How to fix incompatibility problems between Internet Explorer 8 and the Google Toolbar

This incompatibility will cause Internet Explorer 8 to stop responding or crash.
To fix this incompatibility, you have two options.
Option 1: Update to the latest Google Toolbar
To update to the latest Google Toolbar, follow these steps:

1. Visit the Google Toolbar site to download and install the latest version of the Google Toolbar. This will resolve this issue. Click the following link to visit the Google Toolbar Web site:

Download the Google Toolbar now

2. Close all Internet Explorer windows after you install the update.

Option 2: Disable the Google Toolbar

To disable the Google Toolbar, follow these steps:

     1. Close all Internet Explorer windows.
     2. Open a new Internet Explorer window. You will see a dialog informing you that the ‘Google Toolbar'  
     add-on can cause Internet Explorer to crash or to stop responding.
     3. Click Always open Internet Explorer without this add-on.
 
After you do this, Internet Explorer 8 will not load the Google Toolbar when it starts.

What is active content and why does Internet Explorer restrict it?

The information in this Help topic applies to Windows Internet Explorer 7 and Windows Internet Explorer 8.

Active content is interactive or animated content used on websites. It includes ActiveX controls and web browser add-ons, which are small programs that are used extensively on the Internet. Active content can make web browsing more enjoyable by providing toolbars, stock tickers, video, animated content, and more.

Why does Internet Explorer restrict active content?

Internet Explorer restricts this content because occasionally these programs can malfunction or give you content you don't want. In some cases, these programs can be used to collect information about you, damage information on your computer, install software without your consent, or allow someone else to control your computer remotely. Given these risks, you should only allow active content if you completely trust the publisher or the website it's coming from.

How can I allow active content?

If Internet Explorer restricts active content that you are sure you want to allow, click the Information bar, and then click Allow blocked content.