How do I avoid downloading toolbars for internet explorer?

[Someone1976]

Sometimes I accidently download toolbars and it really messes up my browser which is internet explorer. Whenever that happens I have to restore my computer. I don't even know why they have toolbars if all they are going to do is mess up the computer. What do I look for so I can avoid downloading them in the future? I also have to redownload some programs since I restored my computer.

[don_sv_az]

There will be a check box or two or three asking if you want to also install X Y and Z in addition to whatever you are installing. Usually the box is already checked. Uncheck it (make sure it is blank, before proceeding with download.

[Malaika Aman]

Well whenever you download anything after the dounload step there comes a dialogue and you just have to uncheck the download toolbar box a walaah no toolbar... hope I helped.

[Boss]

Try this Link: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-gb/windo...=windows-7