I like firefox,deleting IE?

**GNRfan** · 12-10-2004, 08:43 AM

I got firefox as per your site spyware prevention methods......Will deleting IE hurt my system any?

Thanks

**epos159** · 12-10-2004, 08:50 AM

Personally , I would not recommend deleting IE. I use Firefox almost exclusively, but I have come across sites that I could not access properly because I was using firefox (and I have downloaded many plugins for firefox). In those very few cases I had to use IE... I'm not sure about it causing system probs though.

elf · 12-10-2004, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by epos159

Personally , I would not recommend deleting IE. I use Firefox almost exclusively, but I have come across sites that I could not access properly because I was using firefox (and I have downloaded many plugins for firefox). In those very few cases I had to use IE... I'm not sure about it causing system probs though.

Right on, it shouldn't hurt anything.

keithy397 · 12-11-2004, 07:44 AM

Don't delete IE, it is interwound with most of your other window systems.

Use FF extensions like IE View to visit sites that FF doesn't like! (ie. Windows Update) And Firefox View.

**Fox** · 12-11-2004, 09:39 AM

I would also say, deleting IE is a bad bad idea.

If you're still concerned about security, go into IE, tools->options, privacy tab, set it to block all cookies. Then go to the security tab and set it to high.

CTSNKY · 12-11-2004, 10:20 AM

You'll need IE for WindowsUpdates also......

Tuntis · 12-12-2004, 12:04 PM

Like the others said, don't delete it.
Deleting it would make you unable to access Windows Update and you will need it sometimes. I promise you that you will need it sometimes.

**jgvernonco** · 12-12-2004, 12:54 PM

If you have the other security progs necessary to a safe journey on the web, having IE lying there, mostly dormant, will not be a problem. Make sure and grab the updates for it, though, when you are doing other updates, just in case you do need to go out there with it.

Athlon64fx · 12-12-2004, 02:07 PM

why the h*** did MS intergrate the browser into the file mgr!!! that was dumb!!! file mgr should be separate. grrrr

12-10-2004, 08:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
GNRfan I helped the forums. Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 57 OS: windows XP	I like firefox,deleting IE? I got firefox as per your site spyware prevention methods......Will deleting IE hurt my system any? Thanks

12-11-2004, 07:44 AM	#4 (permalink)
keithy397 Alternative Computing Team Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Anglesey, North Wales Posts: 487 OS: w2k pro	Don't delete IE, it is interwound with most of your other window systems. Use FF extensions like IE View to visit sites that FF doesn't like! (ie. Windows Update) And Firefox View. __________________ Cheers, Remember to clear Firefox cache regularly Tools > Options > Advanced > Network > Offline Storage > Clear Now

12-11-2004, 10:20 AM	#6 (permalink)
CTSNKY Knower of all that is MS Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 10,755 OS: (multiple machines) 95, 98, 2K & XP Home & Pro	You'll need IE for WindowsUpdates also...... __________________ GO BIG BLUE!!

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jgvernonco Old Timer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern Arizona Posts: 7,958 OS: Vista Home Premium, SP 27	If you have the other security progs necessary to a safe journey on the web, having IE lying there, mostly dormant, will not be a problem. Make sure and grab the updates for it, though, when you are doing other updates, just in case you do need to go out there with it. __________________ Donations keep TSF moving forward. Please help. http://www.myspace.com/speedbumpthecelt

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Athlon64fx Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: on the motherboard Posts: 6 OS: windows server 2003	why the h*** did MS intergrate the browser into the file mgr!!! that was dumb!!! file mgr should be separate. grrrr __________________ http://www.yourdreamsystem.com\| screaming fast computers with HOT mods! Last edited by CTSNKY; 12-12-2004 at 02:17 PM.

12-10-2004, 08:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
epos159 I helped the forums. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: PA Posts: 562 OS: Windows XP Home	Personally , I would not recommend deleting IE. I use Firefox almost exclusively, but I have come across sites that I could not access properly because I was using firefox (and I have downloaded many plugins for firefox). In those very few cases I had to use IE... I'm not sure about it causing system probs though.

12-11-2004, 09:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
Fox TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 7,752 OS: XP Pro, CentOS My System	I would also say, deleting IE is a bad bad idea. If you're still concerned about security, go into IE, tools->options, privacy tab, set it to block all cookies. Then go to the security tab and set it to high.

12-12-2004, 12:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
Tuntis Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 8 OS: WinXP Pro	Like the others said, don't delete it. Deleting it would make you unable to access Windows Update and you will need it sometimes. I promise you that you will need it sometimes.