Unchecking IE8 In Windows 7 (HP) Programs & Features


  1. bej
    Posts : 326
    Windows 7 Home Pro SP1 64bit
       #1

    Unchecking IE8 In Windows 7 (HP) Programs & Features


    Haven't used IE in many years.
    I'm wondering if there is any downside to unchecking it ??
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  2. Posts : 960
    Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 - 64 Bit
       #2

    Yes - Control Panel/Programs and Features - Turn Windows Features on Off:
    Unchecking IE8 In Windows 7 (HP) Programs & Features-example1.png

    De-select Internet Explorer and then press YES, then press OK.
    Unchecking IE8 In Windows 7 (HP) Programs & Features-example.png

    However I recommend you update to Internet Explorer 9 using Windows Update or downloading it here.

    As it is more secure and will not re-enable when you Windows Update.
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  3. Posts : 43
    MS Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit SP1
       #3

    I've also got my disabled, pointless if your using a better browser(s).

    Start > Control Panel > Programs and Features > Turn Windows Features on or off

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  4. bej
    Posts : 326
    Windows 7 Home Pro SP1 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #4

    The original question was;

    "is there any downside to unchecking it."

    I have no desire to use IE again. FF suits me fine.
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  5. Posts : 960
    Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 - 64 Bit
       #5

    bej said:
    The original question was;

    "is there any downside to unchecking it."

    I have no desire to use IE again. FF suits me fine.
    Not really, it is basically a backup browser for me (even though I have 3 browsers - other than IE), for example if FF stops working and it is not just your Internet you still have IE and you can always enable it any point

    However if you have UAC Enabled it will add better security to IE too.
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  6. bej
    Posts : 326
    Windows 7 Home Pro SP1 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #6

    Thank you. I appreciate your input.
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