No, and its contents would be deleted eventually anyway over time. The
folder only contains the installers for recent updates that have been
installed or that are awaiting install (e.g., IE8). If you delete the
folder's contents and later decide that you want to install IE8, all you
have to do is "unhide" it and the installer will download again.

sjb wrote:
> 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.