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So, what did you click on to get here?

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So, what did you click on to get here?

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As most of us have realized and figured out there are several ways of getting to your favorite destination.

Many out there use their Web Browser of choice, whether it be IE, FF, Opera or one of several others that are available. Lately I've seen people tout the virtues of SeaMonkey. Then there are those that use SDC and just click Web Browser on the left hand side and even some that click WinCustomize and use its browser. Needless to say we all get to our final destination. ;) 

Now the WC Browser was pointed out as one of the benefits when you subscriber to WC, you wouldn't see any ads. Funny, the SDC Brower provides the same feature.  :NOTSURE: 

When I first started coming here I was using IE, then when I got a WC subscription I switched to it's browser. For me the key was the ease of downloading that won me over. A few clicks, the skin was downloaded and installed. Well dummy me just found out again that that feature is available in using SDC. Hmmm. I do believe we have some duplication going on here. For the last couple of days I have been getting here using SDC.

They all work but for me the ease of downloading and getting the skin installed quickly is what it's all about. :HOT: 

So, just how do you get hear? Why did you choose that path? Have you tried all the paths?

Then a question for WC/Stardock, which is the recommended, best way or how you thought people would get here.  ;) 
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Reply #26 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I prefer IE7 but there are a lot of good browsers out there which are worth trying. The only one that I have not tried but have heard is a bit problematic is Safari
Reply #27 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I just gravitate to Opera, but I can't upload my wallpapers to WC with it... so I revert to FireFox for that.

I use the WC Browser for the easy search/install feature and SDC for updating the software. Each app has its strengths.

I only use IE6(32-bit)for MS Live Update and other sites that require it.

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Reply #28 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I use FF :)
Reply #29 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Because of my multiple personalities ;p I'm all over the place. I use FF,SDC,WC and IE depending on what I'm doing at the moment or I just click an Icon on my OD.
Reply #30 from WinCustomize Forums Top
The Fox of Fire!
Reply #31 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I appreciate all the replies folks. ;) 

Was looking for a few more "why" responses to see if there were reasons for your choices. I'm sure as with most things that we do, if it works than no other reason is needed.  ;) 
Reply #32 from WinCustomize Forums Top
IE7 wont allow me to log in my account here...

FF works well, is tabbed, tons of plugins for Itunes, weather, IRC, etc..and I can log in to WC..


Wc Browser as well as SDC are too big and bulky for my daily use...
Reply #33 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Why do I use IE7 and not the other browsers? I think everybodies experiences are different and that governs their choice. Personally, I chose IE7 after trying several other browsers because it was the most responsive and stable. The look of IE7 is poor though. Microsoft really need to get their act together when it comes to the 'look' of their programs and if they don't have the suitable expertize 'on site' then they should have turned to some of our guys and given them a nice little juicy contact to come up with something more pleasing to the eye. This is where Firefox beats IE7. It's better looking although it still could have improvements. I loved the look of Firefox but I found it slower and the memory useage spikes began to piss me off. I hope they are going to finally fix this in 3.0 and then I will seriously look at Firefox again. Security is another area that I considered seriously. Some people say that Firefox is more secure and point to all the IE security issues but if they look carefully Firefox has had it's own share of issues too. Just my two cents worth  :D