update extremely out-of-date ie.inf?

[den]

Problems with ie6 sp1, which is currently running off ie4 ie.inf! Instead
of current ie6 ie.inf there is a ie4 ie.inf with a string of associated
upgrade.infs stretching across the years - 'ie4files.inf', 'ie_extra.inf'
etc. etc.). Ideally, want clean ie6 sp1 install with the correct ie.inf.
Very much welcome advice on how to achieve this, when ie4 ie.inf is
virtually pre-historic and may need serious excavation! Very many thanks.

Denis

 

[Frank Saunders, MS-MVP]

How to Reinstall or Repair Internet Explorer and Outlook Express in Windows
XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=318378

Method 2 works on earlier versions of Windows.

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[den]

Frank - many thanks for this. My omission - use W98SE. Any info for this
would be most welcome. Thanks again - Denis

 

[Frank Saunders, MS-MVP]

As I said, Method 2 works on earlier versions of Windows.

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[den]

Frank,

Thanks for this. Wasn't sure whether that was what you meant, as W98SE not
listed under "this aticle applies to:"

Unfortunately method 2 has not resolved problem though may well have honed
in on it. Following setting REG_DWORD = 0 and attempting to re-install got
<<A previous installation has pending work requiring a reboot. You need to
restart your computer to complete the installation before running ie setup>>

Ran reboot made no difference. Ran repair/reboot made no difference.

Also <<Restore the previous Windows configeration.>> is unavailable.

Clearly a problem has arisen with a previous installation. Seem stuck
between two stools - unable to resolve problem with older version and unable
to properly install later version. Very much hope there is a resolution and
many thanks for your help.

Denis

 

[Frank Saunders, MS-MVP]

Delete Wininit.ini and try again.

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[den]

Frank, thanks. Afraid this is turning out to be a bit of a thorny one.
Tried delete Wininit.ini - no change. Tried rename to Wininit.nin - no
change. Have also deleted temp and temporary internet files. Hopefully, we
are beginning to narrow the problem down. Thanks again for your help.

Denis

 

[Frank Saunders, MS-MVP]

I'm out of ideas.

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[den]

Frank, Can't win them all - Many thanks for your help - Denis