removing a program

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I am trying to remove the Internet Explorer program file
from my computer and I am not allowed. The systems says it
is a protected file, how do I unprotect that file.
 
Internet Explorer is an integral component of Windows XP
and it cannot be removed. If you're have problems, reinstall it.

How to Reinstall or Repair Internet Explorer and Outlook Express in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=318378


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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

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| I am trying to remove the Internet Explorer program file
| from my computer and I am not allowed. The systems says it
| is a protected file, how do I unprotect that file.
 
I am trying to remove the Internet Explorer program file
from my computer and I am not allowed. The systems says it
is a protected file, how do I unprotect that file.
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Internet Explorer is integrated with the operating system and the files
should not be removed. If you need to repair Internet Explorer, there are
other ways to accomplish this.

How to Reinstall or Repair Internet Explorer and Outlook Express in Windows
XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;318378

If you want a different browser as your default, use Control Panel> Program
Access and Defaults.
 
Carey Frisch said:
How to Reinstall or Repair Internet Explorer and Outlook Express in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=318378
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When it says to change the 1 to a 0.... which 1 are they talking about since
there are more than one in this key?

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Active Setup\Installed
Components\{44BBA840-CC51-11CF-AAFA-00AA00B6015C}

Change the value data from 1 to 0, and then click OK.

FS..............
 
~ Free Spirit ~ said:
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When it says to change the 1 to a 0.... which 1 are they talking
about since there are more than one in this key?

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Active Setup\Installed
Components\{44BBA840-CC51-11CF-AAFA-00AA00B6015C}

Change the value data from 1 to 0, and then click OK.

FS..............
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There should only be one IsInstalled there.
 
Frank Saunders said:
There should only be one IsInstalled there.
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If you look at the KEY below you will see FOUR number 1s. Which number 1 is
changed to a 0?

{44BBA840-CC5***1***-***11***CF-AAFA-00AA00B60***1***5C}

FS........
 
~ Free Spirit ~ said:
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If you look at the KEY below you will see FOUR number 1s. Which
number 1 is changed to a 0?

{44BBA840-CC5***1***-***11***CF-AAFA-00AA00B60***1***5C}

FS........
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Per the article, change IsInstalled to 0.
 
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