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Re: How to uninstall IE8 | Browsers | Tech-Recipes

bangir — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:18:11 -0000

it did not work!

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jmeltzer — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 07:17:24 -0000

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

Please remove this incorrect page.

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duckforit — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 05:03:52 -0000

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

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RMS — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 10:35:20 -0000

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?

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Chuck — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 06:57:29 -0000

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.

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Steve — Fri, 29 May 2009 12:52:40 -0000

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?

Re: How to uninstall IE8 | Browsers | Tech-Recipes

jody — Sun, 24 May 2009 04:02:56 -0000

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.

Re: How to uninstall IE8 | Browsers | Tech-Recipes

Ian — Thu, 21 May 2009 16:51:37 -0000

From what technical book is that from, look closer

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dre — Tue, 19 May 2009 15:06:02 -0000

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

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Bob — Tue, 12 May 2009 13:49:05 -0000

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

Re: How to uninstall IE8 | Browsers | Tech-Recipes

Neil — Tue, 12 May 2009 10:28:23 -0000

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

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eclipse — Sun, 10 May 2009 18:50:05 -0000

omg dude your a life saver i hated IE 8

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kong — Fri, 08 May 2009 05:49:03 -0000

its really help me on my duty! Thanks ~~

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

Re: How to uninstall IE8 | Browsers | Tech-Recipes

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 16:08:40 -0000

its not that easy!!

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Mona — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:55:31 -0000

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?

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adrian — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 05:04:20 -0000

ie8 nu arata in adauga elimenarea programelor

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adrian — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 04:59:29 -0000

ie8 nu arata in adauga eliminare programe

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Rick — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 23:00:44 -0000

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.

Re: How to uninstall IE8 | Browsers | Tech-Recipes

bob — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:46:45 -0000

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.)

Re: How to uninstall IE8 | Browsers | Tech-Recipes

Graywolf_ANF — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 10:03:43 -0000

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.

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Yg — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 10:04:18 -0000

Thanks a lot.... it worked :)

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maggie levack — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 02:50:21 -0000

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.

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ScrewM$ — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:33:36 -0000

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!!

Re: How to uninstall IE8 | Browsers | Tech-Recipes

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 11:03:03 -0000

Thank you for the useful guide.

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shauna — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 22:51:43 -0000

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