Windows 7 system needs IE8

Did you remove IE9 first before trying to install IE8? You cannot install IE8 without doing that and rebooting before installing it. answers.microsoft.com/.../fabf6b28-d770-e011-8dfc-68b599b31bf5

Open Control Panel, Programs and Features, View Installed Updates ... find the Windows Internet Explorer 9 update and uninstall it.  This will remove the IE9 update and leave you with IE8.

IE8 cannot be uninstalled - only turned on or off - so, likewise, it also cannot be installed, meaning there is no installation package you can use to otherwise install IE8.

Alternatives would be to run your website(s)/application(s) in IE9 in Compatibility Mode/View for IE8, run IE8 in a virtual machine on the system, or reinstall Windows 7 from scratch.

Sorry I misread your original post. I'm still getting the hang of where they are hiding everything in 7.

That did work. Both sytems running IE8 now.

Thanks so much for the help I couldn't seem to find anywhere else.

No problem ... While Windows 7 is familiar in many ways, there are a few things that are just handled differently.

Good luck!

I did go into programs and unchecked IE9 and rebooted. That did not leave IE8 as IE9 was the original one installed. I am left with no Internet Explorer.  When I have tried to install different versions from Microsoft I get a different versions of "not supported by this operating system" message.

Reinstalling is not an option as it is a Dell recovery disk and will just load 9 on again.

A problem/issue with printing to a Dell printer from IE9?  If it is a problem/issue with IE9 printing to any printer, I haven't seen it in over a year of working with a combination of 150 Windows 7 machines and a dozen different printers ... if it is an IE9 issue, that's hardly Dell's issue.

I have had similar problems with the printing function of IE9. Dell tech finally admitted there is a issue in IE9. I just went to the installed updates and located the IE9 update and it uninstalled and IE8 was left behind. The computer quickly wanted me to reinstall IE9 so I just right clicked the update and hid it and all the printing issues were solved. Maybe this will work for you. Good luck Dell techs don't give the full story until you back them in a corner

Thank you for correcting me. I was not trying to create a battle just provide feedback that I had encountered. Your intelligence is to be admired by all that you grace with your knowledge

Thanks.

That was a smug answer. If you read what I wrote I only spoke of reverting to IE8 and never mentioned Dell printers. Anyway happen I could boost your ego. Maybe you might read a little more carefully before you jump on someones back. God Bless and have a wonderful time in your day.

* 1 Close all programs.

* 2 Click on "Start," then "Settings." Go to "Control Panel" and click "Uninstall Program."

* 3 Click on "Turn Windows Features On or Off."

* 4 Uncheck "Internet Explorer 9," then click "Yes."

* 5 Follow the directions given during uninstallation.

* 6 Restart the computer.

I am having the same issue with IE 9. Please indulge me so that I can be sure that I understand the process.

1. turn OFF ie9

2. uninstall the ie9 updates

3. reboot

4. this SHOULD leave me with ie8 as it is a core element of windows 7

Am I missing any steps?

TIA