IE8 installed; 8.0.6001.18720IC
OS: XP pro 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3 Build 2600; X86-based PC

No security program and anti-virus were running while IE8 installed.

Anti-virus: AVG free
Firewall: ZoneAlarm free

Security: ZoneAlarm spyware blocker - disabled
McAfee SiteAdvisor

Restore Point predating IE8 instal available, never used.

Used to have: Norton pc Anywhere; Internet Security; Ghost; Systemworks.






"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> I was only taking an educated guess. What does this annoying pop-up say?
>
> Please state your full Windows version (e.g., WinXP SP3; Vista x64 SP2).
>
> What version of IE is shown in IE Help | About (e.g., v8.00.1234.5678)?
>
> Assuming IE8 is installed...
>
> What anti-virus application or security suite is installed and is your
> subscription current? What anti-spyware applications (other than Defender)?
> What third-party firewall (if any)? Were any of these applications running
> in the background when you installed IE8?
>
> Has a Norton or McAfee application ever been installed on this machine
> (e.g., a free-trial version that came preinstalled when you bought it)?
>
> Just asking for now!! Do NOT use such a Restore Point yet!! => Do you have
> an available Restore Point which predates the install of IE8? Have you had
> occasion to use such a Restore Point?
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002
>
>
> sjb wrote:
> > Still getting that pop-up.
> > Any other idea?
> >
> > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
> >> CrystalBall© sez...
> >>
> >> See http://www.enhanceie.com/ie/troubles...sp#updatecheck
> >>
> >> sjb wrote:
> >>> Hello,
> >>> Anyone can tell how to get rid of this annoying pop-up.
> >>> When my IE8 is installed and the default browser, still getting this
> >>> Setup
> >>> pop-up that calls for ie8 installation.
>
>