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nja6 · 4 months ago

This doe not work - ie8 hangs up halfway through the delete process and says that it cannot copy certain files.

speders7 · 1 month ago

Hi I get this same thing, have you fixed it yet?

nja6 · 1 month ago

Unfortunately I had to uninstall windows completely and reinstall it. I
tried working with Microsoft engineer for three days and we could not get
IE8 cancelled.
Sorry I dont have better news for you.
NJA

Volodia · 1 year ago

thanks, didn't notice 'windows .....' stuff ;)

Steve · 1 year ago

Rubbish. IE8 doesn't show in add remove programs

davak · 1 year ago

What OS you running? I can confirm that in Vista it is found in the View Installed Updates section of Add/Remove Programs.

Foo · 1 year ago

Not in Win7

cgsdr · 4 months ago

because Win7 has build-in with IE8, u cannot uninstall it.

shauna · 9 months ago

i'm having the same problem- no ie8 under any name variation in add/remove and i run vista- this is being a real headache. i already reinstalled ie8 to see if that would help. i'm running firefox right now- but i can't get ie8 off my computer, nor can i revert it to ie7

shauna · 9 months ago

thanks davak- didn't see the view installed updates option in vista- gotta love vista...

dre · 7 months ago

there is a check box in there that show windows updates>> dre

leroy · 1 year ago

thanks worked great i had so much trouble with ie8 on vista

Greg · 1 year ago

yo! what happens if there is no uninstall program on XP?

Greg · 1 year ago

yo! what happens if there is no uninstall program on XP?

Stephen · 9 months ago

You need to click the tick box near the top right that says "Show Updates"
It will then be listed and you can remove it.

THE.MACHINE · 1 year ago

To remove IIE on XP, which is not listed under add remove programs, you have to select Add/Remove Windows Components.

b · 1 year ago

retard, i want it rolled back, not wrecking ti from windows component. AND it does not show a remove option on the add or remove programs.

ispaleny · 1 year ago

run c:\WINDOWS\ie8\spuninst\spuninst.exe

technet6 · 1 year ago

thank youuuuuuuuuuuuu very very very very very much

i hope good luck for you & thank you agine

Yg · 8 months ago

Thanks a lot.... it worked :)

yoland · 3 weeks ago

does not recognize path. I have windows xp. Can't remove ie 8. I understand from above that it is part of windows. Do I have to remove windows and if I do, how do I get it back?

Linda · 1 year ago

windows internet explorer is NOT listed in the 'Programs & Features' in Windows Vista - it's not an easy uninstall as you have stated above. :(

mag lee · 1 year ago

ie8 is not listed in the programs????????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

jack · 1 year ago

HOW TO UNINSTALL UNDER VISTA:

1) Go to Programs and Features
2) On the left hand side, look under Tasks > Click "View Installed Updates"
3) When it loads all of the updates > Look for "Windows Internet Explorer 8 beta"

ceax · 1 year ago

Ty so mutch, worked! :D

IE8user · 1 year ago

1. On Vista, make sure you click "View installed updates".
2. On both Vista and XP, make sure you are looking for "Windows Internet Explorer 8" in the list of updates.

Then if it's really not listed, you can use a command line to uninstall (different commands for Vista vs XP). Step-by-step instructions are here:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/957700

Don · 1 year ago

Thanks a bunch - uninstalling now from Vista Ultimate.

Kred · 1 year ago

Unfortunately in xp doesn't work (otherwise I d haven't searched for a solution). I find Windows Internet Explore 8 beta 2 and uninstalled.
After having rebooted I found IE8 again and... surprise: there's no more an uninstall option under control panel. No way to get back to IE7... and I need it at work!

Dave · 1 year ago

Removed IE 8 from Add or Remover Programs. Still couldn't reinstall IE 7.
Any Answers?

