How to Reinstall an Older Version of Internet Explorer

Microsoft Internet Explorer comes in several versions. While the newer ones offer several features, it is possible you may not find it comfortable to use and want to switch back to an older version. The older version might not be as fast as the newer version, but you may find its interface user-friendly. There is no direct way to downgrade to an older version of Internet Explorer. However, you can always manually uninstall the current browser to install an older version.

Instructions

1. Install a different Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome if you do not already have one. You need another browser to install an older version of Internet Explorer.

2. Press the "Start" button and select "Control Panel."

3. Click on the "Add or Remove Programs" icon. This will open a dialog box with a list of all the programs installed on your computer.

4. Scroll down to find the current version of Internet Explorer. Click on it and press the "Uninstall/Remove" button on the top bar. Confirm "Yes" if you get a confirmation prompt. Close the dialog box.

5. Launch the other Internet browser that you installed in Step 1.

6. Log on to the Oldversion.com. You can also log on to Oldapps.com or Brothersoft.com to find older versions of Internet Explorer.

7. Choose the version of Internet Explorer (IE 7, IE 6, IE 5 or below.) Click on the corresponding link to install the browser. Follow the prompts to complete installation.

8. Restart your computer to complete the task.

References

• Microsoft.com: Previous Versions of Internet Explorer
• Olderversion.com: Download Internet Explorer Older Versions
• Brothersoft.com: Internet Explorer 5.0 In Title
• Oldapps.com: Old Version of Internet Explorer