Windows 8.1 - Best Browser?

[iamwhatiseem]

I don't like Chrome's look or feel...but that is of course just a preference.
I have tried lots of browsers but I find myself always going back to Firefox.
P.S. - again preference, but I hated the new Microsoft Edge.

 

[Iceweasel]

I prefer Firefox, it's easier to customize. I've been stuck with Chromium lately because the latest Kubuntu and Firefox are not cooperating. Speed isn't an issue, I see no difference. Websites like this one have better proportions under FF for me. Chromium has that lastest thread thingy on the right take up nearly have the space no matter how much I dick around with font sizes.

 

[Bonzi]

Right click on the windows icon---> click on "control panel"----->click on "Programs"---->click on "uninstall a Program"----->scroll down to the program you wish to uninstall.

Wait until it is uninstalled, I always restart my computer and check to see if it is uninstalled by following the above steps.

I "accidentally" found this - it appeared when I moused over to the left side of the screen - got rid of Norton (FINALLY!) Yay!

 

[Iceweasel]

Right click on the windows icon---> click on "control panel"----->click on "Programs"---->click on "uninstall a Program"----->scroll down to the program you wish to uninstall.

Wait until it is uninstalled, I always restart my computer and check to see if it is uninstalled by following the above steps.

I "accidentally" found this - it appeared when I moused over to the left side of the screen - got rid of Norton (FINALLY!) Yay!

I'll bet if you search the registry you'll find 200,000 entries for it left over.

 

[Alex.]

Right click on the windows icon---> click on "control panel"----->click on "Programs"---->click on "uninstall a Program"----->scroll down to the program you wish to uninstall.

Wait until it is uninstalled, I always restart my computer and check to see if it is uninstalled by following the above steps.

I "accidentally" found this - it appeared when I moused over to the left side of the screen - got rid of Norton (FINALLY!) Yay!

Good for you. The first echelon maintenance and systems check protocols are a pain if a person does not know how to perform those tasks.

 

[Bonzi]

Right click on the windows icon---> click on "control panel"----->click on "Programs"---->click on "uninstall a Program"----->scroll down to the program you wish to uninstall.

Wait until it is uninstalled, I always restart my computer and check to see if it is uninstalled by following the above steps.

I "accidentally" found this - it appeared when I moused over to the left side of the screen - got rid of Norton (FINALLY!) Yay!

Good for you. The first echelon maintenance and systems check protocols are a pain if a person does not know how to perform those tasks.

Honestly I know NOTHING about Win 8.1 weird!
I could do anything on Win 3.1 but that was 18 years ago!

 

[Bonzi]

Right click on the windows icon---> click on "control panel"----->click on "Programs"---->click on "uninstall a Program"----->scroll down to the program you wish to uninstall.

Wait until it is uninstalled, I always restart my computer and check to see if it is uninstalled by following the above steps.

I "accidentally" found this - it appeared when I moused over to the left side of the screen - got rid of Norton (FINALLY!) Yay!

I'll bet if you search the registry you'll find 200,000 entries for it left over.

I don't think you can ever truly get read of anything on a computer - not even sure if you erase the hard drive it will work...

 

[Bonzi]

Chrome seems to be "faster" than Explorer.

Would Mozilla Firefox be even better?

The thing I don't like about Firefox is that it sets your default internet search engine to BING.

BING sucks.

Why don´t you change the search engine, then? You can also download a German Firefox and install an English language pack and dictionary.

Currently none of my computers are pissing me off.

If it ain't broke don't fix it?

I don't actually get pissed off. I think it's "fun" to fix these things if I have the time.
Husband doesn't understand this. I love fiddling on the computer - I have always love computers and anything to do with them...

 

[Alex.]

Right click on the windows icon---> click on "control panel"----->click on "Programs"---->click on "uninstall a Program"----->scroll down to the program you wish to uninstall.

Wait until it is uninstalled, I always restart my computer and check to see if it is uninstalled by following the above steps.

I "accidentally" found this - it appeared when I moused over to the left side of the screen - got rid of Norton (FINALLY!) Yay!

Good for you. The first echelon maintenance and systems check protocols are a pain if a person does not know how to perform those tasks.

Honestly I know NOTHING about Win 8.1 weird!
I could do anything on Win 3.1 but that was 18 years ago!

This may be of help

Tips & Tricks for Windows 8.1 – Windows Apps on Microsoft Store

 

[Bonzi]

On my work lap top I really liked Mozilla Firefox.
I'm using mostly Chrome on my personal lap top

But since it was someone else's I have a lot to change on it.

 

[Iceweasel]

Right click on the windows icon---> click on "control panel"----->click on "Programs"---->click on "uninstall a Program"----->scroll down to the program you wish to uninstall.

Wait until it is uninstalled, I always restart my computer and check to see if it is uninstalled by following the above steps.