Rick · 1 year ago

Try This.........To Uninstall IE8 Copy/paste this path into RUN dialog or follow path and execute file "spuninst.exe" PATH= "C:\WINDOWS\ie8\spuninst\spuninst.exe"

Rick · 1 year ago

Try This.........To Uninstall IE8 Copy/paste this path into RUN dialog or follow path and execute file "spuninst.exe" PATH= "C:\WINDOWS\ie8\spuninst\spuninst.exe"

anil · 1 year ago

am using xp and i have ie8. if i try to uninstall throungh add remove programs, it is not showing ie8 ..plz help in this issue

nelyyarah · 1 year ago

im having A HUGE problem when id installed and uninstalled IE8. when i did installed, everything went slow, programs not responding, and those dam pop ups. know same issue again when i uninstalled it. I still have folders naming IE on programs files which cant / wont delete.

please help....someone

Im now using firefox...and i have winxp pro sp3

COUNTRY · 1 year ago

THE CONTROL PANEL DOES NOT GIVE YOU THE OPTION TO REMOVE. I WANT TO GET RID OF IT.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sandman · 1 year ago

Here's a question:
Why do so many of you people asking for help, get so P.O.'d at the very people that are politely trying to help you? There are any number of reasons for similar problems, and some solutions may not work for everybody. There are also lot5s of different places you can go to find other solutions that may help.
I, for one, found my solution here. Thanks to "IE8User" for pointing me toward the article.
Thanks to all that provide their advice.
Everybody else , just relax.

Nullen_Void · 1 year ago

I agree with you Sandman. You are trying to help and they just get PO'd

I have a better question. Why are so many people installing beta software on critical machines?

Josie · 1 year ago

Thank you, thank you , thank you!. This program is garbage-microsoft should be ashamed but they're not. I an so happy to get this the h-ll off my computer

avi · 12 months ago

hi!!! everybody knows to go to add remove and to uninstall . the problem is that the internet explorer 8 beta , does not have the remove button. and it does not apear in other uninstall programs like your uninstaller.
do u have any idea .
thanks

dontknowme · 12 months ago

omg my same problem please let me know if u find the solution

mike · 10 months ago

When I removed Service Pack 3, IE 8 appeared in the list.

Aditi · 11 months ago

thanks a lot

Nabil · 11 months ago

IE8 doesn't show anywhere in my PC .. not in updates or in Add Remove !! i'm running Vista ... and also the IE8 is not working it closes and gives error msg once I fire it !!! any solution?

Martin Lewis · 10 months ago

Erm... nope, that doesn't work. When trying to reinstall IE7 after the methods described above for IE8 uninstall, a message pops up saying that a newer version of IE is installed, cannot continue.

Fred · 10 months ago

Thanks. Works a treat. I can't believe some of the nasty comments on here. Ungrateful n*bheads!

sofia · 10 months ago

thank you

Rickard · 10 months ago

2008 server nor vista has ie in programs, please dont post information that is incorrect :-(
You find it under installed updates...

Just A Guy · 10 months ago

Cheers..

rachel · 10 months ago

Had to uninstall because it wasn't compatible with my ichapters book for college. Otherwise I didn't really have any problems with it. I was able to successfully use it in PeopleSoft, which I still cannot do with Firefox.

mike · 10 months ago

You may need to uninstall WinXP SP3 before you'll see IE8 listed in Add/Remove Programs.

nvm · 9 months ago

What?! All that for a crappy IE8?!

Bald E. Guy · 9 months ago

would work just fine if ie8 appeared in Add/Remove Programs!

nextelmichaelg · 9 months ago

thank you!

Mark · 9 months ago

Thanks for this information. I found the IE8 RC1 was far too buggy and incompatible with a large amount of sites I visit.

V · 9 months ago

Thank you for the useful guide.

ScrewM$ · 9 months ago

IE8 crap! Souped up IE7 trash.
Can't uninstal,
Can't fnd install reference in add/remove prorams.

What are these M$ retards thinking anyway?

Example1: When several tabs open it does no allow you anymore to save all and reopen
Opera anyone? Hello!!

maggie levack · 8 months ago

i tried removing ie8 with the add/remove program and it won't remove. it also tells me that about 5 programs have been downloaded with ie8 and they won't work without it. I am so fed up with internet explorer. its BS.

Graywolf_ANF · 8 months ago

I have successfully un-installed IE8 frm my Windows XP. First, you need to un-install Service Pack 3 from your pc, because SP3 is the one that is blocking the IE8 Uninstallation!

Go to: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950249/
(To make things easier for you, I have copied the steps below):

To remove Windows XP SP3 from your computer, use method 2.

Method2: Use the hidden $NtServicePackUninstall$ folder.
Click Start, click Run, type this: c:\windows\$NtServicePackUninstall$\spuninst\spuninst.exe in the Open box, and then click OK.
When the Windows XP Service Pack 3 Removal Wizard starts, click Next.
Follow the instructions on the screen to remove Windows XP SP3.

