DirectX
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12/15/14 07:44 AM
12/15/14 07:44 AM
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kjos
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This is the e-mail I sent to bfg. I just installed the new game for today and I had to install direct x ok but it installed Bing Bar in my computeer with my saying I don't want Bing Bar. Is this what your doing now installing things that I don't want. I uninstalled BingBar. I sure didn't want Bing Bar. When I restarted my pc BingBar came up. I got rid of that real fast. Thanks Richard
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Re: DirectX
[Re: kjos]
#993210
12/15/14 09:26 AM
12/15/14 09:26 AM
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kjos
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I didn't see any but what do I know. You shouldn't have to look around and do some clicking. Thanks Upsydaisy. I will remember the next time. Richard
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Re: DirectX
[Re: kjos]
#993237
12/15/14 11:29 AM
12/15/14 11:29 AM
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Draclvr
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The Bing Bar is an add-on - go to your add-ons and disable it. Thank you, Ana, for moving it over here so I can get on my soapbox again!
This is a classic example of how stuff gets downloaded to your computer - and sometimes it's BAD STUFF. you should always check ANY download for little "offers" like Bing or the McAfee that comes with some Adobe products. Be vigilant and go over EVERY little screen in a download and uncheck those little boxes to be sure you don't miss one.
We call it foistware and the reason it's there is all about money, so don't expect it to go away any time soon. This had nothing to do with Big Fish Games, but with the DirectX download.
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Re: DirectX
[Re: kjos]
#993264
12/15/14 02:19 PM
12/15/14 02:19 PM
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kjos
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Marian,It came through BF when I downloaded a game. Never had this happen before. I just installed Direct X. Didn't see anything else on Direct X. Will look better next time. Richard
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Re: DirectX
[Re: kjos]
#993276
12/15/14 04:36 PM
12/15/14 04:36 PM
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Marian
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Marian,It came through BF when I downloaded a game. Never had this happen before. I just installed Direct X. Didn't see anything else on Direct X. Will look better next time. Richard I believe I have had one DirectX download like that from Big Fish, where there was an option to install the Bing Bar, but I unchecked the box first. The box to check is indeed small and I can see why people might not catch it.
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Re: DirectX
[Re: Draclvr]
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12/15/14 04:48 PM
12/15/14 04:48 PM
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sanford
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Hi Drac, Maybe I should know about this already, but can you tell me as to WHERE these add-ons reside on my WIN XP computer. I wouldn't mind disabling a few, myself. Thank you in advance. Through this forum, I have gotten to realize that you are very knowledgeable about computers, and I have valued your input. Sandy
Richard, when I get an upgrade from Adobe, it always has a little box and then TRY McAfee Virus Program (or words to that effect). I always make sure that the little box is UCHECKED before I start the download. I, myself, have never seen one of those "options" to add somethig on when I've had to download Direct X. BTW, if you already have the latest version of Direct X, you don't HAVE TO download it again. I believe that the latest version of Direct X is 9.0 C.
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Re: DirectX
[Re: kjos]
#993317
12/15/14 08:51 PM
12/15/14 08:51 PM
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Draclvr
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These are browser add-ons, sanford. So it depends on which browser you are using. If you are using Internet Explorer, I think the very old IE 8 is the best one you can use on XP. See if this helps... http://www.wintuts.com/Manage-Internet-Explorer-8-Add-onsIf you are using Firefox, that would be much more secure and you would go to Tools and then Add-ons. Chrome is something similar.
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Re: DirectX
[Re: kjos]
#993339
12/15/14 10:41 PM
12/15/14 10:41 PM
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Draclvr
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Yeah, Chrome makes it a pain to find add-on or extensions. Try clicking on the 3 little bars in the upper right corner. Then click on More Tools and then Extensions.
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Re: DirectX
[Re: kjos]
#993356
12/16/14 12:10 AM
12/16/14 12:10 AM
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Draclvr
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Good to know everything is something you actually want!
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