How do I make Microsoft understand?

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zulu

I (had) my Automatic updates off, but *her downstairs* re-enabled it <slap>,
and it has downloaded IE7, and keeps trying to make me install it.

How do I get rid of the downloaded file?

I don't want Internet Explorer at all!
I much prefer Firefox
 
Let it install but set your default browser to Firefox..

--
Mike Hall - MVP
http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/default.aspx




"zulu" <nothere@ntlworld.com> wrote in message
news:ejt683ZOIHA.3940@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>I (had) my Automatic updates off, but *her downstairs* re-enabled it
><slap>, and it has downloaded IE7, and keeps trying to make me install it.
>
> How do I get rid of the downloaded file?
>
> I don't want Internet Explorer at all!
> I much prefer Firefox
>
>
>
 
Well, yes, if that is the _only_ way, I suppose I could.
:-(((

I'd rather be shot of it altogether though.
....and Media Player too, come to that.
I never use either.


"Mike Hall - MVP" <mikehall@mvps.com> wrote in message
news:uCI54KaOIHA.4176@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> Let it install but set your default browser to Firefox..
>
> --
> Mike Hall - MVP
> http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/default.aspx
>
>
>
>
> "zulu" <nothere@ntlworld.com> wrote in message
> news:ejt683ZOIHA.3940@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>I (had) my Automatic updates off, but *her downstairs* re-enabled it
>><slap>, and it has downloaded IE7, and keeps trying to make me install it.
>>
>> How do I get rid of the downloaded file?
>>
>> I don't want Internet Explorer at all!
>> I much prefer Firefox
>>
>>
>>
>
 
You've encountered Microsoft at it's finest. Once an auto update is
downloaded you had best install it. You can then remove it using the Control
Panel->Add/Remove Programs. Once you have uninstalled IE7 run this little
app http://www.snapfiles.com/screenshots/ie7blockingtool.htm to prevent it
from being force fed to you again.

--

Xandros


"zulu" <nothere@ntlworld.com> wrote in message
news:ejt683ZOIHA.3940@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>I (had) my Automatic updates off, but *her downstairs* re-enabled it
><slap>, and it has downloaded IE7, and keeps trying to make me install it.
>
> How do I get rid of the downloaded file?
>
> I don't want Internet Explorer at all!
> I much prefer Firefox
>
>
>
 
On Sat, 8 Dec 2007 14:11:15 -0000, "zulu" <nothere@ntlworld.com> wrote:

>Well, yes, if that is the _only_ way, I suppose I could.
>:-(((
>
>I'd rather be shot of it altogether though.
>...and Media Player too, come to that.
>I never use either.
>

Zulu, you and 50 million other people. Just live with it and
that's it.
You will need IE to get stuff from Microsoft, as you are forced to use
it to d/l so they can make sure you're an honest person with no bad
personal habits.


>"Mike Hall - MVP" <mikehall@mvps.com> wrote in message
>news:uCI54KaOIHA.4176@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> Let it install but set your default browser to Firefox..
>>
>> --
>> Mike Hall - MVP
>> http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/default.aspx
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> "zulu" <nothere@ntlworld.com> wrote in message
>> news:ejt683ZOIHA.3940@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>>I (had) my Automatic updates off, but *her downstairs* re-enabled it
>>><slap>, and it has downloaded IE7, and keeps trying to make me install it.
>>>
>>> How do I get rid of the downloaded file?
>>>
>>> I don't want Internet Explorer at all!
>>> I much prefer Firefox
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>
 
Excellent!
TYVM :-))
....and thanks to all who made the effort to reply <g>

--
¦zulu¦


"Xandros" <arron.neus*remove*@gmailcom> wrote in message
news:epNV$XaOIHA.2376@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> You've encountered Microsoft at it's finest. Once an auto update is
> downloaded you had best install it. You can then remove it using the
> Control Panel->Add/Remove Programs. Once you have uninstalled IE7 run this
> little app http://www.snapfiles.com/screenshots/ie7blockingtool.htm to
> prevent it from being force fed to you again.
>
> --
>
> Xandros
>
>
> "zulu" <nothere@ntlworld.com> wrote in message
> news:ejt683ZOIHA.3940@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>I (had) my Automatic updates off, but *her downstairs* re-enabled it
>><slap>, and it has downloaded IE7, and keeps trying to make me install it.
>>
>> How do I get rid of the downloaded file?
>>
>> I don't want Internet Explorer at all!
>> I much prefer Firefox
>>
>>
>>
>
>
 
zulu wrote:
> I (had) my Automatic updates off, but *her downstairs* re-enabled it <slap>,
> and it has downloaded IE7, and keeps trying to make me install it.
>
> How do I get rid of the downloaded file?
>
> I don't want Internet Explorer at all!
> I much prefer Firefox


Time to give *her downstairs* her very own login account, what *her
downstairs* can and can't do with that account is the real question here.

