Editing BHOs Used by Internet Explorer

Editing BHOs Used by Internet Explorer

You can edit the BHOs that start when you start Internet Explorer. BHOs are add-on programs that work with your browser. Some potentially unwanted programs add BHOs without your knowledge.

Caution: Editing browser add-on items is for advanced users. Editing items in the list could cause your browser to not work properly or cause your computer to be unstable. Edit with extreme caution.

To edit BHOs used by Internet Explorer:

Start Spy Sweeper, if it is not already open, and display the main window.
For more information, see Starting Spy Sweeper.
In the icon panel, click Shields.
For information about the Spy Sweeper window, see Understanding the Spy Sweeper Window.
The Shields panel displays, showing a summary of the available shields and their status.
Click the Web Browser tab.
The Web Browser tab displays.
Click Edit BHOs Used by Internet Explorer.
The Edit Browser Helper Objects window displays, with a list of the installed BHOs. Items with a check mark next to them start whenever Internet Explore starts.
To see more information about an item, select it and click More Details. Not all programs provide additional details.
Deselect any BHOs you do not want to start whenever Internet Explorer starts.
Click OK.