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Question

I want to download IE 6.0. I assume that I have 7.0. I tried to remove it but could not find it on the add/remove list. I went to microsoft and looked at uninstall instructions and it did not help. Before my IE was not working, I kept clicking and nothing popped up. (I use mozilla mostly but some sites I need IE) It was then I decided to uninstall and reinstall but could not uninstall because I could not find it. What I did was I right clicked IE and delelted it so that it would go into the recyling bin, then I went into the recyling bin and permanently deleted it there, hoping it would work. Then I tried to download IE 6.0 and it said it could not continue set up because a newer version of IE was detected, but I couldnt even find it!! I tried tech support for my computer, they didnt help. I went to microsoft, but am not paying $99 just to email them my issue. What can I do. All I want it IE 6.0, and to be able to use it. Please help me!

Thanks in advance! :-(

Answer 1

First check to see which version you are running. In IE go to Help, About Internet Explorer. If it says version 6 then you are fine. If it says Version 7 go to Control Panel, Add/Remove Programs and look for Internet Explorer. If it is there delete it and reboot. You should automatically rollback to IE6.

Since you have been trying to delete things, you should run a SFC afterwards. Instructions below.

First update and scan your computer with your security products such as antivirus and antispyware applications. If you computer comes up clean after running your resident security products, you may want to consider running a System File Checker (SFC). This can be run in Safe Mode should you prefer. To get into Safe Mode either hold down or tap the F8 key repeatedly while the computer is starting up. To run SFC, close all applications such as Office, Messenger, Email, etc, and go to:

- Start
- Run
- Type in sfc /scannow (include the space before the " / ")

What SFC does is that it attempts to fix or replace critical operating system files. Sometimes this can be done without the installation disk, however it may prompt you for the appropriate operating system installation disk. If that is the case, then you know that you definitely have file corruption or something missing. Insert the disk if prompted. Also you should run SFC using the Administrator account.

Don't surf, play games or do anything while SFC runs. After it is completed, reboot your computer.

One of the major culprits in missing or corrupt operating system files is running a registry cleaner or optimizer. They can flag important shared files for deletion or cleanup. Another cause is malware.

NOTE: Before running any registry cleaner or editing the registry, always ensure you back it up first. If the registry cleaner you are using doesn't have that function, you can do it manually. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322756

Answer 2

Welcome to Microsoft Upgrade Lock-In(tm). You would not be able to uninstall IE as so many other things depend on it, like file browsing. MS won't let you downgrade. You may have to wipe and reinstall from the original XP disk.

Alternatively, try Opera, it sometimes works where Firefox doesn't (this is not the fault of the browser, it's because of MS's non-standard implementation of HTML and ActiveX and such).

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Answer 4

If you have windows xp installed, down load and install IE7, then after you restart your computer go to add remove and UN install it you will end up with IE6. Good luck.

Answer 5

If its Vista, then you cant. If its XP and you had IE6 before, then the option to remove it should be there.

Answer 6

Well i am sorry to tell you this but unless you have a friend who a professional in internet you have it pernemently