IE6 Setup

[Polecat]

I see a lot of threads complaining about trying to install IE6 and getting
the message that it won't because "a newer version already exists on the
machine." I too believe my IE6 has become corrupted and needs a fresh
install to my Win2000XP pro system.

Surely there must be someone out there with enough MS savvy to share what
kind of registry entry change one can make to circumvent this ridiculous
hangup. Help!

 

[Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE/WM]

I see a lot of threads complaining about trying to install IE6 and getting
the message that it won't because "a newer version already exists on the
machine." I too believe my IE6 has become corrupted and needs a fresh
install to my Win2000XP pro system.

Surely there must be someone out there with enough MS savvy to share what
kind of registry entry change one can make to circumvent this ridiculous
hangup. Help!

How to Reinstall or Repair Internet Explorer and Outlook Express in Windows
XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=318378
Make sure your anti-virus is turned off.
The section
"Windows XP and Windows XP SP1: Edit the registry and install Internet
Explorer 6"
works on earlier versions of Windows.

 

[PA Bear]

See replies to your original thread here.