DarkSnakeKobra Posted May 4, 2010 ID:244711 Share Posted May 4, 2010 Hi everyone,I have an intresting story for you. Just yesterday I treated myself to an HP Officejet all in one printer(including wireless and bluetooth ) I just happened to have time today and installed the software an to my suprise Hp did more then what I wanted.Hp decide to install the Yahoo Toolbar without my permision. I got no warning no do you want to or not. Nothing. So everyone please beware of even the printer companies as they are being more pushy about this kinda of junk.Note: I hope this thread shows up right, as I'm doing this on my Nintendo Wii. So sorry ahead of time if this doesn't show right. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountaintree16 Posted May 4, 2010 ID:244712 Share Posted May 4, 2010 Eak! Thanks for the alert I didn't know that you could browse the web and such from your Wii Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkSnakeKobra Posted May 4, 2010 Author ID:244729 Share Posted May 4, 2010 No problem.Yep. Love it. Although it doesn't come with the browser by default. You have to buy it. Quite interesting the browser(aka Internet Channel) is powered by Opera. However it doesn't look anything like it. Plus you can view only one page at a time. Even worse it comes with Adobe Flash 7 installed(can't remove or turn off). Which doesn't support most web pages anymore. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porthos Posted May 5, 2010 ID:244772 Share Posted May 5, 2010 That sucksIssueWhy did HP include the HP Yahoo! Toolbar with my printer installation?ResponseHP included the Yahoo! Toolbar software for the following reasons:To give you easy, one-click access to HP Web resources * Find free on-line classes and creative project ideas. * Access HP support, software, product, accessories and supplies with one click. * Search the Web safely with the Yahoo! search engine. * Get free downloads and special offers at HP Smart Deals.To help you learn to print from the Web, in the way that you want it * Use HP Smart Web Printing to select, store, and organize text and graphics from multiple Web pages. * Edit and print exactly what you find online.To give you fast and convenient access to Snapfish * Access Snapfish, a leading online photo service. * Share, print, and store photos at the lowest prices (first 25 prints are FREE).IssueHow do I completely uninstall HP Yahoo! Toolbar?SolutionTo uninstall HP Yahoo! Toolbar, follow the instructions for your operating system.Wiindows XP 1. Click Start , click Control Panel , and then double-click Add or Remove Programs . 2. In the list of installed programs, click Yahoo! Toolbar , and then Remove .Windows Vista 1. Click the Windows icon ( ), and then click Control Panel . The Control Panel window opens 2. Under Programs , click Uninstall a Program . 3. In the list of installed programs, click Yahoo! Toolbar , and then click Uninstall .Its all about the money that yahoo and the others paid HP to include it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountaintree16 Posted May 5, 2010 ID:244776 Share Posted May 5, 2010 Well, Yahoo! Toolbar isn't so bad, so at least its that and not something else. But still. The user should be given the OPTION to install it or not. It should not be forced upon you and discovered after installation of your printer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkSnakeKobra Posted May 5, 2010 Author ID:244786 Share Posted May 5, 2010 Exactly. There are worse things out there like the Ask Toolbar. I did a recommended installation as the only other one was minimal installation. Fortunately it was on my moms. I had to call my ISP to add the MAC which I grabbed her laptop as it was quicker. As mine was doing the usual. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountaintree16 Posted May 5, 2010 ID:244791 Share Posted May 5, 2010 Yeah, bleh, ASK toolbar lolThe usual what, reformatting? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkSnakeKobra Posted May 5, 2010 Author ID:244802 Share Posted May 5, 2010 Yep. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
catscomputer Posted May 5, 2010 ID:244817 Share Posted May 5, 2010 I am not surprised. I have a HP laptop and it came bundled with a TON of crapware. Mind you I think they pretty much all do from what I can see. My Canon MP970 printer/copier/scanner that I bought last year didn't have foistware or crapware though. It's the best and most reliable printer I've ever used by miles, in every respect. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkSnakeKobra Posted May 5, 2010 Author ID:244821 Share Posted May 5, 2010 I am not surprised. I have a HP laptop and it came bundled with a TON of crapware. Mind you I think they pretty much all do from what I can see. My Canon MP970 printer/copier/scanner that I bought last year didn't have foistware or crapware though. It's the best and most reliable printer I've ever used by miles, in every respect.We use to have a Canon. Good brand. Did very well. Although I have two HP's and a Lexmark. The new HP replaced the lexmark as refillable ink killed it. The other HP is a Laserjet and is quite old and has no cables. Pretty much it's useless. My grandpa threw it in the package along with my Kaypro 2 and RadioShack TRS-80 Microcomputer. It pretty much just sits below my desk next to the Kaypro. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkSnakeKobra Posted May 5, 2010 Author ID:245314 Share Posted May 5, 2010 I just found you can opt out of the toolbar. Although it was not easily seen. Had to click a link to see what's installed. Some people may not notice this right away, and I would prefer that it was not checked by default. Now Ccleaner is more noticeable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountaintree16 Posted May 5, 2010 ID:245316 Share Posted May 5, 2010 Ah, sneaky eh? :/CCleaner has a slim build w/ no toolbar btw Buttons.http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner/buildsSlim build is at the bottom. I've never installed the regular version. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkSnakeKobra Posted May 5, 2010 Author ID:245320 Share Posted May 5, 2010 Thanks for the tip. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountaintree16 Posted May 5, 2010 ID:245321 Share Posted May 5, 2010 No problem! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkSnakeKobra Posted May 5, 2010 Author ID:245324 Share Posted May 5, 2010 Just downloaded fresh new copies for backup. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PedroHin Posted May 5, 2010 ID:245327 Share Posted May 5, 2010 I just wish that I had the option of only installing the TWAIN driver and very basic print driver when installing the all-in-ones. Shame on HP for extremely bloated software. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkSnakeKobra Posted May 5, 2010 Author ID:245329 Share Posted May 5, 2010 Same here. I don't think it needs to be that big. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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