IE 6 Repair Confusion>>

[Guest]

I am trying to run the IE6 repair option. I am using Windows Second Edition. I get a error message telling me: "Internet Explorer 6 could not be repaired. Please run Set-up again to reinstall all components."

and then:

"Internet Explorer 6 cannot be repaired due to following errors.
Version 4.0.0.2926 of file SCRRUN.DLL exists, but the version needs to be
greater than 5.1.0.5010."

A search of the Knowledge base seems to suggest the Repair cannot be used in Windows 98 SE.

If not, why do I still have access to the repair option? Can someone straighten this confusion out and suggest a way to fix this problem if it is indeed fixable?

 

[PA Bear]

And this is unrelated to your WinUp loop problem?

In Win98, you can overinstall IE6:

First, close *everything* via CTRL+ALT+DEL except Windows Explorer (includes
your AV program, Scheduled Tasks, Screensaver, and going offline).
Start>Run>IE6Setup.exe. Select Minimal - Custom; Select all the parts you
use, including OE (but none you didn't originally download) and overinstall.
Should take about 2 minutes. Reboot the computer.

Now, with AV and all other running processes still closed, check in at
Windows Update for additional updates and patches you will need.
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[Guest]

And this is unrelated to your WinUp loop problem?<<

It is related, of course.

Start>Run>IE6Setup.exe.<<

My system is telling it can't find the file (or one of its components).

That said. I know I'm running IE6, and I can unistall it from the Control Panel. My system just can't seem to find the Setup file.

Any ideas?

Though my original question still stands. Should I be able to use the Repair function in Windows 98 Second Edition?

Thanks

 

[Guest]

Update:

I found the IE6set-up file by using the Find features, ran it as per your instructions, and installed all updates as per your instructions. I still cannot successfully run the "Repair Internet Explorer" program.

I get the same exact error message as before.

"Internet Explorer 6 could not be repaired. Please run Set-up again to reinstall all components."

and then:

"Internet Explorer 6 cannot be repaired due to following errors. Version 4.0.0.2926 of file SCRRUN.DLL exists, but the version needs to be greater than 5.1.0.5010."

Please advise.

 

[PA Bear]

And have you visited Windows Update since overinstalling IE6...?

SCRRUN.DLL is part of Windows Scripting. (Re)installing 5.6 Scripting
Engine should fix it:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/downloads/list/webdev.asp

Kewl, now why do you want to run IE6 Repair option, especially now?
Overinstalling, as you have done, does everything Repair does and more.
CrystalBall© tells me you're suffering from hijackware and a Repair,
Reinstall or Overinstall if IE will not help on bit:

Help with Hijackware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/Darnit.htm

CoolWebSearch Chronicles
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/cwschronicles.html

Run these tools in the following order with nothing else running in
background:

1. CWShredder (fix all found)

2. Ad-Aware (fix all found)

3. Spybot (RTFM but generally fix everything in red)

Important: You *must* seek updates for Ad-Aware, Spybot, etc., before each
and every use, even "right out of the box". But even they can't catch
everything, 24/7. When all else fails, HijackThis
(http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/files/HijackThis.exe) is the preferred
tool to use. It will help you to both identify and remove any
hijackware/spyware. **Post your files to http://forums.spywareinfo.com/ or
http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=30 for expert analysis, not here.**

[Alternate download pages for many of the above tools may be found at
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm.]

Also:

1. Download and run Stinger (http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/); then...

2. Update your virus definitions, enable Show Hidden Files
(http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2002092715262339)
and then run a full system scan in Safe Mode
(http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2001052409420406)
with nothing else running in background. Note the files identified and
removed then find the corresponding page for the file at your AV maker's
online support pages (e.g.,
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/adware.winfavorites.html)
and follow all Removal steps.

WinXP Only (WinME similar): If this scan finds anything, create a new
Restore Point then Disk Cleanup > More options > Delete all but the most
recent Restore Point.

3. Check in at Windows Update.

So How Did I Get Infected Anyway?
http://boards.cexx.org/viewtopic.php?t=957
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~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE), AH-VSOP

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