how to remove IE

[Guest]

Hi --
We currently do not allow our laptop users access to the Internet. The
laptops are running win xp pro. How can we disable and/or remove IE?

Thanks --
memcneely

 

[Guest]

Do not recommend removing it for IE is too integrated in WindowsXP.
But you can disable it:
One way to remove the ability to browse with IE is to use XP's set program
access and defaults utility.

Click on the Start button
Click on set program access and defaults
Select the Custom pull down list
Deselect the enable access to this program checkbox for Internet Explorer
Click ok
The second way is to add a bogus proxy server to IE's Internet Settings.
Follow these steps:

In IE, go to Tools>>Internet Options.
On the Connections tab, click the LAN Settings button.
In the resulting dialog box, select the following check box in the Proxy
Server section: Use a Proxy Server For Your LAN (These Settings Will Not
Apply To Dial-up Or VPN Connections).
Enter 0.0.0.0 in the Address text box.
Enter 80 in the Port text box, and click OK.
If you are in charge of a domain controller for a company

 

[Bob I]

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=how+to+remove+Internet+Explorer&btnG=Google+Search

 

[Guest]

Thank you for your input! Much appreciated )

Do not recommend removing it for IE is too integrated in WindowsXP.
But you can disable it:
One way to remove the ability to browse with IE is to use XP's set program
access and defaults utility.

Click on the Start button
Click on set program access and defaults
Select the Custom pull down list
Deselect the enable access to this program checkbox for Internet Explorer
Click ok
The second way is to add a bogus proxy server to IE's Internet Settings.
Follow these steps:

In IE, go to Tools>>Internet Options.
On the Connections tab, click the LAN Settings button.
In the resulting dialog box, select the following check box in the Proxy
Server section: Use a Proxy Server For Your LAN (These Settings Will Not
Apply To Dial-up Or VPN Connections).
Enter 0.0.0.0 in the Address text box.
Enter 80 in the Port text box, and click OK.
If you are in charge of a domain controller for a company

 

[Guest]

Thanks for the link )

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=how+to+remove+Internet+Explorer&btnG=Google+Search

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

memcneely should also note that even if he were to do these things, there
are other web browsers available, and if these laptops have an internet
connection available to them, they could use another browser brought to the
laptop on a CD, thumb drive, etc.

 

[Guest]

Yes, you are correct, Mr. Blake. Fortunately, removing IE will discourage the
majority of our users. Thank you for your input )

memcneely

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

Yes, you are correct, Mr. Blake.

No need for formality. Just "Ken" will do fine.

Fortunately, removing IE will
discourage the majority of our users.

OK, that's fine. As long as you realize that you will still have some risk
left.

Thank you for your input )

You're welcome. Glad to help.