How to uninstall Internet Explorer 8 (IE8) in Vista/XP

QUOTE After installing IE8 and you don’t like for some reason QUOTE
Haha, author, you are hilaruous!! The only reason is – its crap!!

I uninstalled IE8 and now when I try to start IE7, the window opens for a split second and then closes. I’m not sure how to get IE7 working again. Anyone else have this problem?

When I installed ie8, it ended up in “Program Files/Internet Explorer.” I uninstalled it using Add/Remove Programs, but it’s still there and it still works, but now it does not show up in Add/Remove. Also, Windows Search cannot find the “iexplore” of ie8 in “Program Files.” But it’s there.

How can I remove ie8 without a reinstall of XP?

Thanks for any assistance.

Steve

had ie 8 installed then uninstalled now everytime I try to open internet explorer 7 even though I have reinstalled it several times it appears for a second on desktop then just dissappears!!!!Anyone have any suggestions???

I had the same problem trying to rid my system of IE 8 beta 2 so I could re-install ie 6. I found that after uninstalling the Windows Internet Explorer 8 beta 2 from the control panel the registry still held the IE 8 signatures.

Go to your registry (regedit.exe)

Delete these keys:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER/SOFTWARE/MICROSOFT/INTERNET EXPLORER
and
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/SOFTWARE/MICROSOFT/INTERNET EXPLORER

Yes, it will delete your old bookmarks unfortunately (and perhaps someone knows exactly which keys to delete under the IE folder) but it should allow you to re-install IE 6 or 7.

Downloading this beta was a really bad idea. Won’t happen again.

Yup, having a heck of a time removing this thing. I found somewhere else, that XP users have to remove service pack 3 before they can uninstall IE 8. It didn’t work for me…though without service pack 3, IE8 doesnt crash anymore…still…would like to get rid of it and go back to IE 7. The remove button says that IE 8 is already uninstalled….but…it is not. I guess beta really means beta not install.

I Have found how to Remove IE 8 beta (Oh Happy Day)!!!!!

I have Vista home premium 64bit, this worked for me, Originally it was not listed in the ad remove programs but under “Installed Updates” I didnt have to edit the registry either.. I liked the new IE8 but it kept crashing on me for no apparent reason and when I would cut/copy and then paste into the address bar it immediately closed, so for now until they get the bugs out I will stick with IE7, firefox or opera

Removing IE8 on Windows Vista::

1. Click the Start Button and select Control Panel.

2. Select Programs (Programs and Features if you’re using the Classic View).

3. Select View installed updates (it will be under the Tasks column if you’re using the Classic View).

4. Find and select Windows Internet Explorer 8 from the list of available updates.

5. Click the Uninstall button at the top of the list.

6. Restart your system.

I tried the instructions above, but I get a message that it was an incomplete install so all settings would be restored. I simply cannot get rid of IE 8 and am very frustrated as I cannot access parts of my online classes.

Here is how to uninstall explorer 8 using windows xp.

Enter your (C:) Drive, enter “WINDOWS”, look for “ie8?. there are a lot of files there but find, “spuninst” (click it of course), and that should uninstall Internet Explorer 8. and the same goes for all the I.E’s

It worked for me so try it

Sorry for being a dumb guy matt, but how does clicking on that file uninstall IE8 ? I click on it and just get more files. I assume you cant just delete the IE8 folder.

Matt is correct. You have to go to Windows Explorer, click on your “C” drive, then the IE8 folder. There will be a sub folder labeled “spuninst”. Click on it then find the spuninst.exe file. Double click it and in a few minutes you will be back to IE7. I just did it. It works. Bless you Matt.

“spuninst” is missing when the installation is incomplete. Thats what happened to me and others who have vista, see posts above.
It is not possible to start ie and it doesnt show up as installed software. When trying to install another ie it says, first remove the previous install. When trying to delete “internet explorer” in the registry it says, this folder cannot be deleted.

Sorry Lenny. I should have said I don’t have Vista, I have XP and the fix I mentioned above as first suggetsed by Matt worked for me. Don’t know anything about Vista but good luck.

XP owners – ’spuninst.exe’ works fine.. BUT is a HIDDEN file – If you have hidden files not set ‘on’ you will never find it, nor the IE8 folder mentioned in this thread !!

