Windows 7 Has Secret 'Off' Switch for Internet Explorer
Submitted by: Jinzo @ 03:23 AM | Monday, March 9, 2009 | (url: http://www.foxnew...)
It appears that you can disable IE in windows now to combat the EU's anti trust againist Microsoft.
Category: Software | 14 Comments
Tags: 7 browsers internet.explorer microsoft web windows
- Comments (14)
It's not "secret", and the functionality is probably mostly intended for OEMs. Power users will find it if they want it. It makes sense if it's not too easy for newbs to hit.
How about an uninstall button instead.This is just about as good. Unlike current kernel models, this actually blocks the IE section from even loading. Its just staged files on the hard drive at that point, saves the trouble of reinstalling (lol) from disc at any point.
Wonder how all these shitty developers that rely on the integrated IE to power some of their software will work around this.
I have to use IE for a few things in my network (Shoretel administration), so I leave it installed.
Wonder how all these shitty developers that rely on the integrated IE to power some of their software will work around this.
What's so horrible about using the engine? I mean, if I want something reasonable that uses HTML (like, say, what Steam does), and it's in the OS already, why the fuck not?
What's so horrible about using the engine? I mean, if I want something reasonable that uses HTML (like, say, what Steam does), and it's in the OS already, why the fuck not?
Because of situations like this. What happens now that the system is no longer using it as a part of the merged OS. Your program is now broken.
Instead, you should be able to make use of a distributable library to run with your program. Duh.
Also, go go exploits.
Because of situations like this. What happens now that the system is no longer using it as a part of the merged OS. Your program is now broken.
Instead, you should be able to make use of a distributable library to run with your program. Duh.
Also, go go exploits.
Expecting developers to bring their own everything takes you back to DOS. Again, I don't see what's so horrible about this. I can use a distributable library instead of DirectShow, I can draw my own widgets, I can distribute my own audio driver for shits and giggles. But it's in the OS, so why not?
And exploits? Seriously? I'm not talking about using it as a full-fledged browser.
I'm just finding it difficult to tell why you think this is horrible. It is a potentially stupid thing to do if cross-platform development is in the books, I'll give you that.
Windows versions are like movie sequels. The second one always sucks, the third usually does too, so, Win7, like Vista, will blow ass. Wait for the next and keep using XP.
I've been relatively pleased with windows 7 so far especially compared to vista. XP is still probably the best option but in terms of having a more modern OS windows 7 hasn't given me much trouble. The blatant rip off of the OSX toolbar along the bottom is useful as well. :shrug:
Windows XP will be the last version of Windows that I use for a while.You're so edgy. Fight the man, dude.
Welcome to like 3 years ago when it was cool to say that.
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