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Windows Browser Choice annoyance
I was a little surprised to see the Browser Choice window appear on my Windows XP MCE notebook the other day.
Asking around the office revealed that it will appear if Internet Explorer is still selected as the default browser. Frankly I'd stopped it from asking and just started browsers with the Quick Launch toolbar or with Launchy.
The annoyance with the selection window was that there was no way for me to tell it that I already had several of the alternative browsers installed and wanted to use one of them as my default.
In the end I clicked on the install button for Opera just to make the window go away and cancelled the download. I restarted the computer and the Browser Choice window hasn't reappeared. Despite the fact I haven't changed the default. I suppose it's the taking part that's important.
I am also using opera mobile as m browser for my phone.. I really love it..
posted-by scottpaolucci | March 12, 2010 4:51 AM
This is why I have disabled 'automatic' updates, I like to see what they are!! did'nt like browser window update so did'nt download it!! I think I can decide what browser I want.
posted-by tonyw | March 12, 2010 6:32 PM
Personally, i think its just another annoyance from the computer giant
posted-by Hypnotherapy Derby | April 13, 2010 5:30 PM