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Unwanted Icon in Notification Area

Discussion in 'Windows Vista' started by Ed O'Brien, Jun 28, 2009.

  1. Ed O'Brien

    Ed O'Brien Guest

    I am running Vista Home Premium.

    I have a Windows "New Update" icon sitting in my notification area which I
    do not want or need. Does anyone no of a way to get rid of this irritation?

    TIA,
    Ed
     
    Ed O'Brien, Jun 28, 2009
    #1
  3. Peter Foldes

    Peter Foldes Guest

    Ed

    Use the MU]WU and Update whatever there is there. Either allow the update or if not
    hide it

    --
    Peter

    Please Reply to Newsgroup for the benefit of others
    Requests for assistance by email can not and will not be acknowledged.

    "Ed O'Brien" <edward.j.obrien@deletebtinternet.com> wrote in message
    news:%238Yfad99JHA.4560@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    >I am running Vista Home Premium.
    >
    > I have a Windows "New Update" icon sitting in my notification area which I do not
    > want or need. Does anyone no of a way to get rid of this irritation?
    >
    > TIA,
    > Ed <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
     
    Peter Foldes, Jun 28, 2009
    #2
  4. Ed O'Brien

    Ed O'Brien Guest

    Thanks, Peter. I don't want the update - it's for IE8 and I don't use IE8. I
    have, of course, hidden the icon, like you say, but that is not what I
    really want.

    Ed


    "Peter Foldes" <okf22@hotmail.com> wrote in message
    news:eBN1AD%239JHA.2872@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    > Ed
    >
    > Use the MU]WU and Update whatever there is there. Either allow the update
    > or if not hide it
    >
    > --
    > Peter
    >
    > Please Reply to Newsgroup for the benefit of others
    > Requests for assistance by email can not and will not be acknowledged.
    >
    > "Ed O'Brien" <edward.j.obrien@deletebtinternet.com> wrote in message
    > news:%238Yfad99JHA.4560@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...<!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
    >>I am running Vista Home Premium.
    >>
    >> I have a Windows "New Update" icon sitting in my notification area which
    >> I do not want or need. Does anyone no of a way to get rid of this
    >> irritation?
    >>
    >> TIA,
    >> Ed<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
    > <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
     
    Ed O'Brien, Jun 28, 2009
    #3
  5. Peter Foldes

    Peter Foldes Guest

    Ed

    Then what is it that you want?

    --
    Peter

    Please Reply to Newsgroup for the benefit of others
    Requests for assistance by email can not and will not be acknowledged.

    "Ed O'Brien" <edward.j.obrien@deletebtinternet.com> wrote in message
    news:eVsjisB%23JHA.4692@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    > Thanks, Peter. I don't want the update - it's for IE8 and I don't use IE8. I have,
    > of course, hidden the icon, like you say, but that is not what I really want.
    >
    > Ed
    >
    >
    > "Peter Foldes" <okf22@hotmail.com> wrote in message
    > news:eBN1AD%239JHA.2872@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...<!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
    >> Ed
    >>
    >> Use the MU]WU and Update whatever there is there. Either allow the update or if
    >> not hide it
    >>
    >> --
    >> Peter
    >>
    >> Please Reply to Newsgroup for the benefit of others
    >> Requests for assistance by email can not and will not be acknowledged.
    >>
    >> "Ed O'Brien" <edward.j.obrien@deletebtinternet.com> wrote in message
    >> news:%238Yfad99JHA.4560@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...<!--coloro:darkred--><span style="color:darkred <!--/coloro-->
    >>>I am running Vista Home Premium.
    >>>
    >>> I have a Windows "New Update" icon sitting in my notification area which I do
    >>> not want or need. Does anyone no of a way to get rid of this irritation?
    >>>
    >>> TIA,
    >>> Ed<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
    >><!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
    > <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
     
    Peter Foldes, Jun 28, 2009
    #4
  6. fatsteve

    fatsteve Guest

    Ed O'Brien wrote:<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    > Thanks, Peter. I don't want the update - it's for IE8 and I don't use
    > IE8. I have, of course, hidden the icon, like you say, but that is not
    > what I really want.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

    No. Don't hide the icon, hide the update. In windows update right
    click the update and choose hide update
     
    fatsteve, Jun 28, 2009
    #5
  7. Richard in AZ

    Richard in AZ Guest

    I think there is a little confusion here. You don't want the IE8 update or you do not want the "shield icon" in the tray?
    If you go to Windows Updates, use the Custom selection and IE8 is offered, uncheck the box in front.
    Then when you go the next step it should ask if you want to see this update selection again?
    You can mark "NO" and IE8 should not be offered again and the "shield icon" will go away until there is another update being offered.


    "Ed O'Brien" <edward.j.obrien@deletebtinternet.com> wrote in message news:eVsjisB%23JHA.4692@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    > Thanks, Peter. I don't want the update - it's for IE8 and I don't use IE8. I
    > have, of course, hidden the icon, like you say, but that is not what I
    > really want.
    >
    > Ed
    >
    >
    > "Peter Foldes" <okf22@hotmail.com> wrote in message
    > news:eBN1AD%239JHA.2872@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...<!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
    >> Ed
    >>
    >> Use the MU]WU and Update whatever there is there. Either allow the update
    >> or if not hide it
    >>
    >> --
    >> Peter
    >>
    >> Please Reply to Newsgroup for the benefit of others
    >> Requests for assistance by email can not and will not be acknowledged.
    >>
    >> "Ed O'Brien" <edward.j.obrien@deletebtinternet.com> wrote in message
    >> news:%238Yfad99JHA.4560@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...<!--coloro:darkred--><span style="color:darkred <!--/coloro-->
    >>>I am running Vista Home Premium.
    >>>
    >>> I have a Windows "New Update" icon sitting in my notification area which
    >>> I do not want or need. Does anyone no of a way to get rid of this
    >>> irritation?
    >>>
    >>> TIA,
    >>> Ed<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
    >> <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
    ><!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
     
    Richard in AZ, Jun 28, 2009
    #6
  8. JEWboy

    JEWboy Guest

    Get IE8, Allah willing it will enrich your browsing experience especially if
    wearing a helmet at high speed.
     
