How to uninstall IE 7, re install IE 6??

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I recently installed IE 7 beta and want to go back to IE 6. If I try to
download IE 6, I get a message saying that a new version of Internet Explorer
already exists on my computer and the download stops. If I uninstall IE 7
first, then I won't have a browser to get to the Microsoft website to
download IE 6. Any suggestions?
 
jim schreef:
I recently installed IE 7 beta and want to go back to IE 6. If I try to
download IE 6, I get a message saying that a new version of Internet Explorer
already exists on my computer and the download stops. If I uninstall IE 7
first, then I won't have a browser to get to the Microsoft website to
download IE 6. Any suggestions?
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If you uninstall IE7 you will get IE6 back immediately.
 
Each update of IE 7 requires you to uninstall it first which puts you back
to IE 6 automatically.

Frank
 
Uninstalling IE7 Beta2 restores IE6 SP1.

Before proceeding, please read! =>
http://msmvps.com/blogs/spywaresucks/archive/2006/03/21/87123.aspx

1. First try uninstalling via Add/Remove Programs. (Tip: Make sure Show
Updates box is checked.)

If IE7 isn't found there, try the following which is based on the notes of
MVP Sandi Hardmeier:

2. Run the commandline

%windir%\$NtUninstallie7bet2$\spuninst\spuninst.exe (IE7 Beta2)

%windir%\$NtUninstallie7bet2p$\spuninst\spuninst.exe (IE7 Beta2 Preview)

Replace %windir% (above) with the path to your Windows folder, most often
'C:\Windows'. Make sure Show Hidden File and Folders is enabled via Control
Panel > Folder Options.

or

3. Go to the key

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer

Right click on Internet Explorer > New String Value > Name that value
InstalledByUser (the value of the new String should be your User Account
name) > Uninstall IE7 via Add/Remove Programs.

Some software (for example CCleaner) deletes uninstaller directories such as
$NtUninstallie7bet2$ (or $NtUninstallie7bet2p$, for IE& Beta2 Preview). If
the $NtUninstallie7bet2$ folder is empty, or has been deleted completely,
whether by third party software or manually to preserve disk space, you will
*not* be able to remove the Beta 2 Preview via Add/Remove Programs or the
commandline. If running System Restore does not resolve the situation for
you, then your only choice is to stay with the Preview, or format your PC
and install Windows anew. You will not be able to install any future builds
of IE7 while Beta 2 Preview is installed, nor will you be able to run a
Repair Install of XP.

Beta testers of IE7 Public Preview are asked to post their comments &
questions to microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general newsgroup.

On the web:
http://www.microsoft.com/communitie...?dg=microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general

In your newsreader:
news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general
 
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