STOPPING THE POP-UP =>

1. Stop the Automatic Updates service:

Start > Run > (type in) services.msc > [OK]
Double-click Automatic Updates > Click on Stop
(Stopping the service will take a moment)

2. Delete the contents of the Download folder:

Start > Run > (type in) %windir%\SoftwareDistribution > [OK]
Open the Download folder and delete its contents
Close the window.

3. Go to Windows Update website | Select CUSTOM and allow the scan to
complete | Uncheck/deselect IE8 and hide it ("Don't show me this update
again").

4. Start the Automatic Updates service:

Start > Run > (type in) services.msc > [OK]
Double-click Automatic Updates > Click on Start
(Starting the service will take a moment)

REMOVING THE NORTON "LEFTOVERS" =>

5a. Download the Norton Removal Tool, saving it to your desktop:
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT...05033108162039

5b. Close all open applications (i.e., anything with an icon on the
taskbar).

5c. Double-click on the file you saved in #5a to run utility. Don't TOUCH
your keyboard until the run has completed, then reboot.
--
~PA Bear


sjb wrote:
> The pop-up is Setup that calls for installation despite of IE8 has been
> installed already. It pops up every once in awhile; "Reminde me later" is
> my
> answer to make it disappear.
>
> While IE8 was installed AWG and ZA were disabled; Windows Firewall not
> enabled, at least not manually.
>
> Norton Removal tool never been applied/run; don't even have it; never
> downloaded it.
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>> Repost: What does this annoying pop-up say?
>>
>> Did you disable AVG and ZA and then enable the Windows Firewall before
>> you
>> installed IE8?
>>
>> Did you ever download/run the Norton Removal Tool?
>>
>> sjb wrote:
>>> 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.