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Browser Choice

E

Ed O'Brien

Flightless Bird
Windows Vista Home Premium

I used to know but forget... Can someone tell me where Windows stores newly
installed updates?

I want to uninstall the damned browser choice notice now being presented
every time I boot.

I just wish that unelected, corrupt bunch of crooks in the EU Commission
would butt out. It was they who forced Microsoft to punish us this way.
Although it would also have been sensible for Microsoft to add a 'Do Not
Show Again' button.

TIA
 
G

Gordon

Flightless Bird
"Ed O'Brien" <edward.j.obrien@deletebtinternet.com> wrote in message
news:EC15E96B-ECF3-43A4-8ABC-3B9BEF2788BC@microsoft.com...
> Windows Vista Home Premium
>
> I used to know but forget... Can someone tell me where Windows stores
> newly installed updates?
>
> I want to uninstall the damned browser choice notice now being presented
> every time I boot.
>
> I just wish that unelected, corrupt bunch of crooks in the EU Commission
> would butt out. It was they who forced Microsoft to punish us this way.
> Although it would also have been sensible for Microsoft to add a 'Do Not
> Show Again' button.
>
> TIA


So CHOICE is bad? Maybe you should live in a dictatorship.
 
D

Don Varnau

Flightless Bird
Hi,
I'm guessing, because I don't have this update installed, but try disabling
the executable from Start> Run> (type in) msconfig> Startup> uncheck
browserchoice.exe (or similar name) Restart. If you see a "system
configuration" nag at each startup, check the "Don't show this again" box.
-
Hope this helps,
Don
[MS MVP- IE]

"Ed O'Brien" <edward.j.obrien@deletebtinternet.com> wrote in message
news:EC15E96B-ECF3-43A4-8ABC-3B9BEF2788BC@microsoft.com...
> Windows Vista Home Premium
>
> I used to know but forget... Can someone tell me where Windows stores

newly
> installed updates?
>
> I want to uninstall the damned browser choice notice now being presented
> every time I boot.
>
> I just wish that unelected, corrupt bunch of crooks in the EU Commission
> would butt out. It was they who forced Microsoft to punish us this way.
> Although it would also have been sensible for Microsoft to add a 'Do Not
> Show Again' button.
>
> TIA
 
D

Donald Anadell

Flightless Bird
"Ed O'Brien" <edward.j.obrien@deletebtinternet.com> wrote in message
news:EC15E96B-ECF3-43A4-8ABC-3B9BEF2788BC@microsoft.com...
> Windows Vista Home Premium
>
> I used to know but forget... Can someone tell me where Windows stores
> newly installed updates?
>
> I want to uninstall the damned browser choice notice now being presented
> every time I boot.


I don't know that it can be uninstalled. Have you tried making your choice
of Browser from the "Browser Choice" screen?

http://microsoftontheissues.com/cs/...-europe-what-to-expect-when-to-expect-it.aspx

http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/presskits/eu-msft/docs/07-24-09Commitment.doc


Good Luck,

Donald Anadell


>
> I just wish that unelected, corrupt bunch of crooks in the EU Commission
> would butt out. It was they who forced Microsoft to punish us this way.
> Although it would also have been sensible for Microsoft to add a 'Do Not
> Show Again' button.
>
> TIA
 
R

ray

Flightless Bird
On Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:26:20 +0000, Gordon wrote:

> "Ed O'Brien" <edward.j.obrien@deletebtinternet.com> wrote in message
> news:EC15E96B-ECF3-43A4-8ABC-3B9BEF2788BC@microsoft.com...
>> Windows Vista Home Premium
>>
>> I used to know but forget... Can someone tell me where Windows stores
>> newly installed updates?
>>
>> I want to uninstall the damned browser choice notice now being
>> presented every time I boot.
>>
>> I just wish that unelected, corrupt bunch of crooks in the EU
>> Commission would butt out. It was they who forced Microsoft to punish
>> us this way. Although it would also have been sensible for Microsoft to
>> add a 'Do Not Show Again' button.
>>
>> TIA

>
> So CHOICE is bad? Maybe you should live in a dictatorship.


You run MS, you do.
 
P

PA Bear [MS MVP]

Flightless Bird
[Adding Windows Update newsgroup to the crosspost.]

