my yahoo toolbar doesn't come up. I have to right click and check it. how do i keep the toolbar active?

Let's see. You got one answer telling you to update the Yahoo toolbar. That's always a good thing to do. Doubt if that will fix your problem. Then you got another answer telling you to do what you are already doing. Surprisingly, that is probably the best answer. I know of this problem from over 3 years ago and since it still exists I doubt if there is a true fix.

In your browser's Menu Bar click View and then Toolbars, if Yahoo Toolbar doesn't have a check next to it, select it. Now you should be able to view the Yahoo Toolbar.

Maybe you should update it or disable it and install it back on.