   
   
6. If there is more than one toolbar you wish to disable, simply repeat the process.
7. To re-enable or turn the Toolbar back on, simply press Alt to display the Menu bar. Click View » Toolbars. Click on the toolbar to display it again.

How to: Install Add-ons to Internet Explorer

It’s easy to customize Internet Explorer by using Add-ons to enhance your browser’s functionality. Microsoft provides a library of options for IE from blogging to finance to shopping. To install an Add-on to Internet Explorer, follow these steps:

1. Go to Microsoft’s Internet Explorer Gallery and select an Add-on from the site.

2. Download the file and follow the on-screen instructions. Some Add-ons may require you to restart your browser after installation.

3. In IE, select Tools -> Manage Add-ons. This menu provides detailed information about each extension.If you need to disable an Add-on, click on the Name, then select the Disable button in the bottom right-side of the menu box.

The Manage Add-on menu also has some other useful functions. Accelerators are a new feature of IE that can give you quick access to common menu items by simply selecting a word on a web page.

The InPrivate Filtering option helps to regulate unauthorized tracking of your browsing activities. You can activate InPrivate Filtering using the Safety menu on the Command Bar.

For more information on Internet Explorer Add-ons, go to Microsoft Support »

Reference:

Internet Explorer Add-in Gallery
http://ieaddons.com/en/

Internet Explorer Add-ons FAQs
http://bit.ly/9szt9i

Internet Explorer 8 Features
http://bit.ly/1OrGFD