Go:
Tools
Folder Options
View
“Show hidden files and folders”

Jees that was a lucky escape for me – IE8 was freaking out every time it hit some heavy Javascript.

I just uninstalled IE 8 using spuninst.exe. Thank you.

Thanks so much for the detailed instructions on how to uninstall Explorer 8. I will never do THAT again!!

L.

Hello,
Just wondering, if I uninstall IE8 as you have mentioned above by going to Windows, SPUNINST, how do I then install IE7 again? My computer tech loaded Windows XP Home edition for me so I don’t have the disk if I stuff this all up…
I really don’t like IE8 but can’t risk messing up my computer by not knowing what im really doing
PLEASE HELP!!!

This worked for me in XP

Go to Control panel -> Add or remove Programms -> Left side you will see Add or remove windows component-> uncheck Internet explorer and say next and follow couple of steps and it will be gone

Sorry forgot to mention – restart your machine later

well yeah the way to do it also is
C:\WINDOWS\ie8\spuninst

After installing IE8-Beta, My Outlook Express (OE v6) Stopped Working? (Keeps asking for the password??)!

Does anyone know a work-around and how I could get my OE to work again? I am afraid if I even uninstall IE8 (beta), it still won’t help . As OE does NOT take my Password any more??
And I KNOW my password is good I have not changed it in a while and the Hotmail (on the web) still works fine!?
(Not unless MS decided to disable Outlook Exp. once again right at the exact time I installed IE8? which is unlikely)!

BTW I am using IE6 right now. I copied the whole folder from c:\program files to D:\program files. (I think it is a good idea to copy the whole folder to some place else (ie C:\Temp\ or some place) just in case.

Thanks for any help in advance!

If your using windows xp

go to start , control panel , add and remove , then tick the box that says show window updates at the top and then uninstall explorer 8

Wow! In over twenty years of dealing with Microsoft I have never seen such a disaster! IE 8 failed on so many levels, even failing to display Microsoft’s own sites properly. Even the page to report all the errors crashed. I feel so lucky to have discovered these instructions in my search. Thank you! Thank you! I am now back to IE7, thankfully.

It was a bit hard to find the “spuninst” file, so I suggest using your search for this first. You will find hundreds of instances of the file, but you are looking for the c:\windows\spuninst.exe file. I worried that I was going to lose all my hard researched favorites, but was thrilled they were still here.

How to uninstall Internet Explorer 8:

1. Go to Programs and Features
2. Then click on View Installed Updates
3. Find Internet Explorer 8 and then uninstall it

That should help

you might believe it but IE8, IE7 or IE6 does not show up anywhere in my programs in the control panel or explorer although it does work and shows up in the registry. ghostly!!! even in the tasks/updates in the vista it makes no showing. any suggestion?? cant uninstall something you cant see.

i have even changed to see all files as well as system files and everything and the IE8 or 7 is not there in Vista on my system.

Thank you for the instructions. IE8 Beta 2 was a nightmare on my Vista machine – incompatible with many sites and crashed an average of once every 2 hours of use. What a loser applicaiton…

I have VISTA (I first dumb thing I ever did), and these posts have talked about both VISTA and XP. My problem is that after I uninstall IE 8 (downloading IE8 is the second dumb thing I did), and restart the computer, windows explorer does not work. So, I have to go back to IE 8, which has caused a few other problems, therefore, the reason I want to uninstall IE 8. So, it’s a catch 22 situation. So, any suggestions to get windows explorer working after I uninstall IE 8?

Also, by the way, I searched Microsoft Web Site and do not see any help (what’s new). Has anyone found anything on Microsoft’s Web Site to help?

Thanks

Update…
I found out that Microsoft has phone support for free for IE 8 Beta issues. I’ve been on the phone with them about 1 and a half hours, and have talked to 3 people. I am waiting for them to call back while I uninstall service pack 1 (so I can do a repair on the operating system. But now, when I try to uninstall (either IE8 or Service Pack 1, I get a message that says “Error, not all updates were successfully uninstalled. Oh great! The last guy said if this didn’t work there was nothing they could do.

So, I’m probably just going to try to re-install windows, and if that gets messed up, just use my Mac, which I bought a few months back because I was fed up with VISTA.

