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    IE9 Annoying popup - From IE9! - how to disable?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by steviejones133, Mar 31, 2011.

  1. steviejones133

    steviejones133 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Ok, so I updated to IE9. Working good so far I reckon. No major issues but I do get one annoying thing happening to me and wondered if anyone else has the same and if I can turn it off.

    Basically, quite randomly, I will get a window pop-up from IE9 about help with it and basics etc....I dont want any help LOL

    Well, apart from knowing how to turn off this annoyance.

    Ideas guys?
     
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  2. Fishon

    Fishon I Will Close You

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    If I remember correctly, go through the request once (it's basically asking if you want IE9 to be your default browser) and pop up will cease.

    What is bothering me is when I do use IE9 and having Google as my homepage, the little box of the right is asking me to install Chrome, which I use as well, but how to eliminate the 'faster way to use the web- install Chrome box. How does one permanently get rid of this?
     
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    My pop up isnt asking me to use IE9 as default....it is default....its just an annoying help window that pops up with "helpful little search features" and how to get the best out of IE9.....really annoying!
     
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    StevieJones133 R U running the enhanced version (Bing & MSN) or the standard version of IE9? Also do you have any add ons? I have been running IE 9 (enhanced) 32 bit under win 7 home for many hours and have not seen the pop up you mentioned. The only add ons I have at this point are 2 from adobe , shock wave and PDF helper. I am using Bing as my lone search engine. I assume you have pop up blocker turned on, is it possible that an exception is set for the site the this is coming from? Hope this helps I get crazy when stuff like this happens on my system(s)
     
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