somehow i am running internet explorer 7 and getting lots of probs how can i go back to using previous version

Question

i had downloaded ie7 some time ago then decided i didnt want it and changed back to previous version now find i have it back and dont know how that happened or remember how to delete ie7 and get previous ie version back can u help

you asked what probs im getting
lots of ads appearing all the time despite having full avg and full macafee software running and pop ups turned off in ie

Answer 1

You only need to do a search on here to see how many people are having problems with IE7. The best thing to do is download Mozilla Firefox available from http://www.mozilla.com/ Its faster, more user friendly, easily customisable to suit your needs and no problems.

Answer 2

Use the Add/Remove programs panel to remove it. If that does not work, you need to do a system restore back to a time before IE7. I would suggest you use FireFox instead, it has all the IE7 features and more. You can also download a extension called IE Tab that will make Firefox behave like IE.

Answer 3

Many times problems with IE7 can be fixed by properly preparing before the installation, or sometimes after.
Toolbars, like Yahoo, Google, MSN, etc can be an issue.
Remove them all, then reinstall the ones you want.
That solves many issues.
You can also click the third box at the bottom right and disable the addons one at a time until you figure out which one is causing issues.
You can also customize IE7 somewhat using the tweaks at http://enhanceie.com
Failing that, go to Control Panel, add/remove programs and uninstall Windows Internet Explorer 7.
That should restore IE6.

Answer 4

Add /remove programs in control panel is the place to start, ensure there is a tick in the box at the top to show updates, then scroll right down until you come to "windows internet explorer 7", hit delete and you will be back with IE 6.

I would suggest that you consider your problems though, they are not problems of IE 7.

You might want to consider trying another browser even

Answer 5

Uninstall it (control panel/add remove programs)?

I am having problems with the new IE too... every time I open a new browser, or a link opens a new browser, it tells me the connection has been lost.

Also I dont find the nw interface as intuitive but it aint all that bad once you get used to it...

Answer 6

ok - 1st off attempt scanning for undercover agent ware / viruses with a diverse application - grab a demo, MS Defender as an example, inspite of the present definitions does no longer %. up on some issues that the free version of SUPERAntiSpyware did. once you're particular theres no longer some thing nasty operating verify to work out if all of your hardware is real configured. precise click "my pc", opt for houses, opt for the hardware tab, click "gadget manager". Scroll down the record searching for any more beneficial timber with a yellow triangle with an exclamation mark in them. you'll observe one if its there - if there isnt then all is wisely. next area of do is run all the obtainable MS updates, improve IE if theres an improve obtainable - you'll likely could opt for the custom enhancements for that - and finally - ascertain you're operating the present variations of all of your plugins, Quicktime, Flash, and so on and so on.... Then acquire firefox :-)

Answer 7

funny you should ask!. i've just had exaclty the same prob!.
i got a pop up tellin me that updates for my internet explorer were ready so i clicked on accept.
when it finally finished i didnt recognise my screen so like other answers on here i went into control panel & change/remove programmes & deleted it.
it went straight back to the old explorer that we all know & love. he he

Answer 8

I had the exact same problems, all you have to do is go to add/ remove programs and uninstall it. I also suggest using Mozilla FireFox. It is much better and more secure. Here is a link http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/

Answer 9

go to control panel add remove and remove Internet ex 7 and it will put you back on 6

Answer 10

yea i hate da new 1.go 2 start at da bottom left on da screen,den control panel,add or remove programs,fine internet explorer 7,click on it den chose remove or uninstall