John
 
cf.
http://groups.google.com/group/microsoft.public.windowsupdate/msg/4a3e6f682bf9aaeb

1. Stop the Automatic Updates service:

Start > Run > (type in) services.msc > [OK]
Double-click Automatic Updates > Click on Stop
(Stopping the service will take a moment)

2. Delete the contents of the Download folder:

Start > Run > (type in) %windir%\SoftwareDistribution > [OK]
Open the Download folder and delete its contents
Close the window.

3. Go to Windows Update website & scan for updates (Custom) > Uncheck IE7
and "hide" it.

4. Start the Automatic Updates service:

Start > Run > (type in) services.msc > [OK]
Double-click Automatic Updates > Click on Start
(Starting the service will take a moment)
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L.ORG http://66.39.69.143/



zulu wrote:
> I (had) my Automatic updates off, but *her downstairs* re-enabled it
> <slap>,
> and it has downloaded IE7, and keeps trying to make me install it.
>
> How do I get rid of the downloaded file?
>
> I don't want Internet Explorer at all!
> I much prefer Firefox
 
All IE7 will do is replace IE6 which you don't use anyway. I honestly can't
see what your problem is..

--
Mike Hall - MVP
http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/default.aspx




"zulu" <nothere@ntlworld.com> wrote in message
news:%23qCzzQaOIHA.5208@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> Well, yes, if that is the _only_ way, I suppose I could.
> :-(((
>
> I'd rather be shot of it altogether though.
> ...and Media Player too, come to that.
> I never use either.
>
>
> "Mike Hall - MVP" <mikehall@mvps.com> wrote in message
> news:uCI54KaOIHA.4176@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> Let it install but set your default browser to Firefox..
>>
>> --
>> Mike Hall - MVP
>> http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/default.aspx
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> "zulu" <nothere@ntlworld.com> wrote in message
>> news:ejt683ZOIHA.3940@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>>I (had) my Automatic updates off, but *her downstairs* re-enabled it
>>><slap>, and it has downloaded IE7, and keeps trying to make me install
>>>it.
>>>
>>> How do I get rid of the downloaded file?
>>>
>>> I don't want Internet Explorer at all!
>>> I much prefer Firefox
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>
>
 
John wrote:
> zulu wrote:
>> I (had) my Automatic updates off, but *her downstairs* re-enabled it
>> <slap>, and it has downloaded IE7, and keeps trying to make me install
>> it.
>>
>> How do I get rid of the downloaded file?
>>
>> I don't want Internet Explorer at all!
>> I much prefer Firefox
>
> Time to give *her downstairs* her very own login account, what *her
> downstairs* can and can't do with that account is the real question here.

If *her downstairs* installs IE7 in her User Account, *him upstairs* will
also have it.
--
~PA Bear
 
But him upstairs uses Firefox anyway.. :-)

--
Mike Hall - MVP
http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/default.aspx




"PA Bear" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:%232wKfidOIHA.280@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> John wrote:
>> zulu wrote:
>>> I (had) my Automatic updates off, but *her downstairs* re-enabled it
>>> <slap>, and it has downloaded IE7, and keeps trying to make me install
>>> it.
>>>
>>> How do I get rid of the downloaded file?
>>>
>>> I don't want Internet Explorer at all!
>>> I much prefer Firefox
>>
>> Time to give *her downstairs* her very own login account, what *her
>> downstairs* can and can't do with that account is the real question here.
>
> If *her downstairs* installs IE7 in her User Account, *him upstairs* will
> also have it.
> --
> ~PA Bear
 
I think there's bats in the belfry there, too.

