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The Yahoo toolbar gets installed almost every time I update Java or Flash. It drives me crazy because (a) I want to update frequently to stay secure, but (b) I
by roadnottaken 16y ago
The Yahoo toolbar gets installed almost every time I update Java or Flash. It drives me crazy because (a) I want to update frequently to stay secure, but (b) I don't want to get a bunch of crap bloatware and it seems like they use a different "gotcha" technique every few months so I always get duped.
It's infuriating because it makes (some) users want to avoid these updates which are, presumably, in the interest of the entire community.
Can't they get their ad-revenue somewhere else besides critical security patches???
- trezor 16y agoIn that case you should consider Secuna PSI. It's a lightweight tool which monitors installed software, patchlevels and known vulnerabilities. It's also free as in beer. If updates are available, it will offer direct links to updates which are just that. Even for Adobe Flash. As a bonus you get another nerdmetric for your machine with regard to security :)
- jasonlotito 16y agoI've never had Firefox install Yahoo! toolbar or such on an update, or on install.
- SpikeGronim 16y agoThe Java update system prompts me to install the Yahoo! toolbar each and every time. You can click "no" but you need to be diligent. It's infuriating - I don't want the toolbar!
- swies 16y agoThis is why we made http://updateflash.org http://updateflash.org I need to put something up at updatejava.org one of these days too.