IE8 Uninstalled, can't reinstall.

[BreakGuy]

I uninstalled IE8 through the control panel a number of weeks ago. I wish to download and install it again, but I cannot. Why? How can I get IE8 back?

 

[Brink]

Hello BreakGuy,

You should be able to check Internet Explorer 8 in Windows Features to turn it back on in Windows 7.



Hope this helps,
Shawn

 

[sygnus21]

Can you actually "uninstall" IE8?

Thanks

 

[BreakGuy]

Hello BreakGuy,

You should be able to check Internet Explorer 8 in Windows Features to turn it back on in Windows 7.

View attachment 74108

Hope this helps,
Shawn

I made sure the box for Internet Explorer 8 was checked, then restarted the computer.... still not showing.

 

[sygnus21]

How exactly did you uninstall IE8? Did you delete any folders?

Thanks.

 

[BreakGuy]

How exactly did you uninstall IE8? Did you delete any folders?

Thanks.

I believe I uninstalled via Control Panel\Programs\Programs and Features\Uninstall or change a program. I don't recall removing or deleting any folders or files.

 

[sygnus21]

Thanks. I was just curious. Looks like Brink is going to have to help you with this one.

Sorry

BTW what are you using to get on the net?

 

[BreakGuy]

Thanks. I was just curious. Looks like Brink is going to have to help you with this one.

Sorry

BTW what are you using to get on the net?

No worries. I'm using Safari right now.

 

[sygnus21]

Did you check the Programs Files folder, EX, C:\Program Files (x86)\Internet Explorer to see if the "iexplore.exe" is there and works??? You might just be missing the shortcuts.

 

[BreakGuy]

Did you check the Programs Files folder, EX, C:\Program Files (x86)\Internet Explorer to see if the "iexplore.exe" is there and works??? You might just be missing the shortcuts.

You know what? That's the problem. I cannot believe I overlooked something that simple. Thank you very very much. Now I just need to create a shortcut and I'll be sorted. Thank you so much again.

 

[sygnus21]

Glad to hear you got it sorted out

Peace

 

[Brink]

Did you check the Programs Files folder, EX, C:\Program Files (x86)\Internet Explorer to see if the "iexplore.exe" is there and works??? You might just be missing the shortcuts.

You know what? That's the problem. I cannot believe I overlooked something that simple. Thank you very very much. Now I just need to create a shortcut and I'll be sorted. Thank you so much again.

I'm happy to hear that you got it sorted.

 

[K1rTu5]

Hi there,
I'm having the same problem.. and I've tried the resolution provided..
Trying that way I can't load ie as it looks like it's half missing, not sure if it's still iexplorer.exe but that's not there..
I removed the folder and tried to add again in Windows Features but makes no difference.
There's a few gadgets that look for ie and won't work with anything else.
And since I turned it off in Windows Features I can't readd it.
Want to load it again so any help would be great..

 

[roncerr]

Not a good idea to add or remove folders in Windows Explorer. Instead, try this:

UNinstall in Windows Features, Reboot, Reinstall in Windows Features.

Control Panel/Internet Options/Advanced/Reset...

 

[K1rTu5]

Heya..
Thanks for the response..
I removed from the Windows Features and this was around a month ago..
Now I'm wanting IE back.. I go back into Windows Features, tick IE and reboot.. it's still not working..
I removed the folder just incase Windows Features saw the IE folder and did nothing, I was hoping it would scan and see no IE folder and fresh install..

Please help.. someone..

 

[Brink]

Hello K1rTu5, and welcome to Seven Forums.

If you have a retail Windows 7 DVD, then you can do a repair install to fix this without losing anything.

Hope this helps,
Shawn

 

[Prof Kerfuffle]

I know its fixed but just install IE9 Beta

 

[K1rTu5]

Hi All,

Well I ran the repair option Brink stated.. and then once back into windows I went itno Windows Features and enabled IE again.
Rebooted and there we go.. it's back..
Thanks alot..

 

[Brink]

You're most welcome K1rTu5. I'm happy to hear that it you got it sorted.