>Exactly!
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>That's why I find it an insult to my intelligence (and that of the programming community) that Microsoft explicitly states in the article that IE needs to be installed. There was no need for the statement, albeit other controversial issues concerning IE.
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>They must really think were stupid.
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>>All that happens if you don't install the browser is that the icon doesn't appear. The needed DLLS and ActiveX controls still exist on the users PC.


I disagree with this as being an insult. So, we need some DLLS and OCXs. Big deal. Your installation program will include them and install them if needed.