View Full Version : getting rid of internet explorer
BanginJimmy
10-11-2009, 03:56 PM
I dont know much about computers so keep this simple for me.
I want to uninstall internet explorer on my laptop. I use firefox v3.5 for my internet and I am trying to dump everything on this laptop that I dont want, explorer being one of them.
So how do I do it?
jorgen
10-11-2009, 04:24 PM
control panel
add remove programs
add remove windows components
Revmaynard
10-11-2009, 04:30 PM
Keep in mind, if you need to use a window's based site to download any updates you don't automatically download you have to use IE.
BanginJimmy
10-11-2009, 04:35 PM
Keep in mind, if you need to use a window's based site to download any updates you don't automatically download you have to use IE.
I cannot do that with firefox?
BanginJimmy
10-11-2009, 04:37 PM
control panel
add remove programs
add remove windows components
I dont see where to remove windows components.
uproot
10-11-2009, 04:40 PM
I cannot do that with firefox?
I think windows updates do require IE... but I could be wrong... I just remember the last time I updated, I had to use IE.
BanginJimmy
10-11-2009, 04:43 PM
ok, I guess I will keep it then.
dorin48
10-12-2009, 08:51 AM
ok, I guess I will keep it then.
Good idea, its like pulling the stitches out of a wound. Stitches are annoying but the alternative...
quickdodgeŽ
10-12-2009, 09:12 AM
I've had IE removed from my computer for about a year now. I have no problems. Later, QD.
sprix!
10-12-2009, 09:27 AM
It isn't really much of a problem except when you run into some sites and services that only function with internet Explorer. I still have it installed on my computers, but I use Google Chrome 99% of the time.
quickdodgeŽ
10-12-2009, 09:39 AM
It isn't really much of a problem except when you run into some sites and services that only function with internet Explorer.
I am all over the Net all kinds of hours in the day and I have never had a problem with a site due to not having IE. I'm not saying you're wrong or anything. Just saying my experience. Later, QD.
Total_Blender
10-12-2009, 09:44 AM
I am thinking IE is needed to run the programs that do maintainence and updates on Windows. I deleted IE one time and then I needed a driver or something and couldn't get it. I ended up having to get one of my friends who is super-knowledgable about computers to come help me, and she ended up wiping the hard drive and re-formatting everything.
You can probably get by without IE if you know what you're doing, but I wouldn't advise it. :2cents:
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