Hi momof4,
To reinstall IE:
Copy and paste the following line to the Start > Run prompt, it will
try to reinstall IE and the routine will need the XP CD.
rundll32.exe advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection %systemroot%\inf\ie.inf
Alternatively, the routine will ask for diverse files, go to a command
prompt (Start > Run > cmd) and type
dir name_of_file_needed /s (Example dir iesinfo5.ins /s)
This will tell you the location of the file, browse to that path and
click retry.
You will have to do this for 5 or 6 files, which can be bothersome.
But it can also be reinstalled without the CD.
Or:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;318378
318378 - How to Reinstall or Repair Internet Explorer and Outlook
Express in Windows XP
This article describes how to reinstall or repair Internet Explorer 6
and Outlook Express 6 in Windows XP. You may have to do this if you
are having problems with Internet Explorer or Outlook Express because
of damaged files or missing registration...
Good luck
Hope this helpsOn Thu, 4 Mar 2004 10:11:05 -0800, momof4