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RemyLebeau97 · 08-15-2003, 08:21 PM

Ok, is there any way I can completely delete only my internet explorer?? Everytime I click on it an error comes up says something like........Iexplorer has caused an error in unknown. I currently use Windows ME and I was just wondering if I can only delete the internet explorer and not erase any of my other files. I plan to re-install it after I've deleted it. Any thoughts ???

Cujo · 08-15-2003, 08:37 PM

Why delete it. Just run the Internet Explorer Repair Tool and that should fix your unknown error problem.

HeAtHeN · 08-15-2003, 08:41 PM

As far as I know you can't remove IE from Windows ME. I suggest trying to fix it... if it dosn't work... try and reinstall ME.

If that dosn't work either format or use Mozilla or Opera and forget about IE.

Speed_Gibson · 08-15-2003, 10:23 PM

it is possible: http://www.litepc.com/
They even finally released the beta software for win2000/XP

ironx · 08-16-2003, 05:05 AM

try re-installing IE, possibly with a new version.

i_t_man · 08-16-2003, 08:58 AM

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Originally posted by RemyLebeau97
Ok, is there any way I can completely delete only my internet explorer?? Everytime I click on it an error comes up says something like........Iexplorer has caused an error in unknown. I currently use Windows ME and I was just wondering if I can only delete the internet explorer and not erase any of my other files. I plan to re-install it after I've deleted it. Any thoughts ???

I.E. is actually built into the operating system, any attempt to remove it usually ends up corrupting the OS.

VeXteR · 08-16-2003, 10:10 AM

If you upgraded to IE6 then you can go into add remove programs, and click on IE6. It will bring up a menu asking if you want to repair or remove. Select repair. Most of the time that will fix ya up.

Speed_Gibson · 08-17-2003, 09:20 PM

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Originally posted by i_t_man
I.E. is actually built into the operating system, any attempt to remove it usually ends up corrupting the OS.

as I mentioned, it can be done BUT results have varied wildly. Some people kill all traces and no ill effect happen to them, and their system is much more stable and faster.
And then some people just end up have to reinstall because the whole process just screws up their windows installation horribly.
Never have tried it myself, I just block IE/Outlook/that POS Media playe/etc from making an outgoing connection in my firewall rules immediately after installing windows.

kofspades · 08-18-2003, 07:48 PM

Um, your problem is that your running ME. ME is the worst Windows out there. I'd rather run 98 first edition than ME.

Tickford · 08-19-2003, 04:59 AM

Ok, you need to start at the root of the problem. delete all the files in the windows directory, and install WinXP....

God of Thunder · 08-19-2003, 05:34 AM

I agree with the previous two posters. Get rid of ME.

I tried ME at a university I worked at for a while. Nothing but problems.

snicka · 08-20-2003, 10:01 AM

ME is a piece of crap. I know some guys who used to test at MS and it was basically a rush job to update win98SE with some Win2K shell enhancements. On the other hand I have been running XP Pro SP1 for quite a while now and am VERY happy with it. I suggest upgrading.

Kadath · 08-20-2003, 11:03 AM

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Originally posted by Tickford
Ok, you need to start at the root of the problem. delete all the files in the windows directory, and install WinXP....

UGH! 2000 would be a much better option than XP...

Pragma · 08-20-2003, 02:59 PM

Not unless you're running a server. XP has a lot of improvements over 2000 in the desktop user arena.

08-15-2003, 08:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
RemyLebeau97 I stole my boyfriends TFP, hehe !! Location: Galveston, TX	Internet Explorer..... Ok, is there any way I can completely delete only my internet explorer?? Everytime I click on it an error comes up says something like........Iexplorer has caused an error in unknown. I currently use Windows ME and I was just wondering if I can only delete the internet explorer and not erase any of my other files. I plan to re-install it after I've deleted it. Any thoughts ???

08-16-2003, 10:10 AM	#7 (permalink)
VeXteR Crazy Location: Missouri	If you upgraded to IE6 then you can go into add remove programs, and click on IE6. It will bring up a menu asking if you want to repair or remove. Select repair. Most of the time that will fix ya up. __________________ If its not broke I'm prolly not done yet.

08-18-2003, 07:48 PM	#9 (permalink)
kofspades Crazy	Um, your problem is that your running ME. ME is the worst Windows out there. I'd rather run 98 first edition than ME. __________________ Even if you stop the clock, it gives the right time twice a day. Once we get out of the eighties, the nineties are going to make the sixties look like the fifties.

08-19-2003, 04:59 AM	#10 (permalink)
Tickford Insane Location: Australia	Ok, you need to start at the root of the problem. delete all the files in the windows directory, and install WinXP.... __________________ Anyone who goes to a psychiatrist ought to have his head examined. Samuel Goldwyn

08-19-2003, 05:34 AM	#11 (permalink)
God of Thunder Talk nerdy to me Location: Flint, MI	I agree with the previous two posters. Get rid of ME. I tried ME at a university I worked at for a while. Nothing but problems. __________________ I reject your reality, and substitute my own -- Adam Savage

08-15-2003, 08:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
Cujo Crazy Location: Ontari-ari-ari-O, Canada EH!	Why delete it. Just run the Internet Explorer Repair Tool and that should fix your unknown error problem.

08-15-2003, 10:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
Speed_Gibson Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? Location: right here of course	it is possible: http://www.litepc.com/ They even finally released the beta software for win2000/XP

08-16-2003, 05:05 AM	#5 (permalink)
ironx Tilted	try re-installing IE, possibly with a new version.

08-20-2003, 10:01 AM	#12 (permalink)
snicka Crazy	ME is a piece of crap. I know some guys who used to test at MS and it was basically a rush job to update win98SE with some Win2K shell enhancements. On the other hand I have been running XP Pro SP1 for quite a while now and am VERY happy with it. I suggest upgrading.

08-20-2003, 02:59 PM	#14 (permalink)
Pragma I am Winter Born Location: Alexandria, VA	Not unless you're running a server. XP has a lot of improvements over 2000 in the desktop user arena. __________________ Eat antimatter, Posleen-boy!