After SP3 has been removed and your pc has re-started, you now need to remove IE8:-

Alternative steps for Windows XP or for Windows Server 2003:
To uninstall Internet Explorer 8, follow these steps:
Click Start, and then click Run.
In the Open box, type Cmd.exe, and then press ENTER.
Inside the Cmd.exe window, type in the following command: %windir%\ie8\spuninst\spuninst.exe
Press ENTER to uninstall Internet Explorer 8.
When the uninstall program is finished, restart your computer.

After you have restarted your computer, your previous IE have already been automatically rolled back in. To check your IE version simply open Internet Explorer, click Help and then About Internet Explorer.

Voila! It worked perfectly!

P/S. In case your previous IE was not rolled back in, simply install IE7 into your pc.

bob · 8 months ago

Super, and thank you very much for taking the time to help us.

(Even including the idiot trolls who didnt bother to read the alternate instructions you provided for Vista.)

Rick · 8 months ago

Ok what they say doesn't work. I tried. Best way to remove IE8 for XP is to go to start/search and type in IE8 and check hidden files and folders. The IE8 folder will pop up and click on it. Select spuninstal which will open up and show you the icon to uninstall IE8.

adrian · 8 months ago

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adrian · 8 months ago

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Mona · 7 months ago

I added ie 8 on my computer running 0S winxp. Now I want it off and I can't see it to remove it. It does not show up in add/remove programs or updates. Has anyone else had this problem and if so how did you fix it?

a · 7 months ago

its not that easy!!

kong · 7 months ago

its really help me on my duty! Thanks ~~

MS IE -> Windows IE -.- " making ie 8 look unable to install at all... -.-

eclipse · 7 months ago

omg dude your a life saver i hated IE 8

Neil · 7 months ago

Windows IE8 is not listed in the "Add or remove programs" area. Common sense.

Bob · 7 months ago

Hi,

I removed IE8 as you suggested sbove. It was removed successfully, and IE7 became the default browser. But now every time I start IE7 it takes me to the Customize Your Settings page at http://runonce.msn.com/runonce3.aspx. After I select my settings and click on 'save your settings, it says "Settings were not able to be saved successfully." On the status line at the bottom of the page, it says 'Done, but with erros on page.'

How do I stop this webpage from coming up. I used IE7 several years before I mistakenly updated to IE8.

I have been running Windows XP since before it was released to the public (new machine) and now am at SP3. I have already installed the MS updates for this month.

Thank you in adavnce for your help.

Bob

Ian · 7 months ago

From what technical book is that from, look closer

jody · 7 months ago

I HAVE THE SOLUTION FOR ABOUT 1/2 OF YOU----READ THE WHOLE FREAKING PAGE AND SEE IF YOU CAN FIGURE OUT THAT YOUR QUESTION WAS ANSWERED MONTHS AGO. THEN REALIZE THAT WHOEVER IS POSTING A REPLY TO YOU, ALO HAS TIME, THA T I ASSUME IS VALUED, AND SHOULDN'T HAVE TO REPOST SO THAT YOU DON'T HAVE TO ACTUALLY READ OR APPLY YOURSELF!
Sorry, I had to vent. Here is my real question:

Ummm like, ummm, how do I reset IE8 back to IE7; there's no button?

JUST JOKING HERE AND WANTED TO SAY THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO PROVIDE A SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM THAT I GOOGLED. I AM SORRY THAT YOU HAVE HAD TO KEEP UP THIS EFFORT FOR 6+MONTHS. As for those of you who might actually noticed that I have insulted the hell out of you, I will offer a little advice that I have found useful for me (XP service pack 3): add/remove programs through the control panel sucks and it lacks on my system until, well, I become hostile enough to lash out a forum posters, so I have downloaded a simple cleaner that zips through the uninstall process and then scans to clean all from one app. so I often don't even get prompted to reboot in order to remove the last lingering pieces of any program. I think that the real name is just CCleaner, it is free, and there are "settings" that allow you to do things like: show updates, hide windows components, view entire start up menu. Good luck.

Steve · 6 months ago

After installing IE8, when I log in, I get a complete blank screen (except for the screen saver), no icons, no start, no nothing and then I get a "Windows Explorer has encountered a problem and needs to close...." How do I get rid of IE8 when I can't even get to my start button?

Chuck · 6 months ago

Solution does not work - zi followed them, supposedly IE9 was removed, but when I go to instann IE7 am tols that there is a newer version installed and installation aborts.

