Internet Explorer 11 gone - but "is already installed on this system"

NoelDP · 30 Mar 2015

No problems there, at least

Layback Bear · 30 Mar 2015

Thanks Noel for taking a look at the log and your stamp of approval.

Layback Bear · 30 Mar 2015

bengta

Because of the age and length of the thread could give a exact description of how your computer is working now and the problem/s you are having so we all can kind of catch up on things.

bengta · 01 Apr 2015

Sure! I don't have any trace of IE on my computer, and no programs which rely on IE, such as the Device Manager, are working. For instance, when starting the Device Manager I get "MMC will not run with a version of Internet Explorer earlier than Internet Explorer 5.5". And I can't install a new version of IE, as described earlier in the thread.

Apart from that, the computer is working as normal.

Layback Bear · 02 Apr 2015

Having I.E. installed is a very important part of Windows 7. It's a must in my opinion.

I would suggest at this is to do a Repair and install and here is a very good tutorial by Brink to guide you.

Repair Install

bengta · 02 Apr 2015

Layback Bear said:

Having I.E. installed is a very important part of Windows 7. It's a must in my opinion.

I would suggest at this is to do a Repair and install and here is a very good tutorial by Brink to guide you.

Repair Install

Thanks for the advice, Layback Bear. I know, and have noticed already.

But I guess you haven't followed the whole thread? Me and Slartybart have been trying to avoid a repair and install. I hope he is coming back soon with some cool new advice.

Also, I only have an OEM Windows 7 Ultimate disc. From the guide you recommended: "You cannot use a OEM Windows 7 "Factory" Restore/Recovery type of installation disc that came with or created from a store bought computer to do a repair install with."

Layback Bear · 02 Apr 2015

I know you don't want to do a Repair Install.
That is the only way I can think of other than a Clean Install.
Sometime we just don't get what we want.
I will be watch and see what other can think of.

I have read the tutorial several times. I know what is needed to complete the tutorial.
I did 2 Repair Installs about a month ago on 2 systems.

You just need to find a friend that has a proper Microsoft DVD and use it.
As long as you have saved the proper COA key it will work.

Where is the DVD that you used for the OEM System Builder install your log shows.
It will surly work on a Repair Install.

bengta · 07 Apr 2015

Thanks. I don't have access to any Microsoft DVD's unfortunately - only the OEM disc I have already.

NoelDP · 07 Apr 2015

The OEM System Builder disk will do a Repair install if it's one with SP1 built in - but use the Default Key for the job bypassing the Key entry.
Once the repair is complete, you can then change the Key to the one on your COA sticker

bengta · 18 Apr 2015

Thanks a lot for all the suggestions about the repair alternative. I will try it as soon as Slartybart says that he has exhausted all his options and knowledge! :)