Monday, July 6, 2009

How do uninstall or remove Internet Explorer 8?

If you have been found, Internet Explorer 8 is not your favorite, you can delete and back to 7 (or browser). The implementation of the relocation of the Act will depend on whether in your XP Or Vista. If you use Internet Explorer 8, your previous version of Internet Explorer has been restored with the adjustments you (such as plug-ins, favorites and your home page.

To uninstall Internet Explorer 8, follow the instructions for your version of Windows. Steps to follow, you must be logged into Windows as administrator.

You can not uninstall Internet Explorer 8 as it is set as non removable. This occurs if you use Internet Explorer 8 for the installation of Service Pack 3 (SP3) for Windows XP. If this scenario applies to you, you must first SP3 before you can uninstall Internet Explorer 8.


Removing IE8 on Windows XP:

1. Click the Start button and choose Control Panel.

2. Select Software.

3. Find and select Windows Internet Explorer 8 in the list of available applications.

4. Click the Remove button.

5. Restart your system.



Steps for Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008
To uninstall Internet Explorer 8, the following steps:

1. Close all programs.

2. Click Start and then Control Panel.

3. Click Uninstall a program under Programs category

4. In the Tasks pane, click View installed updates.

5. In the list of installed updates, double-click Windows Internet Explorer 8.

Note If Windows Internet Explorer 8 does not appear in the list of installed updates, try the other steps for Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008.

6. The installation of an update dialog box, click Yes.

Note: If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or click Continue.

7. Follow the instructions to uninstall Internet Explorer 8.

8. When the uninstall program is complete, restart your computer.


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