Is there any way around deleting this Dowload folder content, which is
rather big -161 MB -?

Sorry for asking "stupid" question in such late stage, see I'm not confident
computer handler, just an old fart.

"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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