The Browser Choice update cannot be uninstalled.
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002

Ed O'Brien wrote:
> Windows Vista Home Premium
>
> I used to know but forget... Can someone tell me where Windows stores
> newly
> installed updates?
>
> I want to uninstall the damned browser choice notice now being presented
> every time I boot.
>
> I just wish that unelected, corrupt bunch of crooks in the EU Commission
> would butt out. It was they who forced Microsoft to punish us this way.
> Although it would also have been sensible for Microsoft to add a 'Do Not
> Show Again' button.
>
> TIA
 
E

Ed O'Brien

Flightless Bird
Thanks Donald, maybe that will work. I have two browsers running and I'm
quite happy with them but I guess taking a third won't hurt, tho' why the
hell we're made to do this is beyond me.


"Donald Anadell" <danadell@nospamersmikrotec.com> wrote in message
news:%235qlib7tKHA.2072@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>
> "Ed O'Brien" <edward.j.obrien@deletebtinternet.com> wrote in message
> news:EC15E96B-ECF3-43A4-8ABC-3B9BEF2788BC@microsoft.com...
>> Windows Vista Home Premium
>>
>> I used to know but forget... Can someone tell me where Windows stores
>> newly installed updates?
>>
>> I want to uninstall the damned browser choice notice now being presented
>> every time I boot.

>
> I don't know that it can be uninstalled. Have you tried making your
> choice of Browser from the "Browser Choice" screen?
>
> http://microsoftontheissues.com/cs/...-europe-what-to-expect-when-to-expect-it.aspx
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/presskits/eu-msft/docs/07-24-09Commitment.doc
>
>
> Good Luck,
>
> Donald Anadell
>
>
>>
>> I just wish that unelected, corrupt bunch of crooks in the EU Commission
>> would butt out. It was they who forced Microsoft to punish us this way.
>> Although it would also have been sensible for Microsoft to add a 'Do Not
>> Show Again' button.
>>
>> TIA

>
>
 
E

Ed O'Brien

Flightless Bird
You come over like the prat called Gordon I had reason to educate some time
ago.... I'm not going to try to teach you to read but I suggest you find
someone. Or maybe it would be better if you saw a doctor and got yourself
sorted.


"Gordon" <gordonbparker@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:%23iNQPg6tKHA.5008@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>
> "Ed O'Brien" <edward.j.obrien@deletebtinternet.com> wrote in message
> news:EC15E96B-ECF3-43A4-8ABC-3B9BEF2788BC@microsoft.com...
>> Windows Vista Home Premium
>>
>> I used to know but forget... Can someone tell me where Windows stores
>> newly installed updates?
>>
>> I want to uninstall the damned browser choice notice now being presented
>> every time I boot.
>>
>> I just wish that unelected, corrupt bunch of crooks in the EU Commission
>> would butt out. It was they who forced Microsoft to punish us this way.
>> Although it would also have been sensible for Microsoft to add a 'Do Not
>> Show Again' button.
>>
>> TIA

>
> So CHOICE is bad? Maybe you should live in a dictatorship.
 
E

Ed O'Brien

Flightless Bird
Good suggestion, Don but can't see it there. It's KB976002 which only in
Europe presents a notice every time you boot offering multiple choices of
browser. Trouble is, you can't stop it nor can you uninstall it as it's
locked in. I'll use a Restore point if I can't disable it. The trouble then
is, as there were several updates, they will all go. Then a 'Check for
updates and leave it off. Just the hassle p****s me off!



"Don Varnau" <don_04[at]varnau[dot]org> wrote in message
news:ePyC386tKHA.5940@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> Hi,
> I'm guessing, because I don't have this update installed, but try
> disabling
> the executable from Start> Run> (type in) msconfig> Startup> uncheck
> browserchoice.exe (or similar name) Restart. If you see a "system
> configuration" nag at each startup, check the "Don't show this again" box.
> -
> Hope this helps,
> Don
> [MS MVP- IE]
>
> "Ed O'Brien" <edward.j.obrien@deletebtinternet.com> wrote in message
> news:EC15E96B-ECF3-43A4-8ABC-3B9BEF2788BC@microsoft.com...
>> Windows Vista Home Premium
>>
>> I used to know but forget... Can someone tell me where Windows stores

> newly
>> installed updates?
>>
>> I want to uninstall the damned browser choice notice now being presented
>> every time I boot.
>>
>> I just wish that unelected, corrupt bunch of crooks in the EU Commission
>> would butt out. It was they who forced Microsoft to punish us this way.
>> Although it would also have been sensible for Microsoft to add a 'Do Not
>> Show Again' button.
>>
>> TIA

>
 
E

Ed O'Brien

Flightless Bird
Thanks. Found that out the hard way.... Does anyone know why Microsoft chose
to lock this useless device into our computers. I know they had to show it,
but why forever?


"PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:ef9lZI9tKHA.4220@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> [Adding Windows Update newsgroup to the crosspost.]
>
> The Browser Choice update cannot be uninstalled.
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002
>
> Ed O'Brien wrote:
>> Windows Vista Home Premium
>>
>> I used to know but forget... Can someone tell me where Windows stores
>> newly
>> installed updates?
>>
>> I want to uninstall the damned browser choice notice now being presented
>> every time I boot.
>>
>> I just wish that unelected, corrupt bunch of crooks in the EU Commission
>> would butt out. It was they who forced Microsoft to punish us this way.
>> Although it would also have been sensible for Microsoft to add a 'Do Not
>> Show Again' button.
>>
>> TIA

>
 
P

PA Bear [MS MVP]

Flightless Bird
Contact your local Member of Parliament or EU representative.

Ed O'Brien wrote:
> Thanks Donald, maybe that will work. I have two browsers running and I'm
> quite happy with them but I guess taking a third won't hurt, tho' why the
> hell we're made to do this is beyond me.
>
>
> "Donald Anadell" <danadell@nospamersmikrotec.com> wrote in message
> news:%235qlib7tKHA.2072@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>
>> "Ed O'Brien" <edward.j.obrien@deletebtinternet.com> wrote in message
>> news:EC15E96B-ECF3-43A4-8ABC-3B9BEF2788BC@microsoft.com...
>>> Windows Vista Home Premium
>>>
>>> I used to know but forget... Can someone tell me where Windows stores
>>> newly installed updates?
>>>
>>> I want to uninstall the damned browser choice notice now being presented
>>> every time I boot.

>>
>> I don't know that it can be uninstalled. Have you tried making your
>> choice of Browser from the "Browser Choice" screen?
>>
>> http://microsoftontheissues.com/cs/...-europe-what-to-expect-when-to-expect-it.aspx
>>
>> http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/presskits/eu-msft/docs/07-24-09Commitment.doc
>>
>>
>> Good Luck,
>>
>> Donald Anadell
>>
>>
>>>
>>> I just wish that unelected, corrupt bunch of crooks in the EU Commission
>>> would butt out. It was they who forced Microsoft to punish us this way.
>>> Although it would also have been sensible for Microsoft to add a 'Do Not
>>> Show Again' button.
>>>
>>> TIA
 
P

PA Bear [MS MVP]

Flightless Bird
Get your facts straight (and maybe read a newspaper every now and then): MS
did NOT choose to do this on its own.

Windows 7 and Browser Choice in Europe (31 July-09)
http://microsoftontheissues.com/cs/...1/windows-7-and-browser-choice-in-europe.aspx

EU ends Microsoft antitrust probe; Accepts browser choice (16 Dec-09)
http://blogs.zdnet.com/BTL/?p=28590

The Browser Choice Screen for Europe: What to Expect, When to Expect It (19
Feb-10)
http://microsoftontheissues.com/cs/...-europe-what-to-expect-when-to-expect-it.aspx
--
~PA Bear


Ed O'Brien wrote:
> Thanks. Found that out the hard way.... Does anyone know why Microsoft
> chose
> to lock this useless device into our computers. I know they had to show
> it,
> but why forever?
>
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:ef9lZI9tKHA.4220@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> [Adding Windows Update newsgroup to the crosspost.]
>>
>> The Browser Choice update cannot be uninstalled.
>> --
>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002
>>
>> Ed O'Brien wrote:
>>> Windows Vista Home Premium
>>>
>>> I used to know but forget... Can someone tell me where Windows stores
>>> newly
>>> installed updates?
>>>
>>> I want to uninstall the damned browser choice notice now being presented
>>> every time I boot.
>>>
>>> I just wish that unelected, corrupt bunch of crooks in the EU Commission
>>> would butt out. It was they who forced Microsoft to punish us this way.
>>> Although it would also have been sensible for Microsoft to add a 'Do Not
>>> Show Again' button.
>>>
>>> TIA
 
E

Ed O'Brien

Flightless Bird
Another bad mannered prat...! Look at my original post... I cursed the arse
of the EU Commission, so it's clear I know who's responsible for the
advertisement. But why lock it in and why not a 'Do not show this message
again' choice?

If you don't know, you don't need to make a comment...! If you want to make
a comment, GET YOUR FACTS STRAIGHT! And yes I'm shouting because you're
f*****g dense!



"PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:eO3peZ9tKHA.4636@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> Get your facts straight (and maybe read a newspaper every now and then):
> MS did NOT choose to do this on its own.
>
> Windows 7 and Browser Choice in Europe (31 July-09)
> http://microsoftontheissues.com/cs/...1/windows-7-and-browser-choice-in-europe.aspx
>
> EU ends Microsoft antitrust probe; Accepts browser choice (16 Dec-09)
> http://blogs.zdnet.com/BTL/?p=28590
>
> The Browser Choice Screen for Europe: What to Expect, When to Expect It
> (19 Feb-10)
> http://microsoftontheissues.com/cs/...-europe-what-to-expect-when-to-expect-it.aspx
> --
> ~PA BearI
>
>
> Ed O'Brien wrote:
>> Thanks. Found that out the hard way.... Does anyone know why Microsoft
>> chose
>> to lock this useless device into our computers. I know they had to show
>> it,
>> but why forever?
>>
>>
>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:ef9lZI9tKHA.4220@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>> [Adding Windows Update newsgroup to the crosspost.]
>>>
>>> The Browser Choice update cannot be uninstalled.
>>> --
>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002
>>>
>>> Ed O'Brien wrote:
>>>> Windows Vista Home Premium
>>>>
>>>> I used to know but forget... Can someone tell me where Windows stores
>>>> newly
>>>> installed updates?
>>>>
>>>> I want to uninstall the damned browser choice notice now being
>>>> presented
>>>> every time I boot.
>>>>
>>>> I just wish that unelected, corrupt bunch of crooks in the EU
>>>> Commission
>>>> would butt out. It was they who forced Microsoft to punish us this way.
>>>> Although it would also have been sensible for Microsoft to add a 'Do
>>>> Not
>>>> Show Again' button.
>>>>
>>>> TIA

>
 
P

PA Bear [MS MVP]

Flightless Bird
<plonk>

Ed O'Brien wrote:
> Another bad mannered prat...! ...
 
J

Jean Rosenfeld

Flightless Bird
I have automatic updates off and check MS Update manually. I carefully
avoided downloading that one. On MS update it does have a hide check box.


"PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:ef9lZI9tKHA.4220@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> [Adding Windows Update newsgroup to the crosspost.]
>
> The Browser Choice update cannot be uninstalled.
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002
>
> Ed O'Brien wrote:
>> Windows Vista Home Premium
>>
>> I used to know but forget... Can someone tell me where Windows stores
>> newly
>> installed updates?
>>
>> I want to uninstall the damned browser choice notice now being presented
>> every time I boot.
>>
>> I just wish that unelected, corrupt bunch of crooks in the EU Commission
>> would butt out. It was they who forced Microsoft to punish us this way.
>> Although it would also have been sensible for Microsoft to add a 'Do Not
>> Show Again' button.
>>
>> TIA

>
 
E

Ed O'Brien

Flightless Bird
Thank you, Jean. I also have installing set to manual and I wish I had done
the same as you and ignored it. As it is I have done a System Restore which
got rid of it. Now it is the only one sitting in "Windows Update".

(Sorry aboout the rude elements in the thread... Not my usual style in front
of a lady)!


"Jean Rosenfeld" <jean.rosenfeld@nospam.tiscali.co.uk> wrote in message
news:-O9kR1Q%23tKHA.5384@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>I have automatic updates off and check MS Update manually. I carefully
>avoided downloading that one. On MS update it does have a hide check box.
>
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:ef9lZI9tKHA.4220@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> [Adding Windows Update newsgroup to the crosspost.]
>>
>> The Browser Choice update cannot be uninstalled.
>> --
>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002
>>
>> Ed O'Brien wrote:
>>> Windows Vista Home Premium
>>>
>>> I used to know but forget... Can someone tell me where Windows stores
>>> newly
>>> installed updates?
>>>
>>> I want to uninstall the damned browser choice notice now being presented
>>> every time I boot.
>>>
>>> I just wish that unelected, corrupt bunch of crooks in the EU Commission
>>> would butt out. It was they who forced Microsoft to punish us this way.
>>> Although it would also have been sensible for Microsoft to add a 'Do Not
>>> Show Again' button.
>>>
>>> TIA

>>

>
>
 
M

MowGreen

Flightless Bird
Hide it by clicking the update icon and UNchecking the box next to it.
Click OK, then in the next window that opens put a check in the box next
to " Do not offer me this (these) update(s) again or I'll kill
you " or some similar verbiage to that effect. <w>


MowGreen
================
*-343-* FDNY
Never Forgotten
================

banthecheck.com
"Security updates should *never* have *non-security content* prechecked