    JEWboy, Jun 28, 2009
    #7
  9. JEWboy

    JEWboy Guest

    H wants satisfaction.

    He isn't getting it from you, but maybe from Richard Simmons. He wants
    action, satisfaction, all night long and no more "update" icon.
     
    JEWboy, Jun 28, 2009
    #8
  10. Ed O'Brien

    Ed O'Brien Guest

    Hi, Richard.

    Sorry to be so long coming back - forgot before hitting the sack!.

    I go to Windows Update, I uncheck the box but there is no "next step" and no
    "NO" option, merely "Cancel". I hit cancel but the icon remains in the
    notification area and the IE8 check box rechecked. (I see no reference for
    "Custom")

    If I right click the item - checked and unchecked - all I get is a message
    telling me how necessary IE8 is. (Even so, I don't want it).

    Having had some trouble recently with IE8 I uninstalled it and reverted to
    IE7. I am beginning to suspect a registry entry remains that is calling up
    this icon regardless of my wishes. I was hoping someone might no about this.

    Thanks for your time and patience.

    Ed




    "Richard in AZ" <me@mailinator.com> wrote in message
    news:uEzGD0G%23JHA.5704@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
    I think there is a little confusion here. You don't want the IE8 update or
    you do not want the "shield icon" in the tray?
    If you go to Windows Updates, use the Custom selection and IE8 is offered,
    uncheck the box in front.
    Then when you go the next step it should ask if you want to see this update
    selection again?
    You can mark "NO" and IE8 should not be offered again and the "shield icon"
    will go away until there is another update being offered.


    "Ed O'Brien" <edward.j.obrien@deletebtinternet.com> wrote in message
    news:eVsjisB%23JHA.4692@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    > Thanks, Peter. I don't want the update - it's for IE8 and I don't use IE8.
    > I
    > have, of course, hidden the icon, like you say, but that is not what I
    > really want.
    >
    > Ed
    >
    >
    > "Peter Foldes" <okf22@hotmail.com> wrote in message
    > news:eBN1AD%239JHA.2872@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...<!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
    >> Ed
    >>
    >> Use the MU]WU and Update whatever there is there. Either allow the update
    >> or if not hide it
    >>
    >> --
    >> Peter
    >>
    >> Please Reply to Newsgroup for the benefit of others
    >> Requests for assistance by email can not and will not be acknowledged.
    >>
    >> "Ed O'Brien" <edward.j.obrien@deletebtinternet.com> wrote in message
    >> news:%238Yfad99JHA.4560@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...<!--coloro:darkred--><span style="color:darkred <!--/coloro-->
    >>>I am running Vista Home Premium.
    >>>
    >>> I have a Windows "New Update" icon sitting in my notification area which
    >>> I do not want or need. Does anyone no of a way to get rid of this
    >>> irritation?
    >>>
    >>> TIA,
    >>> Ed<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
    >><!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
    ><!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
     
    Ed O'Brien, Jun 29, 2009
    #9
  11. Ed O'Brien

    Ed O'Brien Guest

    Hi, Richard.

    I'm not sure how.... I right clicked the IE8 update while it was unchecked
    and followed a link. Something like 'close selection' came up which I chose.
    Anyway, the icon has now disappeared. I restarted the pc just to make sure.

    Thanks for all the input..., and thanks JEWboy for making me smile!

    Ed


    "Richard in AZ" <me@mailinator.com> wrote in message
    news:uEzGD0G%23JHA.5704@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
    I think there is a little confusion here. You don't want the IE8 update or
    you do not want the "shield icon" in the tray?
    If you go to Windows Updates, use the Custom selection and IE8 is offered,
    uncheck the box in front.
    Then when you go the next step it should ask if you want to see this update
    selection again?
    You can mark "NO" and IE8 should not be offered again and the "shield icon"
    will go away until there is another update being offered.


    "Ed O'Brien" <edward.j.obrien@deletebtinternet.com> wrote in message
    news:eVsjisB%23JHA.4692@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    > Thanks, Peter. I don't want the update - it's for IE8 and I don't use IE8.
    > I
    > have, of course, hidden the icon, like you say, but that is not what I
    > really want.
    >
    > Ed
    >
    >
    > "Peter Foldes" <okf22@hotmail.com> wrote in message
    > news:eBN1AD%239JHA.2872@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...<!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
    >> Ed
    >>
    >> Use the MU]WU and Update whatever there is there. Either allow the update
    >> or if not hide it
    >>
    >> --
    >> Peter
    >>
    >> Please Reply to Newsgroup for the benefit of others
    >> Requests for assistance by email can not and will not be acknowledged.
    >>
    >> "Ed O'Brien" <edward.j.obrien@deletebtinternet.com> wrote in message
    >> news:%238Yfad99JHA.4560@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...<!--coloro:darkred--><span style="color:darkred <!--/coloro-->
    >>>I am running Vista Home Premium.
    >>>
    >>> I have a Windows "New Update" icon sitting in my notification area which
    >>> I do not want or need. Does anyone no of a way to get rid of this
    >>> irritation?
    >>>
    >>> TIA,
    >>> Ed<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
    >><!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
    ><!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
     
    Ed O'Brien, Jun 29, 2009
    #10

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