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Remove IE7
A computer service shop just installed XP on a used laptop of mine.
Unfortunately, without asking me, he also installed IE7. Neither of the two methods for removing it recommended by Microsoft on this page work: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927177 In each case it will give the appearance of performing a complete uninstall, with no sign of the program in add-remove after reboot, but clicking the icon just relaunches IE7. Is there any known method of removing IE7 in this situation? (I'd rather not get into a hassle with the technician, although that may be how it gets resolved). Note: I did a restore point before I tried the uninstalls and used it, so I don't think I'm currently in any worse shape than before I started. |
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Roger Fink wrote:
A computer service shop just installed XP on a used laptop of mine. Unfortunately, without asking me, he also installed IE7. Neither of the two methods for removing it recommended by Microsoft on this page work: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927177 In each case it will give the appearance of performing a complete uninstall, with no sign of the program in add-remove after reboot, but clicking the icon just relaunches IE7. Is there any known method of removing IE7 in this situation? (I'd rather not get into a hassle with the technician, although that may be how it gets resolved). Note: I did a restore point before I tried the uninstalls and used it, so I don't think I'm currently in any worse shape than before I started. Did this 'repair shop' upgrade to Internet Explorer 7 *then* install SP3? What is it about IE7 that you are having an issue with? (I ask because most things can be turned off, etc.) -- Shenan Stanley MS-MVP -- How To Ask Questions The Smart Way http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html |
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Shenan Stanley wrote:
Roger Fink wrote: A computer service shop just installed XP on a used laptop of mine. Unfortunately, without asking me, he also installed IE7. Neither of the two methods for removing it recommended by Microsoft on this page work: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927177 In each case it will give the appearance of performing a complete uninstall, with no sign of the program in add-remove after reboot, but clicking the icon just relaunches IE7. Is there any known method of removing IE7 in this situation? (I'd rather not get into a hassle with the technician, although that may be how it gets resolved). Note: I did a restore point before I tried the uninstalls and used it, so I don't think I'm currently in any worse shape than before I started. Did this 'repair shop' upgrade to Internet Explorer 7 *then* install SP3? What is it about IE7 that you are having an issue with? (I ask because most things can be turned off, etc.) Shenan Stanley MS-MVP No, SP3 isn't imstalled. I realize from checking around there are a couple of options for manipulating the GUI in IE7, which would respond to some of my complaints, but this is just a matter of (strong) personal preference. |
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Roger Fink wrote:
Shenan Stanley wrote: Roger Fink wrote: A computer service shop just installed XP on a used laptop of mine. Unfortunately, without asking me, he also installed IE7. Neither of the two methods for removing it recommended by Microsoft on this page work: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927177 In each case it will give the appearance of performing a complete uninstall, with no sign of the program in add-remove after reboot, but clicking the icon just relaunches IE7. Is there any known method of removing IE7 in this situation? (I'd rather not get into a hassle with the technician, although that may be how it gets resolved). Note: I did a restore point before I tried the uninstalls and used it, so I don't think I'm currently in any worse shape than before I started. Did this 'repair shop' upgrade to Internet Explorer 7 *then* install SP3? What is it about IE7 that you are having an issue with? (I ask because most things can be turned off, etc.) Shenan Stanley MS-MVP No, SP3 isn't imstalled. I realize from checking around there are a couple of options for manipulating the GUI in IE7, which would respond to some of my complaints, but this is just a matter of (strong) personal preference. Life is inevitable. IE7 may be too. Vista may be too. You can put off all you want, not that you are wrong, but with the onset of a new computer (I know its not new) and the trouble getting IE7 uninstalled, I'm not sure I wouldn't just con myself into the 'upgrade'. Some day down the line support for older stuff is going to die. Maybe 5 years from now, but. I was reluctant and only loaded it on one pc but got used to the interface. And with ability to open several tabs not instances of the browser is a great feature. I've even learned how to launch it and have it open multiple home pages all at once. Another feature that works well with my tasking. Good lukc. |
