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Add Ons!

Sep 20, 2012 4:38 AM

I would like to know why, when we get updates and programs from Adobe (not to mention other different programs), we have to wade through all different add ons that are not even from the same company.  Frankly, if I wanted Chrome, I would go to Chrome or File Hippo, or whatever and download the programs.  I purposely do not use Chrome because it's constantly shoved down my throat and frankly, I don't see any reason to use Chrome at this time.  IE is just fine for what I do and the company I work for online only uses IE, so Chrome isn't even an option.

 

I truly think that companies need to stop putting all these add ons (especially when we get updates).  It's wasteful and time consuming.

 
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    Sep 20, 2012 6:49 AM   in reply to skrauss992

    Well, you get no arguments from me, but make your life easy: Just forget about the matter and don't lose any sleep over it. Reading the Kamasutra in original Sanskrit would be easier to understand than the business logic of companies like the big red A or any otehr big one for that matter...

     

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    Sep 20, 2012 11:02 AM   in reply to skrauss992

    Mmh, I see. Have you considered installing a commercial, password protected firewall/ security suite? If you have access to your router config, you could also intercept/ block certain IP addresses or requests which may prevent the updates. Also you can suppress the updates by choosing to never let it check automatically. There's even some extra config stuff for that in the Flash updater XML config file (but better ask in the Flash Player Deployment forums, I only know that it exists). Also you may want to look into your system's group policies and harden them so your little clever boy can't install anything. Most of that would however require some computer geekery and may be over your head, so perhaps you can find someoen who knows that stuff and implement it while you son is sleeping ...

     

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    Sep 21, 2012 12:55 AM   in reply to skrauss992

    There are actually only three free programs from Adobe that come with (optional) bundled software:

    • Adobe Reader
    • Flash Player
    • Shockwave Player

     

    All three allow to uncheck the bundled software on the download page.

     

    Alternatively you can download installers that are not bundled with 3rd-party software

     
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