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About the Cox Toolbar

Last Updated: Tue, 19 Apr 2011 > Related Articles

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Summary

Cox Toolbar is a free tool that provides Cox High Speed Internet customers quick one-click access to your favorite Cox services.

Solution

The Cox Toolbar includes:

  • Cox WebMail with instant email alerts
  • Google Search
  • My Connection which provides access to news, sports, and weather
  • My Account which provides access to Internet Tools and Voice Mail
  • TV Listings and DVR Scheduling
  • Support

 

Installing the Cox Toolbar

The Cox Toolbar is available for download from Internet Tools for both Windows XP, Vista, 7 and Mac 10.4 or higher using either Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher or Firefox 3.0 or higher. Refer to Install the Cox Toolbar for detailed installation steps.

Managing the Cox Toolbar

The Cox Toolbar allows you to customize the toolbar by selecting what toolbar buttons display and creating additional toolbar buttons for your favorite websites. The Cox Toolbar can be managed from the Settings menu and selecting Preferences. You can also hide or move certain toolbar buttons by selecting the Modify option under the Settings menu.

Cox Toolbar Features

The table below describes the different icons used in the Cox Toolbar.

 

ICONDescription
Sign In / Sign Out - Sign in to access your email and customized toolbar settings.
Weather - Enter your zip code to weather updates for your location.  You can even add up to 10 additional locations.
Search - Use our built-in search for fast, anytime searching.
Email - Access your Cox.net email plus see instant email alerts.
My Connection - Quick access to today's news, featured websites, music, and community links.
Support - Find help for setting up, using, and troubleshooting your TV, Internet, and Phone services.
RSS Reader - Keep up with your latest RSS feeds.
Voice Mail - Check your voice messages and manage your settings.
TV - Find your favorite shows, movies, and PPV events.
Sports - Access to 24/7 live, online sports coverage with ESPN3 with the latest scores and headlines.
My Account - Manage your account preferences and pay your bill online.
Settings - Access the toolbar preferences and customize you Cox Toolbar.

 

Cox Toolbar FAQs

What is the Cox Toolbar?

Cox ToolBar is a free tool that provides Cox High Speed Internet customers quick one-click access to your favorite Cox services, including access to My Connection, Internet search, WebMail and Voice Mail notifications, and Digital Cable interactive programming into a single bar.

How do I install the Cox Toolbar?

You can download the Cox Toolbar from Internet Tools. Refer to Install the Cox Toolbar for detailed installation steps.

Is it possible to have more than one toolbar on my computer?

You can only have one version of the Cox Toolbar running on any computer. You do have the ability to change users within the Cox Toolbar to view their own specific content. Additionally, you can have additional browser bars running simultaneously. For example, you can run Google�s toolbar at the same time you are running the Cox Toolbar.

How do I change the settings for the Cox Toolbar?

Click the Settings icon and select Preferences.

Can I turn off the Cox Toolbar?

The Cox Toolbar can be turned off by using the X on the far left of the toolbar.

How do I uninstall the Cox Toolbar?

The Cox Toolbar can be uninstalled from Internet Tools. Refer to Uninstall the Cox Toolbar for detailed steps.

What information does the Cox Toolbar collect and share with Cox?

The Cox toolbar collects anonymous usage data. This anonymous usage data is limited to the buttons that you click on the toolbar. This anonymous usage is not associated with personally identifiable information about you. Additionally, when you enter your zip code during the installation process, or after your toolbar is installed, Cox will store it and use it solely for gathering local weather data for use in the weather button. Review Cox's Privacy Policy for more details. 

How does Cox use the information collected by the Cox Toolbar?

The information collected by Cox through the Cox Toolbar is used for internal business purposes, such as to help Cox determine what changes to make to the Toolbar in future versions. The information is also used to enhance existing Cox Toolbar features, such as new widget functionality. Review Cox's Privacy Policy for more details.

 


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