IE: reinstall

[glfaa]

From some weeks IE 6 is not working on my PC.
I use XP SP2.

How can I reinstall IE6 ?

Now I am using Mozilla (because IE is not working...); and it is not
possible to use Microsoft Update, because it wants IE !

Help!

 

[PA Bear]

If the problem is being caused by hijackware, reinstalling IE won't help:
Windows is what's infected, not IE.

Checking for/Help with Hijackware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/archive/tshoot.html
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
http://defendingyourmachine.blogspot.com/

When all else fails, HijackThis v1.99.1
(http://aumha.net/downloads/hijackthis.zip) is the preferred tool to use.
It will help you to both identify and remove any hijackware/spyware. **Post
your log to http://forums.spywareinfo.com/,
http://castlecops.com/forum67.html or http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30
for expert analysis, not here.**

 

[Guest]

When I started using firefox, I manually deleted several IE files, trying to
uninstall.
Dumb, now I know.
Now my active desktop is affected, as is the preview feature of the slideshow.

Should I reinstall IE?

please advise, thanks

 

[Jan Il]

Hi ie reinstall?

You don't mention the version of Windows you are using, which does make a
difference in how things can be done and their effect on your system.

First, if you have Windows ME or XP, I suggest you try doing a Restore to a
date prior to your deleting the IE files and see if that will help. If this
is not possible, then you will likely need to 'Repair' your IE using the
instructions below that apply to your version of Windows.

If you have XP -

How to reinstall or repair Internet Explorer and Outlook Express in Windows
XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;318378

If you have Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000
How to Repair Internet Explorer 6 Using the Repair Tool
http://support.earthlink.net/mu/1/psc/img/walkthroughs/windows_9x_nt/browsers/ie_6.0/8458.psc.html

Windows 2000 step by step repair instructions:
http://www.windowsreinstall.com/install/win2k/repairw2k/page1.htm

How to perform an "in place upgrade" or system repair. - 2000
http://www.techspot.com/vb/showthread.php?threadid=8356

Difference between Manual and Fast repair - 2000
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=238359
You will need to uninstall any post IE6-SP1 Win2K SPs before you
uninstall/reinstall IE. You will also have to go to the Windows Update and
reinstall all the necessary updates after the reinstall.


Hope this helps.

Jan
MS MVP - IE [DTS/AumHa]
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