IE: Remove ICQ search
This practical tip shows you how to remove "ICQ search" in Internet Explorer.
Remove ICQ Toolbar
The most effective way to safely remove the ICQ Toolbar is to uninstall it. So you run no risk that "ICQ search" is still slumbering somewhere on your hard drive and will be reactivated at some point. To uninstall, do the following:
- Go to "Control Panel" (Start -> Control Panel)
- In the category view click on "Programs" on "Uninstall programs".
- Now look for the entry "ICQ Toolbar" in the list.
- Click it once and the "Uninstall / Change" option will appear next to "Organize". Click on it and follow the uninstall steps.
- "ICQ search" is now removed from your hard drive. As a result, you will no longer be annoyed by the ICQ Toolbar in Internet Explorer or in other browsers.
Windows 7 was used for this practical test.