Mike Hall - MVP wrote:
> But him upstairs uses Firefox anyway.. :-)
>
>
> "PA Bear" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:%232wKfidOIHA.280@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>> John wrote:
>>> zulu wrote:
>>>> I (had) my Automatic updates off, but *her downstairs* re-enabled it
>>>> <slap>, and it has downloaded IE7, and keeps trying to make me install
>>>> it.
>>>>
>>>> How do I get rid of the downloaded file?
>>>>
>>>> I don't want Internet Explorer at all!
>>>> I much prefer Firefox
>>>
>>> Time to give *her downstairs* her very own login account, what *her
>>> downstairs* can and can't do with that account is the real question
>>> here.
>>
>> If *her downstairs* installs IE7 in her User Account, *him upstairs* will
>> also have it.
>> --
>> ~PA Bear
 
Step 5 on this link will delete uninstalled downloads:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spack.htm

See Step 48 for information on disabling delivery of IE-7:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/wufix.htm

But if you use Firefox, it is really a non issue which version of IE
is installed.

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar



"zulu" <nothere@ntlworld.com> wrote in message
news:ejt683ZOIHA.3940@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>I (had) my Automatic updates off, but *her downstairs* re-enabled it
><slap>, and it has downloaded IE7, and keeps trying to make me
>install it.
>
> How do I get rid of the downloaded file?
>
> I don't want Internet Explorer at all!
> I much prefer Firefox
 
Big ones..

--
Mike Hall - MVP
http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/default.aspx




"PA Bear" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:ubDKWzdOIHA.3556@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>I think there's bats in the belfry there, too.
>
> Mike Hall - MVP wrote:
>> But him upstairs uses Firefox anyway.. :-)
>>
>>
>> "PA Bear" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:%232wKfidOIHA.280@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>> John wrote:
>>>> zulu wrote:
>>>>> I (had) my Automatic updates off, but *her downstairs* re-enabled it
>>>>> <slap>, and it has downloaded IE7, and keeps trying to make me install
>>>>> it.
>>>>>
>>>>> How do I get rid of the downloaded file?
>>>>>
>>>>> I don't want Internet Explorer at all!
>>>>> I much prefer Firefox
>>>>
>>>> Time to give *her downstairs* her very own login account, what *her
>>>> downstairs* can and can't do with that account is the real question
>>>> here.
>>>
>>> If *her downstairs* installs IE7 in her User Account, *him upstairs*
>>> will
>>> also have it.
>>> --
>>> ~PA Bear
>
 
zulu wrote:
> I (had) my Automatic updates off, but *her downstairs* re-enabled it
> <slap>, and it has downloaded IE7, and keeps trying to make me
> install it.
> How do I get rid of the downloaded file?
>
> I don't want Internet Explorer at all!
> I much prefer Firefox

Firefox will cause your cat to develop warts. If you don't have a cat, you
should be okay.
 
Thank you :-)
Just wha t I wanted, particularly *2*, which is the folder I couldn't find.

I have since found that if, having given up the unequal struggle and started
the install procedure, one is then presented with a window that gives the
opportunity _not_ to install.

Why I wasn't offered the opportunity to NOT install it BEFORE I started the
installation process is a mystery that only MS will understand.



"PA Bear" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:OVd8eidOIHA.280@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> cf.
> http://groups.google.com/group/microsoft.public.windowsupdate/msg/4a3e6f682bf9aaeb
>
> 1. Stop the Automatic Updates service:
>
> Start > Run > (type in) services.msc > [OK]
> Double-click Automatic Updates > Click on Stop
> (Stopping the service will take a moment)
>
> 2. Delete the contents of the Download folder:
>
> Start > Run > (type in) %windir%\SoftwareDistribution > [OK]
> Open the Download folder and delete its contents
> Close the window.
>
> 3. Go to Windows Update website & scan for updates (Custom) > Uncheck IE7
> and "hide" it.
>
> 4. Start the Automatic Updates service:
>
> Start > Run > (type in) services.msc > [OK]
> Double-click Automatic Updates > Click on Start
> (Starting the service will take a moment)
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
> DTS-L.ORG http://66.39.69.143/
>
>
>
> zulu wrote:
>> I (had) my Automatic updates off, but *her downstairs* re-enabled it
>> <slap>,
>> and it has downloaded IE7, and keeps trying to make me install it.
>>
>> How do I get rid of the downloaded file?
>>
>> I don't want Internet Explorer at all!
>> I much prefer Firefox
>
 
"HeyBub" <heybub@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:%23zRREOfOIHA.4196@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> zulu wrote:
>> I (had) my Automatic updates off, but *her downstairs* re-enabled it
>> <slap>, and it has downloaded IE7, and keeps trying to make me
>> install it.
>> How do I get rid of the downloaded file?
>>
>> I don't want Internet Explorer at all!
>> I much prefer Firefox
>
> Firefox will cause your cat to develop warts. If you don't have a cat, you
> should be okay.

