Prevent Unwanted Toolbars: Use Custom Installation

When you are downloading software, it’s important to pay attention to the installation options in order to prevent unwanted toolbars and other items from being installed on your device. One of the best ways to ensure that only the software you intend to install is put onto your computer is to always use the custom installation option.

Using the custom installation option, instead of the default option, will help you to avoid installing any additional items that may be bundled with the program. With a custom installation you will be shown what exactly is being installed and you can choose which components you want to keep and which components you don't want.

Along with preventing unwanted toolbars, using the custom installation option also allows you to decide where the software is installed on your computer. This gives you more control over how much hard drive space is consumed as well as allowing you to have more control over the organization of your files.

Advantages of Custom Installation

The advantages of using custom installation include:

• You can decide which components of the software you want to install
• You can choose where the software is installed on your computer
• You can choose whether or not to create shortcuts on your desktop or in other locations
• You will be able to see if any additional offers, such as toolbars or browser add-ons, are included in the download and can choose whether or not to install them

By taking the time to use a custom installation option when downloading software, you can be sure that only the software you intend to install is put onto your computer and any extra components that may come with the download are not installed. This is especially important if you want to prevent the installation of rogue toolbars and other unwanted software.