Re: Blocking unwanted updates
- From: Don Nickell <donnickell2@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 05 Aug 2009 04:23:45 -0700
Shenan Stanley wrote:
Don Nickell wrote:I know businesses have to make a profit, but why not from those NOT
living on a small retirement income? I've D/L'ed Adobe Reader V
8.2 and suddenly I find Photo Deluxe had been installed behind my
back. I can't find it via the Control Panel Add/Remove so it must
be buried where it can't easily be seen. It's even a broken
program, so even if I wanted it, it doesn't work right.
Shenan Stanley wrote:If it was installed - it asked when you installed Adober Reader and
you just likely clicked 'next' through it - not catching the
checkbox.
And why Adobe Reader 8.2? Do you mean Adobe Professional or
Standard - not Reader?
Adobe's latest Reader is 9.1.3...
http://www.adobe.com/go/gntray_dl_get_reader
(Be sure to uncheck the "Free Google Toolbar (optional)" if you
don't want it.)
By the way - this is a Microsoft Windows XP basics newsgroup - not
an Adobe (any product) newsgroup. Your problem is with Adobe - not
Microsoft. ;-)
You can use the Windows Installer Cleanup Utility to get rid of its
remnants...
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290301
As for your query (I suppose) from the subject - be more careful
when installing and if it installs a tag-along program - uninstall
the program you originally installed and complain to the proper
company about it. ;-)
Don Nickell wrote:My question pertains to WinXP and how to block unwanted downloads. I can't ask Adobe because they are the ones who are forcing the D/L
on me. I can't find out how to disable the addition of their Photo
Deluxe update.
Why Adobe Reader 8.2? Because I simply don't care for it. It's
great for kids who like to play with anything they can get their
hands on, but I'm over 80 and don't have time for that playing.
I know about avoiding the Google Toolbar, I am using FF and have
trouble fighting AVG and their insistence on the AVG Toolbar. I
want more than a flock of toolbars and little room for the main info.
I hope that answers your questions.
How do I rephrase my question to get a pertinent response?
You got a pertinent response.
Thank you. I didn't know, it didn't seem like it at the time. I thought users (MVPs) of this NG would know more about WinXP than I do, and it's true, just that I'm too inexperienced to recognize it at the time when it's subtle and appears to be putting me off.
Microsoft has no way for you to stop a download/install you allowed - for you override by allowing it.
Adobe forced *nothing* on you - and they are the place you look to for information on how to manage their products. Adobe Reader 8.2 (Reader... Not Standard or Professional) does not come with Photo Deluxe. You are mistaken, incorrect, wrong.
I did NOT install the Professional product. And if that I don't understand the why and wherefore of the Photo Deluxe "upgrade". But that's not your responsibility so I will have to, as you first said, contact Adobe and ask them.
Thank you for your expert advise. I'll uninstall this NG and not attempt to use it again for assistance. :-(
Over and out,
Don
When I asked about "Adobe Reader 8.2" --> it was because it is out-dated. Adobe Reader 9.1.3 is the currrent version. If you don't have time for playing - then there's no point in asking questions. You won't learn any younger than you are right now..
Your age makes no difference. You assume you are older than me - you could be incorrect. Not that it matters - age means very little in this situation.
If you have trouble with the 'AVG Toolbar' - you should not have installed it. I have AVG on a couple of machines - I have no toolbar. I have Avira on others and do not get notifications I should upgrade to the full version. *You* are in control - you just are missing the obvious at some points.
This is not a newsgroup for your problem. Your problem is not with Windows, not with Microsoft. Your problem is with Adobe or AVG or your not being careful when you install and/or not giving the necessary (or correct) details when asking for blind assistance.
The Google Toolbar was mentioned so if you went ahead and updated to the latest Adobe Reader (instead of messing with the outdated Adobe Reader) you could avoid the 'hidden' install it does.
If you have given the correct information, here is my suggestion...
1) Uninstall Adobe Reader 8.x <- it's outdated.
2) Reboot.
3) Install the latest Adober Reader:
http://www.adobe.com/go/gntray_dl_get_reader
(Be sure to uncheck the "Free Google Toolbar (optional)" if you
don't want it installed. It's on the screen where you download it.)
4) Fix your AVG toolbar issue...
- Close all browser windows.
- Click on "Start" and highlight and click on "Control Panel."
- Click on "AVG" when the programs list opens, and click on "Remove."
- Complete the steps to uninstall the AVG anti-virus program.
- Restart your computer when the uninstall is complete.
- Go to the AVG website and download and re-install the AVG anti-virus program. When you are installing, a screen will come up and ask you if you want to install the toolbar or not. At this point, do NOT check the box (or uncheck it) to install the toolbar, and continue the installation.
5) Continue learning/living.
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