IE6-IE8 problem

Carried out a "repair" to windows xp at the weekend and had problems with both BTNetprotect Plus (simple uninstall\reinstall sorted this), and BT Yahoo Online showing IE6 ( which I expected ). I thought using the download on the BT website would sort it but, no. Three hours later it was still "downloading updates for IE8". BT Yahoo Browser not showing in Add\Remove programs, the automatic uninstaller "not finding it", even phoned the Indian help desk, (boy am I sorry for renewing my contract last month). Server problems, BT Yahoo insecure? get another browser. How can they say these things, do BT ever mystery shop their helpline? Can any body help and could this help in getting out of contract early, been happy for nearly three years with them, but one phone call can change the world.

Don't use BT Yahoo Browser. It's bloated, unstable and just an advert for BT.
If you must use IE then use the vanilla version, better yet use Firefox/Chrome.
Also, I wouldn't use BTNetprotect Plus as there is too many issues with it. Try some 3rd party security like Comodo, much more advanced and is free.
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