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How do I stop repeated annoying reminders to upgrade Windows Internet Explorer

jonathanchanning
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I see "do you want to upgrade to latest version of internet explore" or words to that effect several times a session in a pop-up window. How do I stop it? Without going back to Win IE of course.

I see "do you want to upgrade to latest version of internet explore" or words to that effect several times a session in a pop-up window. How do I stop it? Without going back to Win IE of course.

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OK I found it elsewhere 

       1

       Press the "Windows" key.
       2

       Click "All Programs" and "Windows Update."
       3

       Select "Change Settings" in the left panel.
       4

       Click the drop-down box beneath the "Important updates" section. Select the "Never check for updates" option. Select to clear the "Recommended update," "Microsoft Update" and "Software notifications" check-boxes. Click "OK."

Cheers! Read more: How to Remove the Internet Explorer 8 Reminder | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_8324149_remove-internet-explorer-8-reminder.html#ixzz1jpnCKneL

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jonathanchanning
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Chosen Solution

OK I found it elsewhere 

       1

       Press the "Windows" key.
       2

       Click "All Programs" and "Windows Update."
       3

       Select "Change Settings" in the left panel.
       4

       Click the drop-down box beneath the "Important updates" section. Select the "Never check for updates" option. Select to clear the "Recommended update," "Microsoft Update" and "Software notifications" check-boxes. Click "OK."

Cheers! Read more: How to Remove the Internet Explorer 8 Reminder | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_8324149_remove-internet-explorer-8-reminder.html#ixzz1jpnCKneL

Modified by jonathanchanning