I dunno what you're talking about anymore, sorry. Maybe you can make MS
understand it better.

No-charge support for Internet Explorer 8 installation, set-up and usage
(only) is available via the phone based on your locale through 31 December
2009. Customers must be running Windows XP or Windows Vista in a non-domain
environment.
=> US & CA Residents: 1-866-234-6020
=> Other locales: https://support.microsoft.com/oas/de...px?&prid=13043
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002


sjb wrote:
> 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.