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Big Al wrote: Roger Fink wrote: Shenan Stanley wrote: Roger Fink wrote: A computer service shop just installed XP on a used laptop of mine. Unfortunately, without asking me, he also installed IE7. Neither of the two methods for removing it recommended by Microsoft on this page work: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927177 In each case it will give the appearance of performing a complete uninstall, with no sign of the program in add-remove after reboot, but clicking the icon just relaunches IE7. Is there any known method of removing IE7 in this situation? (I'd rather not get into a hassle with the technician, although that may be how it gets resolved). Note: I did a restore point before I tried the uninstalls and used it, so I don't think I'm currently in any worse shape than before I started. Did this 'repair shop' upgrade to Internet Explorer 7 *then* install SP3? What is it about IE7 that you are having an issue with? (I ask because most things can be turned off, etc.) Shenan Stanley MS-MVP No, SP3 isn't imstalled. I realize from checking around there are a couple of options for manipulating the GUI in IE7, which would respond to some of my complaints, but this is just a matter of (strong) personal preference. Life is inevitable. IE7 may be too. Vista may be too. [snip] Not really. |
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Big Al wrote:
Roger Fink wrote: Shenan Stanley wrote: Roger Fink wrote: A computer service shop just installed XP on a used laptop of mine. Unfortunately, without asking me, he also installed IE7. Neither of the two methods for removing it recommended by Microsoft on this page work: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927177 In each case it will give the appearance of performing a complete uninstall, with no sign of the program in add-remove after reboot, but clicking the icon just relaunches IE7. Is there any known method of removing IE7 in this situation? (I'd rather not get into a hassle with the technician, although that may be how it gets resolved). Note: I did a restore point before I tried the uninstalls and used it, so I don't think I'm currently in any worse shape than before I started. Did this 'repair shop' upgrade to Internet Explorer 7 *then* install SP3? What is it about IE7 that you are having an issue with? (I ask because most things can be turned off, etc.) Shenan Stanley MS-MVP No, SP3 isn't imstalled. I realize from checking around there are a couple of options for manipulating the GUI in IE7, which would respond to some of my complaints, but this is just a matter of (strong) personal preference. Life is inevitable. IE7 may be too. Vista may be too. You can put off all you want, not that you are wrong, but with the onset of a new computer (I know its not new) and the trouble getting IE7 uninstalled, I'm not sure I wouldn't just con myself into the 'upgrade'. Some day down the line support for older stuff is going to die. Maybe 5 years from now, but. I was reluctant and only loaded it on one pc but got used to the interface. And with ability to open several tabs not instances of the browser is a great feature. I've even learned how to launch it and have it open multiple home pages all at once. Another feature that works well with my tasking. You don't need IE7 to get that, however. Just use something like Green Browser, Slim Browser, or Avant Brower (all of which rely on one's existing IE6 installation) to do it, and you won't have any of the potential headaches of IE7 (nor have to worry about being able to *successfully* uninstall IE7, if you wanted to). |
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Bill in Co. wrote:
Big Al wrote: Roger Fink wrote: Shenan Stanley wrote: Roger Fink wrote: A computer service shop just installed XP on a used laptop of mine. Unfortunately, without asking me, he also installed IE7. Neither of the two methods for removing it recommended by Microsoft on this page work: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927177 In each case it will give the appearance of performing a complete uninstall, with no sign of the program in add-remove after reboot, but clicking the icon just relaunches IE7. Is there any known method of removing IE7 in this situation? (I'd rather not get into a hassle with the technician, although that may be how it gets resolved). Note: I did a restore point before I tried the uninstalls and used it, so I don't think I'm currently in any worse shape than before I started. Did this 'repair shop' upgrade to Internet Explorer 7 *then* install SP3? What is it about IE7 that you are having an issue with? (I ask because most things can be turned off, etc.) Shenan Stanley MS-MVP No, SP3 isn't imstalled. I realize from checking around there are a couple of options for manipulating the GUI in IE7, which would respond to some of my complaints, but this is just a matter of (strong) personal preference. Life is inevitable. IE7 may be too. Vista may be too. You can put off all you want, not that you are wrong, but with the onset of a new computer (I know its not new) and the trouble getting IE7 uninstalled, I'm not sure I wouldn't just con myself into the 'upgrade'. Some day down the line support for older stuff is going to die. Maybe 5 years from now, but. I was reluctant and only loaded it on one pc but got used to the interface. And with ability to open several tabs not instances of the browser is a great feature. I've even learned how to launch it and have it open multiple home pages all at once. Another feature that works well with my tasking. You don't need IE7 to get that, however. Just use something like Green Browser, Slim Browser, or Avant Brower (all of which rely on one's existing IE6 installation) to do it, and you won't have any of the potential headaches of IE7 (nor have to worry about being able to *successfully* uninstall IE7, if you wanted to). You know, I don't see a thing wrong with IE7. I hear people complain and run like hell from it. But me, I can't see the hype either way. Maybe I just do simple tasks and thus have no issues. |
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Remove IE7
Big Al wrote:
Bill in Co. wrote: Big Al wrote: Roger Fink wrote: Shenan Stanley wrote: Roger Fink wrote: A computer service shop just installed XP on a used laptop of mine. Unfortunately, without asking me, he also installed IE7. Neither of the two methods for removing it recommended by Microsoft on this page work: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927177 In each case it will give the appearance of performing a complete uninstall, with no sign of the program in add-remove after reboot, but clicking the icon just relaunches IE7. Is there any known method of removing IE7 in this situation? (I'd rather not get into a hassle with the technician, although that may be how it gets resolved). Note: I did a restore point before I tried the uninstalls and used it, so I don't think I'm currently in any worse shape than before I started. Did this 'repair shop' upgrade to Internet Explorer 7 *then* install SP3? What is it about IE7 that you are having an issue with? (I ask because most things can be turned off, etc.) Shenan Stanley MS-MVP No, SP3 isn't imstalled. I realize from checking around there are a couple of options for manipulating the GUI in IE7, which would respond to some of my complaints, but this is just a matter of (strong) personal preference. Life is inevitable. IE7 may be too. Vista may be too. You can put off all you want, not that you are wrong, but with the onset of a new computer (I know its not new) and the trouble getting IE7 uninstalled, I'm not sure I wouldn't just con myself into the 'upgrade'. Some day down the line support for older stuff is going to die. Maybe 5 years from now, but. I was reluctant and only loaded it on one pc but got used to the interface. And with ability to open several tabs not instances of the browser is a great feature. I've even learned how to launch it and have it open multiple home pages all at once. Another feature that works well with my tasking. You don't need IE7 to get that, however. Just use something like Green Browser, Slim Browser, or Avant Brower (all of which rely on one's existing IE6 installation) to do it, and you won't have any of the potential headaches of IE7 (nor have to worry about being able to *successfully* uninstall IE7, if you wanted to). You know, I don't see a thing wrong with IE7. I hear people complain and run like hell from it. But me, I can't see the hype either way. Maybe I just do simple tasks and thus have no issues. Well, all I can say is that I've read of some problems and complaints, but just don't want to be locked into a situation where I can't uninstall it successfully, should I find it is either buggy, albatross-feature-laden and bloated with useless junk, or whatever. :-) Sometimes "Less is More". In fact, often times (thinking of many older versions of some programs I still use, say like EZCD Creator, for example, or MusicMatch. The OLDER versions were actually BETTER, in several instances (just like those). Of course, using True Image, I could test it out, but the only problem with that is, by the time I've had a good chance to really evaluate it (like maybe a week or two), I probably wouldn't want to have to resort to restoring an older backup image should I choose to NOT want IE7. |
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