----- Original Message ----- From: "Bobbie Smith" <bccsmith@hotmail.com> To: <gen-newbie@rootsweb.com>; <computers@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, December 26, 2013 4:56 PM Subject: [COMPUTERS] Unwanted Search Bars >I have gotten two search bars lately, and I don't know where they came >from unless it was included in something I downloaded. They almost certainly were in a download. You need to do a 'custom' install on ANYTHING, because even reputable (mostly) companies are putting crapware in their programs to make more money. Watch the install CLOSELY, and uncheck any toolbar addons. --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com

Thanks Bud, I didn't see any toolbar addons. What you mean by doing a custom install? I don't remember ever seeing an installation where I could see what was being done......Bobbie > From: budscan@gmail.com > To: computers@rootsweb.com > Date: Thu, 26 Dec 2013 17:11:13 -0800 > Subject: Re: [COMPUTERS] Unwanted Search Bars > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Bobbie Smith" <bccsmith@hotmail.com> > To: <gen-newbie@rootsweb.com>; <computers@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Thursday, December 26, 2013 4:56 PM > Subject: [COMPUTERS] Unwanted Search Bars > > > >I have gotten two search bars lately, and I don't know where they came > >from unless it was included in something I downloaded. > > They almost certainly were in a download. > > You need to do a 'custom' install on ANYTHING, because even reputable > (mostly) > companies are putting crapware in their programs to make more money. > > Watch the install CLOSELY, and uncheck any toolbar addons. \