Help: Deleted 32-Bit IE 8

[lsufrontier]

I accidentally deleted the 32-bit version of internet explorer of my pc. I want it back becasue with the 64-bit you can't watch videos and flash does not work. I have windows 7. Does anyone know how to get it back or reinstall it? Thanks and your help will be appreciated greatly.

 

[Tews]

Here ya go ... get it-=> Here

 

[derekimo]

Welcome, Here you go,
Internet Explorer 8: Home page

 

[lsufrontier]

Thanks but the problem is that I still have the 64-bit version on my pc so it won't let me install it again. Also when I have to choose my operating system there is no windows 7 option. Any other ideas? thanks

 

[richc46]

You probably did not uninstall, you just deactivated. Go to turn windows features on , in search and then check IE8

Make sure it is not still on the system.

 

[lsufrontier]

Thanks I checked that and it is already checked off. I don't know what else to try.

 

[richc46]

Try this bottom of the page.
Always check for virus before downloading.


Windows Internet Explorer 8 (IE8) Free Official Direct Download Links My Digital Life

 

[lsufrontier]

Which one should I choose since there is no windows 7 option?

 

[richc46]

You will probably not find one for Windows 7, since it come preinstalled. If it were me, I would set a system restore point, just in case and download for Vista.

I really think you should be ok, but if you are not, you have the system restore. Just restore and come back and we will think again.

 

[Zidane24]

hm...have you checked C:\Program Files (x86)\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
?

 

[lsufrontier]

It tells me that it is not supported in my operating system. Where would I find the program files like you listed? Any ideas are welcome. Thanks

 

[stormy13]

hm...have you checked C:\Program Files (x86)\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
?

+1

Also wondering how IE8 was deleted.

 

[Zidane24]

there is no way to just "get rid of it" and still have Explorer working properly...IE8 is integrated into Windows, even after disabling IE8 in Programs and Features...its core is till active and working

 

[lsufrontier]

Ok to be honest with you I am not sure how I deleted it. I mean the 64-bit is still there. When I saw I had two internet explorer's I decided to delete one of them not knowing I needed the 32-bit. I dont know where to find that program file.

 

[richc46]

Ok time for the big guns, use system restore from before the problem

 

[stormy13]

I dont know where to find that program file.

hm...have you checked C:\Program Files (x86)\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
?

Did you just delete the shortcut fro the Start menu, or did you go to,

C:\Program Files (x86)\

and delete the Internet Explorer folder found there? If all you did was delete the shortcut go to where Zidane24 said and make a new shortcut for it.

 

[lsufrontier]

Ok I can do that. I had thought of that but the only problem was that I deleted it probably two months ago. So if I restored it I would lose everything I have done since then correct? thanks

 

[lsufrontier]

Im not sure where I deleted it but when I go to the progran files how do I know which one is the 64-bit and the 32-bit?Is there going to be a difference?

 

[richc46]

Ok I can do that. I had thought of that but the only problem was that I deleted it probably two months ago. So if I restored it I would lose everything I have done since then correct? thanks[/QUOTE

Not personal documents. Programs, updates etc, yes.

 

[lsufrontier]

Ok i really would not like to do that but I may have to I guess. When going to the program files there is an iexplore file and when I click on it IE opens but it still tells me im running 64-bit.