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[SOLVED] Swagbucks Toolbar Removal on Google Chrome Thread starter Thread starter OCGL16 Start date Start date Jun 21, 2012 You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.You should upgrade or use an alternative browser. Status Not open for further replies. May 16, 2012 133 0 18,690 #1 I'm wondering how to remove the swagbucks toolbar from google chrome. I just tried it today, but already noticed that it is slowing things down. I've seen people everywhere say go to:Macintosh HD/Applications/Toolbarsand find it in there, uninstall, and you're set.But i can't seem to find a Toolbars folder or app or anything related to toolbars in my app folder. Please help. Thanks. M Meeqs Jun 29, 2012 I'm wondering how to remove the swagbucks toolbar from google chrome. I just tried it today, but already noticed that it is slowing things down. I've seen people everywhere say go to:Macintosh HD/Applications/Toolbarsand find it in there, uninstall, and you're set.But i can't seem to find a Toolbars folder or app or anything related to toolbars in my app folder. Please help. Thanks. Not sure if you figured it out yet, but to delete it from chrome click on the wrench in the top right hand corner, go to tools, then click on extensions, find the swagbucks toolbar and click the little trash can next to it. Restart the browser, and its gone! #2 I'm wondering how to remove the swagbucks toolbar from google chrome. I just tried it today, but already noticed that it is slowing things down. I've seen people everywhere say go to:Macintosh HD/Applications/Toolbarsand find it in there, uninstall, and you're set.But i can't seem to find a Toolbars folder or app or anything related to toolbars in my app folder. Please help. Thanks. Not sure if you figured it out yet, but to delete it from chrome click on the wrench in the top right hand corner, go to tools, then click on extensions, find the swagbucks toolbar and click the little trash can next to it. Restart the browser, and its

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