Yes. It may take several tries, and you may get a message about a newer version already being installed, or some other error message, but if you persist, it should eventually run and repair the current installation. Another alternative is to download the complete version (roughly 26 MB) and install the whole thing offline, but that method requires some tinkering with the download/install options at the site. Forcing Setup is usually easier.
Aside from the fact that the party inquiring is running
Windows 98SE and IE 6, rather than the Windows XP/IE 6 combination referenced in the article you cited (there are a number of significant differences in the way IE 6 works between Win98SE and XP), the "forcing method" has never failed to work for me in numerous instances, and on a number of different systems with both Win98SE and WinME, which is the reason I suggested it. In any event, it's certainly a safer thing to try (along with downloading the complete installation, in the unlikely event that it
does fail) first than editing the registry, particularly for someone who hasn't run across the issue before, and who needs to inquire here about it.
If you have trouble with the "forced" method, you can download the setup file from
here. Please post when you have downloaded it so I can remove it from my site to conserve server space.
Thanks for the info.I'm going to try the "forced" method. The question is: How do I do it? What site do I go to? Which option of IE Repair do I use? Remove or Go back to a previous version? When do I use this option? It would seem that I'd do it before "forcing" or do I just install over my IE6? Thanks, and I hope I get a response because I won't just noodle around trying to fix it.
Denny, Thanks for the post. I just downloaded the IE setup. Now what? Or is it a no brainer? Do I remove the old IE6 or run setup and leave the rest alone? Thanks
Leave the old one alone, make sure you're connected to the internet, in case any files are needed, and double click the Setup file to begin the process. Once again, you may be prompted that there is a newer version already installed, but just keep re-running the Setup file, and it should eventually run and get you straightened out.
OK, I'll try it the way you say I should. One last thought: I have AOL8.0 which modifies internet explorer. My version is 6.0.2800.1106 IS. It's the IS thats different, I beleive. I suppose thats AOL's modification. Do I still proceed as you suggested? Thanks again
What I like is the help I get but what I dont like is the lack of response to my last question before I run IE setup. Seems to happen a lot on these boards. Its like you get two maybe three chances to get the right answers and after that?? Do you all loose interest? I feel like Im left hanging and am wary of following the last suggestion. Any thoughts on that?
On the other hand, you sure as heck can't beat the price you're paying for all this technical support, now, can you? I can't speak for anyone else, but as far as I'm concerned, your post at 12:59PM on 01/31/04 did it for me. If you read through this forum adequately, you'll see that the installation of AOL products frequently results in all sorts of issues that have nothing to do with the quality (or lack thereof) of any other product. AOL has a mind of its own, and has been known to wreak havoc on an otherwise well running system. Since I don't encouarge anyone to install anything related to AOL (with the possible exception of older versions of the IM application) unless the user enjoys reinstalling Windows regularly, I'm loathe to get involved in attempting to fathom whatever damage may result from the use of those products. Simply put, AOL's software frequently results in far more trouble than it's worth. Since their software is not necessary for anyone to be able to access the internet, I'm at a loss to understand why anyone would install it, and I wouldn't hazard a guess at what effect its presence on a system might have on what should be an otherwise trouble free operation. This is nothing you need to see in this particular thread. There are countless posts throughout this forum devoted to issues that have resulted from nothing more than installing AOL (pick a version...any version), and if someone insists on installing products with such a poor reputation, they're on their own when it comes to resolving any issues which might result from their actions.
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Yes. It may take several tries, and you may get a message about a newer version already being installed, or some other error message, but if you persist, it should eventually run and repair the current installation. Another alternative is to download the complete version (roughly 26 MB) and install the whole thing offline, but that method requires some tinkering with the download/install options at the site. Forcing Setup is usually easier.
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9/10 Times the "forcing" method will fail. Please read the following Microsoft KB article @ http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;304872&Product=ie600 for information on how to work around this problem. A full install would be necessary.
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The referenced procedure for reinstalling Internet Explorer in Windows XP does not apply to a Windows 98 system, which is the one the poster is using.
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If you have trouble with the "forced" method, you can download the setup file from here. Please post when you have downloaded it so I can remove it from my site to conserve server space.
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Thanks for the info.I'm going to try the "forced" method. The question is: How do I do it? What site do I go to? Which option of IE Repair do I use? Remove or Go back to a previous version? When do I use this option? It would seem that I'd do it before "forcing" or do I just install over my IE6? Thanks, and I hope I get a response because I won't just noodle around trying to fix it.
Bobalu
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Denny, Thanks for the post. I just downloaded the IE setup. Now what? Or is it a no brainer? Do I remove the old IE6 or run setup and leave the rest alone? Thanks
Bobalu
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OK, I'll try it the way you say I should. One last thought: I have AOL8.0 which modifies internet explorer. My version is 6.0.2800.1106 IS. It's the IS thats different, I beleive. I suppose thats AOL's modification. Do I still proceed as you suggested? Thanks again
Bobalu
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What I like is the help I get but what I dont like is the lack of response to my last question before I run IE setup. Seems to happen a lot on these boards. Its like you get two maybe three chances to get the right answers and after that?? Do you all loose interest? I feel like Im left hanging and am wary of following the last suggestion. Any thoughts on that?
bobalu
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On the other hand, you sure as heck can't beat the price you're paying for all this technical support, now, can you? I can't speak for anyone else, but as far as I'm concerned, your post at 12:59PM on 01/31/04 did it for me. If you read through this forum adequately, you'll see that the installation of AOL products frequently results in all sorts of issues that have nothing to do with the quality (or lack thereof) of any other product. AOL has a mind of its own, and has been known to wreak havoc on an otherwise well running system. Since I don't encouarge anyone to install anything related to AOL (with the possible exception of older versions of the IM application) unless the user enjoys reinstalling Windows regularly, I'm loathe to get involved in attempting to fathom whatever damage may result from the use of those products. Simply put, AOL's software frequently results in far more trouble than it's worth. Since their software is not necessary for anyone to be able to access the internet, I'm at a loss to understand why anyone would install it, and I wouldn't hazard a guess at what effect its presence on a system might have on what should be an otherwise trouble free operation. This is nothing you need to see in this particular thread. There are countless posts throughout this forum devoted to issues that have resulted from nothing more than installing AOL (pick a version...any version), and if someone insists on installing products with such a poor reputation, they're on their own when it comes to resolving any issues which might result from their actions.