Thank you so much to Matt, Cam and Franky for your help with XP owners. I just got a new comp and got all the latest updates including IE8 (God what a mistake).
I couldn’t just add/remove the programme because it didn’t give the option. Then i couldn’t uninstall using Spuninst because i couldn’t find the IE8 folder even using search. So then unchecked hidden files and found it and uninstalled it.

I’m quite good with computers but it is all self taught and from experience (usually problems). I am quite pleased with myself that i got my new comp and installed XP and a load of other software myself and its only thanks to google and help sites like this that have made it possible.

Thanks to all the people who give up their time to help everyone else.

i am so irritated at vista and ie8. everytime i try to go to a site, ie8 will stp working and then will recover the page but this is all day long and very upset because i go to school online and this is a nightmare and isnt any better than ie7… thanks for nothing

How to uninstall Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2

To uninstall Internet Explorer 8, follow the steps for the version of Windows that you are running.
Steps for Windows Vista or for Windows Server 2008
To uninstall Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2 in Windows Vista or in Windows Server 2008, follow these steps: 1. Close all programs except Windows.
2. Click Start, type appwiz.cpl in the Start Search box, and then press ENTER.
3. In the Tasks pane, click View installed updates.
4. In the list of installed updates, double-click Windows Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2.

Note If Windows Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2 does not appear in the list of installed updates, please try the alternative steps for Windows Vista or for Windows Server 2008.
5. In the Uninstall an update dialog box, click Yes.

Note If you are prompted for an administrator password or for confirmation, type the password, or click Continue.
6. Follow the instructions to uninstall Internet Explorer 8. When the uninstall program is finished, restart your computer.
7.
Verify that your earlier version of Internet Explorer was restored.

Steps for Windows XP or for Windows Server 2003
To uninstall Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2 in Windows XP or in Windows Server 2003, follow these steps: 1. Close all programs except Windows.
2. Click Start, click Run, type appwiz.cpl, and then click OK.
3. In the list of currently installed programs, click Windows Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2, and then click Remove.

Note If Windows Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2 does not appear in the list of installed updates, please try the alternative steps for Windows XP or for Windows Server 2003.
4. Follow the instructions to uninstall Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2. When the uninstall program is finished, restart your computer.

Verify that your earlier version of Internet Explorer was restored.

Alternative steps for Windows Vista or for Windows Server 2008
To uninstall Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2 in Windows Vista or in Windows Server 2008, follow these steps: 1. Carefully select and then copy the following command:
FORFILES /P %WINDIR%\servicing\Packages /M Microsoft-Windows-InternetExplorer-8*.mum /c “cmd /c echo Uninstalling package @fname && start /w pkgmgr /up:@fname /norestart”
2. Click Start, and then type cmd.exe in the Start Search box.
3. In the list of programs, right-click Cmd.exe, and then click Run as administrator.

Note If you are prompted for an administrator password or for confirmation, type the password, or click Continue.
4. Right-click inside the Administrator: Command Prompt window, and then click Paste to paste the command that you copied in step 1.
5. Press ENTER to uninstall Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2. When the uninstall program is finished, restart your computer.

Verify that your earlier version of Internet Explorer was restored.

If this method did not work for you, please contact support for Internet Explorer 8 (http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?prid=12357) for additional help.

Alternative steps for Windows XP or for Windows Server 2003
To uninstall Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2 in Windows XP or in Windows Server 2002, follow these steps: 1. Carefully select and then copy the following command:
%windir%\ie8\spuninst\spuninst.exe
2. Click Start, click Run, type cmd.exe, and then press ENTER.
3. Right-click inside the cmd.exe window, and then click Paste to paste the command that you copied in step 1.
4. Press ENTER to uninstall Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2. When the uninstall program is finished, restart your computer.

Verify that your earlier version of Internet Explorer was restored.

If this method did not work for you, please contact support for Internet Explorer 8 (http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?prid=12357) for additional help.

Good Luck to every one

Thanks for the assistance with the un-install of IE8. Fricken’ rediculous!!! I’m just glad to have that freak-show off of my PC!

thanks. stupid ie8

interesting how google release their first ever browser Google Chrome as a beta and it works like a dream

ive got vista tried the program and features way of going into installed updates but there is no windows internet exploer in there??? and tried the other way of looking for ie8 in c windows and there is no such folder. vista sucks my nuts wtf?

