Im getting a lot of popups on Internet Explorer and I use Firefox so I dont want Internet Explorer at all. If I cant delate it how do I make Firefox my default browser and stop things from using IE as my browser.
2006-11-02 04:46:34 · 12 answers · asked by atticusblack19 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
use the firefox support to help you set it up as default if enough info wasn't given above. Also, some websites need IE (it happens and it sucks) luckily some guys have made add-ons, be sure to get open in IE tab for your firefox, it beats hassling with actually opening up IE.
2006-11-02 04:56:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about uninstalling IE, although you could try simply deleting the whole program from your hard drive, I guess.
As far as using FireFox - I'm running an iBook and every time I run the FF application, it prompts me to ask if I want to use it as my default browser. Don't know if that's the same on a Windows PC, though...
2006-11-02 04:56:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, you can't uninstall Internet Explorer as it is integrated into Windows. This is why it is so susceptible to viruses. Best thing to do is just not use it. If however, you want to secure it, one way is a simple program called DropMyRights. You create a special shortcut with it so that when double click that shortcut, IE will load in a restricted mode without administrator priviliges. This will stop any viruses you encounter writing files to the sensitive system areas of your computer. Check it out here: http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms972827.aspx
2006-11-02 08:57:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
IE is essentially windows explorer. You can't get rid of it without crippling the system. Use FF as your default pbrowser and all will be well. Certain apps like Office and a few others require IE to be installed for them to work even though they don't use IE to do anything with there main function. Even still they will not install ro work with no IE.
2006-11-02 04:56:30 · answer #4 · answered by rdbn7734 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Windows needs IE... you can't ever really get rid of it... just don't use it... set Firefox as a default browser, but keep in mind windows will try to use IE at times no matter what...
2006-11-02 04:52:10 · answer #5 · answered by FallDownGoBoom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you cant unistall internet explorer windows needs it all you do is download a new browser like firefox -opera browsers make it your default and stop using ie
2006-11-02 04:56:39 · answer #6 · answered by halicon2000 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hit Start, Control Panel, Add/Remove programs and then click remove. That's it. Hoiwever, if IE 7 then IE 6 still there so uninstall it also I believe will finish.
2006-11-02 04:49:23 · answer #7 · answered by Marissa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a thank you to uninstall IE10 : initiate button > interior the hunt container, type courses and helpful properties > enter > left side, click View put in Updates > scroll all the way down to hit upon abode windows cyber web Explorer 10 > genuine click > click Uninstall. Restart laptop. you're returned with IE9.
2016-10-21 03:48:49 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
load firefox go to tools and click make default browser.
2006-11-02 04:50:31 · answer #9 · answered by aholmes12003 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
click on start-control- panel - add remove programs.
find internet explorer in the list and click on it ,this will then high light it ,then click on add remove. if you have service pack 2 make sure you have firewall on this will stop pop ups .
start-control panel-windows firewall then select recommend on.
2006-11-02 05:04:10 · answer #10 · answered by kev_m_2006 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