I "accidentally" found this - it appeared when I moused over to the left side of the screen - got rid of Norton (FINALLY!) Yay!

I'll bet if you search the registry you'll find 200,000 entries for it left over.

I don't think you can ever truly get read of anything on a computer - not even sure if you erase the hard drive it will work...

Oh yes you can. But even so we aren't talking about extra bits on empty spaces we talking about shit occupying the registry. Which I no longer have to deal with, thank God.

 

[Iceweasel]

On my work lap top I really liked Mozilla Firefox.
I'm using mostly Chrome on my personal lap top

But since it was someone else's I have a lot to change on it.

You don't have a disk for a clean install?

 

[Muhammed]

Chrome seems to be "faster" than Explorer.

Would Mozilla Firefox be even better?

The thing I don't like about Firefox is that it sets your default internet search engine to BING.

BING sucks.

Why don´t you change the search engine, then? You can also download a German Firefox and install an English language pack and dictionary.

Currently none of my computers are pissing me off.

If it ain't broke don't fix it?

I don't actually get pissed off. I think it's "fun" to fix these things if I have the time.
Husband doesn't understand this. I love fiddling on the computer - I have always love computers and anything to do with them...

Sometimes I do that too.

Fixing things is fun.

 

[Bonzi]

Right click on the windows icon---> click on "control panel"----->click on "Programs"---->click on "uninstall a Program"----->scroll down to the program you wish to uninstall.

Wait until it is uninstalled, I always restart my computer and check to see if it is uninstalled by following the above steps.

I "accidentally" found this - it appeared when I moused over to the left side of the screen - got rid of Norton (FINALLY!) Yay!

I'll bet if you search the registry you'll find 200,000 entries for it left over.

I don't think you can ever truly get read of anything on a computer - not even sure if you erase the hard drive it will work...

Oh yes you can. But even so we aren't talking about extra bits on empty spaces we talking about shit occupying the registry. Which I no longer have to deal with, thank God.

What program do you use so you don't have to deal with unwanted "junk" in your registry (that I know requires a lot of work and knowledge to get rid of)....

 

[Bonzi]

On my work lap top I really liked Mozilla Firefox.
I'm using mostly Chrome on my personal lap top

But since it was someone else's I have a lot to change on it.

You don't have a disk for a clean install?

What do you mean? Example?

 

[Bonzi]

On my work lap top I really liked Mozilla Firefox.
I'm using mostly Chrome on my personal lap top

But since it was someone else's I have a lot to change on it.

You don't have a disk for a clean install?

Oh you mean a "start up" disk. No.

 

[Iceweasel]

Right click on the windows icon---> click on "control panel"----->click on "Programs"---->click on "uninstall a Program"----->scroll down to the program you wish to uninstall.

Wait until it is uninstalled, I always restart my computer and check to see if it is uninstalled by following the above steps.

I "accidentally" found this - it appeared when I moused over to the left side of the screen - got rid of Norton (FINALLY!) Yay!

I'll bet if you search the registry you'll find 200,000 entries for it left over.

I don't think you can ever truly get read of anything on a computer - not even sure if you erase the hard drive it will work...

Oh yes you can. But even so we aren't talking about extra bits on empty spaces we talking about shit occupying the registry. Which I no longer have to deal with, thank God.

What program do you use so you don't have to deal with unwanted "junk" in your registry (that I know requires a lot of work and knowledge to get rid of)....

I've used a few in the past. I've also had them trash my system so there's some risk. They are maintenance type programs. I couldn't recommend one now, XP is as far as I got.

 

[Iceweasel]

On my work lap top I really liked Mozilla Firefox.
I'm using mostly Chrome on my personal lap top

But since it was someone else's I have a lot to change on it.

You don't have a disk for a clean install?

Oh you mean a "start up" disk. No.

....so if windows gets effed up ...?

 

[Bonzi]

On my work lap top I really liked Mozilla Firefox.
I'm using mostly Chrome on my personal lap top

But since it was someone else's I have a lot to change on it.

You don't have a disk for a clean install?

Oh you mean a "start up" disk. No.

....so if windows gets effed up ...?

I guess I can restore to that last date it was working?
If the hard drive crashes, new lap top. It's not like they are expensive.
I only need something that will handle Windows Office, photos and general documents.

I don't game or do anything highly graphic intensive.

 

[Iceweasel]

On my work lap top I really liked Mozilla Firefox.
I'm using mostly Chrome on my personal lap top

But since it was someone else's I have a lot to change on it.

You don't have a disk for a clean install?

Oh you mean a "start up" disk. No.

....so if windows gets effed up ...?

I guess I can restore to that last date it was working?
If the hard drive crashes, new lap top. It's not like they are expensive.
I only need something that will handle Windows Office, photos and general documents.

I don't game or do anything highly graphic intensive.

No porn? WTF?

Kidding. If all that's gone is the drive, get a new drive. But sounds like you'll need Winders as well.