Ed O'Brien wrote:
> Thank you, Jean. I also have installing set to manual and I wish I had
> done the same as you and ignored it. As it is I have done a System
> Restore which got rid of it. Now it is the only one sitting in "Windows
> Update".
>
> (Sorry aboout the rude elements in the thread... Not my usual style in
> front of a lady)!
>
>
> "Jean Rosenfeld" <jean.rosenfeld@nospam.tiscali.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:-O9kR1Q%23tKHA.5384@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>> I have automatic updates off and check MS Update manually. I carefully
>> avoided downloading that one. On MS update it does have a hide check box.
>>
>>
>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:ef9lZI9tKHA.4220@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>> [Adding Windows Update newsgroup to the crosspost.]
>>>
>>> The Browser Choice update cannot be uninstalled.
>>> --
>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002
>>>
>>> Ed O'Brien wrote:
>>>> Windows Vista Home Premium
>>>>
>>>> I used to know but forget... Can someone tell me where Windows
>>>> stores newly
>>>> installed updates?
>>>>
>>>> I want to uninstall the damned browser choice notice now being
>>>> presented
>>>> every time I boot.
>>>>
>>>> I just wish that unelected, corrupt bunch of crooks in the EU
>>>> Commission
>>>> would butt out. It was they who forced Microsoft to punish us this way.
>>>> Although it would also have been sensible for Microsoft to add a 'Do
>>>> Not
>>>> Show Again' button.
>>>>
>>>> TIA
>>>

>>
>>

>
 
S

six-h

Flightless Bird
Ed, I know how you feel!! I've just posted venting my spleen about the same
thing. lol
Pity there arenot more helpful peeps out there!
I've found a way to disable it: -
Go to "Run" type "msconfig" select the startup tab and look for Microsoft
entries.
Hover your pointer over each of them you find in the "Command" column and it
will show a more helpfull label.
Disable the "Browser Choice" one ....and it's gone, or so I've found!

"Ed O'Brien" wrote:

> Windows Vista Home Premium
>
> I used to know but forget... Can someone tell me where Windows stores newly
> installed updates?
>
> I want to uninstall the damned browser choice notice now being presented
> every time I boot.
>
> I just wish that unelected, corrupt bunch of crooks in the EU Commission
> would butt out. It was they who forced Microsoft to punish us this way.
> Although it would also have been sensible for Microsoft to add a 'Do Not
> Show Again' button.
>
> TIA
>
 
G

Gene E. Bloch

Flightless Bird
On 2/27/10, MowGreen posted:
> Hide it by clicking the update icon and UNchecking the box next to it. Click
> OK, then in the next window that opens put a check in the box next to " Do
> not offer me this (these) update(s) again or I'll kill
> you " or some similar verbiage to that effect. <w>


I think the correct text is "Do not offer me this update again or I'll
kill you *twice*"

Just my way of saying your post helped make my day...

> MowGreen
> ================
> *-343-* FDNY
> Never Forgotten
> ================


> banthecheck.com
> "Security updates should *never* have *non-security content* prechecked




> Ed O'Brien wrote:
>> Thank you, Jean. I also have installing set to manual and I wish I had
>> done the same as you and ignored it. As it is I have done a System
>> Restore which got rid of it. Now it is the only one sitting in "Windows
>> Update".
>>
>> (Sorry aboout the rude elements in the thread... Not my usual style in
>> front of a lady)!
>>
>>
>> "Jean Rosenfeld" <jean.rosenfeld@nospam.tiscali.co.uk> wrote in message
>> news:-O9kR1Q%23tKHA.5384@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>> I have automatic updates off and check MS Update manually. I carefully
>>> avoided downloading that one. On MS update it does have a hide check box.
>>>
>>>
>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>> news:ef9lZI9tKHA.4220@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>>> [Adding Windows Update newsgroup to the crosspost.]
>>>>
>>>> The Browser Choice update cannot be uninstalled.
>>>> --
>>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>>>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002
>>>>
>>>> Ed O'Brien wrote:
>>>>> Windows Vista Home Premium
>>>>>
>>>>> I used to know but forget... Can someone tell me where Windows
>>>>> stores newly
>>>>> installed updates?
>>>>>
>>>>> I want to uninstall the damned browser choice notice now being
>>>>> presented
>>>>> every time I boot.
>>>>>
>>>>> I just wish that unelected, corrupt bunch of crooks in the EU
>>>>> Commission
>>>>> would butt out. It was they who forced Microsoft to punish us this way.
>>>>> Although it would also have been sensible for Microsoft to add a 'Do
>>>>> Not
>>>>> Show Again' button.
>>>>>
>>>>> TIA


--
Gene Bloch 650.366.4267 lettersatblochg.com
 
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