Uninstalling IE

[Ace McCloud]

I need some help uninstalling Internet Explorer as I simply can't stand it anymore. Now I am pretty computer literate but it just doesn't seem to want to uninstall. I'm using XP, anyone mind giving me a helping hand?

[ReaperFett]

In Windows, IE uninstalls you! :p



I think I heard there isn't a proper uninstaller.

[Loklorien s'Ilancy]

i heard that you can screw up windows if you uninstall it - though im probably waaay off on that one o_O

[TheHolo.Net]

It can be done, but it isn't easy since its part of the OS.

[Travis North]

In Soviet Russia, road forks you.

You can't uninstall it. It's integrated with XP you can either update it so it doesn't become as big a problem or hide the icons.

[Ace McCloud]

damnit. Thats what I thought. It's been giving me alot of problems, as regards to odd popups that happen every x number of hours, installing wierd programs and stuff. I hate microsoft.

[Travis North]

Get Zone Alarm and the Google toolbar. I have no popups. The Google bar includes a free popup blocker.

[Figrin D'an]

- Install a software firewall (such as the aforementioned ZoneAlarm) and block IE from gaining access to the internet.
- Disable Messenger service ... see here (http://www.theeldergeek.com/messenger_service_popups.htm)
- Never use IE ever again

[Mu Satach]

Install Firefox or Mozilla and set as your default browser.
Set up Zone Alarm.
Clean your system of spyware & crap.
Disable Windows Messanger Service.
Do not use IE when surfing the web.

[Ace McCloud]

Alright, thanks.

[Shawn]

Originally posted by Ace McCloud
I used to have Zone Alarm...cracked of course. Seems I shall have to ... hmm...borrow it! Yes! Alright, thanks. First and only warning: Do not discuss your illegal activities here.

[Marcus Telcontar]

Originally posted by Ace McCloud
I used to have Zone Alarm...cracked of course. Seems I shall have to ... hmm...borrow it! Yes! Alright, thanks.

-_-

Someone like to tell this person there's a freeware version of Zome alarm that's quite acceptible??????

[Ace McCloud]

Originally posted by Shawn
First and only warning: Do not discuss your illegal activities here.

I know. But I literally meant borrowing from a friend.

And thanks Marcus, though it would have been much better to just tell me directly. I don't know everything you know. Last time I checked it wasn't free - but that was a long time ago.

[Shawn]

Originally posted by Ace McCloud
I know. But I literally meant borrowing from a friend.A) You discussed cracking it. That's illegal.

B) Borrowing it from a friend is still illegal, since you do not own a license for the software.

As Marcus stated, there's a free version which works fine.

[Ace McCloud]

Oh, right. Yea, sorry.