Google question.. one other

[Guest]

Just got a new laptop with XP. I've also had a desktop with XP for 5 years.
Google is fine when online, but the new computer has something called 'Google
Desktop' and another called 'Toolbar for IE'. I'd really like to delete both,
but don't know the repercussions. Very persistant and intrusive programs. Any
thoughts? One other.

When online, I usually have no trouble connecting with URLs. With the new
laptop however I'm occasionally getting a MS error box that says "Invalid
URL" and it won't continue. The same URL on my old machine works just fine. I
tried turning off any cookie filters in IE but no luck. Again, any thoughts
would be much appreciated.

Thanks, Paul

 

[R. McCarty]

Start, Settings, Control Panel ( Switch to Classic View ), Add/Remove
programs. Scroll to Google Desktop, Click it once to select then click
the Remove button. Repeat for the entry in the list Google Toolbar.

Can't comment on the "Invalid URL" - how are you entering the URL
with http:// or just the site name ? You might want to check the your
connection (TCP/IP) settings have the correct Gateway & DNS server.

 

[Guest]

Hi R.

Thanks for the quick reply. I actually know how to uninstall, just wondering
if they're simply window dressing or whether I actually need them. MS/XP are
also very pushy with AOL, but deleting doesn't hurt a thing. Just don't want
to make a fatal mistake. My old system works great without Google in my
face.. LOL.

Thanks, Paul

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

"MS/XP are also very pushy with AOL"
Not at all.
Those are not part of Windows nor are they put on my Microsoft.
Computer manufacturers often include those and many other programs
usually because the program manufacturers pay the computer
manufacturer to install the software.

 

[Guest]

Jupiter,

Sorry you took exception, but I never said AOL or Google were part of XP or
Microsoft, but they're always there and promoted (with free trial periods)
when you buy a PC. Same with a certain, unnamed security program! The point
of the question was can Google be deleted without screwing up the way things
work. You never know.

Best, Paul

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Paul;
Yes they can be safely uninstalled.
Since they are not a part of windows and never have been, there is no
problem uninstalling them.