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    How to remove IE

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by vasylko, Jun 17, 2006.

  1. vasylko

    vasylko Notebook Consultant

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    Hi

    I know this s stupid and newbee question - but I looked under remove software and did not see it installed

    Can anybody tell me how to get it out of my laptop, because I am using FireFow right now

    Thanks
     
    vasylko, Jun 17, 2006
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  2. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    I would recommend leaving it and removing the icon if that bothers you. You're going to find sites that just don't work with FireFox.
     
    Brian, Jun 17, 2006
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  3. Amber

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    I wouldn't remove it either. I don't like it but I keep it just in case. There are alot of things like windows update that do require IE. FF does have an extension for IE.

    If you really want to remove it, go to add/remove programs-->add/remove windows components-->uncheck IE
     
    Amber, Jun 17, 2006
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  4. FidyYuan

    FidyYuan Notebook Consultant

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    Even if you uncheck IE, it will still be installed on your computer because IE is integrated into Windows. Without IE, I don't think Windows would be able to run.
     
    FidyYuan, Jun 17, 2006
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  5. vasylko

    vasylko Notebook Consultant

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    Great suggestions

    Thank you guys. I will leave it alone then

    vasylko

    Do you guys know anything about hardwarecontrol - undervolting feature

    I have Asus S96J and would like to undervolt it, if possible, so laptop runds cooler - right now it is 53-55 idle

    Thanks
    vasylko
     
    vasylko, Jun 17, 2006
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  6. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Another suggestion if I may, I keep I as the default then use the firewall to block it. Should some spyware get your machine and use the default browser to get out, it will be blocked.
     
    ZaZ, Jun 18, 2006
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  7. vassil_98

    vassil_98 Notebook Deity

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    That's very clever indeed. The free version of FlashGet, for example, has such annoying pop ups, which use the default browser.
     
    vassil_98, Jun 19, 2006
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  8. Outrigger

    Outrigger SupaStar Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    you def. DON'T want to delete IE, windows won't work without it. as others have already stated, just delete the icon as some sites will ONLY work with IE, updates for example. I deleted IE a few years back thinking it was no biggie, worse mistake ever.
     
    Outrigger, Jun 20, 2006
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  9. MGS2392

    MGS2392 NAND Cat!

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    I tried it. It never worked, IE was still there, and I lost calaculator, paint, and WMP.
     
    MGS2392, Jun 20, 2006
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  10. ArmanSLR

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    lol @ MGS2392 :D But yeah, if it bugs you just hide the shortcut because I use Firefox but sometimes websites require stuff used in IE so keep it :)
     
    ArmanSLR, Jun 20, 2006
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  11. 4W4K3

    4W4K3 Notebook Evangelist

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    Use the "IETab" extension within Firefox if you find a site that does not work with FireFox. It's easy to use and will allow instant access to FireFox hating sites, even Windows update works with the IEtab.

    As far as removing IE, everyone is right. You can't, it's basically integrated into Windows. You can block it off through a few registry tweaks and removing files...but you'll run into problms eventually nad feel as though you crippled the OS. Remove all basic access to it (hide its folders, delete icons, etc.) and be done with it.
     
    4W4K3, Jun 20, 2006
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  12. Projekt

    Projekt Notebook Enthusiast

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    Oh??

    I never have to use IE for the Internet again!
     
    Projekt, Jun 21, 2006
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