IE6...GONE!

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Mark

Little help here! When I try to open IE6 I get an error
message more or less stating that it not there, the
shortcuts and taskbar icons are there etc,but no IE6. I
tried to d/l program from MS but the message says I already
have a working program...I DON'T!! I know some people will
say just get another browser(Mozilla,Opera,etc. I did)but
not having IE6 working properly seems to have had a
negative effect on e mail thru MSN and Yahoo etc.
So, my ? is, how can I d/l IE6 and get things back to "normal"?
I should also state that the reason IE6 was "removed" was
that there was a nasty browser takeover whenever you logged
on, straight to porn sites! Again, any help will do,tia, Mark
 
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Michael Solomon \(MS-MVP Windows Shell/User\)

First, be sure your antivirus software has the latest definitions and run a
virus scan.

Second, download, install and run Ad Aware:
www.lavasoftusa.com

If this is a relatively recent issue, you might try using System Restore to
take you back to a time when this worked properly. Start\All
Programs\Accessories\System Tools\System Restore. If that doesn't resolve
it, try the information below.

The following assumes you have an actual XP CD as opposed to a restore CD or
restore partition supplied by your PC manufacturer.

Go to Start, type sfc /scannow in the run box and press enter. Note, there
is a space between sfc and the forward slash. You will be asked for your XP
CD. Be aware, upon inserting the CD the XP setup screen may appear, this is
not a part of sfc /scannow, rather it is being invoked by autorun. Simply
minimize the screen and allow sfc to continue.

If the above fails to resolve the issue, try a repair install as follows:

Be sure you are well backed up in case there is a problem from which you are
unable to recover. NOTE, while a repair install should leave your data
files intact, if something goes wrong during the repair install, you may be
forced to start over and do a clean install of XP. If you don't have your
data backed up, you would lose your data should that eventuality occur.

Assuming your system is set to boot from the CD-ROM drive, boot with the XP
CD in the drive. If it isn't or you are not sure, you need to enter the
system's BIOS. When you boot the system, the first screen usually has
instructions that if you wish to enter setup press a specific key, when you
see that, do so. Then you will have to navigate to the boot sequence, if
the CD-ROM drive is not first line, set it first in the boot sequence. Save
your settings and exit with the XP CD in the drive. The system will reboot.

Boot from the CD. If your system is set to be able to boot from the CD, it
should detect the disk and give a brief message, during the boot up, if you
wish to boot from the CD press any key.

Once you have pressed a key, setup should begin. You will see a reference
asking if you need to load special drivers and another notice that if you
wish to begin the ASR (Automatic Recovery Console) depress F2. Just let
setup run past all of that. It will continue to load files and drivers.

Then it will bring you to a screen. Eventually, you will come to a screen
with the option to (1) setup Windows or (2) Repair Windows Installation
using the Recovery console.

The first option, to setup Windows is the one you want and requires you to
press enter. When asked, press F8 to accept the end user agreement. Setup
will then search for previous versions of Windows. Upon finding your
version, it will ask if you wish to Repair your current installation or
install fresh. Press R, that will run a repair installation. From there
on, follow the screens.
 
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HillBillyBuddhist

Mark said:
Little help here! When I try to open IE6 I get an error
message more or less stating that it not there,

Again, any help will do,tia, Mark

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q318378

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I'm not an MVP a VIP nor do I have ESP.
I was just trying to help.
Please use your own best judgment before implementing any suggestions or
advice herein.
No warranty is expressed or implied.
Your mileage may vary.
See store for details. :)

Remove shoes to E-mail.
 
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Frank Saunders, MS-MVP

Mark said:
Little help here! When I try to open IE6 I get an error
message more or less stating that it not there, the
shortcuts and taskbar icons are there etc,but no IE6. I
tried to d/l program from MS but the message says I already
have a working program...I DON'T!! I know some people will
say just get another browser(Mozilla,Opera,etc. I did)but
not having IE6 working properly seems to have had a
negative effect on e mail thru MSN and Yahoo etc.
So, my ? is, how can I d/l IE6 and get things back to "normal"?
I should also state that the reason IE6 was "removed" was
that there was a nasty browser takeover whenever you logged
on, straight to porn sites! Again, any help will do,tia, Mark

From http://www.fjsmjs.com/OE/nolinks.htm

Open Windows Explorer.
Go to Tools | Folder Options | File Types.
Scroll down to URL:HyperText Transfer Protocol and select it.
Click Edit or Advanced, depending on your Windows version.
Select 'open'.
Click Edit.

"Application used to perform this action" should read:

"C:\PROGRAM FILES\INTERNET EXPLORER\iexplore.exe" -nohome
(Check the path to iexplore.exe to make sure that is correct and use the
double quotes.)

DDE should be checked and in the boxes below it you should have:

#1:
"%1",,-1,0,,,,
#2
IExplore
#3 (blank)

#4
WWW_OpenURL

URL:HyperText Transfer Protocol with Privacy should be the same.

Sometimes it is necessary to uncheck Use DDE.

If that doesn't fix it, go to Start | Run and type

regsvr32 urlmon.dll

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Frank Saunders, MS-MVP, IE/OE
Please respond in Newsgroup. Do not send email
http://www.fjsmjs.com
Protect your PC
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/
 

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