"sjb" <sjb@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:07FBB2AC-2626-42DE-B435-D2DF080AFAE1@microsoft.com...
> 1. Stop the Automatic Update service:
>
> Is it possible to do the same in Control Panel instead of > Run >
> services.msc?


An alternative is to do explicit commands in a cmd window
(aka Command Prompt).

E.g.

net stop wuauserv

then (whatever)

then

net start wuauserv


---


>
>
> "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.
>>
>>




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