Can't customize IE toolbars


  1. Posts : 19
    windows 7
       #1

    Can't customize IE toolbars


    I have 3 toolbars at the top of IE, would like to eliminate the bottom one with the star and google search, there is already a google search in the top bar. I'd then like to add my print, home, back buttons, etc. buttons but I can't add anything or get rid of that extra bar. When I click on Customize add or remove programs is grayed out. Any clues?
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  2. Posts : 72,051
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #2

    Hello Pastafrolla,

    You might check and see if restoring the command bar using the tutorial below may fix the problem for you.

    Internet Explorer Command Bar - Remove or Restore - Vista Forums

    Hope this helps,
    Shawn
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  3. Posts : 19
    windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Thanks so much for the suggestion, it worked! I got my ability to customize-add remove commands back and working. I added my print and home icons but they are in that bottom tool bar I want to get rid of and can't be moved. That bottom bar is just a waste of space. The star is favorites which is redundant and the google area is nothing, just the logo. Does anyone know what that bar is called?
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  4. Posts : 72,051
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #4

    You're welcome Pastafrolla.

    The star on the right of the tab toolbar cannot be removed as far as I know, but it can also be helpful for history and feeds other than just favorites.
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  5. Posts : 19
    windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #5

    It would just be nice to get rid of one of the toolbars and move the buttons, too much screen space being eaten up. I just like a very minimalist look.
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  6. Posts : 72,051
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #6

    You can right click on a empty space on a toolbar and uncheck the ones that you do not want that can be removed. :)
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