06-29-2009, 08:50 AM
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| Re: IE8 Setup Pop-up
No. Why do you ask?
sjb wrote:
> 1. Stop the Automatic Update service:
>
> Is it possible to do the same in Control Panel instead of > Run >
> services.msc?
>
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>
>> 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.  |