Can't uninstall Internet Explorer

[Robert H.]

I've tried to uninstall IE 6.0 from my XP Home but it still lingers.
I used Control Panel and uninstalled Internet Explorer. It initially
'seemed' to remove IE.
I have an html document on my Desktop and when clicked on it opens IE! It's
still installed, so I tried using the Add/Remove Windows Components but it
still remains. No sign of IE Icons on Desktop or in Startup but files remain
in the Program Files folder.

Any suggestions?
Thx
R

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi Robert,

IE is an integrated part of WindowsXP - you cannot actually remove it. The
option under Add & Remove is only there to hide it for those who do not wish
see it.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
Windows isn't rocket science! That's my other hobby!

Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone

 

[Robert H.]

Thanks Rick.
I'm reviewing KB#318378 to maybe consider a reinstall of IE and/or XP. I've
done a 'scannow' and all's okay.
The problem is mainly with with one internet slot game program (at
Neopets.com) that causes IE to Close and sometimes BSOD.
Should I continue with a reinstall or is it most likely a 'game
incompatibility' (driver or something else) with IE?

Thx
R
PS Merry Xmas!

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi,

Try reinstalling IE, just locate the ie.inf file under C:\Windows,
right-click it and choose install. Also, make sure you have the java engine
properly installed.

For the Microsoft versions:
http://java-virtual-machine.net/download.html

For the Sun version:
http://java.sun.com/getjava/index.html

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
Windows isn't rocket science! That's my other hobby!

Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone