Re: IE8 repeatedly asks for setup and autocomplete

[Crosspost to IE General]

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http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/di...nce-all-users/
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Sporati wrote:
> Ok, I've upgraded to W7 Pro 64bit, and have had consistently been asked to
> set up IE8 every time I click on a link that opens a new IE8 window. I
> also
> keep getting asked if I want autocomplete enabled if I do a search. I
> unchecked all autocomplete boxes but it doesnt help, and its getting
> annoying that IE8 wants to set up the search provider/accelerators etc as
> though its the first time its being opened.
>
> Is this a bug? Is there some registry file that I should check on? Why
> would anyone want to be constantly asked questions like this. It reminds
> me
> of a kid constantly asking a question until you finally give in just to
> shut them up.
>
> I've got to the point where I want to suggest adding a check box for turn
> off autocomplete and dont show this again checkbox for the setup window
> for
> IE8
>
> Any help would be appreciated.
>
> Thank you