IE8 updates


  1. kenC
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    IE8 updates


    Advice please.

    I have updates set to notify me but most of the updates seem to be regarding IE8 or MS office, neither of which I use.

    Is it best to d/l and install these anyway or can I ignore/hide them?
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  3. richc46
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    Hide them. If not hidden you will be bothered until you are ready to concede and install them.

    https://www.sevenforums.com/windows-u...n-updates.html

    You actually have IE8 and probably have Office. If security related install them.
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  4. Phone Man
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    Do the updates. Some programs use IE to access the internet without you knowing, mainly to do updates. As an example I have a Gadget from Accuweather on my desktop and it uses IE in the background to update the weather. I found this when using CCleaner and it showed IE Temporary Internet Files when I had not used IE. So it is a good idea to do the updates.

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  6. richc46
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    If you have IE turned off , it will not be accessed.

    Search >turn off and on Windows features> and then just follow instructions.
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  7. kenC
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    Thanks guys.

    I've noticed those internet files from IE in CCleaner. Thought it was strange them being there as I don't use IE
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  8. richc46
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    Hope that it works out.
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  10. kenC
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    Thanks


    I decided to install the security ones and ignore the Office ones.

    I gave you both 'rep'

    Thanks again.
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  11. richc46
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    Very nice of you, Ken TY.
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