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I believe that's going to happen here. Like I said, I've just started with Lunascape, until two weeks ago it wasn't even my default browser.
I needed to be sure first; I believe that I am now, especially after noticing that when using Gecko engine (Firefox) it really uses all add-ons as if it were Firefox. On the other hand, my system drive is 320 GB so a gig or two means not so much, not too busy to uninstall anything.
Kari
Windows 7 Lets You Finally Uninstall Internet Explorer (Kinda) - windows 7 - Lifehacker
Windows 7 lets you remove Internet Explorer 8
Removal of Internet Explorer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
To some, it might not be "uninstall" by definition, but to me, it's good enough. But, in my current config, it's a moot point as I use IE8 exclusively.
I don't think disabling totally removes it at all. I have disabled WMP12 before, and re-enabling it brought it back. I would think that if it was totally removed, you would have to literally re-install it, wouldn't you? All it says is "turn Windows features on and off".
So are you really sure it removes the feature?
Edit: looks like you just answered my question, right before I posted it. :)
I understand what you're getting at--and to some, it may not be uninstallation by definition. Someone correct me if I'm off-base with this: Prior to Vista, if you removed a Windows feature, then tried to re-enable it, you would have to pop the installation disc in to regain the functionality of the item you're trying to "re-install." But Vista and Windows 7 are "smarter" in that when you remove a Windows feature and subsequently re-enable it, you don't need to use the disc as the feature has been "removed from sight from the operating system," but the application itself still resides within Windows, just not accessible.
So, in essence, I believe that Microsoft's "disabling" or "removing" of features is not a true uninstall but a clever way to hide the application from the operating system.
So, by that definition--if I'm on point--means that no Windows feature is truly uninstalled... and that means Internet Explorer 8 as well in Windows 7.
Am I in the ballpark?
It sure sounds like you're right with that assessment.....but I could very well be wrong too.:)
I think this sums it up:
"Since Internet Explorer's rendering engine is also used throughout Windows and with third-party applications as an embeddable component, it won't completely uninstall—only the executable is actually removed. Still, being able to finally banish IE proper from your system is a pretty good start for folks who really don't like IE. Hit the link for the full screenshot walkthrough of the uninstallation process."
So it does not completely uninstall; but is rendered inoperable as a browser. I haven't tried it so I do not know if any disk space is saved by disabling.
I read an article how to disable IE by using Local Security Policy. Seemed like a cool way to do it and easily get it back if I wanted. Boy was I surprised when I installed a software and IE popped up after the install finished!!! Turns out "trusted installer" has more privilege and overrides the Local Security Policy. That was enough of a warning. I uninstalled then.
No matter what browser if I'm going to unfamiliar sites I run it Sandboxed.