If I don't use IE and I don't use Windows Media Player would it be advised to install a "N" version? Currently running Windows 7 ultimate with a modded bios/activated and working perfectly.
Well if you don't you use it and it doesn't bother you, just remove the shortcuts, and use alternative software. If you completely want it removed from your system (without any trace), then go to the N version.
You can simply disable / remove them both via Windows features in Control Panel - Programs. Anything that might be tied to them retains what it needs to function.
on a side note a few websites I use will only run in IE any addon or something I can use for firefox that will make it think it's ie. Or can someone suggest a better browser
There are LOTS of programs that rely on the IE engine and/or the media functions of WMP. Why are you even CONSIDERING going from the regular version to the crippled N version?
N has No Media Player. That said... the N series is just going to be a constant pain in your balls. You'll have to find special keys, they'll probably have a higher chance to be blacklisted, etc. Don't waste your time on it.
Why don't u just turn off the features u don't want.. anything like, WMP, IE, Media Centre, gadgets, games, search indexing, etc..
Yea, what freeman said, you can completely remove these programs using the Turn Off Windows Features. There is is no need to install the N Version dude. You will probably have issues later on if you do + If you change your mind with WMP or something you can always turn them back on and use them like normal
Could you not just take them out with nLite or something yourself? I just do as Freeman and Sam said; use Turn Off Windows Features.
I think you can but I cannot say anything for sure because I have never used anything like nLite or vLite or anything like that.
yeah just turned them both off via windows features easy enough 2 reboots and I am IE/WMP free windows update is showing up just fine.
This is true This is wrong This is true Yes it exists but it was canceled.I advise against using it.Use N instead Personally i have used N and very happy with it.Playing WMP embedded media still works with Firefox+WMP Plugin and using IE features still works with Firefox+IE Tab(actually i use Coral IE Tab since it allows adblocking) There are few odd exceptions but nothing major imo
How did you activate this version? Do you have a legal Retail key? Did you buy it? or do you have an MSDN account? unless of course you have a frankenbuild monster... ?! Thanks!