If IE8 isn’t listed on windows updates,use this method:

1. Carefully select and then copy the following command:
%windir%\ie8\spuninst\spuninst.exe
2. Click Start, click Run, type cmd.exe, and then press ENTER.
3. Right-click inside the cmd.exe window, and then click Paste to paste the command that you copied in step 1.
4. Press ENTER to uninstall Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2. When the uninstall program is finished, restart your computer.

Verify that your earlier version of Internet Explorer was restored.

for any help: nipfire@gmail.com

The most absolutely awful thing I have ever downloaded onto my XP. It is just total junk. Crashes, and it is like Zango to uninstall. Goodbye Microsoft.

THIS WORKED:

If IE8 isn’t listed on windows updates,use this method:

1. Carefully select and then copy the following command:
%windir%\ie8\spuninst\spuninst.exe
2. Click Start, click Run, type cmd.exe, and then press ENTER.
3. Right-click inside the cmd.exe window, and then click Paste to paste the command that you copied in step 1.
4. Press ENTER to uninstall Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2. When the uninstall program is finished, restart your computer.

Verify that your earlier version of Internet Explorer was restored.

I uninstalled IE8 from add and remove, ,restart, when finished restarting IE8 was still present,okay, now, IE8 doesn’t show up in add and remove, The before mentioned IE* folder is there, but empty, I always have hidden files shown, I try to reinstall IE7, is says that there is a newer version already installed…Sun novah Bich!!!Can anyone help

ie8 locks into “recover tab” loop. i understand how to remove the ie8 as an update, remove sp3 first, unhide folders and remove, ie8spuninst,spuninstexe, tried everything i could find. it all ends up at:
setup cannot copy file hmmapi.dll.mui. tried reloading updates, different combos of removal per instructions, and always and up at hmmapi.dll.mui. AT BEST! Nothing is working guys.

Well, I have followed the instructions given and I’m actually almost done uninstalling this nightmare. But, throughout the process it has said it cannot find certain files (which I searched for and found). Now it needs one more: corpol.dll.000

It’s supposed to be in the windows nt service pack uninstall folder. I looked and it was empty. Does this mean I have to reinstall windows?

Uninstalling IE8 IS NOT done via the ways described here.
It leaves no record in “Programs” or as a task in the installed updates.
Only way is to delete the “Internet Explorer” from Program Files after you have installed IE7.

Thank’s Dude… spuninst kill the IE8 beautifully..

“ie8 locks into “recover tab” loop. i understand how to remove the ie8 as an update, remove sp3 first, unhide folders and remove, ie8spuninst,spuninstexe, tried everything i could find. it all ends up at:
setup cannot copy file hmmapi.dll.mui. tried reloading updates, different combos of removal per instructions, and always and up at hmmapi.dll.mui. AT BEST! Nothing is working guys.”

I have this situation. Tried spuninstexe, and all other tips and still there are missing files to copy and uninstall is not completed…. HELP MI OBI VAN!!!

I have uninstalled IE8 using the “Program and Feature” method. There are still “instances” of ie8 on my system. How to I remove those “instances”? One of them is a “log” file for ie8, is it safe to delete this?

If you are using Windows Vista and you trust MicroSoft support then copy and paste the following link:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/957700

Click on the “How do I uninstall or remove Internet Explorer 8?” link and you will have two options of uninstalling IE8.
It will also provide information for Wjndows XP users as well.

I’m having the same problem. I got this error message, The following were installed on your computer after Internet Explorer 8
Update for Windows IE 8 (KB968220)

If these programs depend on IE8, they might not work properly after it is removed. Do you want to continue? Yes or No.

There is no remove button for XP Sp3. I’m trying to revert back to ie6 because I bought some software a few weeks ago. I need ie6 to install it but i don’t want to keep ie6. I just want ie7 with Xp sp3 after i get done using ie6 for my installation
How do I remove these programs without messing the computer up. I tried the fix it tool Microsoft offered. It didn’t work. I also tried to restore option. I got rid of ie8 but ie7 was disabled.

