How to Replace Internet Explorer 8 With Version 6 or 7
Microsoft Corp. released Internet Explorer Version 8 this spring. There are several updates and changes to this version for easier Internet navigation and browser controls, including a URL address bar that provides AutoComplete, color-coded tabs options, better security and faster start-up. Many users still prefer earlier versions of Internet Explorer, however. By following these steps, they can uninstall Internet Explorer 8, and restore their favorite version.
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Instructions
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Removing Internet Explorer 8
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Close all programs before initiating the uninstall process. Click on the Start menu, and open the Control Panel.
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Select “Add or Remove Programs” in the Control Panel menu for Windows XP or Server 2003. Select “Uninstall a Program” under the Programs for Windows Vista or Server 2008.
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Choose to uninstall Windows Internet Explorer 8 by highlighting it in the "Add or Remove Programs" box for Windows XP and Server 2003, and clicking "Remove." For Windows Vista and Server 2008, click “View Installed Updates” in the Tasks pane, then double-click on Windows Internet Explorer 8.
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Follow the prompts provided by the Uninstall Wizard. Restart the computer to make the changes permanent. The operating system will automatically restore the previous version of Internet Explorer.
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To double check, open the browser, click on the Help tab, and select “About Internet Explorer.” Find the version number listed, which should be 6 or 7.
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Tips & Warnings
If you installed Internet Explorer 8 before installing Service Pack 3 (SP3) for Windows XP, then Internet Explorer 8 is set to “Not Removable.” If the steps outlined here don’t work, try uninstalling SP3 first.
If you prefer Version 7, but want to keep the benefits of Version 8, Internet Explorer 8 does have an Internet Explorer 7 compatible view.
