I've heard it CAN be done, and i know you have to edit the registry, but how is it done? please help, i use firefox now, and im constantly getting pop-ups from internet explorer.
2006-09-04 15:32:35 · 10 answers · asked by me 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
trust me, i KNOW it CAN be done, i just need to know how.
2006-09-04 15:34:38 · update #1
control panel takes it off the start menu
2006-09-04 15:35:07 · update #2
I don't think so
2006-09-04 15:33:17 · answer #1 · answered by checkit137m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
look on start menu click "set program access and defaults"
The EXE for Internet explorer just starts windows explorer in internet mode. Windows explorer can be removed, but along with it you would need another windows shell.
Using the method above will prevent most access to IE.
You should also visit http://www.spywareinfo.com and also download a free trial of spysweeper, & keep using firefox!!
2006-09-04 15:36:38 · answer #2 · answered by Dr. Leone 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, its called INSTALL LINUX
you can still use Firefox with Linux. Check out www.ubuntu.com
Download and burn a Ubuntu Live DVD. The Live DVD allows you to boot off the DVD and use the Internet with Firefox. Afterwards if you feel comfortable, you can install Ubuntu Linux on your computer using the same DVD.
2006-09-04 15:52:02 · answer #3 · answered by Arthur S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Microsoft had eliminated the internal filesystem browser, and switched to using portions of IE, since XP came out!
The vulnerabilities are legion, and remain. which is another reason that Microsoft.com, hotmail.com, and MSN.com all run on 45,000 LINUX computers!!!
You should, also! http://pclinuxos.com is FREE!
2006-09-04 15:38:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO!!!!
If you do windows WILL not show anything to you
Go into task manager using Ctrl + ALT + DELETE and open task manager and go to proceess and end explorer.exe, this will happen if you remove Internet Explorer!!!
2006-09-04 15:36:43 · answer #5 · answered by michael p 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The pop-ups are because you have Malware installed on your computer. Go to http://www.lavasoftusa.com and download Adaware. It is free and will get rid of the Malware.
You get Malware by downloading and installing free software like file-sharing software.
2006-09-04 15:35:30 · answer #6 · answered by LorettoBoy 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, of course it's possible. Let me get you the link.
Here is microsoft's explanation of how to remove IE6.
Hope it helps.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=293907
2006-09-04 15:38:00 · answer #7 · answered by Marvinator 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. pick un install windows components on the list.
2006-09-04 15:38:42 · answer #8 · answered by I run with scissors 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No . It is a part of the operating system.
2006-09-04 15:33:54 · answer #9 · answered by Bleed Valve 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes go and delete from c-panel
2006-09-04 15:34:06 · answer #10 · answered by rav 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