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I am using WIndows xp (Home Edition)
From time to time I find that Yahaoo is automatically downloaded onto my
computer without my permission or knowledge, this is someting I have not
asked for and do not want-I am alreadudy running Google..
Each time I uninstall it via 'add & remove programs', deleting any remaing
files from 'file explorer' and other files from the 'registry' as required
which of course takes time.
Is there any way I can prevent this download?
 
I believe it is when you update "Adobe Shockwave" , there is an option to
install Yahoo and if you didn't look closely and notice it and uncheck the
option Yahoo gets installed.

dejotay said:
I am using WIndows xp (Home Edition)
From time to time I find that Yahaoo is automatically downloaded onto my
computer without my permission or knowledge, this is someting I have not
asked for and do not want-I am alreadudy running Google..
Each time I uninstall it via 'add & remove programs', deleting any remaing
files from 'file explorer' and other files from the 'registry' as required
which of course takes time.
Is there any way I can prevent this download?
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dejotay said:
I am using WIndows xp (Home Edition)
From time to time I find that Yahaoo is automatically downloaded onto my
computer without my permission or knowledge, this is someting I have not
asked for and do not want-I am alreadudy running Google..
Each time I uninstall it via 'add & remove programs', deleting any remaing
files from 'file explorer' and other files from the 'registry' as required
which of course takes time.
Is there any way I can prevent this download?
Click to expand...

Yahoo what? Toolbar?

These toolbars are never installed without permission. There is always an
option to not install, though it may be a "negative option", where you have
to de-select the toolbar.

The issue becomes one of making sure all of the machine's users pay
attention to what they download and install, and what included when they do.

HTH
-pk
 
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