Re: Hotbar

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From: Martin (junk.martin.crap.cantell_at_amsjv.com)
Date: 02/23/04 

Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2004 11:24:29 -0000

If you dont want to use Hotbar (and I cannot blame you, with all the spyware
that is in it), but you want to keep the use of the skins, then try IE
Wallpaper which does the same thing, but without the crap included.

You can download it from:

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/previous/webaccess/tbwlpapr.asp

Note: Hotbar is easier to install as you only have to doubleclick on a
hotbar theme. With IE Wallpaper, you have to do the following:

After program downloads, let Installation Wizzard Install the Program
(Click on the file you just downloaded called 'tbwlpapr'. It should
automatically install the program in the right place on your pc in the IE
folder).

Click on your desktop Internet Explorer Icon to open a new IE Window (you
dont have to be online to do this).

On the IE window you just opened, click on 'Tools' in the upper toolbar
On the dropdown menu, click on 'Toolbar Wallpaper'
Choose a Wallpaper from your .bmp files listed and click 'ok'. You can add
your own BMP files if you want. Just put them in the same directory as the
sample ones that come with the program.
Close the IE Window
Open a new IE window....and Viola....you have a fresh new look!!!

Hope this helps.
Martin

"Ramesh [MVP]" <sramesh2k@REMOV_NOSPAM.hotmail.com> wrote in message
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Hotbar: manual removal http://www.doxdesk.com/parasite/HotBar.html

Spyware Removal tools
Spybot Search & Destroy: http://www.safer-networking.org/
Ad-Aware - www.lavasoftusa.com
CoolWebSearch Shredder : http://www.merijn.org/files/CWShredder.exe

Using ToolbarCop to remove the unwanted Toolband, Toolbar Icons and BHO:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/toolbarcop.htm

Notes: - To prevent spyware from being installed:
-------------------------------------------------
Prevent malware from being installed
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm

Dealing with Unwanted Spyware, Parasites, Toolbars and Search Engines:
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm 

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
"jun" <joone@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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I would like to uninstall the annoying Hotbar in my
browser but I can't do it from Control Panel. Does anyone
have any suggestions on how to remove the Hotbar?
Thnx.

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