IE8 will not uninstall for me.
“setup has detected another update in progress, complete install and try again” nothing above mentioned fixes this. Help?

Is there a safe way to uninstall IE8 and IE7 without uninstalling XP SP3. Then, reinstalling IE7 again?

HELP!! SOS!! This is so frustrating. I dl IE8 like an idiot! I work from my pc so this was NOT the smart thing to do especially given Microsoft’s track record of “latest and greatest new products”! I went to the Microsoft website to uninstall (Vista 64bit OS) and followed the directions. Since then my IE 7 has been restored – somewhat. I can open the program but cannot connect to any webpage; it just keeps “waiting” or “connecting” to an IP address.

Can someone help?

I just wanted to update real quick in case this helped someone else out – in my control panel I found some “webex IE support manager”. I don’t know what it is/was but I removed it and now I’m up and running in IE again!

Hope this helps someone else

Hi Everyone!
I want to thank everyone who posted their solutions — when you can’t find it from the manufacturer — it is so wonderful for everyone to help each other out.
It turns out – after MUCH searching – Microsoft does have a solution.
Here are the easy-to-follow and in plain language instructions:

As mentioned in an earlier post – if you have XP Service Pack 3 installed – you MUST UNINSTALL it first – before you are able to uninstall IE8.

The reason the article on this page is NOT helpful, is because if you follow the instructions and have XP SP3 on your computer – - the “Remove” button is not available.

However, once you uninstall the XP SP3 and restart your computer – the “remove” button is then available to get rid of the atrocity called IE8…..yeah!!

I will caution — it takes FOREVER to uninstall everything and reinstall IE7…..but….IT WORKS, IT WORKS, IT WORKS…
HURRAH!!!!!!!!!!

(fyi…..with IE8…I kept getting that little yellow triangle with the explanation point in the bottom left hand corner of my computer and it would say things about Script errors and such. This would happen quite often with different programs….so if you are having the same nightmare….uninstalling XP service pack 3, restarting your computer, then uninstalling XP8…restarting your computer and then reinstalling XP7 DOES WORK — WOO-HOO! and Thank Goodness!)

Links for Microsoft Instructions:

(to uninstall the service pack 3)

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950249

(to uninstall IE8)
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950719

PS – Rob — you asked about not uninstalling the service pack.

It is perfectly safe and in fact, you must, uninstall the service pack BEFORE you are able to uninstall IE8.

Also – I forgot to mention — after you have uninstalled the SP3 and then IE8 — you can go to the microsoft support page and reinstall any and all updates. I just used the “Express” mode — and it worked perfectly.
I can tell you — everything is running “back to normal” on my computer.
It does take a while to do all this — but it will work.
Believe me!!

For Erica, you must reinstall IE7 for it to work properly.
If all you did was uninstall IE8 and then did not reinstall IE7 and then run the windows updates, it won’t work properly. I really hope that helps.

Good luck!

To Laney. I don’t have a remove button on XP SP3. Some people are saying I got a bad installation of it. I tried to remove IE8 again from the add/remove programs. I got another error.
Copy Error-
Setup cannot copy the file ieakmmc.chm.
Ensure that the location specified below is correct, or change it and insert Windows NT Service Pack Unsinstall Directory in the drive you specify.
I don’t have a recovery disk. This desktop is used and was bought as is from a computer store.

I found something on Microsoft.com. for uninstalling IE8 and XP SP3. I was wondering what method should I use on these links.

For Xp SP3-http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950249/
For IE8-http://support.microsoft.com/kb/957700/

If i do the system restore again, should I reinstall IE7 with SP3 still installed? I sorta needed to revert back IE6 for installation of some software though. How would I go about doing all of this?

Is there a way just uninstall IE8 without unstalling XP SP3? Hopefully somebody out there can help me.

Erica – sorry you are having so many troubles with this.
Believe me – I can emphathize – but once it is solved – you will be sooo relieved!

I’m not an expert, but I honestly do NOT believe that uninstalling XP SP3 will harm your computer at all.
You will have the opportunity to reinstall it later, once you have reinstalled XP7.

I’m a little confused.
It seems like you question may be how to uninstall IE8 without uninstalling XP SP3 – and the only reason you are asking that — if I am reading correctly — is because you do not have a way to uninstall XP SP3 (no add/remove button because of some other error).

