Tom
2003-12-30 20:30:18 UTC
I attempted to remove the IE version that was preinstalled on my laptop
(using Windows XP).
This IE version did not come (as far as I know w/ the Java Virtual Machine).
Instead of the current version, I wanted to go back to IE 5.5 which I have
used in the past. Unfortunately, I was not able to located any IE 5.5 so
I attempted to install IE 6.0.
Here's the problem now:
1. Although I utilized the REMOVE PROGRAMS feature, the "Internet Explorer"
folder still resides in the "Programs Files" folder. Under this one, I
only have one subfolder left (Connection Wizard). I cannot remove the
"Internet Explorer" folder entirely... a dialog box indicates that other
programs still use some of the files.
In Task Manager, I shut down all programs. I also checked the Reedit and
no "Internet Explorer" files are listed in "Software" under the appropriate
HK_Keys (at least I believe so).
2. Based on the problem listed in bullet #1, I cannot reinstall an older
version of IE. A dialog box comes up indicating that a "newer version" is
installed on the machine (even though I tried to delete all files).
3. In another attempt w/ a different IE6 executable, I did not see the
"newer version exist" window, but the installation stopped once it was
trying to download additional files from the internet. Now, the error
message indicates that I don't have a working connection any longer.
At this time, I am more than happy to simply undo the deletion of the IE
version that came w/ the laptop. Not sure how I can restore the old
configuration (if that's even possible after I manually delete some IE
folder in the Program Files).
Still, my preference would be to simply install IE 5.5 or even older so that
I can utilize the Java Virtual Machine.
Ok, does anyone have an idea how to fix this????
Thanks so much in advance,
Tom
(using Windows XP).
This IE version did not come (as far as I know w/ the Java Virtual Machine).
Instead of the current version, I wanted to go back to IE 5.5 which I have
used in the past. Unfortunately, I was not able to located any IE 5.5 so
I attempted to install IE 6.0.
Here's the problem now:
1. Although I utilized the REMOVE PROGRAMS feature, the "Internet Explorer"
folder still resides in the "Programs Files" folder. Under this one, I
only have one subfolder left (Connection Wizard). I cannot remove the
"Internet Explorer" folder entirely... a dialog box indicates that other
programs still use some of the files.
In Task Manager, I shut down all programs. I also checked the Reedit and
no "Internet Explorer" files are listed in "Software" under the appropriate
HK_Keys (at least I believe so).
2. Based on the problem listed in bullet #1, I cannot reinstall an older
version of IE. A dialog box comes up indicating that a "newer version" is
installed on the machine (even though I tried to delete all files).
3. In another attempt w/ a different IE6 executable, I did not see the
"newer version exist" window, but the installation stopped once it was
trying to download additional files from the internet. Now, the error
message indicates that I don't have a working connection any longer.
At this time, I am more than happy to simply undo the deletion of the IE
version that came w/ the laptop. Not sure how I can restore the old
configuration (if that's even possible after I manually delete some IE
folder in the Program Files).
Still, my preference would be to simply install IE 5.5 or even older so that
I can utilize the Java Virtual Machine.
Ok, does anyone have an idea how to fix this????
Thanks so much in advance,
Tom