I have visited the AU site, and there it was again, that is the ominousus IE8
Setup pop-up. Doesn't do it at every time when the browser starts.
Applying the "Fixt it" didn't do the trick.
I don't belive I have to live with it.

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> Pick one:
>
> A blank Web page is displayed when you start IE7 [or IE8; ignore the title]
> (FixIt4Me)
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/945385
>
> When you open IE7 [or IE8], it may default to [the Welcome or Customize Your
> Settings] page
> http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/fi...every-startup/
>
> NB: All of the above apply to IE7 and IE8
>
> If you're going to keep IE8 installed, you will want to install any/all
> Compatibility View updates offered to take full advantage of this function.
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002
>
>
> sjb wrote:
> > The Setup for IE8 is still popping up.
> > It says: "....New features like search suggestions retreive informations
> > faster as you type, and Accelators let you......"
> > "Learn about these new features and how manage their settings."
> > Next Remind me later
> > I did everything you suggested, however the AU Costom that referred to IE8
> > said update was available only for Compatibility View (KB971930).
> > I didn't installed it only asked for hiding it, never to show it again.
> >
> > "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.
>
>