If that is the case – I really am hoping someone out there can read this and help you.

however, if you are able to follow the method you suggested (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950249/) – I would highly reccomend you follow these instructions – if your computer cooperates!
Then — continue to follow the directions about getting the updates — which will include the xp sp3 updates.
It’s OKAY to uninstall — because you will be getting the updates at the end.

I did notice when I was uninstalling, I kept getting these messages/warnings (I got about 5-7 of them) – saying it couldn’t find something or along those lines. I just hit “okay” (in other words – ignored the warning) just so I could completed the un-installation — it seems like it took forever.
So – if you the same “ding” and then warning — don’t worry — just say “okay” whatever — it’s just some weird computer lingo/mumbo/jumbo i guess.

Once you are done uninstalling the service paks – you can then uninstall IE8 – then install IE7 and then the updates/ service paks.

I really and truly hope this helps — a I know what pain and nightmare that IE8 can be.
I have no problem with IE7 and like so many others, just wish I would have left well enuf alone!

keep the board posted….so we know!!

I uninstalled IE8, but now a password is demanded every time I start my lap-top. Clearly, this is an IE8 leftover. How do I get rid of it.

PS I love Firefox.

I uninstalled IE8, but now a password is demanded every time I start my lap-top. Clearly, this is an IE8 leftover. How do I get rid of it?

I downloaded IE8 and didn’t like it so I then un installed it, but now every now and then on start up I get my homepage hijacked by a Microsoft run-one-time page that says install IE8, my default browser is switched to Microsoft Live search and about35 MSN, Microsoft and windows links are istalled into my favourites menu.
I have switched everything back numerous times, deleted all the hijack favopurites several times and had a running dialogue with Microsoft Support for weeks and they can’t fix it either!

Can any one tell me how to stop this from happening? PLEASE!

I still need help here. Well, I got IE8 uninstalled but when I reinstalled IE7. It didn’t work properly. It opened up and closed on me. So i had to revert back to IE8 for now. The Sp3 has no remove button. What method from Microsoft can I use without harming the system? What did you all use to remove it? For me to to go back to IE7, I need XP Sp3 removed off of here. I will download it later but for now, I don’t want it…I’m hoping that Microsoft will put a fix out to download for this later down the road …so it will be easier to revert back to the older IE versions.

I have tried all you have said to uninstall IE8. During removal I get the following…
When trying to remove IE 8 using removal wizard it stops copying files at hmmapi.dll.mui

To c:\program files \ internet explorer\en-us , then get box that says Copy Error
Red X Setup cannot copy file hmmapi.dll.mui.
Ensure that the location specified below is correct, or change it and insert ‘ Wubdiws NT Service Pack Uninstall Directory’ in drive you specify.
Copy files from:
In box below is says
C:\WINDOWS\ie8 Then a box that has Browse…

It looks like I need to find hmmapi.dll.mui. Any ideas what to do. I can’t install McAfee if I can’t get IE 8 removed and the old IE installed.

Just deleting Windows Ie8 from add/remove programs on XP works just fine after a restart – Copy & paste problem resolved and back to Ie7 – Working fine – Cannot comment on Vista

First, Thank you Franky for mentioning “hidden files”!!!!

OMG! This IE8 is a total disaster. It was downloaded on my computer in error so I tried to remove it. 1 – I have Vista – what a joke! 2- it was NOT in add/remove programs 3-It was not in the updates either. 4 -I tried every help page I could find – nothing and I mean nothing was working. Then low and behold I see the post up there from Franky from Sept 24, 2008 with the mention of Hidden files. On Vista I found those hidden files( through help) and after I checked to view them, the files showed up on add/remove updates! (YEA) I found the application and was able to uninstall it. I rebooted, on restart it said it was completing 3 updates which scared me, but then it was FIXED!!!!! Oh thank you, thank you to all who’s little tidbits got me there. Good luck to other Vista users!

Glarysoft Absolute Uninstaller freeware really works for getting rid of that I.E. 8 crap!

Erica…About removing XP SP3, the way I read it you only have to remove it, if it was installed after you installed IE8. First you would uninstalled IE8, restart computer, then you should have a remove button for SP3 in the Add/Remove programs. If the remove button still is not there then it was install before IE7 was installed.

