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| 872753 | 2010-04-04 08:39:00 | Hi The version of Google Earth that I was using has disappeared off my computer (I don't remember doing that) so I've downloaded their latest installer and it seems to want to also install Chrome whether I want it of not (so I aborted the installation)! Is this correct? Is there a way round it 'cos I'm perfectly happy with Firefox. Thanks |
tuiruru (12277) | ||
| 872754 | 2010-04-04 08:46:00 | I don't know if you can stop it installing Chrome I just went into Ccleaner after and deleted chrome once GE was fully installed and GE still works fine. In fact I have just written a small guide for the caving community on how to convert Google Earth co-ordinates to New Zealand map grids for use with GPS and mapping software | gary67 (56) | ||
| 872755 | 2010-04-04 09:08:00 | If its got a custom install, select it | Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 872756 | 2010-04-04 09:38:00 | That's what Google does, it loves installing crap you don't want. You might as well just use Google Maps and not have to install anything |
Agent_24 (57) | ||
| 872757 | 2010-04-04 10:37:00 | Thanks Gary I'll try that @speedy - that's my point mate - there's no custom install - it just goes ahead and does it, so Agent 24 is right you have to download stuff you dont want - pretty high handed I reckon. |
tuiruru (12277) | ||
| 872758 | 2010-04-04 21:46:00 | Yes it's damn annoying, but we use GE here a lot when looking for surface features of areas of bushland to help pinpoint caves as mapping software is just that a paper map on screen whereas GE is actual imagery from above. As I said I just un install chrome after and run Ccleaner to get rid of the dregs | gary67 (56) | ||
| 872759 | 2010-04-04 22:44:00 | Thought I'd have a look - went to download Google Earth - and look what you can unselect (www.imagef1.net.nz) AND I didn't even have my glasses on to see that :D | wainuitech (129) | ||
| 872760 | 2010-04-04 22:45:00 | How did I miss that must be time for a new eye test | gary67 (56) | ||
| 872761 | 2010-04-04 23:39:00 | Yep - that bit is so in your face that you miss it! Bad graphic design?? | tuiruru (12277) | ||
| 872762 | 2010-04-04 23:52:00 | I wouldn't say bad graphic design, I would say clever non in your face ( they want you to download chrome) - The fact that I highlighted it makes it obvious, but look at the page without that highlight, Chrome is already ticked - and what draws your attention ? The bold Agree and download Button. Thats like most software - if it has a custom or advanced button you should use that to install, "usually" you find all the crap you can untick that they want you to install under recommended. |
wainuitech (129) | ||
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