How to Replace Internet Explorer 7 With Internet Explorer 6
Sometimes you just can't teach an old dog new tricks, and the release of Internet Explorer 7 made this quite obvious. Many people found Internet Explorer 7 to be difficult to navigate and customize, not to mention a number of bugs that accompanied its initial release. If you prefer Internet Explorer 6 to the newer versions of the web browser, and have Windows XP, then you can easily revert back to that older version by simply uninstalling Internet Explorer 7.
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Instructions
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Use Add/Remove Programs to Uninstall Internet Explorer 7
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Click on your computer's Start Menu and select the Control Panel. Double-click on "Add or Remove Programs."
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Access the "Add or Remove Programs" function in an alternate way by clicking on the Start Menu and selecting Run. Type "appwiz.cpl" in the Run box, and select "OK."
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Scroll through the programs listed in the Add/Remove window until you find Windows Internet Explorer 7. Select IE7, and click on "Remove."
Utilize the Uninstall Wizard to Remove Internet Explorer 7
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Make hidden files and folders visible to proceed with this uninstall process by clicking on the Start Menu and selecting "My Documents." Select "Tools" on the task menu, followed by "Folder Options."
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Select "Advanced Settings" under the View Tab of the Folder Options window. Select "Show hidden files and folders," and click "OK."
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Start the "Run" program under the Start Menu. In the Run box type "%windir%\ie7\spuninst\spuninst.exe," and click OK. Follow the Uninstall Wizard prompts to remove Internet Explorer 7, which will now be visible to select for uninstall through the actions you took in steps 1 and 2.
Verify the Restoration of Internet Explorer 6
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Open the Internet Explorer browser through the icon available on your desktop, the icon available on the Start Menu or by typing in iexplore in the Run program.
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Access the Help menu on the task bar, and select "About Internet Explorer."
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Check the version number in the box that appears to verify that it begins with the number six, to indicate the restoration of Internet Explorer 6.
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Tips & Warnings
If neither method works to uninstall Internet Explorer 7 and restore Internet Explorer 6, consult with a computer specialist, as there may be software components missing from your computer.
