reinstall IE7

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Vic Baron

Could have tacked this on to the other thread but JIC the question might
help someone else.

After reading the KB and Michael Steven's article I may not need a repair
install after all. Other than IE7 everything 'seems' to be working.

I tried the "reset" method of repairing IE7 and didn't work.

How can I reinstall? If I uninstall IE7 can I still get to Windows Update
or would I have to install another browser?

Been browsing a lot of articles but they all seem to reference a repair
install

Thanx again for the help -
 
Maybe I solved my problem myself - found the download site for IE7 and
downloaded the installer. When I get home I'll try uninstalling IE7 and
reinstalling using the installer. Since my internet connection works fine I
shouldn't have a problem. If this saves me a repair install I'll be a happy
camper.

Vic
 
Maybe I solved my problem myself - found the download site for IE7 and
downloaded the installer. When I get home I'll try uninstalling IE7 and
reinstalling using the installer. Since my internet connection works fineI
shouldn't have a problem. If this saves me a repair install I'll be a happy
camper.

Vic


Could have tacked this on to the other thread but JIC the question might
help someone else.
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After reading the KB and Michael  Steven's article I may not need a repair
install after all. Other than IE7 everything 'seems' to be working.
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I tried the "reset" method of repairing IE7 and didn't work.
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How can I reinstall?  If I uninstall IE7 can I still get to Windows Update
or would I have to install another browser?
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Been browsing a lot of articles but they all seem to reference a repair
install
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Thanx again for the help -
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You need to note that if you have installed Service Pack 3 after
having IE 7 installed, you will not be allowed to uninstall IE7.
 
Do you have SP3 Installed?
<Q>
Internet Explorer:
"If you have installed Windows Internet Explorer® 7 or a beta version of
Internet Explorer 8, and then install Windows XP SP3, you cannot uninstall
Internet Explorer. To avoid this, ensure Internet Explorer 7 or a beta
version of Internet Explorer 8 is not installed before installing Windows XP
SP3. If you have already encountered this issue, uninstall Windows XP SP3,
uninstall Internet Explorer, and then reinstall Windows XP SP3."
</Q>
Attention MS! Uninstalling IE7 after SP3 beeing installed results in IE6
SP2!
http://forums.microsoft.com/TechNet/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=3127973&SiteID=17
How to uninstall Internet Explorer 7
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927177
<Q>
Method 2: Use Spuninst.exe to uninstall Internet Explorer 7
Step 1: Make hidden files and hidden folders visible
a. Click Start, and then click My Documents.
b. On the Tools menu, click Folder Options.
c. Click the View tab.
d. In the Advanced settings list, under Hidden files and folders, click
Show hidden files and folders, and then click OK.

Back to the top
Step 2: Run Spuninst.exe to uninstall Internet Explorer 7
a. Click Start, and then click Run.
b. In the Open box, type %windir%\ie7\spuninst\spuninst.exe, and then click
OK.
c. Follow the wizard instructions to uninstall Internet Explorer 7.
After you uninstall Internet Explorer 7, double-click the Internet Explorer
icon to verify that Internet Explorer 6 is restored.
</Q>
HTH,
nass
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http://www.nasstec.co.uk

Vic Baron said:
Maybe I solved my problem myself - found the download site for IE7 and
downloaded the installer. When I get home I'll try uninstalling IE7 and
reinstalling using the installer. Since my internet connection works fine I
shouldn't have a problem. If this saves me a repair install I'll be a happy
camper.

Vic
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Grumble...grumble..... of COURSE I have sp3 installed! :) ok. no big deal -
uninstall SP3 - uninstall IE7 - install ie7 - install sp3.

Piece o' cake!

famous last words :)

Thanx I had NOT seen that.



nass said:
Do you have SP3 Installed?
<Q>
Internet Explorer:
"If you have installed Windows Internet Explorer® 7 or a beta version of
Internet Explorer 8, and then install Windows XP SP3, you cannot uninstall
Internet Explorer. To avoid this, ensure Internet Explorer 7 or a beta
version of Internet Explorer 8 is not installed before installing Windows
XP
SP3. If you have already encountered this issue, uninstall Windows XP SP3,
uninstall Internet Explorer, and then reinstall Windows XP SP3."
</Q>
Attention MS! Uninstalling IE7 after SP3 beeing installed results in IE6
SP2!
http://forums.microsoft.com/TechNet/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=3127973&SiteID=17
How to uninstall Internet Explorer 7
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927177
<Q>
Method 2: Use Spuninst.exe to uninstall Internet Explorer 7
Step 1: Make hidden files and hidden folders visible
a. Click Start, and then click My Documents.
b. On the Tools menu, click Folder Options.
c. Click the View tab.
d. In the Advanced settings list, under Hidden files and folders, click
Show hidden files and folders, and then click OK.

Back to the top
Step 2: Run Spuninst.exe to uninstall Internet Explorer 7
a. Click Start, and then click Run.
b. In the Open box, type %windir%\ie7\spuninst\spuninst.exe, and then
click
OK.
c. Follow the wizard instructions to uninstall Internet Explorer 7.
After you uninstall Internet Explorer 7, double-click the Internet
Explorer
icon to verify that Internet Explorer 6 is restored.
</Q>
HTH,
nass
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Grumble...grumble..... of COURSE I have sp3 installed!  :) ok. no big deal -
uninstall SP3 - uninstall IE7 - install ie7 - install sp3.

Piece o' cake!

famous last words  :)

Thanx I had NOT seen that.










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That should be:

Un-install SP3
Un-install IE7
Install SP3
Install IE7

This way, IE 7 will be able to be un-installed at any other time.
 
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