Internet explorer accidently deleted and is not recovering

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  1. Posts : 5
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32-Bit
       #1

    Internet explorer accidently deleted and is not recovering


    Hello, I have windows 7 ultimate 32bit, intel dual core e5400, ati raedon 1gb hd4350, 2GB RAM.

    My internet explorer 9 wasn't loading web pages though i had an active internet connection. Being a newbie, i deleted the internet explorer from c:\program files.

    Most of the files except one named "ieproxy.dll" are deleted from the folder "Internet explorer".

    After that, I tried to install it again by downloading it from microsoft's website but the installer says that I have a more recent version installed and exits. What should I do to restore my internet explorer 9?
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  2. Posts : 71,977
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #2

    Hello Kautilya, and welcome to Seven Forums.

    You might see if turning off (unchecking) Internet Explorer in Windows Features and apply, then turning on (checking) Internet Explorer again in Windows Features and apply may add the deleted files back for you.

    Windows Features - Turn On or Off

    Internet explorer accidently deleted and is not recovering-windows-features.jpg

    Hope this helps,
    Shawn
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  3. Posts : 5
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32-Bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    I tried it but when i open that window, there's nothing in it...
    see the attached image if I am not clear enough.
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Internet explorer accidently deleted and is not recovering-untitled.png  
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  4. Posts : 71,977
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #4

    Well, in that case, you could do a system restore (at boot if needed) using a restore point (if available) dated before you deleted Internet Explorer by mistake to undo it.
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  5. Posts : 5
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32-Bit
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Thanks for your help Shawn but I feel sad to say that i didn't create a system restore point before. Isn't there any other way?
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  6. Posts : 71,977
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #6

    You could do a repair install to hopefully fix it.
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  7. Posts : 435
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #7

    I came across that blank Programs and Features box, give me one second.

    I got it fixed. But I forgot how

    "The procedures I went through to get it working:

    Uninstall all .NET Framework components (This may not have been necessary, but I'm of course unable to check now.)

    SFC /SCANNOW (System File Checker) (This was run automatically a few times recently.) http://www.microsoft.com/resources/d....mspx?mfr=true
    CHECKSUR (KB948721) http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947821/"

    Try this, source: http://forums.techarena.in/vista-help/862182.htm

    This could work too.
    http://www.tek-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=1663183
    http://www.winvistaclub.com/t22.html
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  8. Posts : 1,781
    Windows 7 Professional SP1 32-bit
       #8

    In all likelihood, it was the sfc /scannow step that did it - I was about to suggest exactly this step to you.

    It would have restored the missing files from the WinSxS cache that lives inside the C:\Windows folder.
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  9. Posts : 156
    Win 7, 32bit, Premium
       #9

    Is IE 9 still listed in Installed Updates in the Windows Update Section ? If so, can you uninstall/reinstall.

    If the above procedures were successful, it still may be good to uninstall and reinstall IE 9.
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  10. Posts : 5
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32-Bit
    Thread Starter
       #10

    Thank you faceofjoe and corazon for your posts but when i am trying to run sfc/scannow with administrator rights, it gets failed by displaying the message "Windows resource protection could not perform the requested operation"

    @torre - the installed updates section is also blank

    After some searches, I've got this- "http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947821/" and I am downloading the update readiness tool. As soon as i get something new, i will post it here..
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