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    Need Help trying to get rid of IE8 Nag Screen?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Rodster, Mar 18, 2010.

  1. Rodster

    Rodster Merica

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    Hey folks is there a kill switch in the registry that disables the annoying IE8 nag screen that comes up every time you start IE8. It's the one that wants to setup suggested sites, the Bing secondary tab etc.
     
    Rodster, Mar 18, 2010
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  2. DetlevCM

    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Go through the setup once - problem solved.
     
    DetlevCM, Mar 18, 2010
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  3. Rodster

    Rodster Merica

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    The problem is i've tried that before and then I get the secondary Bing tab that pops up even if I choose custom setup. :p
     
    Rodster, Mar 18, 2010
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  4. gerryf19

    gerryf19 I am the walrus

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    control panel > internet options > general tab

    are there two things in the homepage box?
     
    gerryf19, Mar 18, 2010
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