disable IE7 update icon

[Steve T]

I don't want to update to IE7 but the icon remains in my systray. I have the
option checked to notify me when updates are available. I download and
install on my time.
XP Home, SP-2. Thanks, Steve T.

 

[smlunatick]

I don't want to update to IE7 but the icon remains in my systray. I have the
option checked to notify me when updates are available. I download and
install on my time.
XP Home, SP-2. Thanks, Steve T.

MS has "deemed" that IE 7 (Internet Explorer 7) an important
"security" updates. This will always cause IE7 to show up in the
"update" icon. Hell, MS "may" force IE7 update shortly.

 

[Guest]

I don't want to update to IE7 but the icon remains in my systray. I have the
option checked to notify me when updates are available. I download and
install on my time.
XP Home, SP-2. Thanks, Steve T.

Try this Open the Windows Explorer and locate this path:
C:\Windows\System32\SoftwareDistributions = Delete all folders in the Right
Pane/windows and then Right click your partition and select Properties then
under General click Disk cleanUp and check all boxes.
Then Open the Update web page for MS and run it then select Custom instead
of the Express and uncheck the IE7 and check the box never show again and if
there are other security updates install them and reboot your computer you
will not have the Icon back (be sure your Anti-virus not set to check the
Automatic Updates).
HTH.
Let us know.
Regards,
nass

 

[PA Bear]

Do NOT disable Automatic Updates (AU) to avoid installing IE7!

Go to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com > Allow the initial scan to
complete > Select CUSTOM install > Scan again > Uncheck IE7 and "hide" it >
AU now will not offer you IE7;

or...

Change your AU settings to Notify Only; When IE7 is offered, decline to
install it and "hide" it.

How to configure and use Automatic Updates in WinXP:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=306525

NB: If the installer for IE7 has already been downloaded by AU, you will
need to stop the AU service, delete the installer (and any other updates
already downloaded but not yet installed), and then restart the AU service.
Follow these directions:

1. Start > Run > (type in) services.msc > [OK]

Scroll down to and right-click on Automatic Updates service > Click Stop
(Stopping the service will take a moment) > [OK] your way out and close the
Services window.

2. Start > Run > (type in) %windir%\SoftwareDistribution > [OK]

Open the Download folder, delete its contents, then close the folder.

3. Start > Run > (type in) services.msc > [OK]

Scroll down to and right-click on Automatic Updates service > Click Start
(Starting the service will take a moment) > [OK] your way out and close the
Services window.

 

[Steve T]

I should have mentioned that I had already installed IE7 and then went into
CP and removed it. I will try your suggestion Robear. Thanks, Steve T.

Do NOT disable Automatic Updates (AU) to avoid installing IE7!

Go to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com > Allow the initial scan to
complete > Select CUSTOM install > Scan again > Uncheck IE7 and "hide" it

AU now will not offer you IE7;

or...

Change your AU settings to Notify Only; When IE7 is offered, decline to
install it and "hide" it.

How to configure and use Automatic Updates in WinXP:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=306525

NB: If the installer for IE7 has already been downloaded by AU, you will
need to stop the AU service, delete the installer (and any other updates
already downloaded but not yet installed), and then restart the AU
service. Follow these directions:

1. Start > Run > (type in) services.msc > [OK]

Scroll down to and right-click on Automatic Updates service > Click Stop
(Stopping the service will take a moment) > [OK] your way out and close
the Services window.

2. Start > Run > (type in) %windir%\SoftwareDistribution > [OK]

Open the Download folder, delete its contents, then close the folder.

3. Start > Run > (type in) services.msc > [OK]

Scroll down to and right-click on Automatic Updates service > Click Start
(Starting the service will take a moment) > [OK] your way out and close
the Services window.
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)

I don't want to update to IE7 but the icon remains in my systray. I have
the
option checked to notify me when updates are available. I download and
install on my time.
XP Home, SP-2. Thanks, Steve T.

 

[Steve T]

Sorry it took so long to respond Robear but I followed your hide advice and
all works now. Thank you, Steve T.

I should have mentioned that I had already installed IE7 and then went into
CP and removed it. I will try your suggestion Robear. Thanks, Steve T.

Do NOT disable Automatic Updates (AU) to avoid installing IE7!

Go to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com > Allow the initial scan to
complete > Select CUSTOM install > Scan again > Uncheck IE7 and "hide" it

AU now will not offer you IE7;

or...

Change your AU settings to Notify Only; When IE7 is offered, decline to
install it and "hide" it.

How to configure and use Automatic Updates in WinXP:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=306525

NB: If the installer for IE7 has already been downloaded by AU, you will
need to stop the AU service, delete the installer (and any other updates
already downloaded but not yet installed), and then restart the AU
service. Follow these directions:

1. Start > Run > (type in) services.msc > [OK]

Scroll down to and right-click on Automatic Updates service > Click Stop
(Stopping the service will take a moment) > [OK] your way out and close
the Services window.

2. Start > Run > (type in) %windir%\SoftwareDistribution > [OK]

Open the Download folder, delete its contents, then close the folder.

3. Start > Run > (type in) services.msc > [OK]

Scroll down to and right-click on Automatic Updates service > Click Start
(Starting the service will take a moment) > [OK] your way out and close
the Services window.
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)

I don't want to update to IE7 but the icon remains in my systray. I have
the
option checked to notify me when updates are available. I download and
install on my time.
XP Home, SP-2. Thanks, Steve T.