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    How can i uninstall internet explorer?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Redorblue89, May 8, 2009.

  1. Redorblue89

    Redorblue89 Notebook Guru

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    Whenever i open it up i can't click on anything, this windows sound just plays whenever i click anywhere in the window. then i have to go into task manager to close it.

    What could be the problem, it's very strange. I figured i'd just uninstall IE then download the latest version but I can't find it in the uninstall program list.
    WHat should i do?
     
    Redorblue89, May 8, 2009
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    nacr05 Extreme Overclocker

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    I dont believe you can uninstall it. Its part of the OS. However you can upgrade it to IE 8.
     
    nacr05, May 8, 2009
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    You can always remove it using the Add/Remove Windows Features tool, although it's pointless as it basically just deletes the shortcuts. IE is an integral part of many Windows tools, so it cannot be removed. Just run the newest version's installer to reinstall, no need for an uninstall.
     
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  4. Redorblue89

    Redorblue89 Notebook Guru

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    I tried downloading the latest version, it didn't work, it just said a newer version is already installed and wouldn't let me continue the install. What else can I do???
     
    Redorblue89, May 9, 2009
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    jackluo923 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Which version did you download?
     
    jackluo923, May 9, 2009
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  6. Matt is Pro

    Matt is Pro I'm a PC, so?

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    Try running Windows Update. If you don't have IE8, WU should pick it up.
     
    Matt is Pro, May 9, 2009
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    bjcadstuff Notebook Consultant

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    On my old XP laptop I got so frustrated with IE because it picked up spyware and uncontrolled popups, that I decided to just uninstall it and run Mozilla exclusively. I couldn't uninstall it so I found the .exe file that the shortcut points to and erased it. Next thing I know Windows goes on the net, finds it, downloads it, and REINSTALLS IT! I gave up and just ignored it the best I could.

    It finally took MS's spyware removal tools to kill the spyware. Adaware and Spybot couldn't do it. (This was about 4 years ago.)
     
    bjcadstuff, May 9, 2009
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    Rob41 Team Pirate Control

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    Sometimes I think Microsoft should change their name to the "We Say So" corp. :D
     
    Rob41, May 10, 2009
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    Redorblue89 Notebook Guru

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    I uninstalled the IE8 update through the vista uninstall updates control panel. Restarted, downloaded IE8 off the net and then installed it. After the installation when it auto started IE it worked, after I closed IE and tried opening it again the same thing happened, that windows key sound is played every time i try and click anywhere on the page.

    Any other advice, its really annoying!
     
    Redorblue89, May 10, 2009
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