Annoying Chrome invitation

[tonyvella]

I would very much like to go back to using Internet Explorer 12 but every time I open it I get an advert inviting me to download and use Google Chrome. Is there a way of permanently stopping this from appearing? Thanks in advance.

 

[RolandJS]

I think Internet Options section gives you a way to save your favorite home page tab or a blank page tab. And, hopefully no more Chrome advertisement within your favorite opening tab.

 

[Callender]

How do you install IE 12 in Windows 7?

 

[Callender]

Anyway assuming that you mean IE11 try this addon:

Bayden Systems - UAPick

Once installed you can change user agents. If you change to GoogleBot you won't see that prompt but it can affect functionality on some sites.

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[tonyvella]

First of all please excuse my error; I did mean IE11.

I made a small change in my IE settings and it seems to have solved the problem. Ever since forever I have had my opening page set to www.google .ca. I changed this to www.bing.com and I opened IE11 at least a dozen times (including rebooting) and the annoying invitation is nowhere in sight. I don't know about tomorrow but today such is the outcome. If tomorrow I turn on my laptop and the annoying item is back I shall certainly report to this group.

In the meantime I thank one and all for all assistance.

 

[Callender]

Also try: google.com/webhp? instead.

 

[tonyvella]

Well, I booted my laptop this morning and there still is no sign of the annoying advert. So, so far, so good.
Have a good day.

 

[Callender]

Great. But what happens if you visit Google?

That box is coded into the page.

 

[tonyvella]

Great. But what happens if you visit Google?

That box is coded into the page.

I just went to Google (never crossed my mind) and I got the message that Chrome works better with Google. Oh well, I can't have everything, I guess.

 

[Callender]

What happens if you try this link?

Also try: google.com/webhp? instead.

Hopefully you will not see the prompt.

 

[ThrashZone]

I would very much like to go back to using Internet Explorer 12 but every time I open it I get an advert inviting me to download and use Google Chrome. Is there a way of permanently stopping this from appearing? Thanks in advance.

Hi,
Not really
It's either that message or you might get instead
Come here often? Make Google your homepage
Google

 

[tonyvella]

What happens if you try this link?



Hopefully you will not see the prompt.

Unfortunately I get the "Chrome works better with Google" advert.

 

[Sky Ranch]

The Chrome prompt might be the result of you having Google set as your search engine by default. You can change it in manage add-ons and use another search engine like Bing or Yahoo etc. to see if that is responsible.

 

[ThrashZone]

Hi,
Funny in firefox google is the default search engine and I get
Get to google faster switch your default search engine to google :roflmao:

 

[Callender]

For me:

Firefox search engine is encrypted google but I get the same:

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2Browse:

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Airfox:

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Cyberfox:

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D7:

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Dooble:

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Iron:

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PaleMoon:

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SG (Android UserAgent selected)

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Sleipnir:

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SlimBoat:

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SlimBrowser:

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SlimJet:

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So it depends entirely upon browser used and configuration along with the google URL in use.