RMS · 6 months ago

so what do i do when IE 8 doesn't give me the option to remove? I'm not an expert but I've added/removed programs a gazzilion times, and it only shows up on my list without any option to add or remove?

duckforit · 6 months ago

t does NOT Work!..<.%windir%\ie8\spuninst\spuninst.exe>

jmeltzer · 6 months ago

As others have said, Windows Internet Explorer is not in Add/Remove Programs.

Please remove this incorrect page.

bangir · 5 months ago

it did not work!

xxxxx · 5 months ago

ñ digam!!
remover ie8 no adicionar e remover programas ??? eu nunca teria pensado nisso!!
bando d otários!!

KEVIN · 5 months ago

Thanks for the reassurance that using the uninstall feature in Control Panel
is a safe approach to utilize.

KEVIN · 5 months ago

Looks like I may have spoken too soon, seeing the prior comments. . . .

KEVIN · 5 months ago

Based on all the other comments- please allow me to refer those who may need
Microsoft's answer to the subject- http://support.microsoft.com/kb/957700

chanie · 5 months ago

I uninstalled IE8, and then did the same for IE7 when it didn't start.... I made sure Firefox worked, but when I uninstalled IE8 it stopped working!
I have Windows XP, Firefox 2.0.0
What do I do?
Thanks!

gtg · 5 months ago

lol. :-)

Jean-Patrick Smith · 5 months ago

MAke sure you look under 'W' for Windows... that had me fooled for a few seconds.

amanda1975 · 4 months ago

Thanks a million, I used the Vista instructions & it worked a dream :-)

Name · 3 months ago

IE8 wp3
control panel
add/remove
No option to remove or change IE8

Brad · 3 months ago

What do I do if in XP there is not remove button?

Yes, it is strange.

Brad · 3 months ago

what do you do when there is no remove button???

avig · 3 months ago

no ie8 in add remove, everybody knows 2 look at add remove

lebza42 · 2 months ago

i cannot remove ie8 from my system and the option of removing it is not there,what other ways are there of removing ie8 from my system?

pinguino1 · 2 months ago

THere is no remove button for IE8 in the copntrol panel.
How do i remove it?

speders7 · 1 month ago

Hi, I'm having troubles uninstalling IE 8 with beta. I have Windows XP, but for some reason it seems to stop copying files during the uninstall at a file called ieencode.dll.000. I can't understand it and have run it for 40 minutes and have waited on phone with microsoft for 25 then gave up.
Does anyone know what I'm talking about or has had the same problem?
Thanks, Sue

karleffandy · 1 month ago

IT DID NOT WORK IN MY VISTA!

nabilkhattab · 1 month ago

I followed instructions for windows xp but ie8 refuse to be removed. No remove option.

jeff8699 · 1 month ago

Graywolf_anf------ YOU ARE A GOD!!! after spending half a day trying everything, yours was the only thing that worked!!! KUDOS!! Anyone having this sh*t problem that MICROSHIT has passed onto us the CONSUMER! Read how Graywolf figured it out. To me its the only thing that worked. As for you Graywolf, you need a job at Micr$hit.......then again maybe not. Try Mac,cause the next O.S. i was considering buying was Mac.(if you work for Micro$hit read on) I did put the emphasis on BUYING! I was considering Win 7 ,but after this MALICIOUS! crap Microshit makes me swallow, well they can go F&C% ! THEMSELVES! Ok ive said enough. 3 Cheers to Graywolf!!

busmc17 · 4 weeks ago

Once IE8 is uninstalled, how do I install 6 or 7?

gonetofirefox · 3 weeks ago

Followed the whole discussion for about 3 hours today, tried all the various fixes and in the end, you know what, I have gone over to firefox.

Things just started going wrong when I installed IE8 by accident. Painfully slow, no access to mail or e-banking, blank screen, absolute nightmare. Finally had enough after 3 system restores and discovered I'd lost my favourites AND the ability to add new ones.
I tried Graywolf's wise words, but couldn't make it happen (told me I'd lost a file called ieeula.chm. Whatever is going on?

By the way, Microsoft had somehow made it hard even to install firefox -- kept telling me that Windows wouldn't allow it. Hah! Well now I just downloaded it onto a pen drive from my son's laptop and installed it in about 3 minutes flat.

I am now going to stick post it notes on all our computers saying DON'T DOWNLOAD IE8.

Thanks for all your thoughts guys, and for sharing the frustration...

gonetofirefox