Windows update error: IE8 will not open.

Hi All.

My dad started installing updates on his laptop, but decided he couldn't wait for them to install. So, he power the machine down, mid update. After I managed to get it to boot into Windows, I found the only programs that didn't work were Microsoft Security Essentials and Internet Explorer 8. Apparently, those two were being updating when he suddenly powered it off. I managed to MSE working, but IE8 won't open at all. I think it was being updated to IE9 when the power was cut.

I went into installed updates, and the IE9 update is installed. But, if you look at the picture I attached, the IE8 icon is still on the task bar. When I tried to uninstall the IE9 update, it fails(see attached picture).

Is there anything else I can do? My dad hates IE9, so restoring IE8 would be best. But, if all else fails, IE9 will do.

 

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I would try going here Internet Explorer downloads - Microsoft Windows and DL IE9 and IE8, then install 9, Once you get 9 working run the installer for 8 and it should roll back. Gotta keep dad happy!

 

Thanks JOSEA

I downloaded and tried to install IE9, and it starts to install, but then closes without an error code.

I'll try running the IE8 installer tomorrow. He's running Windows 7 Pro X64(Vostro 3750).

I greatly appreciate your help

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