I had comcast internet when I lived in Pleasant Hill and while I loved having a fast always on connection, I couldn't stand the popups generated by Comcast. I was also a little annoyed with the fact that my internet explorer title always said "Microsoft Internet Explorer provided by Comcast"
well, after a little searching on various discussion boards (apparently I'm not the only one annoyed) today i found out how to get rid of the "provided by Comcast" title and how to get rid of the annoying popups generated by Comcast
*disclaimer: do not do this unless you're familar with your computer and how it works inside - i have windows xp*
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start > run > regedit
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hkey_current_user -> software -> microsoft -> internet explorer -> main
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double click on "window title"
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delete the section that says "provided by xxxxx"
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exit regedit
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reboot computer
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Program Files >
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delete the folder called "Comcast" (you don't need it to connection to the cable modem and to the internet)
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empty recycle bin
I no longer have Comcast generated popups and my title bar says Microsoft Internet Explorer.
The funny thing is that first I was told to reset my web settings..that did nothing except reset my configurations and my security levels. Then I was told that I should delete internet explorer and resintall it - this is something I did not want to do, I didn't want to lose any settings...then I remember something, I know this stuff, I'm not afraid to play with my regedit - cautious yes, but not afraid and anything I want to find is most likely on the internet because other people have these problems too..and I like IT, I like solving these types of problems...
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