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Do I have to use IE?

Jun 14, 2004 2:28PM PDT

What are my options? IE can it be replaced with another? and if so , how do i uninstall the IE?

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Re: Do I have to use IE?
Jun 14, 2004 8:56PM PDT

You do not have to use IE. There are lots of other browsers out there (I prefer Opera myself). You can use any browser you want to on the web.
You should not try to uninstall IE. It is integrated into too many other parts of Windows OS.
Just don't open it and don't use it. It is not hurting anything being on your machine and not being used.

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Re: Do I have to use IE?
Jun 14, 2004 9:53PM PDT

pluse for windows update to work you need ie

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Re: Do I have to use IE?
Jun 22, 2004 12:30PM PDT
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Re: Do I have to use IE?
Jun 22, 2004 12:36PM PDT

i use both what i said you need ie to get windows updates

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Re: Do I have to use IE?
Jun 23, 2004 9:09AM PDT

Internet Explorer plays a major role in windows...I strongly DON'T recommend removing it. i see if you dont want to use it (Looks plain to me)... and i don't recommend mozilla...

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Re: Do I have to use IE?
Jun 23, 2004 10:28AM PDT

i find mozila fast and stable i use both ie 6 and mozilla