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running internet explorer set up again
Hi, I have Dimmension 450Mzg,Win98SE withIE6.0,sp1.
When I try and run the repair tool I can't. It says run setup again. How do I do that? Do I run it from online as someone suggested? I'm stumped and dont want to totally ***up my system. Thanks
Bobalu
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Posted January 30th, 2004 18:00
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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Posted January 30th, 2004 19:00
@grazer1 wrote:
@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.
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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Posted January 30th, 2004 19:00
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.943
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Posted January 30th, 2004 20:00
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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Posted January 31st, 2004 07:00
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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Posted January 31st, 2004 11:00
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.943
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Posted January 31st, 2004 15:00
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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Posted February 2nd, 2004 04:00
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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Posted January 30th, 2004 12:00
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.