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How do I install the BellSouth® Toolbar?

The BellSouth® Toolbar is a FREE service and is currently available for the Microsoft Internet Explorer browser. To install the BellSouth® Toolbar, you must have Microsoft Windows 98, ME, NT, 2000, XP and Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 and above.

Please follow the steps below to install the BellSouth® Toolbar in Internet Explorer:

1. Open a Microsoft Internet Explorer window.
2. Visit BellSouth Toolbar and click the "Download” button.
3. When you receive the file download screen, choose "Open."
4. Review the BellSouth Toolbar Terms of Use, and click "Agree."
5. Go through the remaining installation screens. When the installation completes, the Toolbar should appear at the top of your Internet Explorer screen.

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How do I uninstall the BellSouth® Toolbar?

From the BellSouth drop-down menu on the toolbar, select the option which reads “Uninstall BellSouth® Toolbar.” This will uninstall all components of the BellSouth® Toolbar from your system.

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How do I know a new version of the Toolbar is available?

The Toolbar has an auto-update system. You will be notified when an update is made to the toolbar.

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The BellSouth® Toolbar is installed, but it does not appear on the browser.

From your browser, click on "View > Toolbars" and select the name of the toolbar, which will be the BellSouth® Toolbar.

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I'm having problems installing the BellSouth® Toolbar in Internet Explorer.

If you have been unable to install the BellSouth® Toolbar in Internet Explorer, you may want to try the tips below:

1. Check all security settings related to downloading executable files. These settings may be associated with your Internet Service Provider, a personal or corporate firewall or anti-virus software. If you can identify the setting that is preventing you from downloading the Toolbar, you can adjust it and then retry the installation by visiting http://bellsouthtoolbar.com/
2. Verify that Active Scripting is enabled in Internet Explorer with the steps below:
   • Select "Tools" > "Internet Options" > "Security" > "Custom level" > Scroll down to "Active Scripting" under the category "Scripting."
   • If the option "Disable" or "Prompt" is selected, please click "Enable." You should now be able to install the Toolbar at http://bellsouthtoolbar.com/
3. Check for malicious software that may be installed on your computer-- this software is often bundled with other free downloads without your knowledge. Once this software is installed on your computer, it can hide or disable your Toolbar.
4. Once you have cleaned your system, please try installing the Toolbar again at http://bellsouthtoolbar.com/

When I try to install the Toolbar I either get a blank page, a ‘403 Forbidden’ error or a ‘This page cannot be displayed’ error.

These problems usually occur if you are working behind a personal or corporate firewall. This type of security software prevents you from downloading executable files.

If you are seeing these type of messages, please check all security settings related to downloading executable files. These settings may be associated with your Internet Service Provider, a personal or corporate firewall or anti-virus software. If you can identify the setting that is preventing you from downloading the Toolbar, you can adjust it and then retry the installation by visiting http://bellsouthtoolbar.com/

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Can I hide the BellSouth® Toolbar?

To hide the Toolbar:

1. Click on the BellSouth® Toolbar logo to access the drop down menu.
2. Select the "Hide bar" menu item.
3. How do I make the BellSouth® Toolbar reappear?
4. To make the BellSouth® Toolbar reappear:
5. From your browser, click View > Toolbar.
6. Select the BellSouth® Toolbar from the list displayed

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