:-)

As for my cats, and FWIW, they both succumbed to old age, one last yeat at
17, and the other recently at 18. :-(
 
YW and thanks for your feedback. I assume the problem is resolved.

If you configure Automatic Updates to use the Notify Only option, no updates
will download OR install without your permission.

How to configure and use Automatic Updates in WinXP:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306525
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L.ORG http://66.39.69.143/

zulu wrote:
> Thank you :-)
> Just wha t I wanted, particularly *2*, which is the folder I couldn't
> find.
>
> I have since found that if, having given up the unequal struggle and
> started
> the install procedure, one is then presented with a window that gives the
> opportunity _not_ to install.
>
> Why I wasn't offered the opportunity to NOT install it BEFORE I started
> the
> installation process is a mystery that only MS will understand.
>
>
>
> "PA Bear" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:OVd8eidOIHA.280@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>> cf.
>> http://groups.google.com/group/microsoft.public.windowsupdate/msg/4a3e6f682bf9aaeb
>>
>> 1. Stop the Automatic Updates service:
>>
>> Start > Run > (type in) services.msc > [OK]
>> Double-click Automatic Updates > Click on Stop
>> (Stopping the service will take a moment)
>>
>> 2. Delete the contents of the Download folder:
>>
>> Start > Run > (type in) %windir%\SoftwareDistribution > [OK]
>> Open the Download folder and delete its contents
>> Close the window.
>>
>> 3. Go to Windows Update website & scan for updates (Custom) > Uncheck IE7
>> and "hide" it.
>>
>> 4. Start the Automatic Updates service:
>>
>> Start > Run > (type in) services.msc > [OK]
>> Double-click Automatic Updates > Click on Start
>> (Starting the service will take a moment)
>> --
>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>> MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
>> DTS-L.ORG http://66.39.69.143/
>>
>>
>>
>> zulu wrote:
>>> I (had) my Automatic updates off, but *her downstairs* re-enabled it
>>> <slap>,
>>> and it has downloaded IE7, and keeps trying to make me install it.
>>>
>>> How do I get rid of the downloaded file?
>>>
>>> I don't want Internet Explorer at all!
>>> I much prefer Firefox
 
It is indeed.
;-)


"PA Bear" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:ernu8ZqOIHA.4476@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> YW and thanks for your feedback. I assume the problem is resolved.
>
> If you configure Automatic Updates to use the Notify Only option, no
> updates will download OR install without your permission.
>
> How to configure and use Automatic Updates in WinXP:
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306525
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
> DTS-L.ORG http://66.39.69.143/
>
> zulu wrote:
>> Thank you :-)
>> Just wha t I wanted, particularly *2*, which is the folder I couldn't
>> find.
>>
>> I have since found that if, having given up the unequal struggle and
>> started
>> the install procedure, one is then presented with a window that gives the
>> opportunity _not_ to install.
>>
>> Why I wasn't offered the opportunity to NOT install it BEFORE I started
>> the
>> installation process is a mystery that only MS will understand.
>>
>>
>>
>> "PA Bear" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:OVd8eidOIHA.280@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>> cf.
>>> http://groups.google.com/group/microsoft.public.windowsupdate/msg/4a3e6f682bf9aaeb
>>>
>>> 1. Stop the Automatic Updates service:
>>>
>>> Start > Run > (type in) services.msc > [OK]
>>> Double-click Automatic Updates > Click on Stop
>>> (Stopping the service will take a moment)
>>>
>>> 2. Delete the contents of the Download folder:
>>>
>>> Start > Run > (type in) %windir%\SoftwareDistribution > [OK]
>>> Open the Download folder and delete its contents
>>> Close the window.
>>>
>>> 3. Go to Windows Update website & scan for updates (Custom) > Uncheck
>>> IE7
>>> and "hide" it.
>>>
>>> 4. Start the Automatic Updates service:
>>>
>>> Start > Run > (type in) services.msc > [OK]
>>> Double-click Automatic Updates > Click on Start
>>> (Starting the service will take a moment)
>>> --
>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>>> MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
>>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
>>> DTS-L.ORG http://66.39.69.143/
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> zulu wrote:
>>>> I (had) my Automatic updates off, but *her downstairs* re-enabled it
>>>> <slap>,
>>>> and it has downloaded IE7, and keeps trying to make me install it.
>>>>
>>>> How do I get rid of the downloaded file?
>>>>
>>>> I don't want Internet Explorer at all!
>>>> I much prefer Firefox
>
 

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