Hey, EU! Internet Explorer now uninstallable in Windows 7

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    www.downloadsquad.com — While it's not likely to placate those who are out for browser blood, Microsoft has taken steps toward pacifying the European Union in the latest RC builds of Windows 7. As you can see in the updated Windows Features screen captured by AeroExperience , Internet Explorer 8 can now be removed ... Read the full news here
     
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    theworldwinner Well-Known Member

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    have heard about it
     
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    drhowarddrfine Peon

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    This won't placate them at all because it's not the point. The problem is that it is 1) installed by default and 2) it does not function effectively with web standards causing problems for 3rd parties.
     
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    Also, this is not a Microsoft sanctioned method either. MS has not published it anywhere and we don't even know if it will still work when the final edition comes out. This guy just happened to find a way to do it. iow, it's a hack.
     
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    BTW, microshit should preinstall firefox with windows 7.
     
    domainaddict, Mar 10, 2009 IP