I do not have aol installed
2006-09-19 09:38:37 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Programming & Design
Here is how to remove it:
http://help.expedient.net/browsers/removebranding.shtml
2006-09-19 09:45:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well your computer might have a preloaded software of AOL and when the Internet explorer was installed,AOL at gratis helped you to install it..or you may be using some how AOL free software like messenger,free email etc..any way if it's powered by AOL you are more secured for surfing the web..
2006-09-19 16:46:14 · answer #2 · answered by precede2005 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because when you installed some new program on your machine, it also installed "insert aol pluign peice of crap here" While it's not going to harm your computer, your going to have a difficult time getting it totally out. this is why you ALWAYS should do a custom installation and don't just hit next when you install new software. AOL pays companies to let them include little add ons with totally unrelated software that is buy default, enabled to install. (if you just click next and don't read, you will get their crap)
2006-09-19 16:44:58 · answer #3 · answered by lummoxmine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The AOL spyware has been on your computer...it's a simple registry hack that you can change back with regedit. Search on the net for 'removing OEM branding in internet explorer' and some stuff concerning regedit will pop up. Try and work through those.
2006-09-19 16:43:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't mean anything. It is coded in your registry and will say that in the title bar. Computers that come preinstalled with AOL often have that in the Internet Explorer. Sometimes it will say "Powered by Compaq" or whatever your computer's manufacturer is. Seriously, it's meaningless, don't worry about it.
2006-09-19 16:44:10 · answer #5 · answered by taskr36 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably because the cd that was used to install Explorer contained a "branded" version. There is no problem with that, it works all the same but has a different logo.
2006-09-19 16:42:23 · answer #6 · answered by johannsinuhe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
alot of internet services 'brand' your copy of internet explorer if you install their software at some point. often uninstalling the software leaves the branding in place.
the only way to remove it is to remove the string manually in the registry but i wouldn't advise it unless you're VERY comfortable with computers because one wrong move and you can seriously screw up your pc if you don't know what you're doing in the registry.
anyhow, the instructions are here - use them at your peril:
http://www.scotsnewsletter.com/best_of/ispbrnds.htm#internetexplorer
2006-09-19 16:42:38 · answer #7 · answered by piquet 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because you're either using aols 30 day free trial software or already paying for their online services
2006-09-19 16:40:14 · answer #8 · answered by lamczyknic3000 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
May be your Service provider is AOL.
2006-09-19 16:41:14 · answer #9 · answered by Vazvil V 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
you or some one must have installed it at one time
2006-09-19 16:41:13 · answer #10 · answered by **Xp_mAn_Xp** 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