After you uninstalled IE8, did you restart your computer? Also you might go to the microsoft website, there is a “fix it for me” section that I used on one of my laptops to uninstall IE8. It worked great and then IE7 was restored. I didn’t have to reinstall it or anything. Hope some of this helps.

I’m still having a problem with my PC. I keep getting that file corpol.dll.000 is missing from the NT service pack uninstall directory and then the uninstall stops and won’t go any farther. The “fix it for me” didn’t work for this computer. I can’t find anything on microsofts website and I can’t find the file on my computer anywhere. Anybody have any suggestions.

Omg I hated ie8 soooo much! My computer was running fine until I installed it. The internet would run soooo slow!! It would take literally 20 minutes to get to certain pages! I tried everything on here but nothing worked. All my files were missing so I finally called microsoft help line. I live in the u.s. so it was (866) 234-6020. And some nice guy from Indiana helped me get back to internet explorer 7. He used a tool called microsoft fix it.:)

Yes, the instructions to execute the “spuninst.exe” in C:\Windows\IE8\ worked fine.

Thanks for the advice; we’ll not be going near IE8 again for a while. Now happily back to IE6 and staying there.

After uninstalling IE8, my Office 2003 installation started telling me that it is not authentic. After searching for a cure, I decided to just reinstall. So I uninstalled Office 2003 and reinstalled. Didn’t fix it. Great.

My Windows vista update shows Failed for service pack 2,if I ugrade free to IE 8 will this be installed correctly? How do I remove a Failed update under recommendation staus

Jeff Hawkins asking same question as Catherine jennifer fusco[jentilpet] service pack 2 has Failed,why and what do I do to fix the other Failed uopdates?Should I uograde to IE 8 if it has nothing new I can’t use anyway?

I don’t know how to fix windows vista xp to fix {KB948465]Failoed update..why do i need to upgrade to IE windows vista Hiome basic ugrade,& is this free?

If IE8 isn’t listed on windows updates,use this method:

1. Carefully select and then copy the following command:
%windir%\ie8\spuninst\spuninst.exe
2. Click Start, click Run, type cmd.exe, and then press ENTER.
3. Right-click inside the cmd.exe window, and then click Paste to paste the command that you copied in step 1.
4. Press ENTER to uninstall Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2. When the uninstall program is finished, restart your computer.

I had issues with IE8 lagging so I uninstalled it and all went well. Then Microsoft had critical updates and I chose what I needed opting out of IE8. My computer got messed up big time. I tried to uninstall the updates in Add/Remove but they weren’t there. I used Belarc to see what downloads I was missing and the downloads weren’t there so I guess they’re in here somewhere. I tried System Restore which took me back to IE8 with a ‘no-addons’ setting which means I can’t even downlload anything cause the pop-up blocker/allow won’t show. I tried uninstalling it again and a bunch of files are missing one of which is in WINDOWS NT Uninstall Directory and I have no clue what that is but I know its not installed on here. I inherited this computer and I think that file is on a disk. Does anyone know how to get rid of this junk, or at least get me out of ‘no-addons’? Remember I have no tool bar to get to IE through. Thanx

IE8 is a piece of sh*t, it installed itself without my permission, even tho automatic updates was turned off, none of the features such as over ride cookie handling work, my computer crashes at least once a day now, and locks up a 100 times a day, delete browsing history doesnt work unless you click on it over and over. Open ONE website and you will have 110 mbs of temp files on your computer, it blocks network and local service temp files so you cant delete them, it turns off my anti virus program and firewalls. It downloaded and installed EIGHT messenger programs. It contains a tracking program as well. It removed my intel drivers for my plug and play.

You are told to download patch after patch then more patches to fix the problems with the patches – its time for a class action law suit against microsoft and Bill Gates, this is hacking, illegal trespass, invasion of privacy and rights, fraud, extortion, and misrepresentation, and interference with an individuals right to enjoy their life and participate in activities such as the internet. Microsoft has NO right to crash and destroy thousands of computers that belong to people who cant afford to replace them or get everything re-installed. I have a very small fixed income and I cant afford to hire someone to clean up this mess for me. I want Bill Gates to pay for what he has done.