I have discovered that this so-called Setup is nothing else but the finishing
steps in the setup process.
Big drawback in the compelet process this one is (without MS saying so)
etirely separete and later, unexpectedly popping up step from the main one.

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> 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.
>
>