IE 6 has disappeared!!!

[Stan]

Anyone had a problem where ie just disappears from the
computer? I updated my firewall software (ZoneAlarm) and
it seems to have wiped ie 6 from the computer!!! Ive tried
downloading the ie6 setup to regain the program, got the
"Software hasn't passed XP Logo Testing...." error, so
sorted the Hotfix that caused that problem, but the
download still stops at 84% installed!!! Getting really
frustrated cos goin round in circles trying to deal with
errors!!!! HEEEELLLLPPPP!!!!!
Thanks

 

[H Leboeuf]

The Software You Are Installing Has Not Passed Windows Logo Testing...
Error Message When You Try to Install Internet Explorer 6 SP1
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=828031 ( XP )
When you try to install an update (such as a service pack),
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=822798 ( W2000/XP/W2003 )
http://www.jsiinc.com/SUBN/tip6500/rh6571.htm ( Additional resource. )

When you say, IE disappears, does it close?

If so check these.

I.E. closes, 3 possible reasons.

Internet Explorer Quits When You Visit a Web Page That Uses an XSL Transform
and Window.name Property
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=811812

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Java issue?

Tools/internet options/advanced/Microsoft VM
....only tick the JIT compiler box and leave the Java boxes un checked
(default)

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Parasite?
IE 6.

Try this: Tools > Internet Options > Advanced > Browsing
Uncheck the Enable 3rd party browser extensions

If this clears your problem then find out who the malware is.

Dealing with Unwanted Spyware, Parasites, Toolbars and Search Engines
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm

p.s Reset the 3rd party browser setting.

 

[Guest]

IE doesnt disappear, its been taken off the entire
computer! Clicked on the desktop icon, got error message
"Cannot locate file iexplorer.exe

 

[H Leboeuf]

The executable for IE is iexplore.exe and not iexploreR.exe

If you can find a reference to iexploreR.exe on your computer it means that
you have been hacked by a parasite.

Follow the instructions below.